tfi- =\ = The 1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains"SIR" system. the Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3- 1 4-1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving the and Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. if 6- 1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how contact Cadillacfor assistance andhow to get service and owner publications. to It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7-12. 8-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. can useit to quickly find of You something you want to read. i GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name DEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information the time it at was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motorsof Canada Limited"for Cadillac Motor Car Division wheneverit appears in this manual. L GM !Ea 1 `1 TlFlED We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Please keep this manual your vehicle,so it will be in Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous there if you ever need when you're on the road. If you it procurer un exemplairede ce guide en frangais chez sell the vehicle, pleaseleave this manual init so the new votre concessionaire ou au: owner canuse it. DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1577 Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1B9 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25665435 C First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved ii The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP iii Henry M. Leland, founder o f Cadillac, stands beside the 1905 "Osceola" which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car. iv Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine 'deLa Mothe' Cadillac, the French commander militqy who founded. the city Detroit in.7 1 What better name for of 10. the oldat automobile manufacturer in Detroit. Henry M. Leland, known as themaster of precision, commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908 initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the parts were still individually hand fitted both in founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exactingstandardsproductionandservice. prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years -"Craftsmanship A Creed -Accuracy A Law." The introduction of the -firstfour cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile Clubof England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophyto Cadillac twice. . . first in 1908for achieving perfect interchangeabilityof parts and again for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting 1912 models. Cadillacis the and ignition system on only American manufacturer win this honor and to the only manufacturerin the world to win it twice. As V , 1914 V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes the industrial world of assembly line and was the cornerstone of modern production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standard the World." of In 1909 Cadillac was purchased the then new by General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. ``The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared the in January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation. It is widely regardedone of the as b fmest documents ever written. It was published following VS the introduction of the first production engine, l which was standard inal Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the car to be designed by first a stylist (1927 LaSallelHarley Earl). The '30s witnessed production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines. The crisp, contemporary linesof the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a newera in styling. VI 6 Engine During WorldWar 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production the first time for since 1902 in order to construct tanks, combat light vehicles and internalparts for Allison V17 10 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each MSAI and M24 tanks. 1931 VI 6 Sport Phaeton vii There are, tobe sure, many waysto describe the superlative motor car pictured. "Beauty," "majesty," "brilliance" - all apply, in their fullest meaning, to this new Cadillac. And yet, from this wonderful vocabulary,have we selected "elegance" as the word that most fully characterizes the Cadillac of 1960. The car's beautiful, clean-linedstyling is certainly elegant beyond compare. Its new interior luxury provides a feeling of elegance that can be sensed nowhere else in the world of motor cars. And even its new performance - smooth, quiet and effortless - might be summarized as "elegance in motion." Once you seen and driven it for have yourself, we think you will that the ward is agree "elegance" - and that the car is Cadillac! CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION. GENERAL MOTORS COIU'ORATION viii Advertisement for 1960 Sixty Special advances such as suspension, memoryseat, air automatic electric doorlocks, transistor radio,a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires. 1957 Eldorado Brougham - ,Forthe 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary tail fin which once more set the trendin automotive styling for nearly two decades.This was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille the industry's f i s t modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on the 1949 model. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years.In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured 3 The Eldorado,introduced i 1953, was redesigned n for 1967asthe first fkont wheeldrivepersonalluxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs i 1968 n and 1969 was enlarged 500 cu. in. for all 1970 to through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master computerized skid control braking system option debuted on 1970 Eldorados. and A driver and passenger Cushion Restraint Air a bag) was available on 1974,1975 and i all system (r 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international size 1976 Seville.In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated thefirst on-board microprocessor. 1 ~ ix The electronics and computerization which were pioneered by Cadillac in '70s came of age in the the '80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on 1986..models and Traction Controlthe fall of 1989. in The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: of the Year, Motor Car Trend; Ten Best List,Car & Driver; Carof the Year, Automobile Magazine. The year 1993 saw the introduction the Northstar of system. The stateof the art system includes the32 valve, V8 dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter engine, 4T80-Eelectronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control. I For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in Now more than ever, quality and technical innovation. Cadillac is "Creating a Higher Standard." X How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you These mean there is something that could hurt do this, it will help you learn aboutthe features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find you or other people. work together to explain that pictures and words things quickly. In the caution area, we tell you what hazard is. Then the we tell you what to doto help avoid or reduce the Index If hazard. Please read these cautions. you don't, you or A good place to for what you need is the Index in look others could be hurt. back of the manual. It's an alphabetical of what's in list the manual, and the page number where you'll find it. You will also find a circle with a slash through in it Safety Warnings andSymbols this book. This safety You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book. symbol means "Don't,'' We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you "Don't do this" or "Don't if you were to ignore about things that could hurt you let this happen." the warning. xi Vehicle Damage Warnings I Also, in this book you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could is damage your vehicle. ~ In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, andcould be costly. it But the notice will tell you what do to help avoid to the damage. When you read other manuals, you might CAUTION see n in and NOTICE warningsi different colors or different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION NOTICE. or Xii Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbolsyou may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to dowith your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK r l COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m BRAKE () 0 HORN )tT SPEAKER POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE b xiii , ~ SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS e , p3 FUEL $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES () @ b NOTES XiV 6 - b Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems . Here you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. also You can learn about somethings you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-6 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-29 Seats and Seat Controls 1-31 Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About 1-34 1-37 Safety Belts-- and the Answers 1-50 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-53 Driver Position 1-53 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-53 Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems Center Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the power seats -- how to also about the reclining front seatbacks, adjust them, and memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Power Seats 0 Move the seat cushion control forward or rearward to move theentire seat. 0 up Moving the seat cushion control or down adjusts the seat height. To adjust the angle the front seat cushion, up of lift or press down on the of the control. front Lifting up or pressing downon the rear of the part angle seat control adjusts the rear of the seatcushon. 0 0 The power seat controls, located on front doors, the the move and adjust angle of the seat. 1-2 Power Lumbar Control(If Equipped) The LUMBAR controlis located on the outboard side of each front seat. It provides additional support to your lower back and it works independentlyof the other seat controls. Use the power seat control firstto get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. Memory Seat and Mirrors(If Equipped) To reshape the lower seatback, move the LUMBAR switch forwardto increase support and rearward to decrease support. Move the LUMBAR switch side to side to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit your preference. Keep in mindthat as your seating position changes, it as so may during long trips, should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the as needed. seat If you have the optional personalization package, the power lumbar control can be programmed memory for recall. For more information, see "Programmable, Memory and Personalization Features" in Index. the Automatic seat and mirror movement will occur if the Remote Keyless Entry( R E ) transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. The number on the backthe of transmitter correspondsto the 1 or 2 seat and mirror position. After the unlock button pressed on the is RKE transmitter (the ignition must be LOCK) or when the in key is placed in the ignition, theseat and mirrors will automatically adjustto the appropriate position. 1-3 Automatic seat and mirror movementprogrammed is so through the Driver Information Center (DIC) that the driver can select whether or not movement will occur using theRKE transmitter orby placing the ignition key in the ignition. For programming information, see "Programmable, Memory and Personalization Features" in the Index. to turn on the heating elements in the seat. LO The setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The setting heats the HI A telltale light in seat to a slightly higher temperature. the control reminds you that the heating system is in use. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on. Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks The control is located the outboard sideof each front on LO seat. Move theSEAT HEAT control to either or HI Press the recliner control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback. 1-4 ~ But don't have seatback reclinedif your vehicle a is moving. ~ Sitting in a reclined position your vehicle is when in motion can be dangerous. Even buckle if you up, your safety belts can't their job when do you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you couldgo into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't do job either. In a crash the its belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not your pelvic bones. at This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle in is motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seatand wear your safety belt properly. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down that the top the so of of restraint is closest to the top your ears. This position of reduces the chance a neck injury in a crash. 1-5