User manual CADILLAC SEVILLE 1994

r C r r r r 1994 OWNER'S LITERATURE r r PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Caddlac &tor Car Co. Detroit, Mich.) 7 COPYRIGHT, CADILWC MOTOR CAR DIVISION THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 1JANUARY 2ND. IN THE YEAR 191s h I Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years -"Craftsmanship Club of England awarded the prestigious to Cadillac twice . . . first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to winthis honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as stan- 1 A Creed -Accuracy A Law:' The introduction of the first four cylinder en- 4 gine 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 both dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually fitted hand in production and service. Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world ar-' ---? the corner-stone of modern1 production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standard of the World:' In 1909 Cadillac was purchased I_. by the then new 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 in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturdav Evenine Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality, and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine. The V8 was standard in all 1915 model Cadillacs. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nation-wide comprehensive 45 O V-16 Engine service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The '30s witnessed production of the smoothand quiet V12 and The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. 1c VVll I stainless steel roof and low profile tires. introduced in 1953,was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. the introduced 1 egendary tail fin I which set the trend In automotlve styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, t i l t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentine1 and four door hard tops all debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed A 1993 Cadillac Allantk in stock technical configuration, was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianapolis 500. The demanding pace car performance and handling requirements were met because of such advances as the Northstar system. The system includes the 32 valve, This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader quality in and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape ..-. ;" ,. .' .. :... . . , .... .,... ..,, . ,..,..I;.. c J This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use yourseats and safety belts properly. It also explainsthe "SIR" system. .......................... .......................... 6 rn Section 2 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio System5 This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation ana comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. Section 4 -Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpfulinformation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. - .............................. ................ 153 w ......................... 173,w Section 5 - Problems on the Road 210 This section tells you what doif you have a problem to while driving, such a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. as Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care Here themanual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. ............................. ....................... 243 For more information on "Reporting Safety Defects", Owner see Assistance, Page 5. THE 1994 SEVILLE TOURING SEDAN(STS) AND SEVILLE LUXURY SEDAN(SLS) . Please keep this literature in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this book in it so the new owner can use it. FOR CANADIAN OWNERS ?W?O PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE ,MWVUL: Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guideen franqais chezvotre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario LST 1C7. This literature includes the latest information at the time it wasprinted. We reserve the right to make changes in product after that time the without further notice. For vehicles first soldCanada, substitute the in name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM andthe GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblemare registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993.All Rights Reserved. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL lvrany people read their owner's manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. Thiswill help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle.In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words worktogether to explain things quickly. INDEX A good placeto look for what you need is Index in back the of the manual. It's analphabetical list of all that's in manual, and the the page number where you'll find it. SAFETY W M I N G S A N D SXMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book.We use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning. In the gray cautionarea, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tellyou what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or others could be hurt. You will also finda circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety svmbol means "Don't,'' "Don't this," or "Don't let this happen." do Khicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something could that damage vehicle. your In thenotice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, damage would not be covered by your warranty, this and it could be costly. Butthe notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might CAUTION and NOTICE see warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual,we've used the familiar words and colors that &div used for years. has You'll also see warning labelson your vehicle. They use same colors, the and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. 2 Ehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find your vehicle. For example, on these symbols are used an original battery: on A CAUTION POSSIELE lNJURY m I PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING I BATTERY ACID I AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES I COULD These symbols are important you and your passengers whenever for VOW vehicledriven: is I -t---l DOOR LOCK 6; FASTEN SEAT BELTS UNLOCK I POWER WINDOW I AIR BAG These symbols have do with your lights: to MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH A HAZARD WARNING rI 3 TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM pf I FOG LAMPS ~ 50 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER These symbols are some of your controls: on 0 0* e+ I 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER 81WASHER WINDSHIELD WASHER I 1 REAR WINDOW U VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER 4 These symbols are used warning and indicator lights: on 1-1 I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING I BRAKE II RADIATOR COOLANT I EB I FUSE RADIO SELECTOR I ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE I H ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbolsyou may see: u I I RADIO VOLUME I AIR CONDITIONING RELEASE I3 LIGHTER P I HORN IU SPEAKER SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Here you'll find informationabout the seats in your Cadillac, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint ("air bag") system and how to use your safety belts properly. You can alsolearn about some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tellsyou about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats, and head restraints. Power Seat Control The power seat control switch islocated on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The power control switch moves the seat forward and backward, up and down, and adjusts the angle of the seat. 6 Power Seat c - 0 Move the front of the switch inthe direction of the arrows to move the front portion of the cushion upor down. Move the rear of the switch inthe direction of the arrows to move the of rear portion the cushion up or down. -1 0 0 Move the whole switch in the direction of both arrows to move the seat up or down. a Move the switch forward or backward to move the whole seat forward or backward. ~ Power Seatback Recliner Move the switch inthe direction of the arrow to tilt the seatback forward or backward.