User manual CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995

SEVILLE 1995 OWNER'S LITERATURE PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Cadillac M o t o r C a r THISTEXTAPPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN TRE SATURDAY EVENING POST Co. Detroit, Mich.) n JANUARY ZND, IN THE YEAR 1915n COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION r -* 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 andagain in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer A Creed -Accuracy A Law!' The introduction of the first four 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 to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the corner-stone of modern *sem y me production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standard of the World: In 1909 Cadillac was purchased 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 Saturday Evening 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 @rZrh .,. b 45 O V-16Engine 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 '. .. 4 quiet V12 and L V 16 e 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. 3- -h f 1 I M . / I 3 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in 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 stainless steel roof and low profile tires. maorintroduced 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 size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. '50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, t i l t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel 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 -1 1 A 1993 Cadillac Allante 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 &a 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 in quality and technical. innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape 1993 Aliantk pace car This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual I This sectiontells you how to use your manual and includes safety .......................... 111 .-- and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... 1-1 This sectiontells you how to use your seats andsafety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR'system. Section 2 - Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 I This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................3-1 This sectiontells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls andhow to operate your audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road .......................... 4-1 Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. 5-1 This sectiontells you what to doif you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care........................ Here the manual you how to keepyour Cadillac tells running properly and looking good. 6-1 I For more information on `(Reporting Safety Defects", see Owner Assistance, Page 4. First Edition 1 THE 1995 SEVILLE TOURING SEDAN (STS) AND SEVILLE LUXURY SEDAN (SLS) Please keepthis manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you'reon the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. FOR C A N A D W OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE IMANUAL: Aux propriktaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vousprocurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1C7. This manual includes the latest information at theit timeprinted. We was reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethe name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved. 11 .. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read theirowner's manual frombeginning to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controlsfor your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabeticallist of all that's in the manual, andthe page number where you'll find it. I SAFETY W M I N G S AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the gray caution area, we tell youwhat the hazard is. Then we tell you 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 find a circle with a slashthrough it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this," or "Don't let this happen." Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this bookyou will find these notices: I I NOTICE: These mean there something that could damage your vehicle. is In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times,this damagewould not becovered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words. You'll also seewarning labels on your vehicle.They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols These aresome of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: A CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING I BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY symbols are important for and your passengers whenever your you vehicle is driven: 1 nese DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS I POWER WINDOW AIR BAG V These symbols have to do with your lights: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH I TURN SIGNALS I PARKING LAMPS A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER m I I II LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM Im FOG LAMPS $0 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER These symbols are on some of your controls: I, * 4- 0% I I WIPER & WASHER W'NDSH'ELo WINDSHIELD WASHER I I REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER 1 VENTILATING FAN I HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER vi These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: -I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE U ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: P tl I RADIO SELECTOR I 1 RAD'o "OLUME I AIR CONOlTlONlNG 1 I . I I TRUNK RELEASE LIGHTER u HORN I SPEAKER Vii NOTES Vlll ... SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM Here you'll find information about the seats your Cadillac andhow to in use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. I Power Seat Controls The power seat controlswitches are located on the outboard of the side front seat cushion. The power control switches movethe seat forward and backward' up and down, and adjust the angleof the seat. 1-1