User manual CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998

1 98 SEVILLE a h CADILLAC. CREATING A H I G H E R TANDARD,, S (1a--Illzj r t provides in an ernerg Free lockout assistancf Free dead-battery assistan e out-of-fuel assistanc flat-+ire change Tranq b 3%' TO TOPICS QUICKLY. FOR l#FORMAT/ON~ Wearing a satetybelt correctly is one of the moa ~. . ~ and your passengers can do. This section CC,,. infor1 tion about sa usage, air bags &... ,. Pam 2-14 The 1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safetybelts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls Audio and Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how todrive under different conditions. 5-1 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to doif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly andlooking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7- 12. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name SEVILLE are registered trademarks General of Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it in was printed.We reserve the right to make changesthe product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motorsof Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor C r Division wheneverit appears in this manual. a so Please keep this manual in your vehicle, it will be there if you ever needit when you'reon the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual inso the new it owner can useit. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaireou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1577 Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9 Litho hts P r All 65434 No. at Edition B First ii How to Use thi- Mar::,al Many people read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they receive their new vehicle. you first If do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. These mean there something that could hurt is you or other people. Index A good place to look what you need is the Indexin for back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list what's in of the manual, and the page number where you'll find it. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoidreduce the or hazard. Please read these cautions. you don't, you or If others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through in it this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number safety cautionsin this book. of We use abox and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: 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, andit could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid you the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings n Merent colors ori i n different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION NOTICE. or iv Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have todo with 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 TURN SIGNALS ee COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM - FUSE LIGHTER I P ()be 0 HORN a SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY L ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , 12 #0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (a) FUEL B V ,; A -+ a Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Here you'll find information about seats in your Cadillac and how use your safety belts properly. can also the to You learn about some things you should do with air bags and safety belts. not -2 .-7 .-11 . 1-12 1-12 1-18 1-19 1-19 Seats andSeat Controls Safety Belts: They're For Everyone Here are Questions Many People About Ask Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System 1-27 1-31 1-34 1-45 1-48 1-48 1-48 Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 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. Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) The lumbar controlis located on the outboard sideof each front seat. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. I Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard sideof the front seat cushion. To reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar control to forward to increase support and rearward decrease support. Press the control up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism. Move the front of the control up or down to adjust Keep in mind, that as your seating position changes, as thefrontportion of thecushionupordown.mayduringlongtrips, so shouldtheposition of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat needed. as Move the rearof the control to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down. Lift up or push down on whole control at the the same time to move the entire seat up or down. To move the whole seat forward or backward, slide the control in the direction the center arrow. of it Adaptive Seat Control(If Equipped) The adaptive control is located on the outboard sideof each front seat. Use the power seat controlfirst to get the proper position. (The lumbar will automatically adjust to your body's positioning for the duration of the tripin four-minute cycles.) With the ignition on, press the control up to activate the adaptive seat. To reshape the lower seatback, press lumbar the control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support. Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Column (If Equipped) The controls for this option are locatedon the driver's door panel, andare used to program and recall previous settings. 2 MEMOffY SET Adjust the driver's seat (including the lumbar and head restraint adjustments), both the outside mirrors and steering wheel column toa comfortable position and then press the MEMORY SET button. Within five seconds, press button "1." To turn offthe adaptive seat, press control down. the A second &or, seating and column position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. Each time a memory button is pressed,a single beep will sound through the radio. Each time button or 2 1 is pressed, the memory positions will be recalled. At the factory, the exit position is preset with the steering wheel full up and the seatfull back. However, two personalized exit positions can set by first recalling the driving be position (Driver"1" or "2"), positioning the wheel and seat in the desired exit positions and then pressing the MEMORY SET and, within five seconds, pressing the EXIT button. The exit position for either previously set driver canbe recalled by pressing the EXIT button. Push the button oncefor a high setting, twice for a low setting, and a third time to turn the heated seat.The off LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature.The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on. The heating elementsin the seats automatically turn off when the vehicle's ignition is turned off. Reclining Front Seatbacks The power controls are located on the outboard sideof each front seat. Press the top of the control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback angle. Push up or down to adjust the headrest and shoulder belt. Heated Seat (Option) This option is only available if your vehicle is equipped with the power lumbar control feature. The front seat controls are located in the center console. The rear seat controls, for the outboard positions only, are located on the rear door (note that only the outboard positions in the rear seats are heated). But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is 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 its job.In a crash you do could gointo it, receiving neck other injuries. or The lap belt can't do its either. In a crash the job belt could goup 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 is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properl 1-5 Head Restraints Use this switch to move a front head restraintup or down. Lift up on the switch to move the head restraint up. Press down on the switch to move head restraint the down. The top of the head restraint should closest to be the topof your ears. This position helps reduce the chance of a neck injury in crash. Whenyou move a a front seat head restraint up down, the shoulder belt or height changes.The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Rear seat head restraints forward and rearward. tilt 1-6 Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), orair bag system. It is extremely dangerousto ride in cargo area, a inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured orkilled. Do not allow people to ride in any area your vehicle that is not of equipped with seats and safety Be sure belts. everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a safety beltproperly. L or Don't let anyone ride where he she can't wear a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and If you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, might you not beif you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. ~~ Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminderto buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in , the Index.) 1-7 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. You never know if you'll be in a crash. If do have a you crash, youdon't know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes mild, and some crashes can so are be serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's a seat just on wheels. 1-8 I Put someone on it. the Get it upto speed. Then stop vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-9