Cadillac 1995 DeVille User manual

DE VILLE
1995 OWNER’S LITERATURE
REPRODUCTION
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(Cadhc Motor Car Co. Detroit, Mi&.)
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THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADYERTISEMENT IN THE SAWRDAY EVENING POST f JANUARY 2NO. IN THEYEAR 1915 1 COPYRIGHT, CADILUC MOTORCAR OlVlSlON

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Henry M. Leland, known as the
master
of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at
the founding of Cadillac
in
1902. Hisexacting
standards prompted the
motto
by whichCadillac .'
has been guidedover the
years - "Craftsmanship
A Creed -Accuracy A
Law:'
The introduction of
first in 1908 for achieving
perfect interchangeability
of parts and again in
1912
for introducing the elec-
tric self starter,electric
/' lightingandignition
system.
Cadillac
is the only
American manufacturer
the first four cylinder en-
1 to winthis honorandthe
ginein
1905 led theindustryand onlymanufacturerinthe world to win
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and in-
novation,theRoyalAutomobile
it twice. As commonplace as stan-
dardized parts aretoday, in
1908 parts
werestillindividuallyhandfitted
both in production and service.

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tc. offer dose2 bocilec a: standard
equipment.
"The Penaiti. ol Leadershly'
first appearec;
in thr January 2, 1915
1ssuc of The Saturday Evening Post
aa an expression of the Cadillac com-
mitment
to ieadershlp quality, and
mnovatlon
It is wldelp regarded as
one of the finest. documentsever
written and was published following
the introduction
of thefirst produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard
in all 1915 model Cadillacs.
Many
Cadillac "firsts" have €01-
lowed over theyears.including the
synchro-mechclashlesstransmis-
sion, a nation-widecomprehensive
45 ' V-16 Engine
servtccpolicy.security plate glass.
chrome platlngandthefirst carto
be designed by a stylist ( 1927 La-
Salie/Harley Earl). The '30s wit-
nessed production
of the smooth and
quiet VI;! and
The crisp, contemporary lines of the
1938 6C Specialseriesushered in a
new era in styling.
During World
War 11, shortly
after Pearl Harbor,Cadillacdiscon-
tinued
car productionforthefirst
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks,combatvehiclesand
internalparts for Allison
V1710 en-
gines.
Two Cadillac V8 enginesand
Hydra-Matictransmissionswere
used in each
tank.

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
stainlesssteel roof and low profile
tires.
which set the rrend in automotive
styling
for nearly two decades. This
was followed by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop CoupeDeVilIe
andthemodernoverheadvalve,
high compression V8 engine.
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Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
maticclimatecontrol,
tilt and
telescopingsteeringwheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops
all
debuted inthese years. In1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat,automaticelectricdoor
locks,transistorradio,
a brushed
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19.53, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheeldrivepersonallux-
urycar.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine
used in all Cadillacsin1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all 1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint
Sys-
tem(airbag)wasavailable for 1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs
and was standard on
the newinter-
national size
1976 Seville.In 1978,
theTripComputeroptionincor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.
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This richtraditioncontinues
into the
'90s as Cadillac became the
first automobilemanufacturer
to bc
awarded the prestigious Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality A\vard.
The 1992 SeviIle STS was the
first car ever to win all threemajor
automotive awards:
Car of the Year,
Motor Trend; Ten Best List,
Car &
Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile
Magazine.
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A 1993 Cadillac Allanti m stock
technical
configuration; was selected
a: the pace car for the 76th Indianap-.
oii:? 5011. The demandlnEpact: car.
pertormancrand handling require-.
rncnts weremetbecause of' such
advances as theNorthstarsysrem.
The system Includes the 32 ITal\re.
dual overheadcamshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter Vti engine, 4THO E clectroni-
call,: controlled automatic transask,
road sensing suspension.speed sew
sitiirc steering, antilockbrakes and
traction control.
For more thanninedecades
Cadillac
has been a leader in quality
and technical innovation. Now more
than
ever, substance takes shape
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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
Introduction
- How to Use this Manual .......................... iii 1
This section tells you how to use your manual and includessafety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section
1 - Seats and RestraintSystems ......................... 1-1 I
This section tellsyou how to use your seats andsafety
belts properly.
It also explains the “SIR” system.
Section
2 - Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 1
This sectionexplains how to startand operateyour Cadillac.
Section
3 - Comfort Controls andAudio Systems . a . . . . .. e 3-1 1
This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and
comfort
controls and how to operateyour audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and theRoad .......................... 4-1 1
Here you’ll find heipful information and tips about the
road andhow to drive under different conditions.
Section
5 - Problems on the Road .............................. 5-1 1
This sectiontells you what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such
as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc.
Section
6 - Serviceand Appearance Care ........................
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking good.
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For more information on “Reporting SafetyDefects”, see Owner
Assistance, Page
4.
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Please keepthis manual 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
manual in it so the new owner canuse it.
FOR CAiV’UN OWNERS WHO PREFER A FWNCH
LANGUAGE MANUAL:
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire
de
ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1C7.
This manual includes the latest informationat the time it was printed. Wt
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 Motors
of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor CarDivision
whenever
it appears in this literature.
GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the
CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarksof General Motors
Corporation.
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0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Many people read theirowner’s manual frombeginning to endwhen they
first receive their
new vehicle. Thiswill help you learn about the features
and controls for yourvehicle. In this manual:
you’ll find that pictures and
words work together toexplain things quickly.
INDEX A good placeto look for whatyou need is the Index in back of
the manual.It’s an alphabeticallist of all that’s in the manual, and the
page number whereyou’ll find
it.
SAFETY WARNINGS 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 thewarning.
A
CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other
people.
In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazardis. Then we tell you
what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions.
If you don’t, you or otherscould behurt.
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You will also find a circlewith a slash through 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 book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is somethingthat could 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,
and
it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to helpavoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE
warnings in different colors or in different words.
You‘ll also set. warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for
cautions, bluc for notices and the \vc~-ds CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these
symbols are used on an original battery:
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CAUTION
POSSIBLE INJURY
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AVOID SPARKS
OR FLAMES
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PROTECT EYES
8V SHlflDlNG
COULD
EXPLODEBATTERY
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BATTERY AClO
These svmbols arc important for you and your passengers whenever your
vehicle is driven:
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FASTEN SEAT BELTS
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POWER
WNDOW
AIR BAG
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These symbols have to do with your lights:
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TURN SIGNALS PARKINGLAMPS
MASTER LIGHTING
A
50
I FOG LAMPS I
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER LAMPS
OR
HIGH BEAM
These symbols are on some of your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
81 WASHER
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VENTIUTING FAN HEADLAMP
WASHER WIPER
REAR
WINDOW
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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
RADIATOR
COOLANT
BRAKE
ANTILOCK BRAKE
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE ENGINE
OIL
TEMPERATURE
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FUEL
Here are some other symbols you may see:
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FUSE
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AIR
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RADIO SELECTOR
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RADIO VOLUME CONDITIONING
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LIGHTER
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SPEAKER
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TRUNK RELEASE
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SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Hers you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to
use v;ur safety belts properly. You can also Icarn about some things you
shohd wt do with air bags and safcty belts.
SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS
Power Seat Controls
The power seat controlswitches are located on the front doors.
The power control switches move the seat fonvard and backward, up and
down, and adjust the angle of the seat.
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