Cadillac 1997 DeVille User manual

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The 1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the “SIR” system.
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Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howtd @€%ate youraudio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under differentconhtions.
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Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if 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 Cadillac running properly and looking good.
7-1 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.
8-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can useit to quickly find
something you want to read.
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Car Division wheneverit appears in this manual.
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The
PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP
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Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage
that is Cadillac.ThenameCadillacisappropriatelythatof
AntoinedeLa Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander
who founded the city of Detroit in
1701. What better name for
the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, knownas the master of precision,
initiated his precisionmanufacturingtechniques at the
founding
of Cadillac in 1902.His exacting standards
prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided
overthe years
- “Craftsmanship A Creed - Accuracy
A
Law.”
The introduction of the first four cylinderengine in 1905
led the industry andenabledCadillacs to travel atspeeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and innovation, theRoyal
AutomobileClub
of England awardedthe prestigious
Dewar Trophy to Cadillactwice .. . first in 1908 for
achievingperfect interchangeability
of parts and again
for introducing the electric self starter,electric lighting
and ignition systemon 1912models. Cadillac isthe
only American manufacturerto win this honorand
the only manufacturerin the world towin it twice.
As
commonplaceas standardized parts are today, in 1908
parts werestill individually handfitted both in
production and service.
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1914 V8 Engine
..
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VI 6 Engines
Standardization openedthe eyes of the industrial world
and was the cornerstone
of modern assembly line
production. From this achievementevolved the
reference to Cadillacas “Standard
of the World.”
In 1909Cadillac was purchasedby the then new
General
Motors Corporation.
Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in 1910when 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. It was published following
the introduction of the first production V8 engine,
which was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the
19 15 model.
Many Cadillac “firsts”have followed over the years,
including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate
glass, chromeplating and thefirst car
to be designed by
a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl).The ’30s witnessed
production of the powerful, smooth and quiet
V 12 and
V16 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938
60 Special series usheredin a new era in styling.
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W 6 Engine
During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor,
Cadillac discontinuedcarproduction for the first time
since 1902in orderto construct light tanks, combat
vehicles and internal partsfor Allison V1710engines.
Two Cadillac
V8 engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used in each M5AI and
M24 tanks.
1931 VI6 Sport Phaeton
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There are,tobe sure,many ways todescribethe
superlative motor car pictured. “Beauty,
“majesty,” “brilliance”
- all apply,intheir
fullest meaning, to this new Cadillac. And yet,
from this wonderful vocabulary,wehave
selected“elegance”as the word that most fully
characterizes the Cadillac of
1960. Thecar’s
beautiful,clean-linedstyling
is certainlyelegant
beyond compare. Itsnew interior
luxury
providesafeelingof elegancethatcanbesensed
nowhere else in
the world of motor cars. And
evenits new performance
- smooth,quietand
effortless
- mightbesummarizedas“elegance
in motion.” Once you haveseenanddrivenitfor
yourself,wethinkyou willagreethattheword
is
“elegance” - and that the car is Cadillac!
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Advertisementfor 1960 Sixty Special

For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades.This was closely
followed with thetwo door hardtop CoupeDeVille and
the industry's first modern overhead valve, high
compression
V8 engine on the 1949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling
dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruisecontrol, automatic
climate control, tiltand telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and fourdoorhard tops all debutedin
these years. In 1957 theEldoradoBrougham featured
advances such as air suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel roof and low profile tires.
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I957 Eldorado Brougham
The Eldorado, introduced in 1953, was redesignedfor
1967 as the firstfront wheel drive personal luxury car.
The 472 cu. in.
V8 engine used in all Cadillacsin 1968
and 1969 was enlarged to
500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados.The Track Master
computerized skid control braking system option
debuted
on 1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was availableon all 1974,
1975 and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size 1976Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
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The electronics and computerization which were
pioneered by Cadillac inthe
’70s came of age in the
’80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
1986 models and Traction Control in the fall
of 1989.
The 1992 Seville STS was the firstcar 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.
The year
1993 saw the introduction of the Northstar
system. The state
of the art system includes the 32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter V8 engine,
4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering,
anti-lock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader
in
quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever,
Cadillac is “Creating a Higher Standard.”
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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’smanualfrom beginning
to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle.
If you
do this, it will help you learnaboutthe features and
controls for your vehicle.
In this manual,you’ll find
that picturesand words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place tolook for what you need is theIndex in
back of the manual.It’s an alphabeticallist of what’s in
the manual, and thepage number where you’ll findit.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a numberof safety cautions in thisbook.
We use a box andthe word CAUTIONto tell you
aboutthings that could hurt you
if you were to ignore
the waming.
I /!\ CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what todo to help avoid or reducethe
hazard. Please read these cautions.If you don’t, you or
others couldbe hurt.
11 You will also find a circle
with a slash throughit in
this book.This safety
symbol means “Don’t,’’
“Don’tdo this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”

Vehicle Damage Warnings
In <he notice area,we tell youabout something thatcan
I
i But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
damage your vehicle.
Many times, this damage would
Also,inthisbook
you willfindthesenotices:notbe coveredby yourwarranty,and it couldbecostly.
NOTICE:
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might
see CAUTION
These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
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and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
I I You’ll also see warninglabelsonyourvehicle.Theyuse the same words,
CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
originalbattery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYESBY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have todo with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
RUNNING
* 0
DAYTIME *
LAMPS *'*
FOGLAMPS $0
These symbols
are on someof
your controls:
WIPER Q
aa aa
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicatorlights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
CT
ENGINEOIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER -
HORN h=r
SPEAKER
b
FUEL e3
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Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems
Here you’llfind information aboutthe seats in yourCadillacand howto use your safety belts properly.You can also
learn aboutsome things youshould
not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats and SeatControls
SafetyBelts: They’refor Everyone
Here Are Questions ManyPeople Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
How to Wear SafetyBelts Properly
Driver Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Supplemental InflatableRestraint (SIR)
Systems
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1-48
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Center Passenger Position
Rear SeatPassengers
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 aboutthe power seats -- how to
adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks,
memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and
head restraints.
Power Seats
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Thepower seat controls, located on the front doors,
move and adjustthe angle
of the seat.
Move the seat cushion control forward
or rearward
to move the entire
seat.
Moving the seat cushion control up or down adjusts
the seat height.
To adjust the angle of the front seat cushion, lift up
or press down on thefront
of the control.
Lifting up
or pressing down on the rear part of the
seat control adjusts the rear angle
of the seat cushion.
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Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)
The LUMBAR controlis
located onthe outboard side
of each front seat. It
provides additional support
to your lowerback and it
works independentlyof the
other seat controls. Use the
power seat controlfirst to
get theproperposition.
Then proceed with the
lumbaradjustment.
To reshapethe lower seatback, move the LUMBAR
switchforwardto increase support and rearward to
decrease support.Move the LUMBAR switchsideto
side toraise or lower the supportmechanismto suit
your preference.
Keep in mind thatas your seating positionchanges,as
it may during long trips,
so shouldthe position of your
lumbarsupport. Adjust the seat asneeded.
If you havethe optional personalizationpackage,the
power lumbarcontrol can be programmedfor memory
recall. For more information, see “Memory Seat and
Mirrors”later
in this section.
Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
Adjust the driver’s seat (including lumbar adjustments)
and both outside mirrors toa comfortableposition and
then press the
SET button. Withinfive seconds, press
button
“l.’, A second mirror and seating positionmay be
programmed by repeatingthe above steps and pressing
button
“2” instead of button 1.
Note thateach time a memory buttonis pressed, a single
beep will sound through the leftfront speaker.
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If your vehicle is in PARK (P), you canrecall mirror
and seating positions by briefly pressing button
1 or 2.
Thiswill adjustthe seat and mirrors to where you
havepreviously programmed them.If you have
accidentally pressedone
of the memory recall buttons
and want to stop seat or mirror movement, pressone
of the manual seat or mirror control buttons.This
cancels a memory recall.
You can also recall a seatand mirror positionif your
vehicle is not inPARK (P). Press and hold eitherthe
1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is
complete.Releasingthe buttons willstopadjustment.
The EXIT buttoncanbe programmed to allow easyexit
for up to two drivers.Adjustthe seat to acomfortable
“exit” position and then press the
SET button followed
by the EXIT button.While your vehicleis in PARK (P),
briefly press the EXIT buttonto recall your programmed
exit position.
Automatic seat, mirrors, comfort controls and radio
movement will occurif the Remote Keyless Entry
(RE)transmitter is used
to enter the vehicle.The
number on the backof the transmitter corresponds to
the
1 or 2 seat, mirror, comfort controls and radio
positions. After the unlock buttonis pressed on the
RKE transmitter (the ignition must be in lock) or
when the key is placedin the ignition, the seat, mirrors,
comfort controls and radio will automatically adjust to
the appropriate positions.
Automatic seat, mirrors,comfortcontrols and radio
movement are programmedthroughthe Driver
Information Center
(DIC) so that the driver can select
whether ornot movement will occur using the RKE
transmitter
or by placing the ignition key in the ignition.
For more information,see “RemoteRecall Memory” in
the Index.
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Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks
The control is located onthe outboard sideof eachfront
seat. Move the SEAT HEATcontrol to either
LO or HI
to turn on the heatingelementsin the seat.The LO
setting warms theseatbackand cushionuntil the seat
approximatesbody temperature.The
HI setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
A telltale lightin
the control reminds you that the heatingsystemis in use.
The heated seatscan only be used whenthe ignition
is
turned on.
Press the recliner control forward or rearwardto adjust
the seatback.
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