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1995 cadillac fleetwood owner`s manual

1. E 5 13 Owner Manual Portfolio Securing 2 13 Owner Publications Ordering See Owner Assistance P Paint Spotting Chemical een mn 6 58 Puri Lor dede c A P RIA 2 24 shifting Int rE e Ata UE QR ore 2 29 Shifting Out of ee 2 31 Parking RETE 1d Brake eis HUE E RARE 2 27 LO ci tae a kia eee eer are 2 14 Hills Towing Trailer aS 4 45 Over Things That Burn rrr MI 2 32 Lu eere re eae 2 16 Kev Fault Tight osc ere eere EP Passing EA EY 4 15 Phatocelis rdc at ead Power Antenna ERE RE CA a 10 Paer Door LOCKS er arezunra uuu trdteTeVeo bna 2 5 Power Drain Protection feline 2 48 Power Remote Control Mirrors 2 55 Pwer LL lucu a Rie mn RACE RR mia I 1 1 Power Steering enn 2 37 4 12 Power Steering Fluid Ser aes raa 6 24 Power WindeWs accusa su rmm Rhen 2 35 Pregnancy Use of Safety 1 29 Preset Equalization cem 3 9 Pressure Oil Light 240 Problems on the 5 1 Publications Service and Owner See Owner Assistan
2. 2 30 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel 2 30 Lights Warning sie ee ce eee ta eae Heed 2 68 Poly oo ee tenent 1 23 2 69 Anti Lock Brake System Wa rning TURA RS E 2 72 4 7 Battery Charge FEX a UA Ra sq RA E VERI M v eels 2 70 Brake System Warning 2 71 Brake do Shift eK 2 T Chante Oll WEE 2 81 Check Engine Vua po PU EN 2 76 Gg oa vais sacs 2 2 78 NERA 2 79 Engine Oil Pressure re rarer 2 80 Engine Temperature Warning Reed ties eee aii 2 75 Low Oil Level 2 81 Pass Key Fault B 2 77 Safety Belt 1 7 2 69 Traction ESTO 2 73 4 10 Traction Engaged 2 74 4 10 2 79 22212222222 pele ees Loading Your Venice ene raa 4 43 Lock Out Rear Window 2 36 Locks bit fe eee Tari 13 eee er errs rei ees ae 2 3 PRET EOE Sy a vce anrneee seed RU ee Eee rear 6 4 Rear Door Security KEEN __ gt 2 6 Low Coolapt Light ossa ehem manor 2 75 Low O
3. es e Engine Lubrication System Oil Pressure 1000 rpm 6 psi 41 kPa ype ERES Stationary Biter caa Full Flow 6 69 Engine Cooling System Surge Tank Cap Relief 15 psi 104 kPa Thermostat Starts To 180 F 82 C Water Purip Wie oce ro RE Centrifugal ative Serpentine Radiator Cote 1 Hi Efficiency Aluminum Radiator Cooling Fans Electric Radiator Cooling Fan Heavy Duty Centrifugal Fuel System Induction Type Sequential Port Fuel Injection SPFI a EY E dona RI on PCM Controlled eed Paper Type Element Fuel Pump Eure ui VO ER Gk ed VETE eus Electric In Tank PE tte Tp Sam a rE Fore Pope Unleaded 87 Octane Automatic Transmission pee UR M IONS Hydra Matic 4L60 E ees 4 Speed Electronic Automatic Torque Converter Clutch Ehud Hegumed ov trina ES E DEXRON ITI Rear Drive Axle xx Gu eR Semi Floating Hypoid No of Differential Pinions sas esse cae I nr an ana 2 Driving Wheel Bearing Roller Axle 2 56 1
4. 2 33 TES EADS NID nk a arch aer 6 60 Lubrication System Chart ARO UR NU 6 89 DM a Wee rare Hes TN 5 13 Running It While You re Parked PAPER 1 SPOCHIBANONE 6 begins ses eine OCD ICE 2 2 20 Engine Coolant RAM o Rea irae 2 22 6 14 Temperature 222222222 2 278 Engine Dil o eroe ie bie es S cx ORC wr in i 58 Nd 6 13 Checking onera Se eee rik eine we ares 6 10 Lee SUE EE CE E ob D META D 6 10 Used Oil Sa E 6 14 Whento Change SSE AI mna 6 13 English Metric Button 2 67 Ethanol In Puel oe vce sae eae ri 6 3 Exiit ui CAO Ri Este 2 33 6 71 Express Down Window 2 35 Extender Safety Belt x e Moa 1 54 Exterior Lamp Housings 6 31 F Fabric CICAME aviar rr Ek ERU ER eee ee eee 6 51 B eed 3 3 Fender Skirt ICE EUREN EH ESTEE NER NUR UII ER EORR RO TION 5 24 5 30 Vor Ie 22 222 erie aoe ar ae I eee Re 6 5 Ves
5. Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roadside TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1 800 882 1112 8 1959 DE VILLE CONVERTIBLE Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation It s one more example of Cadillac s commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when vour Cadillac is in the dealership for warranty service Please ask about the specific Gold Key Courtesy Transportation benefits offered by your Cadillac Dealer 3 wii nur Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with a Cadillac if your car requires warranty repairs Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available Shuttle Service Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day but there is no reason for you to wait around Cadillac helps eliminate inconvenience to you with transportation alternatives Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day warranty work Your Cadillac Dealer can get you where you need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule Vh y Plan Ahead When Possible Whenever possible schedule an appointment for your vehicle s warranty work Your Cadillac Dealer can then prepare to meet your alternative
6. AC Type 1096 25096932 DU 25522 ca S A Fuel Filter Element Type 624 25121978 Engne 4 42 PF52 25160560 POM Nau s ern RACER ICE AC Type CV895C 25095452 Spark Plugs Gap 0 052 inches AC Type 41 906 5614244 Serpentine Drive Belt ous 0 10186120 Upper Radiator 10260864 Lower Radiator HOSE s e seraa 10237350 Lower Radiator Hose Heavy Duty 10237349 Surge Tank Cap 10244485 Thermostat E RE QR 10128336 6 73 We employ technicians by the Mational Inslitube for AUTOMIOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE us show you their credentials Part Number 3547054 A First Edition N DE VILLE I E LLI CO 4 TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1800 882 1112 Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac Motor Car Division We hope the need never arises but if it does Roadside Service is there for you Roadside Service covers you an the road far from home all day and night weekends and holidays THERE ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES Cadillac is eligible under this program ROADSIDE SERVICE AVAILABILITY Ir TYPE DAILY INCLUDI
7. ERE RR REA EEA NER 3 6 Door Central Unlocking System 2 5 EAE iun EESTI ERG AR E ORE SESS 2 3 LOQUAR Driving Blizzard Condilion 4 31 CON ILE dade EL LI a a arene das va ea MEN IVER er eee DT 4 13 RUN PEE CR EPESKERY 4 1 Drunken re CERERI YES 4 2 F teign COUNTS eee ee ei ees 6 4 BB WI e CUR TURIN ORE 4 24 DOE ee EC E 4 45 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 27 nT D soie UE ACT Are Condition e rrr rt mro Snow and Ice Conditions 4 30 Through Deep Standing 2 21 7 5 2 2c sz alate mig ere 4 43 Winter euis dem LIII 4 29 Drunken Driving EA REIR wee 4 2 E Electrical Equipment Adding 2 2 3 16 6 61 Electrical Systems Chart 6 71 Electrochromic 2 53 Electronic Climate Control ECC 3 1 Electronic Solar Sensor EUM 3 4 Emission Control Systems Chart 6 7 Engine
8. ETATE T 2 22 6 14 Coolant Surge 3 15 3 17 Cooling System scale Hid eines wale 5 15 6 70 Cornering T EET TT IE 2 50 6 31 EI hs cre card TRY RUE BR es RL EUR 2 43 Emani Based Meme e ee ees eens 2 47 Getting Out of Teun erusawcevelictstAd e ara 2 47 Increasing Speed 222 2 TEE 2 46 Passing Another Vehicle ji 000 cites ee lll avia 2 46 Reducing Speed s uu EN 2 46 Resuming Set Speed 2 2 2 45 SELBE pete ee ae 8m AUI TI EET SUE US TEE 2 44 2 47 Cruise Engaped 2 78 Customer Assistance Information Scc Owner Assistance Customer Satisfaction Procedure Sec Owner Assistance Damage Finish E MES 6 58 Damage Sheet Metal x eoe mca en 6 58 Daytime Running Lamps salaa s aeaa teh essa tra be hea ee te 5 3 Defects Reporting See Owner Assistance Defensive 224 4 1 eR ROI EO S AGER 3 3 3 5 Defrost CERE EAE E Lucis s NEC OE e T 3 4 Deko Audio Systems 3 8 DNE
9. OS E NEC ac ERI ee r 6 30 Charge Light 2 70 WOCHE moa Ranae 5 3 5 5 Battery Replacement Remote Entry A ITI ENT IT 2 0 BBB Auto Line See Owner Assistance EISE acd wd 59 Umum re ERR IET 4 31 Brakes Datustauamt 221123342 2 92 1 44 eel a a dua 6 29 Anti Lock SWR RA RUE AES S SLVR E IT C CER 4 6 Find er pr xa 2 6 27 Master Cylinder DEW Ed E EXER 6 26 Parking ACHETER SNC EORR OR UR TCR 2 21 E RIPE T TER RIT DIT E TUR Y Recs eee A EA 6 29 Replacing gt gt dns aereo etd Doe Pensa tine rA E 4 42 Transmission Shift CET VA RAT ne erro 2 31 Waminglight 1 ua ei Va 2 71 Mear 22020222 RUE IRR UR MIO NAR ARR UE A RD nd 6 28 Brake To Shift Light 2 77 Belong nee eee Y ED vols ead pa 4 6 2 Braking in Emergencies 4 11 Break In New Vehicle 2 2 18 BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 2 31 Bub Replacement RA ERR RE Dn 6 68 Center High Mounted Stoplamp ror ds Headlamps ER 6 33 Serena ira er nv
10. cem Sv PR hc SOY ish T il 2 55 Breaken Source rasan ralem idus ps ia aa 6 61 6 63 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Dru X VIX emos wee 6 57 DOOR STER ATI 4 6 51 Li WO 2 6 55 Inside of Your gt gt 5 gt 4 6 51 dir rc ELE E EAE ETUR ER RO UIS 6 54 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 55 Outside of Your 6 56 Photocalls HE 2 55 RE rada rd doydow 4a Rud rale 5 53 Ims ea eae LA USER B Re Mi te NOE a alae E un aA e e 6 57 Top of the Instrument Panel 6 54 Vinyl an Ead ERR EE 6 54 Climate Control System lt 3 2 Clock Setting the VN ETE 84512 00 3 6 Coattoli DECR RC 8 3 1 Compact Disc oases eee rre cerne RE Compact Dic Paving eee eant 3 14 Compact Spare THe 25205 32 Controller 12a dina RICE CET 4 5 Cattrall Eoi dE SED Comveniedoe Met cis 2 57 Convex Outside 2 56 COMAE 6 19 Coolant Heater Engine
11. 7 Don tlet the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that thev don t touch each other or any other metal Follow this order TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow vour Cadillac The usual towing equipment is a sling type or a wheel lift or car carrier tow truck If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and ill
12. 5 121 UE ENTIS 4 42 Driving on Grades aer oe 4 45 Driving with a Trailer a BETTE E YI T 4 43 Engine Cooling When Towing 2 2 4 48 et ect aie in ena ODE 4 41 LL civic bid pea TAE FR 4 40 ee bee pate phen sare tare 4 45 cj s CRAIGS seen ened RRNA eee 4 42 TN SHOE iUe ui Era dud EERE 4 44 Weight obs Ioue oir DE EDUC 4 38 Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 39 Wiring Harness 2 4 43 Transmission Fhild eere ize rer 6 16 Transmitter HomeLink ee ates te TA SOT EE 2 6 Transmitters Matching 2 9 Trip Before Leaving aH XAR 4 25 TripOdometer TL EIE ACIE 2 68 ee ren mr 2 79 Trunk Release Remote 2 12 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 37 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 45 Twilight Sentinel CRUCE IER 2 49 U Underbody Maintenance 6 58 Underhood Lamp UE ice E 2 50 Used Replacement Wheels 6 49 14 Vehicle Damage Warnings 7 Vehicle Dimensions Chart sua E
13. 2 15 ex Roc ma ec Re S 6 23 Third 3 vex uale Bare tre MUERTE ENT EI 2 25 Tilt Steering Wheel Wa aora aca na Cauca cM Time setimg 6 3 3 6 ten arae a oer es 5 32 6 50 HG LIMINE 4 35 D DUE RE y ey 6 41 Alignment and Balance dct a b 48 Changing Flat EE ew a uU a ua E 5 21 6 42 Inspection and Rotation 6 43 TOmDHEBIUIE CORE OCC VIRA 6 47 ACHAT sine Hick he 6 47 oes cece eae FEE arise apron FRI 6 45 Wheel Replac ment user RI 6 48 RP ARMS Price IISQUE T TEE C 1 42 JOVE rte taa rait a toan 2 31 13 Torque Wheel Nut 5 28 4 38 Towing Your Vehicle IT ENTRETIEN ET 5 9 Traction Control Disable Switch 4 11 Traction Control Engaged Light 2 74 4 10 sree ye eta nm nnne 2 73 4 10 TiacHop Control Syste oc eet eevee 4 10 Tongue 22221225 4 38 Trailer Towing evi rap 2 27 4 36
14. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising vour vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 5 26 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the vehicle completely 5 27 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare vou could damage the cover or the spare 5 28 Now put all the equipment back in your vehicle Wing Nut Wrench Compact Spare Full Size Spare Jack Cover If Provided Jack Bolt Screw Hold down Floor Bracket n Rr Reinstall Fender Skirt Here s how to put your rear fender skirt back on Pull the handles down Align the lower locator pins on each side to the sk
15. FLEETWOOD 1995 OW NER S5 LITERATURE CADILLAC She PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP N every field of human endeavor he that is first must perpetually live in the white light of publicity Whether the laa a of in a manufactured product emulation and envy a worl Ak art in literature in music in industry the reward the are always the rame Jl the punishment fierce denial and detraction When mediocre h seta million and as the desire to surp ps it leads he remains t workman each in the ages That vigila gGod or great mais self how loud the clamor of denial TThat which deserves to live Hives TEN TEXT APPEARED AN AM ADVERTAEMENT THE RATUEDAE Evkivipi T Aa MU AY END 1411 COPYRIGHT INEHTOR DU ICI M Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La 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 known as the Club of England awarded th
16. In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this 1 25 What makes an air hag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moder
17. Axle Ratio Fleetwood Brougham 2 93 1 Axle Ratio Trailer Towing 3 42 1 Axle Ratio Coachbuilder 2 93 1 6 70 Emission Control Systems Air Injection Air Injection with Computer Command Control Exhaust Gas Recirculation Controlled Flow Catalytic emm m a Warm up 3 Way Evaporative Emission Control Charcoal Canister Crankcase Emission Positive Crankcase Ventilation Electroni System iscsi Sad es Closed Loop Exhaust System TUE TIPP V eu du di RR Rn ml Dual with Crossover Pipe MIB coe QI x Two Reverse Flow TREN LONE erac Een rr CU RAS Two Straight Through Exhaust Prpe eere rns Stainless Steel Intermediate Pipe Stainless Steel Pipe vens sal d Ead RR da Stainless Steel Electrical System uua UTR EIER 12 Ep AC PEERS ES T Negative rires Dr Wace os ee RELI eae 140 Amp Air Conditioning System Refrigerant 134 1 75 pounds 0 79 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be surc the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Cadillac dealership 6 71 Fluid Capacities Auto Tran
18. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry e Ifa stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth e Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once e Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture palish or shoe palish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care Of Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth 6 54 CARE OF SAFETY BELTS Keep belts clean
19. Smaller Children and Babies 1 39 1 CHILD RESTRAINTS Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why 1 41 Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law You
20. headlamp housing socket and bulb 3 Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking clip Install the new bulb and socket and connect the wiring harness Make sure that the harness 15 locked to the bulb socket NOTICE Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from you fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb 5 Install the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp assembly 6 34 L Remove the upper screw from the bezel 2 Pull the upper portion from the extension housing then gently lift up to remove the bezel 6 35 Remove the lower taillamp housing screw Gently tilt the top portion of the taillamp housing out first and then gently remove it 6 37 Press the bulb socket housing lever and rotate the socket housing counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bulb push it in and rotate it counterclockwise Install the bulb and socket into the taillamp housing turning it clockwise Be sure it locks into place Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the housing just reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp Make sure when installing the chrome bezel that you insert the two prongs at the bottom first 6 38 Hie Mount Bulb Replacement 1 1 Gently pry up on i the trim like this 2 Twist the socket coun
21. includes Index Bound PSP Edition includes Index plus complete PSPs ENIMS SERVICE BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION MODEL FORM NO DESCRIPTION Four quarterly mailings containing all 1994 B4 CAD SB service Bulletins produced by Cadillac Also includes a copy of the Bulletin Index First Second Third and Fourth Quarter packages can be purchased for Cadillac use appropriate Item Model Indicate Quarter in Also includes a copy of the Bulletin Index GM Corporate Bulletin Binder for Product Service Publications Includes a set of Index Tabs NOTE Please fill in order form and MAIL TO Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48207 OR DER TO TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 day 8 00 A M 6 00 P M E further information is T write to the address shown above ol 2 1 800 782 4356 Orders cannot be returned without prior authorization A re stocking fee may apply 1 PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER TOTAL PRICE Prices subject to change without nobee and without incurnng a Please allow adequate time tor postal service Pu Purchase Handing Chapt NOTE daalar ar company name anc thes perrsan Bardo Wine aupra sicud Du For purchases outside LI E A wrie 1o Ine above address lor quotation CUSTOMER ATTENTION LL ES STR
22. provided if necessary What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired At Roadside If your car cannot be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of time approximately 45 minutes or requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility the advisor will arrange a tow service for you Towing may also be necessary after the technician has attempted a repair but determines that your car cannot be repaired at roadside Tow services are provided by independent companies so therefore Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company During the 48 months or 50 000 miles 80 000 kilometers warranty period towing services are covered for any disablement What If You Have Difficulty Hearing Or Speaking And Need Roadside Service Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired Cadillac has installed special Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf TDD in the Roadside Service Center Any customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 1 800 TDD CMCC or 1 800 833 2622 daily 24 hours What If You Do Not Speak English Fluently Cadillac offers a multi lingual approach in assisting you Roadside Advisors are conversant in a number of languages and utilize the AT amp T Language Line Interpreter available 24 hours day Just another way Cadillac says we
23. transportation needs and minimize inconveniences typically associated with warranty repairs Owner Responsibilities There are only two things which you will be responsible for during the use of your courtesy vehicle You are required to provide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used In many cases your own auto insurance policy may provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle similar to rental car agreements Please check with your insurance company to be certain what s covered Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Just one more way your Cadillac Dealer is committed to you 3 5 1963 FLEETWOOD 60 SPECIAL mmi CCR OWNER ASSISTANCE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety detects This section includes information on The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Roadside Assistance and Service Publications CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Cadillac Normally any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s
24. Leadership first appeared in the January 2 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac com mitment to leadership quality and innovation It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published fallowing the introduction of the first produc tion V8 engine The V8 was stan dard in all 1915 model Cadillacs Many Cadillac firsts have fol lowed over the years including the synchro mech clashless transmis sion a nation wide comprehensive 45 V 16 Engine service policy security plate glass chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist 1927 La Salle Harley Earl The 308 wit nessed production of the smooth and quiet V 12 and The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling During World War Il shortly after Pearl Harbor Cadillac discon tinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks cambat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 en gines Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra Matic transmissions were used in each rank 1931 V 16 Sport Phaeton 1 Will Add to Your dm wa if cain mialy d E mnis ihe saa wp hehe ec pee dur CAR HENEBAS
25. PUPP Thy For the 1948 model Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the modern averhead valve high campression V8 engine Engineering innovations con veniences and styling dominated the 50s and 605 Cruise control auto matic climate control tilt and telescoping steering wheels twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured ad vances such as air suspension mem ory seat automatic electric door locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low prafile tires introduced in 1053 was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal lux ldirada ury car The 472 cu in V8 engine used in all Cadillacs 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu In for all 1970 Eldorados An Air Cushion Restraint 5ys tem airbag was available for 1974 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs Analog Electronic Fuel Injec tion was available 1975 Cadillacs and was standard an the new inter national size 1976 Seville In 1978 the Trip Computer option incor porated an on board microprocessor 1957 Eldorado Brougham This rich tradition continues into the 908 as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malealm Baldrige National Quality Award The 1992 Seville
26. Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealer management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealer or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealer management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealer without further help contact the Cadillac Consumer Relations Center 24 hours a day by calling 1 800 458 8006 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico call 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands call 1 800 496 9994 In other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 905 044 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This 16 available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the wi
27. This allows equalization for metal chromium or normal bias tapes 3 13 Delco Cassette and Compact Disc Music System Option This audio system combines an AM FM stereo radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit To operate the radio and cassette tape player portion of this music system please read Operating Your Audio System and Playing a Cassette earlier in this section Playing a Compact Disc Don t use the mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs only Turn the radio on Insert a disc label side up partway into the slot The player will pull it in Wait a few seconds and the disc will play The DNR will be disabled and the display will show 1 CD for about five seconds then CD will show in the display If the disc comes back out check to see if The disc is upside down e The disc is dirty scratched or wet e There s too much moisture in the air If there is wait about one hour and try again RCL PROG Press once to see which track is being played It also allows for disc programming Within five seconds press it a second time to see how long the disc has been playing Press it a third time to see the time of day 3 14 Programming Tracks You can program up to 10 tracks for your listening pleasure 1 Press the RCL PROG knob CD and TRACK will appear in the display This also allows you to prog
28. Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Don t let the steel in a hitch contact the aluminum on your bumper If you do the two will corrode You can use something like paint ar plastic tape to separate the steel and aluminum The same steel to aluminum problem can happen with fasteners too Using A Dead Weight Trailer Hitch Recommended for loaded trailers weighing less than 3 000 Ibs e The trailer tongue should weigh 10 of the total trailer load maximum 300 Ibs or as specified by the trailer manufacturer to minimize sway e Trailers that weigh more than 1 000 pounds 454 kg should be equipped with trailer brakes e Consider using sway control if vour loaded trailer will weigh 3 000 pounds 1 362 kg or more Trailer Hitching Procedure Using A Weight Distributing Equalizing Hitch Recommended for loaded trailers weighing 3 000 Ibs to 7 000 Ibs Using a weight distributing hitch without disabling the Electronic Level Control ELC system may defeat the purpose of the weight distributing hitch Also your rear tires may become overloaded A weight distributing hitch should spread the load to all axles If you use a weight distributing hi
29. Window Driver s Side Just press the switch once for half a second or more and then let go The window will go all the way down If you want to stap the window as it is going down press the switch again Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF you can still use your power windows The electrical power to the power windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed If you want this power for another 10 minutes just turn the key to RUN and then back to OFF 2 35 Rear Window Lock Out With this feature you can cut electrical power to the rear power REAR WINDOW Bl windows by pressing ae the right end of the LOCK OUT lock out switch This feature is useful when you re transporting small children and you don t want them using the power windows HORN To sound the horn just press the steering wheel pad TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive 2 36 You also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place POWER STEERING Your Cadillac is equipped with Electronic Variable Assist power steering system Steering is easier at lower speed a
30. a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight SECTION PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you ll find what to do about same problems that can occur on the road HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your hazard warning flashers let vou warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work OTHER WARNING DEVICES If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle JUMP STARTING If vour battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadillac But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If
31. and dry GLASS Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WIPER BLADES If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn 6 55 5 5 Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in
32. before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol 4 2 According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would he close to 0 12 percent A person who cansumes food just before during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The limit far all commercial drivers the U S is 0 04 percent The will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how
33. could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Low Oil Level Light This amber light should come on while you are starting vour engine provided that your LOW engine has been off long enough to let most the drain back into the oil pan During frequent stopping and starting the light will not always come s you start the engine If it doesn t come on have it repaired If the light comes on and stays on your engine oil level is too low Check your oil level and add enough oil to bring the engine oil level up to the proper level See Engine Oil in the Index Change Oil Light This amber light comes on and stays on for 20 seconds after you turn on the ignition when the engine oil GH ANGE needs changing OIL See Onl Life Indicator in the Index 2 81 Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature This tells you when you need to change your engine oil It s based upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns Your Oil Life Indicator may say to change the oil sooner than your maintenance schedule This can happen if driving conditions such as short trips in cold weather cause shorter oil life Always keep a written recard of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil For m
34. from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes 4 32 LOADING YOUR VEHICLE El TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT RR TOTAL 188 KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GEN GME Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all options not installed in the factory MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVEN TION STANDARDS EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR incl
35. happens the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power by closing the throttle and managing engine spark to limit wheel spin The TRACTION ENGAGED light will come on when the traction control system is limiting TRACT I N wheel spin See Traction Control ENGAGED System Active Light in the Index You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index When the system 15 on the TRACTION CONTROL warning light will come on to TRACTION let you know if there s i a problem with your CONTROL traction control system When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 4 10 The traction contral system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the button in the glove box The TRACTION CONTROL light will com
36. important fluid and lubricant levels There ts also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care SERVICE Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 6 1 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in your Cadillac Maintenance Schedule Boaklet NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it vour vehicle could be damaged 6 2 FUEL Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add an
37. oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart RECOMMENDED SAE WISCOSITY ORADE ENGINE OILS BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND GOLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST EAE VISICUSITE GRADE FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANNE LOOK FOR J 4 THI e E Ail 10 TITWE CHI HREDE DLE ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GARDE MET BE AT TEMPERATURES 40 DEBHEES 4 DEGREES Ch HIT Si 1 OR GHIA GAASE Dii SELCNVIENDET As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Cadillac dealer 15 ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac h
38. particular speed The volume should always sound close to the same level as you drive e Itlets you see what station you have When the radio is on press the knob to display the station It tells you the time When the ignition is off press the upper knob to display the time Behind the upper knob is a balance control It moves the sound between the left and right speakers Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Press the knob to switch from to FM The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers SCAN When you press this switch either up or down SCAN will appear in the display and the radio will find the next station and stay there for five to 10 seconds Then it will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that When you want it to stop just press either the SCAN switch again or the upper knob SEEK This switch chooses stations but it doesn t keep moving as SCAN does When you press SEEK up or down the radio will automatically go to the next strongest station and stay there 3 8 Pushbuttons You can set the pushbuttons to get up to 10 favorite stations five on AM and five on FM Just Choose either FM Tune in the station Press the SET button La D Within five seconds press one of the five pushbuttons 4 5 Repeat these steps for each of the five pushbuttons Preset Equalization T
39. pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if vou have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km tor any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is present rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When it s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for mare information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule Booklet for scheduled rotation intervals 6 43 When rotating vour tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here FRONT FRONT with compact spare with full size spare If your vehicle has a compact spare tire don t include it in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 6 44 When it s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indi
40. s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt CHECKING YOUR RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away REPLACING SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A CRASH If you ve a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of t
41. tank When only one bar segment is still lit the LOW message will appear If the fuel supply gets critically low none of the bar segments will be lit and LOW will flash You should get fuel immediately Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage e The pump at the gas station shuts off before the fuel gage reads e It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage indicated 1 2 but it took more or less than half the tank capacity to fill it The gage changes when you turn or stop or speed up 2 83 NOTES 2 84 SECTION 3 COMFORT CONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with vour Cadillac ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL ECC With this system you can control the ventilation heating and air conditioning in your vehicle automatically by setting the desired temperature The digital sereen displays the outside temperature the inside temperature setting fan speed and the ECC selection Outside Air Outside air always flows through your Cadillac when the car is moving Even if the car is not moving you can always get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice The Electronic Climate Control System may automatically recirculate the inside air of your vehicle to provide ma
42. that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Your Cadillac is passenger vehicle Trailer towing can change the way your vehicle performs on the road The loads and forces created when trailering subject the vehicle to significant levels of stress 4 36 Load pulling components such as the engine transmission rear axle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Full Trailer If you do here are some important points e There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police You should always use a weight distributing equalizing hitch if your trailer will weigh more than 3 000 pounds 1 362 kg Consider using sway control if your loaded trailer will weigh 3 000 pounds 1 362 kg or more You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Trailers that weigh more than 1 000 pounds 454 kg should be equipped with trailer brakes Surge brakes may be used on some trailers e g boat trailers However su
43. that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CONTROL OF A VEHICLE You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy lo ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle 4 5 BRAKING Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your
44. the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt lil You will al amp o find a circle with 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 something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell vou 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 help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Iv Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery CALTEKJN PROTECT ETES POSSIBLE INJURY DG ANC SPARKS FLAME OF FLAMES BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE AWANS EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven CH LOCK UNLOCK SEAT BELTE These symbols have to do with your lights MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH HE AG WASHER W
45. the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables reach but sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Shift into PARK P 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery
46. to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Both Cadillac and vour Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number ar write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehic
47. work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 45 3 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping 4 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt m r Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 47 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right f
48. you have extra keys Your Cadillac has an ignition key anti lockout feature It doesn t allow yau to use the door switches to lock your doors when any door is open and the key is turned to any position except RUN Note that if your engine is running this feature will not prevent you from locking your keys inside In addition vou can still lock the doors using the Remote Keyless Entry System regardless of the key position DOOR LOCKS 2 3 There are several ways to lock and unlock vour vehicle From the outside use your door key If your vehicle has a Theft Deterrent system and it 15 armed unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System This will avoid setting off the alarm From the inside to lock the door slide the control down To unlock the door slide the control up Power Door Locks Push the lower part of the switeh marked LOCK to lock all doors at once Push the upper uw part of the switch LOCK marked UNLOCK to unlock all the doors j 1 J The switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock all of the doors that s a safety feature Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock In addition every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK P your doors will unlock someone needs to get out while the vehicle is not i
49. 1 Head Restramts 2252 ever verre 1 6 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 2 39 6 61 oris ok roe S ecce uz Pe Hm 2 47 6 33 Hearing Speech Impaired Customer Assistance Owner Assistance AVIS Lr CLEAR rw a TRA CE C CAT RT 4 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 2 0 00 ee eee eas 4 27 Hitches Trailer eee cx tale 4 41 HomeLink Universal Transmitter 2 51 Hood FRIED d 6 7 HORE RENE ES TEASE 2 36 Hydroplaning 2 VIR EA d LA ER CU 422 I If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 33 bonis sin Seep oe ne a ewe 2 19 Illuminated Entry System EUNTES IS 2 7 Instrument e EXEC KU 2 66 6 54 J TIE Ehre eor E EA oon 5 23 J Hooks T 5 9 JUI GREECE E EEEE TP ERUIT 5 3 K BIS weg ER Kyu 38 2 1 EET ETUR XO RED 2 47 Exterior Housings LEATERRERREKREFER EATER AA Ry AIARA 6 31 MEDIEN ere Vae sage 2 52 Daytime ee Sala eee 2 5 Lane Change Indicator gt 2 38 Leaving Your 2 1 B gne BOE insects
50. 3 Ea 6 14 Air Conditioning Systems Chart RET TRITT TIT T TEES 6 7 unit nir e MONTIS II AE Alarm Theft Deterrent poor PY E 2 15 Alignment and Balance Tires Ea 6 48 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 57 sah em CAS ERE 3 17 Antenna Power Mast Care 3 19 lllo eR none CERA 6 20 Ant LoCE ates cect eph e EE Eo oe PNG Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 72 4 7 Anti Lock Brakes 4 6 Appearance Ser ares 6 50 Appearance Care and Materials 6 59 Armrest Storage EE Cr A a 2 58 Ashtrays i m sare heart E ee aeree ES 65 UE SE aca 2 66 PERO erc acre ace e 2 60 Audio SHRI eee rmm HET 3 6 PLPC EBON sea snes 3 3 Automatic Door Locks 2 5 Automatic Overdrive 225 Automatic Pull Down Feature 2 11 Automatic Rearview Mirror 2 53 Automatic Transmission VELVET 2 23 6 70 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 16 ole RAF Louer 6 19 B
51. AM your 5T light will come on when you re receiving it This means that your audio system produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound In addition to improved sound quality AMAX includes more stations on the AM band You don t have to do anything to your radio because is automatic Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality rumed cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned after every 50 hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for the cartridge to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealership You may also choose a non scrubbing
52. DEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL You ll find this label on the underside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is vour VIN the model designation e paint information and alist of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle ADD ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage vour vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by vour warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Cadillac see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac in the Index FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination o
53. Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest 4 18 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for vour eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and Glare at night is m
54. E Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit NOTES 3 20 Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips driving DEFENSIVE DRIVING The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in vour Cadillac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly 4 1 DR
55. EET ADDAESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS 1 imn BTATE IP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO L Check or MonayOrdar payable to Halm Inc USA funds only do not send cash MasterCard 1 VISA Discover Card ee CE Sea ceni HE TTE 10 NOTES NOTES 12 NOTES NOTES NOTES 15 NOTES 00 00 o 1974 FLEETWOOD ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE FLEETWOOD INDEX Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 18 Brake Fd See sagas RENE Xunta yale fei 6 27 Electrical Equipment 4 221 3 16 6 61 Engine Coolant E YT DI IUE 6 2 Qil 6 10 Power Steering eure 6 24 Sina EMANE gt ce OR OE I QE OE MUERE 3 16 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 42 6 25 77 M 1 22 How Does Tt Restrain E ae 1 26 Hos TENERA EIS ca ca wards a e ra d ad RU Ea Ra E 1 24 1 BUMP ten 1 25 Readiness Light err 1 23 2 69 T e picea E VERE RACE OR 1 28 What Makes It Inflate 26 What Will You See After It Inflates 1 26 When Should It Inflate 25 AT oorr arai 373272 140
56. FLUID When to Check and Change good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 to 200 82 C to 93 To check transmission fluid hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 10 C If it s colder than 50 10 C drive the vehicle in DRIVE D until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steadv for ten minutes Then follow the hot check pr
57. Hz 1 kHz 3 5Hz and 1 numbered 1 through 5 respectively The band will display band 1 when the mode is first entered Press the SEEK switch up or down to select the gain setting you want The left digit or two digits are the equalization gain settings 0 15 for each band The display will indicate the active setting F or U when the mode is first entered A typical setting for a flat response is 7 Press the upper radio knob to compare the factory setting to your setting Once you are satisfied with your selection press and hold the preset equalization button for about 4 seconds Pr program will display indicating that your selection is programmed AUTO AURA If you have programmed the preset equalization buttons and set the pushbuttons to the stations you ve selected you can preset the five Preset Equalization buttons to a particular station Just l Tune in a station using one of the preset pushbuttons 2 Press one of the Preset Equalization buttons A through E until you like the sound Press the SET button 4 Press the same Preset Equalization button you ve selected 5 Press the preset pushbutton again to set the Preset Equalization tone Now each time you press that pushbutton the Preset Equalization is set in memory for that station For example suppose you like classical music with a flat sounding tone The station has already been preset to pushbutton 3 Since the flat respo
58. NG OF ASSISTANCE HOLIDAYS Phone Advisor Dealer Technician 8 a m 12 midnight Towing Battery Jump Start Lockout Assistance Fuel Delivery Tire Change 24 Hours Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillac Owner Privileges that leads to peace of mind Cadillac Owner Privileges Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at no charge throughout your 1995 Cadillac Warranty Period 48 Months or 50 000 Miles 80 000 Kilometers EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE is performed an site for the tollowing situations TOWING SERVICE BATTERY JUMP START LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE a FUEL DELIVERY FLAT TIRE CHANGE Covers change only Tire replacement warranty coverage must be determined by a Cadillac dealer or appropriate tire manufacturer Cadillac Owner Privileges TRIP INTERRUPTION If your trip is interrupted due to warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months or 50 000 miles 80 000 kilometers warranty period Items covered are hotel meals and rental car TRIP ROUTING Free trip routing assistance is available during the 48 months ar 50 000 miles 80 000 kilometers warranty period Within a week of contacting Roadside Service with your travel plans Cadillac will provide a detailed trip routing Along with your first trip routing you will receive a Rand McNally North American Road Atlas What Will Roadside Service Cost Y
59. ON to Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there 2 45 If vou hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the CRUISE switch from ON to Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it Toslow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruis
60. PARK P range before starting the engine Your Cadillac has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the RUN position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission sec Tf You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice Snow in the Index 2 24 NEUTRAL In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the acce
61. Plate 194 Parking Lamp SERENO 2057 Side Marker Lemps ee Uefa de aac CERE FRED HR A 194 Stop and Directional Signal 2057 Piste Fini MC TET RE 920 UrnderhpodLamp mex erm 561 6 68 CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 7L Engine Displacement SERRE 5 71 350 cubic inches o Colindatb emt o ph Een 8 90 degree V Power Acc to SAE 11349 260 bhp 5000 rpm 194 kW 5000 rpm Torque Acc to SAE 11349 330 Ib ft 3200 rpm 447 3200 rpm Hone Sd UI Eq Ewa E EE 101 6 mm 4 00 inches ru ERECTO 88 4 mm 3 48 inches Compression Ratio oo case eee et ey cane eem ria 10 5 1 Cylinder Bl tk 1 serit re nex Iron Cylinder Head Soe Se eee REG CENA Cast Iron Intake Manifold Cast Aluminum Lifter Assembly PETER apy 44 Hydraulic Jub VARS Dor weed x eos 49 3 mm 1 94 inches VIVE rir mnm v ee 38 1 mm 1 50 inches Cast Aluminum Firing OF eE ER 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Left eS Saige dale kia wie abies 1 3 5 7 ce we RN wie ele ese or TERES 2 4 6 8 oto aye ane cO RCRUM RETE ed Cast Iron Main Beare
62. REAR SEAT PASSENGERS It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops hefore it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until vou can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if vou ever had to 1 34 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as vou pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid 1 35 under it the belt would apply f
63. S paca hie tae ee a Ee Qa c OR E ghee pr du ga 6 54 Center Passenger Position 589 Diver PORRO e rh nnnm Rack ACC dixe 1 12 Extender 2 5 1 54 Howto Wear Properly 1 12 Mo 1 30 Lap Shoulder Balt 1 12 1532 Questions People Ask 1 12 Rear Seat Passengers aque du 1 32 Reimer Light 2202 zu Lll 1 7 2 69 Replacing Aftera Crash essa 1 54 Right Front Passenger Position OP cR Res 1 30 Shoulder Belt Height 1 15 Ehe Dr L2 ur ES 1 38 Use During Pregnancy ick suene rnnt 1 29 Why They WOIE ay eee eee eee ee 149 PA E TE 4 44 Safety Defects See Owner Assistance Safety Warnings and cuis eee Ut Seats PISA E RU MA Qiu E RADAR oe RP Sra 1 1 neon REY E 2 26 Security System PASS Key 2 16 and Appearance 6 1 Service and Owner Publications See Owner s Assistance Service Parts Identification Label 2 6 60 Service Publications See Owner s Assistance Service
64. SHIFTING OUT OF PARK P Your Cadillac has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before vou can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P s you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want ioa 1 i ENGINE EXHAUST RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE PARKED It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index POWER WINDOWS The controls are near each window Here s how the master control works e Push the switch forward to close Push the switch rearward to open WINDOWS Express Down
65. STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards Car of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car amp Driver Car of the Year Automobile Magazine A 1995 Cadillac Allante in stock technical configuration was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap olis 500 The demanding pace car performance and handling require ments were met because of such advances as the Northstar system The system includes the 32 valve dual overhead camshaft Northstar 4 6 liter V8 engine 4780 E electroni cally controlled automatic transaxle road sensing suspension speed sen sitive steering antilock brakes and traction control For mare than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation Now more than ever substance takes shape Cadillac Spy n 1993 Allant pace car 1949 UPE DE VILLE LE r r1 T 4 LJ M d 1955 ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE TABLE OF CONTENTS This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections Introduction How to Use this Manual ii This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 1 1 al This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains
66. Samer 6 14 Fin rosa IR res 6596 Finish Damage 6 38 First 1 sss Eras ta ru TERR PNE E 2 28 Flash To Pass Feature ise 2 39 Flashers Hazard Warning Fiat Tire Chanemp a 5 2 Floor Mats TETTE TES YR CORE TT ae eS ela ee 2 56 Fluid Capacities Chart LACE RR ROSE 6 72 indo lE MN EU 3 17 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 4 Eur ap Guldeen aC Ra d ii Front Towing Hookups 5 11 Husky vy 6 3 6 70 Door Release 6 4 Filling Your Tank E C a t 6 5 Foreign Countries ee ee 6 4 GIJE 2 83 System Chart 22222222 0 2 6 70 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 6 G ERU PUBL LEER E 2 83 Garage Door Opener A arent ur ONG 2 61 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 36 Cur LACM a acca area se VIAE CHa EATER aS ATP EAT 6 55 Bo oo ii el Lu ace 2 13 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating CERRAR 4 40 Halogen aed raa 6521 Hazard Warning Flashers Eo areas 5
67. THE ANSWERS Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If Um a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a goad driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone HOW TO WEAR SAFETY BELTS PROPERLY Adults This part is o
68. UNKEN DRIVING Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle ludgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attemtiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 18 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed
69. Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 60 Loadig rr 4 33 Vehicle Symbols see ata ice 2 1 CER peepee Le TOU EXIT TS ES ERECTUS RID EIU RETE ccce 62 La 4 19 Visor Vanity Mirrors SSH 2 59 W Warning Devices EE E wee SESS Warning Flashers 5 1 Warning Lights Md ederet T DE 2 69 Washing Your Vehicle 6 56 Water Driving Through Deep Standing iano 2 04 EES 6 56 Wheel Nut Orie se a esie e ne mn RO men 5 28 Wheel Replacement 6 48 MUR Sore ofa CR Ee CU ord EE 2 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 4 6 25 Windshield Washers ERR EN rere eee 2 44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement TR EET Tni Windshield Wipers 2 40 6 63 4 29 Wiring 2 2 5 81 Wood Panels Care LCZURRR acc 6 54 Wrecker Towing 5 8 NOTES T Ei i 11 38i 1 ATINAAS 8461
70. Work Doing Your Own lt 4 6 2 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac 1 28 Sheet Metal Daisies ccs cavvebeesssvaeseseceseeae Gave aa ra 2 23 Into Park P SCR E AR REM RT RR 2 29 CAROTENE LE cane baie deere a EE 2 31 ecce rk e YO res 417 Sound Equipment Adding 3 16 PRUNE NE E UGEE REA 5 23 12 Specifications Ch tb 6 69 SIEETOIUBEET ne ma e ok 2 67 SUME aoe we RACER TER I 4 4 fec ate 6 53 ERG 2 2 25 OR 2 20 Steam If Coming From Your Engine 5 13 uae a a om td a Ig a 4 12 Steering in Emergencies 4 13 Steering Wheel Tilt VER EGO AE 2 26 Siorage Annpesis i E Storage of Your Vehicle 6 30 St ck IE AE 5 33 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 1 22 surge Tank Pressure Cap xara aea Symbols Vehicle OT eR EET Re RSE HE V T Taillamps Bulb Replacement 6 35 Pr uo i Temperature Adjustment 3 2 a a 2 14 Theft Deterrent Alarm System
71. action wet type cleaner which uses cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge 3 18 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time Follow these steps to clean the power antenna mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent Wipe cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt Wipe dry with a clean cloth before retracting Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off Repeat if necessary NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTIC
72. ade much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier ta pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 4 19 DRIVING IN THE RAIN Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper ins
73. afe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away 5 14 When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see l Coolant Surge Tank 2 Electric Engine Fan s electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan s are running If the engine is overheating both fan s should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service 5 16 How to Ad
74. age your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare 5 32 IF YOU RE STUCK IN SAND MUD ICE OR SNOW What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking vour vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index SECTION 6 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check
75. air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle 1 22 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works i Em S in 1 24 Where is the air The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side When should an air bag inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant
76. and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or local recycling center for help 6 14 AIR CLEANER Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter crm CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the ei engine with the air NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine lire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 6 15 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
77. are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is vou should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when wark is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir The fluid levels should be above MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there 15 a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window 6 27 What to Add When you do need t brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Dont let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake sys
78. arm and the vehicle must be on level ground The dipstick is located on the passenger side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 9 To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 10 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the
79. as an Oil Life Indicator This feature will let you know when to change your oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last ail change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive vour vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the So if you drive in dusty area sure to change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed For more information see Oil Life Indicator in the Index How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed you ll need to reset your system To do that turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine stopped Fully push and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds The CHANGE OIL light should flash two times and then go out If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on for 5 seconds it did not reset You ll need to reset the system again Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 18 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may unhealthy for your skin
80. assed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this sa your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has ta have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working 4 44 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower g
81. atch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If vou slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIR This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Your Cadillac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is only a supplemental restraint That is it works with safety belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle including the driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person A CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eve If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep in position for an
82. ate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot ta the touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leavmg the vehicle In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are act
83. ave a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction control system on It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road 4 30 Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until vou hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t rcach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear I
84. battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods 6 30 HALOGEN BULBS CAUTION bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs EXTERIOR LAMP HOUSINGS Your Cadillac s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture will be removed when the lamps are on or after driving for a short time If an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear see vour Cadillac dealership for service Cornering Lamp Bulb Removal i Open the hood and remove the screw securing the cornering lamp housing 6 31 2 Gently pull out the cornering lamp Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly gently push and rotate the bulh counterclockwise and remove it 4 Once you have replaced the bulb just reverse the steps to reassemble the cornering lamp 6 32 Halogen Headlamp Bulb Removal l Rotate the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing Gently remove the
85. brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops vou will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push 4 6 Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away you may hear momentary motor or clicking noise And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti l
86. by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade 18 comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high te
87. cators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if Youcan see the indicators at three or more places around the tire Youcan see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric e Thetire has a bump bulge or split e The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage 6 45 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an 8 for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires 6 46 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed
88. ce Pull Down Feature Automatic 2 11 R Radio Reception 2 222122 3 5 Rain Driving 2 Pra d Du D E A A 4 20 Bear Axle y a EXC EX ROO 6 19 6 70 Rear Defogger 22 2 4 3 5 Rear Door Security Lock X REIR 2 6 Rear Towing Hookups m IA 5 12 Rear Window Lock Out n 2 36 Rearview MINO hm 2 53 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 4 Remote Keyless Entry mmm 2 7 Remote Trunk Release FINA 2 12 Replacement Bulbs EXEUNT 6 68 Replacement Parts 2 2 2 BD Replacement Wheel errr eer 6 48 Replacing Safety Belts 1 34 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts 1 54 ree ten Ex cen ru 2 41 Restraints Replacing Parts After a 1254 Retained Accessory POWeT 2 48 Reverse rtt DED RTE 2 24 Rocking Your Vehicle lt 9 33 Bode ra aaa 6 43 sufere BANA E a ara dk vaa d a etr 1 6 PR
89. cking the signal See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment 2 7 1 Press this symbol to unlack the driver s door Press it again within five seconds to unlock the other doors Pressing this symbol will also disarm the optional Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lamps Press this symbol to lock your doors This also arms the optional Theft Deterrent System Press this symbol to open the trunk Press this symbol to turn on the interior lamps only Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter 15 coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as vou own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matc
90. cted to your existing garage door opener Jf you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult vour Cadillac dealer Operating the HomeLink Universal Transmitter Simply press the appropriate button on the HomeLink Universal Transmitter The red light comes on while the signal 15 being transmitted Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash Individual channels cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier Accessories Accessories for your HomeLink Universal Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit If you would like additional information or are interested in purchasing other home lighting or security products please call 1 800 355 3515 2 63 ASHTRAYS Front Center Ashtray Here s how to take it out for cleaning l Lift it out by pulling on snuffer If it won t come out reach under the drawer and push up on the ashtray bowl and remove it Rear Door Ashtrays Here s how to remove them Grabbing the snuffer gently pull up NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing damage CIGARETTE LIGHTER It s near the ashtray To use a lighter just push it in all the way When it s ready it will pop back out by i
91. d The new speedometer has to be programmed with the correct mileage as the old one If it can t be then it is set at zero but a label on the driver s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed Trip Odometer You can tell how far you ve gone since you last set it back to zero To reset push the button TRIP SET WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS This part describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten t
92. d Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure even little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant 5 18 1 You remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait that to stop hiss means there is still some pressure left Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 1 2 Then fil
93. ditional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash e Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 51 What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 32 CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash SAFETY BELT EXTENDER If the vehicle
94. dule HVACIGN Instrument Cluster Heater A C Control Vacuum Electric Solenoid Electric Actuator ELC SENS Automatic Level Control Sensor Rear Compartment Courtesy amp Warning Alarm Heater A C Control Instrument Cluster Switch Radio Receiver STOP LTS Stoplamps Switch Door Lock Relay gt Instrument Cluster Radio Control Switch Front Park Lamps Hazard Lamp Flasher USAGE PWR Lumbar Power Antenna T Driver s and rs Scat Adjuster Switches Driver s Seat Adjuster RAP RLY Passenge Memory Module Driver s and Passenger s Seats Recline Switches RR Rear Defogger Relay Headlamp Relay Daytime Running Lamps DRL Rela 6 65 Underhood Electrical Center FUSE USAGE CHART MAXI FUSE POWER TO BODY 1 Circuit Breakers PWR SEAT RR DEFOG L P Fuses PDWN HAZRD LTS HTD SEAT STOP LTS PWR LK BODY 2 Circuit Breaker RAP RLY Fuses RAP HVAC MDL ELC SENS DINT LTS RR CIG HVAC BAT CCM BAT PWR MIR IGN 1 Concealed Fuse Fuses RAP WPR RADIO WIPER LP INDC T SIG CHIME CCM IGN 1 AIR BAG STARTER U H Electrical Center PCM IGN INJ 1 EMISSIONS INI 2 ABS TCS 5 ABS TCS Brake Pressure Modulator Valve ABSITCS 6 5 5 Brake Pressure Modulator Valve SCNDRY CLG FAN 5 Coolin PRIMRY CLG FAN Primary Engin
95. e or when 30 seconds have passed You can turn on the interior lamps by pressing any button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks fram inside Then get out and close the door If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system see Theft Deterrent in the Index REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Your Cadillac has this option which allows you to lock and unlack your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System is intended to be used as a supplementary vehicle entry device It is not intended to replace but rather should be used in conjunction with a door lock key It operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 18 subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blo
96. e Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier 2 46 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to he too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control e Step lightly on the brake pedal e Move the cruise switch to OFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased This knob controls these lamps Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lamps Interior Courtesy Lamps Here s how your lighting system works Pull the knob out to the first stop to turn on your parking lamps taillamps sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lamps e Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster by rotating the headlamp knob e Push the knob all the way in to tur
97. e Cooling Fan Relay LEVEL CONTROL Automatic Level Control Air Compressor ENGINE Electrical Center PCM FU UEL PUMP AIR PUMP HEADLIGHTS HORNS Circuit Breaker HD LTS Fuses PARK LTS HORN MINIFUSE POWER TO Fuel Pump Relay Fuel Pump Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch PUMP Powertrain Control Module PCM AIR PUMP Secondary Air Injection AIR Pump Relay PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module PCM Ignition Coil INJ 1 Fuel Injectors Cylinders 1 4 6 7 EMISSIONS Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Vacuum Control Signal Solenoid Valve Secondary Air Injection ATR Pump Relay Coil Mass Air Flow Sensor Electronic Transmission Left and Right Heated Oxygen Sensors Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Secondary Air Injection AIR Pump Relay AIR PUMP RELAY 6 67 BULB CHART You can get these from your Cadillac dealer Description Bulb No Ashtray Illumination 1445 Backup es eames ees hT reet 2057 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 1156 Cornering Lamp occ esis eee emen VERENA a 2057 Front Parking and Directional Signal CX ERR 2057NA Front Sidemarker Lamp LV AUGE ERE 194 Glove E ESPERE TAE PU ra Headlamp High Beam ARM OM RAN Headlamp Low Beam eee nmm 9006 License
98. e on and stay on If the traction control system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the DE Sr system won t turn off right away Pomc fi TRACTION CONTROL ENABLE DISABLE SWITCH It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The TRACTION CONTROL warning light should go off Traction control is deleted on Coachbuilder limousines and funeral coach packages Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking 4 11 STEERING Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to st
99. e pres master of precision initiated his pre tigious Dewar Trophy cision manufacturing techniques at to Cadillac twice the founding of Cadillac in 1902 His exacting first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability standards prompted the of parts and again in 1912 by which Cadillac has been guided over the for introducing the elec tric self starter electric years Craftsmanship lighting and ignition A Creed Accuracy A Law system Cadillac is the only The introduction of American manufacturer the first four cylinder en to win this honor and the gine in 1905 led the industry and only manufacturer in the world to win enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds it twice As commonplace as stan up to 50 mph dardized parts are today in 1908 parts For attention to quality and in were still individually hand fitted novation the Royal Automobile both in production and service TI f a i bis a 7 Standardization opened the eves of the industrial world and was the cor nerstone of modern pee aia 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 clean liness and all weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cad illac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment The Penalty of
100. e than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle e Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may he slowing down or starting to turn Ifyou re being passed make it for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right LOSS OF CONTROL Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger 4 16 Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Remember Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid If you
101. e you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance e When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity e If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is e Try not to pass mor
102. ear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down to lower gear and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If your trailer weighs more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg you should drive in DRIVE D or 3 instead of OVERDRIVE 07 This allows the torque convertor clutch to engage and the transmission to run cooler Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s haw to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P vet 2 Have someone place chocks under the downhill side ofthe trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then shift into PARK P and apply the parking brake 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine e Shift into a gear and Besure the parking brake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the t
103. eer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless vour traction control system is on adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down 4 12 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust vour speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls ou
104. engine compartiment is cool the level should be at the C mark A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 6 24 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank 15 full NOTICE e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage vour washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in vour windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 6 25 BRAKES Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in vour master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings
105. er belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash 1 14 Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature If the shoulder belt seems too tight adjust it before you begin to drive l Sit well back in the seat 2 Start pulling the shoulder belt aut 3 Just before it reaches the end give it a quick pull 4 Let the belt go back all the way You should hear a slight clicking sound If you don t the adjustment feature won t set and you ll have to start again 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean forward slightly then sit back If you ve added more than 1 inch 25 mm of slack pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again If you move around in the vehicle enough or if you pull out the shoulder belt the belt will become tight again If this happens you can reset it What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 17 Q What s wrong with this The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 18 Q what s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times Q What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body 1 20 To unl
106. erts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 2 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle 18 hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice 15 to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others e Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have you
107. ever drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly 2 2 ENGINE COOLANT HEATER CANADA ONLY In very cold weather 0 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet NOTICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Cadillac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area 2 22 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION There are several different positions for your shift lever Eh UI at PARK P This locks your transmission drive shaft It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily Ensure the shift lever is fully in
108. ex for more information If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Traction Control System Active Light When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION ENGAGED light TRACTION will come on ENGAGED Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The TRACTION ENGAGED light also comes on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is started If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active These lights are deleted on Coachbuilder limousines and funeral coach packages Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This red light should come on briefly as bulb check when you start the engine This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating vour vehicle under normal driving conditions vou should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible Hot coolant can burn you badly In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light This amber light comes on briefly bulb check when you start the engine If the LOW coolant leve
109. f mini fuses circuit breakers and maxi fuses This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Select a feature that you can get along without that is the same value you need like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse Be sure to use a fuse with the same amperage rating number on it for example 10A Replace it as soon as you can 6 61 Instrument Panel Fuse Block To gain access to the fuse block remove the cover on the driver s side of the instrument panel Underhood U H Electrical Center The U H electrical center is located on the passenger side wheel housing in the engine compartment E Remove the cover to B cain access 6 62 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is pratected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and
110. f with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out af the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Turn the ignition and radio on Then To Set the Hour 1 Press SET and within 5 seconds 2 Press and hold SEEK up or down When the clock gets to the correct hour let go To Set the Minutes 1 Press SET and within 5 seconds 2 Press and hold SCAN up or down When the clock gets to the correct minute let go Your clock is set DNR This feature automatically removes noise on Dolby encoded tapes no button is required Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation Speed Sensitive Volume Your Delco audio system automatically adjusts the volume level to compensate for road and wind noise as you are driving Operating Your Audio System Your Cadillac will have one of these Delco audio systems Please read the following to operate the radio portion of your Delco audio system Upper Knob The upper knob does these four things It turns the radio on and off It controls the volume Volume level automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as you re driving your Cadillac Adjust the volume to the listening level vou want at any time Then as you drive the volume will change to match the noise present at any
111. f you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine ta keep warm but careful 4 31 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
112. flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 3 2 CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slewly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional full size spare tire Remove the spare tire cover Then remove the spare and jack Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt and rotate it clockwise That will raise the lift head 5 23 If the flat tire is at the rear wheel you have to remove the fender skirt first To unlock the fender skirt locate the handles inside the fender skirt Push the handles up and inward and then pull them down Gently remove the skirt by pulling it toward you Place it to one side Use the flat end of the wheel wrench Insert it into the amp mall slot on the wheel and gently remove the center cover Be careful not to drop the cover on the ground or you could scratch it 5 24 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the I wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Fit the lift head into the large circular hole in the vehicle s frame Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack
113. for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 2 42 CRUISE CONTROL With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Traction Control is deleted on Coachbuilder limousines and funeral coach packages 2 43 To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release 1t The CRUISE ENGAGED light on the instrument panel will come on 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set vour cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once vou re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from
114. from the outer edge Make sure that the insert is connected to all of the housing tabs and that it moves freely back and forth 7 To install the wiper blade align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place Return the wipers to their normal position TIRES We don t make tires Your Cadillac comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Cadillac warranty booklet for details Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is located on the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cald Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get e Too much flexing e Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure af the spare tire If you have a compact spare tire it should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire
115. ging of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic a Automatic Off Switch There is an automatic and an off position for this mirror When the button on the bottom of the mirror is pressed up and has a green halo the mirror is on automatic Press again to turn off Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in REVERSE R the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps located on the rearview mirror Press the switch next to the lamp that you want to turn on or off 2 54 Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photacells that make the electrochromic mirror work FOLDAWAY OUTSIDE MIRRORS Your Cadillac has electric mirror controls Rotate the knob to choose either the driver s side or passenger s side mirror Then move the knob to adjust the mirror MIRRORS CONVEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat FLOOR MATS Your Cadillac 15 equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats Keep floor mats vacuumed and use a spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash 2 56 CONVENIENCE NET You ll find the convenience net just inside
116. hat nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Cadillac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding vou to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take vour keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle e Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you 2 14 THEFT DETERRENT OPTION If your Cadillac has this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system With this system the ITA amber SECURITY SECURIT SYSTEM light will flash as you open the door if your ignition 18 off This light reminds vou to arm the Theft Deterrent system Here s how to do it 1 O
117. he Preset Equalization buttons let you adjust the tone to sound just the way you want Each individual auto equalization button through E contains a separate equalization adjustment feature When your vehicle is new the auto equalization is already preset Preset A has more bass and treble tone than mid range tone Preset B has more bass than treble and mid range tone Use Preset C for an overall flat response in sound Preset D has more treble than bass and mid range Choose Preset E for more mid range sound than bass and treble These preset settings can be modified individually for AM FM cassette or CD play 3 9 Follow these steps to modify each of the Preset Equalization buttons l First select one of the Preset Equalization buttons L p PRESET EQUALIZATION 1 Settings Either F Factory U User or P Program 2 Equalization Bands 1 thru 5 3 Equalization Gain 1 thru 15 2 Press the SET button and then press and hold the Preset Equalization button you have selected until either an or U is displayed about 10 seconds The display will show either 3 or 4 digits and the preset button LED will flash In the farthest right position of the display will be an F for factory setting ar if the equalization has been modified a U for user setting 3 Press the SCAN switch up or down to select the band you prefer The middle digit indicates the equalization band There are five bands 60Hz 250
118. he band on MIST longer LO or HE Turn the band toward you to either LO low speed or to HI high speed depending on the wiper speed you want DELAY With this you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes Move the band to DELAY for long delays The closer you get to LO the shorter the delay OFF To turn the wipers off turn the band to OFF Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice ta prevent an overload 2 40 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield push the paddle labeled PUSH then release it After washing the windshield the wipers will stop unless vou were using your wipers If vou were the wipers will resume the speed you were using For more washer cycles push and hold the paddle 2 41 NOTICE e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows
119. he collision 1 54 2 ECTIO FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem The square ignition keys are for the ignition only They have resistor pellets which are part of the vehicle s PASS Key TI system The round keys are for the doors and all other locks When a new Fleetwood is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys Each plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys However the ignition kevs do not have plugs The ignition keys come with a bar code tag attached to them Your dealer or qualified locksmith by reading the number on the bar code tag can then make extra ignition keys There are 15 alternative ignition PASS Key II blanks to help discourage theft Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using the plug or number on the bar code tag 2 2 NOTICE Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in 5o be sure
120. he handle down to lock the dipstick in place How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT COLD check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level 18 obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place 6 18 REAR AXLE When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Use Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 9 GL 5 gear lubricant ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your cooling s
121. he toll free numbers listed previously or ask a GM dealer retailer to see an index or individual bulletin OWNER PUBLICATIONS Owner s manuals warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information 6 SERVICE MANUALS s Devilla Concaurs Eldorado Sewilla 1995 GMP 9S5bEK Service Information Manual Includes Book 1 amp 2 Available 5 85 Fleatwood Service Information Manual 90 00 Includes Book 1 amp 2 Available 4 85 E CPCH 095 Order Form for Past Model Service Manuals OWNER S LITERATURE zd s 1985 Concours Owner Information 7 Eldorado Owner Information P 1885 095 Order Form for Past Model Owner s Literature nar NOTE Owner Literature Portfolios Vehicla and Owner Information Labels Gold Keys are available by contacting your Cadillac dealership e e m lt a S MODEL PRICE MARR __ 58 0 Pricing and ordering information for GM GM e Service Bulletin Subscriptions Service Bulletin Index A listing of all Service Bulletins released by Cadillac during the 4 00 model year listed For 1884 the index 1883 30055 contains a listing of all Service Bulletins i released by General Motors Bound PSP Edition includes Indak H 2853B plus complete PSPs 20 00 l Bound PSP Edition
122. hed to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If vou have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries 1 Use the round end of the door key or a quart r Lo rotate the cover slightly counterclockwise 2 10 Remove the battery and replace with CR2025 or an equivalent Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter Make sure the battery is positioned with the facing the cover 4 Align the notches on the cover and transmitter and rotate the cover clockwise to reinstall AUTOMATIC PULL DOWN FEATURE If you have the automatic pull down feature don t slam the trunk lid down If you slam it vou can damage the pull down system Remote Trunk Release You ll find the button in the glove box The button works only when the ignition is on If you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF you can still use the remote trunk release because your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP The electrical power to the trunk release will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed If you want this power for another 10 minu
123. heir safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver s belt is buckled Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index 2 69 You will see this light Hash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charge Light E CHARDE When you turn the key to RUN or START this light will come on briefly to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working If a light stays on you need service and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories and set your Electronic Climate Control system to OFF Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t worki
124. il Level Light AIRE UR 2 81 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Saree 22245 1 3 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 73 EEA eRe 6 58 When Trailer Towing ero 4 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 76 PURER RMR olen ig Ee tc ra iau Ir Nera E f ava a 2 56 Memory Seat vis 2 2222 Men pe 1 2 Methanol eve bnt nca nir 6 3 Mirrors Automatic REATVIEW ee n mmn 2 53 Convex Outside 2 56 Vani ese eee ene rne 2 59 oi s 2090 Mt 6 3 Convenience be eee a 2 57 Neutral E 2 25 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 4 19 Cone RI Blea 2 67 Odometer Trip errr ere er 2 68 OIL HRoad RECOVERY ood hee eee es be 4 14 EDERE o 2 41 gt Cn coco Oe CPT ACRE A Sone Aa ate 2 82 Ordering Owner and Service Publications See Owner Assistance OUT TEMP 2220 HER PATE HC 3 2 Overd vs rovs 225 Cherbeated Euging
125. ill go off quickly when you turn the ignition to OFF Please don t cover the light sensor It is located on top of the instrument panel If you cover the sensor it will sense that is is dark outside and your lamps will come on Cornering Lamps If your exterior lamps are on the cornering lamps will come on when you signal a turn This will provide more light for cornering when its dark Underhood Lamp Your vehicle has a Delay Interior Lighting System DIL This system controls power to the underhood lamp Just pull up on the door handle with the hood raised and the lamp will come on for about 10 minutes Every time the door handle is pulled up the lamp will stay on for another 10 minutes The lamp will go off when vou close the hood 2 50 Daytime Running Lamps Canada Only Daytime Running Lamps DRL make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful when it is raining and in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Several countries including Canada require DRL light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when e the ignition is on the headlamp switch is off and the transmission is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instr
126. instructions lf you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle APPEARANCE CARE Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if vou strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac be sure t follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner e Nail Polish Remover They all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too 6 50 Don t use any of these unless this manual says you ean In many uses these will damage your vehicle e Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Cadillac dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are s
127. ires Be sure your tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating GCVWR GCVWR Curb Weight 2 Passengers Cargo Trailer WHERE Vehicle Curb Weight 4 370 pounds 2 Passengers 150 pounds Each Cargo 200 pounds Safety Factor 4 39 How Equipped GCVWR Standard Vehicle Up to 2 000 pounds 900 kg Trier ou eus T 7 450 pounds 3 178 kg With 7 000 pounds 3 180 kg Trailer Tow Option V4P 12 100 pounds 5 490 kg To determine how your Fleetwood is equipped see the Service Parts Identification label on the underside of the trunk lid NOTICE Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow e If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving
128. irt Align the upper locator pins and insert the pins into the holes ush the handles up to lock the skirt in place COMPACT SPARE TIRE IF SO EQUIPPED Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep vour spare and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will dam
129. is in cold or cool weather to save fuel It won t cool or remove humidity from the air However the system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature If it s so warm outside that you need to cool the air use AUTO AUTO With this setting the system automatically controls the temperature air distribution and fan speeds In cold conditions the fan will not come on until the system senses that the engine has started to warm up This prevents cold air from blowing on you and your occupants DEFOG Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater ducts This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to a sudden rain or snowy conditians Fan The fan speed is controlled automatically if you have the Electronic Climate Control set on AUTO However if vou want the fan to run at lower speed Press the lower portion of the fan switch If you want the blower to run at a fixed higher speed press the upper portion of the fan switch until you see HI on the display If you want the fan to run at fixed low speed press the switch until LO is shown on the display If vou want the fan speed to be automatic but you like the fan to be higher or lower than the AUTO settings just press the switch until either HI AUTO or AUTO LO is displayed If the Fahrenheit F or Celsius symbol begins to flash or flashes when you turn on the ignition it indicates an electrical problem with you
130. ivated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system service can mean that your air system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag covers 1 27 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working your vehicle Your Cadillac dealer and the 1995 Fleetwood Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1 28 SAFETY BELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother Whe
131. l filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to step Then unscrew the all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hoad release Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly ENGINE OIL If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on it means LOW you need to check your engine oil level OIL LEVEL right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be w
132. l in the radiator is low this COOLANT light will come on and stay on until you add coolant Continuing to drive your vehicle with the LOW COOLANT warning light on may result in damage to your engine See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as can Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your vehicle could be equipped with either one of these amber indicator lamps A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems The malfunction indicator lamp should come on when you turn the ignition to RUN or START as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty 2 76 Brake To Shift Light This amber light will come on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to shift out BRAKE of PARK P TO SHIFT Pass Key Fault Light If this amber light comes on while driving and stays on you will be able to restart your PAGG vehicle If you turn it off
133. l the coolant surge tank with the proper mix up to FULL COLD mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure is tight IF A TIRE GOES FLAT It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes
134. le age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort ta AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Cadillac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 458 8006 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved i
135. le can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this Pull the lever toward e the lever up as far as it will go 3 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Move the ignition key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 30 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P
136. ler e White Direct Trailer Ground for Trailer Lamps Brown Park Lamps Yellow Left Turn and Stoplamps Dark Green Right Turn and Stoplamps Dark Blue Auxiliary Circuit Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without atrailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns 4 43 Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the p
137. lerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THIRD D or 3 This is like 0 but your vehicle will never go into Overdrive 2 25 Here are some times you might choose THIRD D or 3 instead of OVERDRIVE 0 e When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if vou stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OPTION If your Fleetwood is equipped with the V4P package you can increase your vehicle s trailer towing capability
138. ll be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD 3 15 ST EJECT When you press this the disc or tape will stop without ejecting and the radio will start to play Press it again and the disc or tape will eject PLAY Press this to restart the disc or tape It will begin playing at the point where it had stopped If the CD and cassette tape are inserted at the same time press the play button to switch between the disc and tape COMP Press this to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume for example playing classical or jazz music with very quiet and very loud passages in the same tune COMP will appear in the display as long as COMP is on Tips About Your Audio System Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 1 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 2 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the opera
139. ll sound and your headlamps will flash If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index To reduce the possibility of theft always arm the Theft Deterrent system when leaving your vehicle PASS KEY II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key n Personalized Automotivi Security System theft deterrent system 55 is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key I system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go ta the engine If someone tries to start vour vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make match 2 16 The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the PASS KEY FAULT light comes on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key If the starter still won
140. ll travel to your location within a 30 miles 50 kilometers radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership How Do You Reach Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information description of the problem Name home address home telephone number 5 Location of your Cadillac and number you are calling from The model year vehicle identification number and date of delivery Who Will Repair Your Cadillac At Roadside In many cases the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide instructions to get you back on the road To resolve more complex problems the advisor will page an experienced Cadillac dealership Service Technician The technician will call you and evaluate the possible cause If a roadside repair is possible the technician will come to your location and provide a permanent or temporary repair What If Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe Location Or On A Limited Access Highway It your car is located in an area that is determined to be unsafe by you the advisor or the technician or if the vehicle is on a limited access freeway or regulated highway the advisor will arrange to tow your Cadillac to a safe location where service can be performed Additional assistance will be
141. moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times 6 29 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Cadillac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come 10 expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom
142. mperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law 6 47 Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properlv inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you
143. much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is twelve times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is twenty five times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash
144. n PARK P have that person use the manual or power lock When the door 18 closed again it will not lack automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again You can also have this feature changed where the doors will stay locked when you shift back into PARK P Ask your dealer for details Central Door Unlocking Feature With this feature you can unlock the doors from either front outside door lock Hold the key in the turned position for a few seconds tJ Rear Door Security Lock Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To use this lock LI the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position 2 Close the door Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on l Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door lock Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Mowe the lever all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally 2 6 Illuminated Entry System When you lift the door handle the lamps inside your Cadillac will go on They ll go off when you start your engin
145. n a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly 1 29 RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position CENTER FRONT PASSENGER POSITION Lap Belt If vour vehicle has a front split seat and rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positions 1 30 When you sit in the center front seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt 18 snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to
146. n individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect vou should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario 372 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at our Consumer Relations Center 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8 7 SERVICE AND OWNER PUBLICATIONS Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles Toll free telephone n
147. n them off Headlamp Warning If the manual lamp switch is left as when someone has parked your vehicle you ll hear warning tone when you turn off the ignition and apen the driver s door Retained Accessory Power When you stop your Cadillac and turn the ignition to OFF you can use these accessories for 10 more minutes e Radio Power Windows Astroroof Windshield Wipers Trunk Release When you open a door everything will go off And after 10 minutes everything will go off also If you want power for another 10 minutes just turn the key to RUN and back to OFF Power Drain Protection When the ignition is off and the interior lamps or underhood lamps are accidentally left on they will automatically shut off after 10 minutes This protects you from a possible dead battery To turn power back on lift up on the outside front door handle or turn the ignition to the RUN position Twilight Sentinel Your Cadillac has this feature and the control is under the headlamp knob TANILIGHT SENTINEL OFF DELAY It switches your lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside To operate it leave the lamp switch off and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but OFF If you move the control all the way to MAX your lamps will stay on for about four minutes after you turn the ignition to OFF If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction so it s just on the lamps w
148. nd when parallel parking At higher speeds steering efforts are increased to improve vehicle stability If vour engine stops or the power assist is reduced you can still steer But it will take more effort TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION LEVER The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam amp Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 4 31 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically green arrow on the instrument panel will Hash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when vou release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for burned out bulbs If for some reason your turn signal is left on a chime will sound after having driven about a half of a mile to remind you to turn it off 2 38 If y
149. ndshield amp Dealer name and location e Vehicle delivery date and present mileage e Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish t write Cadillac write to Cadillac Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Cadillac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why w suggest you follow Step One first if you have concern CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED TDD To assist customers who have hearing difficulties Cadillac has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Cadillac by dialing 1 800 TDD CMCC TDD users Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 to GM PARTICIPATION IN BBB AUTO LINE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet General Motors reserves the right
150. ng the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well It the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem 2 71 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes
151. nhill Rd Mississauga Ontario LST 1 7 This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We 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 Car Division whenever it appears in this manual GENERAL MOTORS GM and the GM Emblem CADILLAC and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation 2 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994 Rights Reserved 1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they a first receive their new vehicle This will help vou 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 INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you 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 vou were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce
152. nitializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels 2 Decide which one of the three channels you want to program 3 Hold the end of your hand held transmitter against the bottom surface of the HomeLink Universal Transmitter so that you can still see the red light 4 Using both hands push the hand held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink Universal Transmitter Continue to press both buttons through Step 5 5 Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the HomeLink Universal Transmitter flash slowly then rapidly The rapid flashing which could take up to a minute or more indicates that the HomeLink Universal Transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly The HomeLink Universal Transmitter can now be used in place of your hand held transmitter Additionally the procedure noted above can be repeated to program up to two other hand held units that you may own 2 52 If you have trouble programming the garage door opener make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the batteries in the hand held transmitter are not dead If you still cannot program it rotate your hand held transmitter end over end and try again In a limited number of older installations due to legislated changes in the transmission frequencies it may also be necessary to obtain a new receiver and have it conne
153. nly for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Cadillac see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position DRIVER POSITION This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 1 12 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The should
154. notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model 6 48 NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels 6 49 Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class 5 type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the rear tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s
155. nr RICE XX CK 6 35 C Capacities and Specifications 6 69 Carbon Monoxide ry 2 33 4 34 4 42 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 18 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 39 Central Door Unlocking System cero e PCM 2 5 Cernmcanon Tire Label eee eren tmm mmn 4 35 4 36 DERE x 4 42 Cham THE wer oly Deere oer reek 5 32 6 50 Cup CIE LIEBE a aeu eaa Edi eh 2 81 Changing Flat Tie rera ku 5 5 21 Charging System Light 2 70 Check Bnjine Rm e 2 76 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 16 Hiske ET one ner rst riy mn nri 6 27 Engine Coolant eee ee 2 60 21 Oi ee qo 6 10 Power Steering Fluid M ect eR ee EN 6 24 1 54 Under the Hood AI fat a Pah sane 6 7 Chemical Paint Spotting 8 58 1 41 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 43 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 45 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 47 A Ye Ore EET 1 42 Where to Put I ee A 1 41 Cigarette Lighter
156. nse is on button C you would just 1 Press the preset pushbutton 3 2 Mext press the tone control button C 3 Then press the SET button 4 Press the tone control button C again 5 Press the preset pushbutton 3 again and your Preset Equalization is set in memory Now every time you press the preset pushbutton 3 the Preset Equalization tone 15 programmed to that preset pushbutton Tuning to the station already preset to 3 using the knob or SEEK or SCAN the tone control will automatically change to The Preset Equalization button will light when it is programmed to a particular pushbutton or when manually pushed in Playing a Cassette Tape Your cassette tape player warks best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this player l Turn the radio on 2 Insert the cassette squarely through the tape door TP will appear in the display If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound the cassette may not be in squarely Press the EJECT button to remove the tape and start over The tape equalization is automatically sensed and Inserting 1 the cassette also automatically disables DNR and activates Dolby noise reduction DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation 3 12 e Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the volume and balance just as you do for the radio Press the
157. nt or air bag system 1 6 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many 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 you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so 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 than 25 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 the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone it 1 8 Get it up to speed Then stap the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped hy something Ira real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ARE QUESTIONS MANY PEOPLE ASK ABOUT SAFETY BELTS AND
158. o These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMIPERATLIRE CHARGING 5YETEM ENGINE CHL TEMPERATURE RADIO VDLLIME Tiu RELEASE NOTES viii SECTION 1 SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS you ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should nor do with air bags and safety belts SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about i reclining front seatbacks and head restraints Power Seat 2 UP BACK TILT SEAT ADJUSTER The control is located on both front door armrests e The front TILT switch makes the front portion of the seat cushion move up and down e The rear TILT switch makes the rear portion of the seat cushion move up and down e Moving the center control switch to the right or left makes the whole seat cushion move up or down e Moving the center control switch back or forward makes the whole seat move rearward or forward Memory Seat If your Fleetwood has this option the control looks like this Here s how to make it work You don t need to start your vehicle yet just make sure it is in PARK P Adjust the driver s seat the way you want it Press the SET button memory switch to 1 and your seating position is programmed No
159. o the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection FINISH DAMAGE Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealers body and paint shop UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbady vehicle washing system can do this for you CHEMICAL PAINT SPOTTING Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Cadillac will repair at no charge to the owner the surface
160. oad the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in ess than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently Ifyou get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency HILL AND MOUNTAIN ROADS Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill 4 27 Know how to uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and tran
161. oblems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts af the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If you plan on driving in another country outside the 17 5 or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickl
162. ocedures 6 16 To check transmission fluid cold cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F 107 C you have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid This will give you more accurate reading of the fluid level To check the fluid hot or cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P e Letthe engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it witha clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must in the COLD area for cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 Ifthe fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip t
163. ock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels 15 about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or staps Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this
164. oid draining your battery 2 20 When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there When the engine starts let go of the key Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed if you have to until vour engine has run for a while r2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If vou add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with vour dealer If vou don t vour engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index DRIVING THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine N
165. ome cleaning tips e Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area e faring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric e Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt e Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines e Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label e Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge e Don t saturate the material e Don t rub it roughly Assoon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds e Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful blow dryer may scorch the fabric e Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent e Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scrape
166. on again while you re driving your Cadillac needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with a campact spare tire If this happens the light means you won t have anti lock until you replace the compact spare with a full size tire If the warning light stays on after you replace the campact spare with a full size tire or if it comes on again when you re driving your Cadillac needs service Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine If it doesn t come on then have it TRACTION fixed so it will be CONTROL ready to warn you if there s a problem If it stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly If you turn the system off by pressing the button located in the glove box the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Ind
167. orce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 36 CENTER REAR PASSENGER POSITION When you sit in the center rear seating position you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor l Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the helt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back into the retractor all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 1 37 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor ta tighten it 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had 10 CHILDREN Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 1 38
168. ore information on when to change your oil see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule Booklet The system probably will say to change the oil between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km but it may even say to change it before 3 000 miles under severe conditions It all depends on your driving patterns If it doesn t or if it doesn t even light up then something is wrong You will need to have it serviced There are two things the system won t do It can t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive If you drive in a dusty area you should change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or three months whichever comes first unless the CHANGE OIL light comes on sooner In addition it doesn t check how much oil you have so you will still have to check for that To check it see Engine in the Index When You ve Changed the Oil When new oil is put in you ll need to reset your system To do that turn the ignition switch to the RUN position with the engine stopped Fully push and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds The light should flash then go out if it is reset If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on it did not reset You ll need to reset the system again 2 82 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank It works ZUDEM only when the ignition is in the position E Low ME Ihe 17 bar segments show the fuel remaining in your
169. osed When your ignition is in RUN move the switch toward the rear of the car to open the roof To close it move the switch toward the front of your car Once the roof is closed you can let go of the switch and then push the front of it again This opens the roof at the rear to a vent position 2 60 HomeLink Universal Transmitter Option The HomeLink Universal Transmitter provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individually held transmitters into a single built in device The transmitter will operate garage doors and gates or with the available accessory package other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home office lighting systems and security systems It will actually learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle s battery and charging system This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 61 Programming the HomeLink Universal Transmitter Ensure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming Then follow these steps 1 Hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink Universal Transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly Then release the buttons This procedure i
170. other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Instrument Panel Fuse Block Radio Receiver _ WIPER Windshield Wiper Washer Switch UP INDC Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve with Sensor Module Instrument Panel Cluster Park Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Turn Signal p Flasher Warning Alarm Cruise Control Release Switch Inside Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Relay Park Neutral Position and CHIME Backup Lamp Switch Automatic Level Control Sensor Central Control Module CCM m AIR BAG Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve with Sensor odule CCM IGN 3 RAP PWR TRIG Driver s Seat Adjuster Memory Module Heated Driver s Seat Switch Heated Passenger s Seat Switch Central Control Module Remote Control Door Lock Receiver and Theft Deterrent Module Cruise Control Module Cruise Control Switch Accessory Time Delay Cut Off RAP Power Relay A CCOMP Compressor Relay Primary Engine Cooling Fan Relay RAP BAIT Component Center RAP Wiper Relay HVAC MDL Blower Motor Control Module 6 64 USAGE E Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch E STARTER Theft Deterrent Relay Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve with Sensor Mo
171. ou There is no cost to call the toll free Roadside Service number Many times Roadside Advisors can assist you over the phone There is no cost for Roadside Service if the repair is under warranty the provided service is one of the covered Emergency Road Services Ifa dealership Service Technician travels to your location and the repair is not covered under warranty there is a nominal service fee to cover the technician s travel to and from your location Laboris charged at one and one half times the Cadillac dealership retail labor rate with a 30 minute minimum There is also a charge for any parts used and a mileage fee if the technician travels beyond 30 miles How Do You Pay For Roadside Service Payment is due at the time services are performed if it is determined they are non warranty related Payment may be made by cash personal check orany major credit card honored by the participating Cadillac dealership tow service or locksmith In some instances where warranty determination cannot be made the charges must still be paid Retain the bill and submit it to an authorized Cadillac dealership Service Department for review If the repair is determined to be covered by warranty the dealer will expedite reimbursement directly to you Where Is Roadside Service Available Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada an advisor is available to assist you over the phone If needed a dealer technician wi
172. ou have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasher 16 used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Headlamp High Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue light on the instrument panel will also be on Flash To Pass This lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are To use Flash To Pass pull the multifunction lever toward you If your headlamps are off your high beam headlamps will turn on They will stay as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If your headlamps are on but on low beam the system works normally Just pull the lever Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there To return to low heam just pull the lever toward you If your headlamps are on and on high beam your headlamps will switch to low beam To get back to high beam pull the lever toward you Windshield Wipers WIPER To control the wipers turn the band on the multifunction lever MIST the band to MIST and then release it for a single wipe cycle For more cycles hold t
173. ou have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario amp P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity 4 38 If you re using dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B lf you have weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue should weigh 1246 of the total loaded trailer weight After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicles T
174. ow on engine coolant LOW COOLANT See Low Coolant Light in the Index To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is tight SURGE TANK PRESSURE NOTICE Your surge tank pressure cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure tvpe and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM is recommended THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 6 23 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H mark When the
175. pen the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System The SECURITY SYSTEM light should come on and stay on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY SYSTEM light should go off If a door or the trunk 18 opened without the key the alarm will go off Tt will also go off if a door lock or the trunk lock is damaged Your vehicle s lamps will flash and the horn will sound Remember the Theft Deterrent System won t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock It arms only if you use a power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry System Here s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident Ifyou don t want to arm the Theft Deterrent system the vehicle should be locked after the doors are closed Always unlock a door with key or the Remote Keyless Entry System Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key or the Keyless Entry System The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way How to Test the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down your window then get out of your vehicle keeping the door open 2 From outside the vehicle with the door open lock the vehicle using power door lock or the Remote Keyless Entry System and close the door 3 Once the interior lamps off reach in and unlock the door using manual lock Open the door and the horn wi
176. properly installed Check with the hitch manufacturer far advice and installation instructions fatrailer is over 5 000 Ibs 2 270 kg adjust the vehicle rear tire pressure to 35 psi 240 kPa cold tire pressure Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg when loaded it needs to be equipped with adequate brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle hydraulic brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all 4 42 Trailer Wiring Harness If your Fleetwood is equipped with the heavy duty trailering option a five wire trailering harness is located in the trunk You may have to have it wired to your vehicle These trailer harness color codes should be followed when connecting to your trai
177. r Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth e When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE 6 52 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain e Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water Ifastain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier e Ifan odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water e I needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner
178. r air conditioning system The flashing will continue for about two minutes It means you should have your system serviced Defrost To get fog or ice off the windshield press this button The fan speed will work automatically or you can choose another fan speed if vou want It will work better if you first clear and snow from the hood and the air inlet it s between the hood and the windshield Electronic Solar Sensor The Electronic Solar Sensor 15 part of the Electronic Climate Control System ECC The sensor monitors the sun s solar radiation by telling the ECC system at what intensity the sun is The ECC uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature adjustments The sensor is located in the defroster grille Rear Window Defogger To get fog or ice off the rear window press this button It warms your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors To turn it off press the button again After 10 minutes it will go off by itself If you still need to use it just press the button again NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heater Your warranty would not cover this damage And don t put decals there you might have to scrape them off later AUDIO SYSTEMS Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get th most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yoursel
179. r dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one l Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 43 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 18 positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to
180. r electrical accessories such as the radio and ventilation fan 4 19 NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with vour hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Cadillac is moving Hf you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped To start your 5 7 Liter LT1 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 doesn t start within 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help av
181. r traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid 4 17 DRIVING AT NIGHT Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving
182. r view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 4 22 7 E n One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving e Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Thy to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 4 23 FREEWAY DRIVING Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance
183. railer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Engine Cooling When Trailering Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions such as Climbing grades steeper than 4 at temperatures above 90 32 C with a loaded vehicle and trailer e Stopping after high speed driving e Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic If the TEMP warning light comes on pull to the side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so When the vehicle is at a complete stop shift the transmission selector to PARK P and allow the engine to idle If your Electronic Climate Control system is on shut it off Do not turn off the engine or increase engine speed a normal idle Within two or three minutes the system should cool sufficiently and you can turn on the Electronic Climate Control At that time resume driving at a reduced speed Return to normal driving after 10 minutes if the TEMP warning light is not displayed Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s
184. ram disc track playback Within five seconds turn the lower TUNE knob to the track you want to hear first The track number will flash 3 Press the SET button and the track number will stop flashing This indicates that the track 1s programmed 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program up to 9 more tracks 5 Press the RCL PROG knob a second time to begin playing the first programmed track To cancel the programming mode press RCL PROG and SET If ALL is showing on the display allow 10 seconds to pass You can also cancel the programming mode by ejecting the disc SEEK Press this switch up or down to go to the beginning of the next or previous track At least eight seconds must have plaved for the SEEK function to find the start of the current track SCAN Press this switch up or down to sample about 15 seconds of the beginning of each track Press it again or the upper knob to stop the SCAN function Note that if vou are in the program mode it is possible to modify the playback order by using the TUNE knob If vou need to review the playback order use either the SEEK or SCAN switch This review can be stapped by pressing the SCAN switch REV Press and hold this button to return rapidly to a favorite passage Release it to play the passage The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD FWD Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Elapsed time wi
185. rge brakes do not work well with most sway control devices Do not use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Avoid continuous aperation in mountainous areas that have grades greater than 2 for longer than 5 miles Change axle lubricant annually or every 7 500 miles 12 500 km of trailer towing whichever occurs first 4 37 Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg including the load or 7 000 pounds 3 180 kg if you have the optional trailer towing package But even that can be too heavy It also depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that y
186. ront passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 49 7 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the ad
187. s 4L60 E Pan Removal 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Auto Trans 4L60 E Overhaul 298 mm Torque Conv 11 2 quarts 10 6 L Engine Oil amp Filter Change 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Engine Cooling 2 meter 14 0 quarts 13 2 L Engine Cooling with 15 1 quarts 14 3 L Engine Cooling 16 8 quarts 15 9 1 n ERA S REUS RISE 23 gallons 87 L Power Steerini 75 93 1 4 quarts 0 65 1 Mea ET orice sorte Wm 4 3 pints 2 0 L Tighten Torque Spar Plug eren eaae TEAMS CUR NU FEU sy ee eee 14 1b ft 19 Nm Oil Pan Drain esos 30 Ib ft 41 N m Wheel Eug Nut eines scans 100 Ib ft 140 Nem Rear Axle Filler 26 Ib ft 35 N m Vehicle Dimensions Shipping 4 369 pounds 1 982 kg Shipping Weight Brougham 4 389 pounds 1 991 kg Wheel BASE con n n Pu E E NORTE 122 inches 3 085 mm Length APRES EESTI I 224 inches 5 696 mm Ka 57 inches 1 451 mm Pa ves a US Ma 77 inches 1 952 mm Front Tread 2s 62 inches 1 568 mm Rear oo eee ese vr armor d rana 61 inches 1 552 mm 6 72 NORMAL MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Am Cleaner Element
188. s of new vehicles damaged this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first 6 58 APPEARANCE CARE MATERIALS CHART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION USAGE 1050172 16 0 4731 Tarand Road Oil Removes Old Waxes Kemover Polishes Tar and Road Oil 1050173 16 Oz 0 4731 Chrome Cleaner Removes Rust and and Polish Corrosion on Chrome and Stainless Steel 1050174 Oz 0 473 L White Sidewall Cleans White and Black Tire Cleaner Tires 1050214 32 0 946 L Vinyl Leather Spot and Stain Removal Cleaner on Leather or Vinyl Glass Cleaning and Spot Cleaning on Vinyls Cleans Vinyl and Cloth Door Trim Seats and Carpet Also Tires and Mats 1050427 23 0 680 L Glass Cleaner 1050429 6Lbs 2 72 Kg Multi Purpose Powdered Grease for Hood Trunk and Door Hinges and 1052349 112 Oz 0 354 L Latches Lubriplate 1051398 8 Oz 0 2371 Spot Lifter Spot and Stain Removal on Cloth and Fabric 1051515 1050201 16 Oz 0 473 L 1052870 16 Oz 0 473 L Wash Wax Conc Exterior Wash 32 0 946 L GM Optikleen Windshield Washer Solvent and Anti Freeze Exterior Cleaner and Polish Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish 6 59 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN 1 SAMPLE4U KSM072675 ASSEMBLY PLANT 1995 MO
189. safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 11 Rear Sling Type Hookups 4 x 4 wood beam is required Position the cross bar directly under the rear bumper Attach T hook chains to the slots in frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels Attach a separate safety chain around each side of the axle inboard of the springs ENGINE OVERHEATING You will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Cadillac instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 13 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you e Climb long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods in traffic e Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute OT SO 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE DRIVE If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be s
190. smission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action 4 28 WINTER DRIVING Here are some tips for winter driving e Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct Youmay want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include small bag of sand piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 29 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll h
191. sted If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan ta make tao many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the r
192. such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage vour vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered whenever possible ALUMINUM WHEELS Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied NOTICE Don t use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels TIRES To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish SHEET METAL DAMAGE If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material t
193. t from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly OFF ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the s
194. t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key IT If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II to have a new key made If you re ever driving and the PASS KEY FAULT light comes on and stays on you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your 55 II system however is not working properly and must serviced by your Cadillac dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key II system If you lose or damage a PASS Key II ignition ke see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key II to have a new key made 2 17 NEW VEHICLE BREAK IN NOTICE Your modern Cadillac doesn t need an elaborate break in Bul it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slo
195. tch always disable the ELC by following the proper steps Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Level Control ELC feature When hooking up trailer using a weight distributing hitch always use the following procedure Place the vehicle on a level surface without the trailer hitched With the ignition off and all doors closed allow the vehicle to level automatically Disable the Electronic Level Control ELC by pulling the LEVEL CTRL fuse 9 30 AMP from the underhood electrical center located on the passenger side wheel housing in the engine compartment Remove the cover to gain access Attach the trailer to the vehicle The trailer tongue should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight Level the vehicle with the load leveling spring bars equalizers Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer Once you have completed towing your trailer be sure to reinstall the Electronic Level Control ELC fuse 4 41 In Addition Use two friction sway controls if your trailer is over 5 000 Ibs 2 270 kg loaded weight and or is over 24 ft 7 3 m long Use at least one friction sway control if your trailer is over 2 000 Ibs 900 kg loaded weight and consider using one for trailers under 2 000 Ibs 900 kg Trailers that weigh more than 1 000 pounds 454 kg should be equipped with trailer brakes Surge brakes work with most weight distributing hitches as long as all the equipment is
196. teering wheel up to 1 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway iga ol paved muriars 4 14 PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision here are some tips for passing e Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If vou have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you see sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicl
197. tem parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Cadillac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly 6 28 NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a
198. terclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replace the bulb WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT To replace the entire wiper blade follow these steps 1 Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the wipe position To do this turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Then with the door open turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently press down to release the wiper blade from the arm 3 install the wiper blade align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place Return the wipers to their normal position If you only want to replace the wiper insert follow these steps 1 Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position To do this turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Then with the door open turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently press down to release the wiper blade from the arm Insert a small coin between the edge of the blade housing and the rubber blade insert Carefully apply pressure until the insert clears one side of the housing tabs Now pull the insert from the blade housing 6 40 6 Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the edge of the insert starting with the second set
199. tes just turn the key to RUN and then back to OFF CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death Ifyou must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on any temperature between 65 F 18 C to 85 69 C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Ifyou have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index love Box he glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat To unlock the oor insert the door key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the left To ck the door turn the key to the right and remove the key The key may e removed in the locked or unlocked position ecuring Owner Manual Portfolio To secure your portfolio insert the edge of the portfolio in the groove of the glove box door as shown Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features we know t
200. the SIR system Section 2 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3 1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Section 4 Your Driving and the Road cuu come e QA ATE Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what ta do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Section 6 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 B Here the manual tells vou how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good For more information on Reporting Safety Defects see Owner Assistance Page 4 First Edition THE 1995 FLEETWOOD AND FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM LITERATURE Please keep this manual in your Cadillac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner use it FOR CANADIAN OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE MANUAL Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fran ais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bo
201. the Index CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water 11 Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based ar that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You get approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Cadillac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials
202. the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net is not for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you are not using it 2 57 FRONT STORAGE ARMREST The armrest between EN the front seats opens into a storage area To open it lift the cover toward the passenger side Inside you will also find a coin holder and a cassette and CD holder To access the dual cup holder slide the lever located on the passenger side of 2 the armrest rearward Rear Storage Armrest Fleetwood Brougham i The Fleetwood Brougham has a rear seat armrest that opens into a storage area with a dual cup holder Just push on the front of the armrest to access this feature FRONT SEAT ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS To use one turn the sunshade down Then lift the cover up to see the mirror The switch makes the lamp brighter REAR SEAT VANITY MIRRORS The Fleetwood Brougham has these unless you have an astroroof Press the button to bring a mirror down The switch makes the lamp brighter 5 If you have this option the switch is in the overhead console If you have this option you have a safety glass panel and a sunshade With the handle you can slide your sunshade open or cl
203. there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night 4 24 When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds vou may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are BEFORE LEAVING ON A LONG TRIP Make sure you re ready Try to be well re
204. tion of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly 50 before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing a popping crackling or momentary hissing sound AM The range for most AM stations 15 greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level This means the Delco system can receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc your Delco system get C QUAM your ST light will come on when you re receiving it AM Stereo This means the Delco system can receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C Q U
205. to 7 000 pounds 3 180 kg To determine if you have this package see the Service Parts Label located on the underside of the trunk lid This package includes a trailering harness located in the trunk heavy duty engine and transmission cooling Also included are heavy duty front and rear springs 3 42 1 rear axle ratio and Eagle P235 70R15 tires PARKING BRAKE The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on When you shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL if your engine is running your parking brake should release If it doesn t you have a parking brake problem and should have it fixed In the meantime you can still release your parking brake Just pull on the manual release lever as shown NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving 2 28 SHIFTING INTO PARK CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehic
206. tself NOTICE If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element 2 65 ASSIST HANDLES A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger s door can be used when getting out of your vehicle THE INSTRUMENT PANEL YOUR INFORMATION CENTER EE iam Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically English Metric Button You can change from English miles to metric kilometers by pushing this button ENG MET The same button also makes other readings like temperature fuel and odometer go between English and metric Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Your Cadillac Brougham has a tamper resistant odometer If your odometer displays ERROR someone has probably tampered with it You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installe
207. ttery the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on and is deactivated when the ignition is turned off Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback press the switch forward or rearward 1 4 Sitting in a DATUR position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones 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 properly Head Restraints slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The head restraint on a Fleetwood Brougham articulates Hold both sides and gently rotate the restraint in a fore aft direction SAFETY BELTS THEY RE FOR EVERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells vou some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restrai
208. udes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle nor the GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it Don t carry more than 200 pounds 90 kg in your trunk 4 34 NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 4 35 TOWING A TRAILER NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for vour vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and
209. umbers for ordering information United States 1 500 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 un SERVICE MANUALS Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional qualified technicians In some cases they refer to specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle SERVICE BULLETINS Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships retail facilities GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs An important reminder service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions are available You can order an index at t
210. ument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off apply your parking brake before you turn the ignition Once you release the parking brake the DRL cannot be turned off as long as the ignition is on As with any vehicle vou should turn on the regular headlamp system any time you need it 2 51 Reading Lamps There are reading lights over each door Press the lens to turn them on There are also reading lights located on the bottom of the rearview mirror Each is illuminated by pressing the switch next to it Lamp Monitors The front lamp monitors show that your headlamps high beams and turn signals are working 2 52 The rear lamp monitors show that your taillamps are working Your Cadillac has an automatic electrochromic rearview mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind vou photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses the headlamps behind you The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare This change may take a few seconds This delay prevents rapid chan
211. upper knob to change tape direction The arrows show which direction the tape is being played To go forward rapidly to another part of the tape press FWD To go backward press REV To stop the tape press the same button lightly or any of the other buttons The radio will play during fast forward or reverse To go from one side of the tape to the other press in the upper knob on your radio To remove the tape press EJECT The tape can be ejected when the ignition is turned off SCAN Press this button up to skip ahead to the next selection or down to return to the beginning of the selection you just heard The tape will play for approximately 15 seconds to sample a selection before going on to the next selection To stop the SCAN function just press the button up or down again or use the upper knob If the selection is at the end of the tape the tape will reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed During the SCAN function the radio will not play SEEK Press this button up to go quickly to the beginning of the next selection Press the SEEK button down to go back to the beginning of the selection you are listening to During the SCAN function the radio will not play ST PLAY Press this to switch back to the radio without ejecting the tape In ST PLAY function only the tuning knob can be used for selecting stations EJECT Press this to remove the tape once it is stopped Automatic Cro Tape Equalization
212. ustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service e That your vehicle can be towed from the front or rear with wheel lift equipment That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged 1 oo When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission should be in NEUTRAI N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly Front Sling Type Hookups No 4 x 4 wood beam is required Position the cross bar just behind the rear edge of the front bumper Attach T hook chams into the bottom slots on both frame rails AE Attach a separate
213. vour vehicle will FAULT not be protected by the 55 II feature Have it serviced your Cadillac dealership 4 Cruise Engaged Light This green light will come on when your cruise control is set to selected speed GRUISE ENGAGED Washer Fluid Low Light If this amber light comes on when your washers are turned on you re low on washer fluid WASHER FLUID LOW Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level aften Door Ajar Light Option This amber light will come on if a door is not completely closed Trunk Ajar Light This amber light will come on if your trunk 15 not closed Oil Pressure Light This red light tells vou if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure PRESSURE The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine That s just a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When this light comes on and stays on it means oil isn t poing through your engine properly You could be low on oil or you might have some other oil problem CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others
214. w for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 2 18 IGNITION SWITCH EE With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five different positions ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To use push in the key and turn it toward you Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key LOCK Before you put the key in your ignition will be in the LOCK position This is the only position in which you can remove the key This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature OFF This position unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transmission but doesn t send electrical power to any accessories Turn the key to the OFF position if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off RUN This is the position for driving START This key position starts your engine Note that even if the engine is not running ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to operate you
215. w it s set When your Fleetwood is in PARK P and you move the memory switch to 1 the seat will go to where you have just set it Do the same thing for a second driver following the steps above but move the memory switch to 2 The EXIT button allows you to get out of your vehicle more easily The EXIT button is programmed the same as the memory selections For easy entrance and exit it is recommended that you position it fully back and fully down If you select the wrong memory switch or EXIT button you can cancel it by just pressing any of the SEAT ADJUSTER switches Lumbar Heater Seat Controls Fleetwood Brougham With this feature you can change the shape of the driver s or passenger s seatback Adjust the power seat control first to get the proper position Move the lumbar control forward to increase lumbar support or rearward to decrease lumbar support Move the switch to either HI or LO to turn on the heating element in the seat Designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days the LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature On colder days the HI setting heats the seats to an even higher temperature To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at the setting selected A telltale light on the control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use To preserve the ba
216. ximum air conditioning During recirculation a louder blower noise may be heard until the system returns to outside air 3 1 Air Outlets outlets are located in the center and in the driver s and passenger s side of the instrument panel You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the control levers The lever at the 1 bottom of the air outlet opens or stops the air flow from that outlet System Controls OUT TEMP Press this to display the outside temperature Press it again to return to the regular system display TEMP This sets the interior temperature you want Press the lower portion to lower the inside temperature setting Press the upper portion to raise the temperature setting Once you set the temperature the system will automatically maintain the set temperature You can change the temperature from 65 18 C to 85 29 one degree at a time You may also choose 60 F 16 C for maximum cooling and 90 33 C for maximum heating the fan will stay on high speed unless you select a different speed In maximum heating most of the air will flow out the heater ducts In maximum cooling the system will recirculate the air inside your vehicle instead of pulling air from outside OFF This turns off anything set in the ECC but air will flow through your Cadillac if the the car is moving The airflow will be felt through the heater ducts 3 2 ECON Use th
217. y Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give vour Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 6 4 FILLING YOUR TANK If you re refueling your tank using a hydrocarbon recovery nozzle the fuel pump may shut off before the fuel capacity of your tank reaches full This is a normal condition If you slow the flow of fuel going into the tank it is more likely to fill to capacity without shutting off Your vehicle has the locking fuel filler door The cap is behind the license plate Pull down from the top of the license plate bracket door to open The filler door is locked and unlocked every time you use the power door locks If pushing the power lock switch doesn t unlock or lock the fuel filler door you can use the manual lock release lever in the trunk Move the lever to the left to unlock the fuel filler door CAUTION At you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fue
218. ystem and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolant for your Cadillac will e Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights work as they should 6 19 What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered hy your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant Your cooling system when hot is under lot of pressure If the LOW COOLANT light should appear you need to add coolant If it doesn t the coolant is at the proper fill level To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD line 6 21 If this light comes on it means you re l
219. ything to the fuel In the United States and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right an the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these pr

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