1993 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual
1993 Cadillac DeVille Manual
1993 Cadillac DeVille manual content summary:
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DEVILLE OWNER'S LCTERATURE - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 2
PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP CCad;llac M o t o r C a r Co. Detmit. Mich.) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 7 JANUARY ZND. IN THE YEAR 1915 1COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 3
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prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years - "Craftsmanship to Cadillac twice ...first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system. Cadillac is the only American - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 5
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styling. During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V 1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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, automatic climate control, telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 9
awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anrilock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 10
f I I r r 1931 CADILLAC V-12 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 11
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and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. Section 3 = Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...137 problem while driving,such as a flat tire, engine overheating. or Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ...260 Here themanual tells you how to keepyour Cadillac - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 13
R S WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE MANU%!,: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vousprocurer unexemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7. This literatureincludes the latest information at thetime - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 14
from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls foryour 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 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 15
the damage. When you read othermanuals, you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Cadillac has used for years. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 16
CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS _ AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES BATTERY SPARK OR FLAME EXPLODE These symbols are important foryou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: I DOOR LOCK UNLOCK IU FASTEN SEAT BELTS 6 3 POWER WINDOW - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 17
These symbols have to do with your lights: n MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH I TURN SIGNALS PARKING LIGHTS I A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER ~~ LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM 1 FOG LAMPS $0 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER These symbols are on some of your controls: Q WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER WINDSHIELD WASHER - .~ REAR - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 18
on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM r 3 BRAKE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE I 93 FUEL I ENGINEOIL PRESSURE U ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: mU E RADIO VOLUME RADIO SELECTOR CONDITIONING t TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE U LIGHTER - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 19
them, andalso about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches, and headrestraints. Power Seat The control is located on the front door arm rest. The fronttilt switch makes the front of the seat go up anddown. 0 The rear tilt switch makes the back of the seatgo up and down. 0 Moving the center - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 20
and move the seatback to where vou it. want Release &e lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. If you have a Touring Sedan, it works with a switch, here: Move the switch forward to raise the seat back and rearward to recline the seatback - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 21
A CAUTION: I Sitting ina reclined 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. 'I I I The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it wilt be in front of - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 22
the chance of a neck injury in a Front Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models) The frontseatback folds forward to let peopleget into the back seat. seatback will move backand forthfreely, unless youcome to a sudden stop. Then will lock in place. it There's one time the seatback may not fold without some - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 23
for the seat work properly. to SAFETYBELTS: THEY'RE FOR EVERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belt. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or "air system. bag" I CAUTION: Don% let - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 24
This figure lights up when you turn the key to "Run" or "Start" when your safety belt isn't buckled, and you'll hear a chime, too. It's the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. You never know if you'll - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Y why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 kmih), so is the child. !- 12 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 26
When the bike the hits block, it stops. But the child keeps going! I . : ' , 1 ITake the simplest "vehicle." Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. I 13 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 27
I Put someone on it. L Get it up to speed. Then stopthe "vehicle." The rider doesn't stop. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 28
The person keeps going until stopped by something. I In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 29
sense. HERE ARE QUESTIONS "VYPEOPLE ASKABOUT SAFETYBELTS air bags so people won't have to wear safety belts? A: 'Rir bags," or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future.But they are supplemental systems only -- so they work - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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 belts are for everyone. - Safety Belt Reminder Light _ When the key is turned to "Run" or "Start," a light will come on for about eight seconds to - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 31
things know about safety belts to and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the section after this one, called 'Thildren.'' Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know whichrestraint - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 32
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 seehow, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 19 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 33
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle un,til it clicks. 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 faces upward or outward so - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 34
go over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stopor crash. Shoulder Belt TightnessAdjustment (Sedan De Ville) Your Sedan De Ville has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 35
. Sit well back in the seat 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. I 22 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 36
- 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, andyou'll have to startagain. i 5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. If you've added more than 1inch (25 mm) of slack, pull - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Q: What's wrong with this? I 1 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly asmuch protection this way. I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose.In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 38
- Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. I A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, thebelt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat the pelvic bones. This could cause - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Q: What's wrong with this? n A: I The shoulder belt is worn under thearm. It should be worn over the shoulder atall times. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulderbelt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too forward, far which would increase the chance of head - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 40
. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to Pix it. 3 - - 27 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 41
should go back out of the way. I IBefore you closethe door, be sure belt is out of the way. If you slam the the dooron it, you can damage both thebelt and your vehicle. SUPPLEMENT& INFLATDLE R E S T M N T SYSTEM (AIR BAG) This section explains the driver's Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 42
Run" or "Start." Then the light should go out, which means thesystem is ready. A CAUTION: If the air bag readiness lightdoesn't come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 29 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 43
How The Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steeringwheel. When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designedto inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal crashes.The air bagwill only inflate if the velocity of the impact - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 44
- What makes an air bag inflate? - In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors strategically located on the vehicle detect that bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and - related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel. How does an air bag - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 45
the air bag module and possibly other parts.The service manual has information about the need to replaceother parts. Let only qualified technicians work on yourair bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. Seeyour dealerfor sewice. Sewicing Your Cadillac - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 46
the ignition key on, be sure you see the air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. you don't see this light If flash and then go out as usual, have your air bag system repaired. _ SAFETYBELT USE DUMNG PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 47
properly. 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 part. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, letit go back allthe way and start - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 48
_ CENTER PASSENGER POSITION _ Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone sit in the can center positions. When you sit in a center 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. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part a of lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at theend of this section. Make sure the release button on - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 50
't let it get twisted. I _ 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. When the lap belt pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, letit is go back all the way and start again. If the beltis not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 51
n n The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 52
1 r To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. CHILDREN 39 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 53
be sure thatany child small enough for one is always properly restrained ina child or infant restraint. 0 A CAUTION Never hold ababy in your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much-- until a crash. Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. example, in a crash at - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 54
CAUTION: (Continued) A I L Secure the baby in an infal traint. I - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 55
on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system inyour vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraintto help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions thatcome with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 56
be anchored. If you need to have an anchorinstalled, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an Canada have childrestraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box, along with instructions forinstalling it. This should be used only with a child restraint, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 57
for the child the restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 58
4. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 45 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 59
, 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 anadult or larger child passenger. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 60
the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. P I 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 61
4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger passenger. child . 48 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 62
for thechild restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. ~- 3. Pull out thevehicle's safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 63
4. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able tounbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 64
the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle's safetybelt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and beready to work for an adult or largerchild passenger. 51 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint shoulder belt a can provide. Accident statistics show that - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. 53 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 67
A CALJ ION: I Nev - do this. I -I P l ~ A: Here two children are wearing the same belt. The beltcan't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the children two canbecrushedtogether and seriously injured. A belt must be ur -iby only one person at a time. lap-shoulderbelt, but thechild - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 68
child is sitting in a seat that has lap-shoulder belt, but a the shoulder part behind the child. If the child wears the belt is in thisway, in a the vehicle's safety belt will fasten aroundyou, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length built in, so it will fasten around - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 69
all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts ordamage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. REPLACING SAFETYBELTSAFTER A CRASH If you've had acrash, do you - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 70
7 Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. CAUTION: Tom or frayed belts may not protectyou in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 71
standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are theinstrument panel and warning systems that tell you the if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. KEYS A CAUTION 0 . Leaving young children in - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 72
The square keys are for theignition only. The round keys are for the doors and all other locks. I When a new Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 73
it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 74
: _ - If your vehiclehas a theft deterrent system and it is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting off the alarm. From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock lever down to the 1 "LOCK" position. To unlock the door, slide the lever up. 61 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 75
part of the switch marked "LOCK" to lock all the doors at once. Push the upper part the of switch to unlock all the doors. I On four-doormodels, the switch on each rear door locks all the doors. It won't unlock anyof the doors-- that's a safety feature. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Rear Door Security Lock Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that helpprevent of passengers from opening the rear doors your car from the inside. To _- one of these locks: use 1. Move the lever on r: the door all the way down. f I I SET LEVER O N OTHER REAR DOOR ALSO. - 2. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 77
the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. If your vehicle has a theft deterrentsystem, see "Theft Deterrent"in the Index. Central Door Unlocking System You can unlock all yourdoors from either door by holding the key in the unlock - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 78
to put the doorkey when it'sdark. And the lights inside your Cadillac will go on. They'll go off when you start your engine, or when 20 seconds have passed. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (OPTION) If your Cadillac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 79
arm the Theft Deterrent System whenever the doors are closed and you push the DOOR button. Itwill disarm the system when you push the UNLOCK button. If your Cadillac is equipped with the Illuminated Entry System, you can make it work by pushing any button on the transmitter. The lights will stay - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 80
years. You can tell the batteries weak if the transmitterwon't workat the are normal rangein any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it'sprobably time to change the batteries. For battery replacementuse two Duracell batteries,type DL-2 or a similar type - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 81
in. Glove Box The glove box is directly in front of the frontpassenger seat. To unlock the door, insert the oval key into thelock cylinder and turn it to theleft to a horizontal position. To lock the door turn the to the right to a key vertical position and remove the key. The glove box - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 82
works 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. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power(RAP). The electrical power to the Trunk Release will not shutoff until you open a door or 10 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 83
from the ignition and takeit with you. Alwaysdo this. Yoursteering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And rememberto lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windowsand lock your vehicle. Remember to keepyour valuables out of sight. Put them in - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 84
go off to save battery power. And, your vehicle will not start. 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 Keyless Entry System. Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: 0 If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 85
your window and lock your vehicle using the power door lock or theKeyless Entry System. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 86
your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 TM system, however, isnot working properly and must serviced by your be Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. while the security light stays as described. So you should service your on vehicle as soon as possible - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 87
NEW VEHICLE cCBREAK-IN" IGNITION KEY POSITIONS This lock gives you five different positions. Before you put thekey in, your ignition will be in the "LOCK" position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's an anti-theft feature. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 88
being pushed). RUN: This is the position for driving. STARE This starts your engine. . If your Key seems stucK in "Lock, and you can't turn it, be sure ~ ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle need STARTING YOUR ENGINE Move your shift lever to "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral). Your - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 89
try to help avoid draining your battery. will cause your battery to be drained much so0 ive heat can damage your starter motor. 4. If your engine still won't start (or starts then stops), it could be but flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 90
-up. To use the block 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. A CAUTION: I I Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 91
here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac dealer in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It's the best - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 92
range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully amlv your regular brakes before you can shift (Park) asyou maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See "Shifting Out of 'P' (Park)" in this part. R (Reverse) - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 93
foot is firmly on the brakepedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hitpeople or objects. Don't shift outof "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your engine is racing. @ Automatic Overdrive This position is for normaldriving. If you need morepower for passing, and you're - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 94
gears - When going down a steep hill 2 (SecondGear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use 2 on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then would also want to use your - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 95
I Jse your brakes to hold your.vehic damage transaxle. the a hillm position on ...~ P-NG BRAKE To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedalwith your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 96
out of "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral), if your engine is a running, your parking brake should go off. If it doesn't, you have parking brake problem and should it fixed. themeantime, you have In can still release your parking brake. Just on the manual releaselever, pull as shown. r r A CAUTION: If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 97
(Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle Trailer" in the Index. I I Steering Column S h i !Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 84 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 98
lever toward you. f Move 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 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 99
locked into "P" (Park). SHIFTING OUT OF "P"(PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake to "Off." Open and close the driver's door toturn off the Retained Accessory Powerfeature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 100
- P m N G OVER THINGS THAT BURN - 1 I A CAUTION: I I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or ather things that can burn. - 87 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 101
* I 0 I' I I I I @ Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high pointSean th6 road over &ad or debris. * Repairs weren't don6 correctly. :Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified bproperly. c 0 0 l I I 0 If you ever suspe& exhaustis coming into yourvehicle: 0 ~ I 0 Driw it only - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 102
A CAUTION: Idling theengine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). I Also, idling in a closed-in place can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest is setting - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 103
. 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 thepower windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed. If you want this power for another10 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 104
the driver's window control switches will operate thepower windows. This feature is useful when you're transporting small children and you don't want them using the power windows. ~ When your vehicle is in the Retained Accessory Power(RAP) mode, the window lock function will not lock the windows - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 105
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steeringwheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to lock the wheel in place. THE TURN SIGNK/MULTIFUNCTION LEVER The lever on theleft side of the steeringcolumn includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 106
a turn or a lane change. - To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. m A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. I T signal a lane change, just raise or lower the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 107
the fuse (see bulbs. "Fuses" in the Index) and for burned-out Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meet all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain statesand provinces may apply their own - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 108
WINDSHIELD W P E R S H I 7 7 You control thewindshield wipersby turning the band marked"WIPER." For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to "MIST? Hold itthere until the wipers start, then let The - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Heavy snowor ice can overload your wipers.A circuit breaker will stop them until the motorcools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. WINDSHIELD WASHER At the topof the multifunction lever there's a paddlewith the word "PUSH" on it. To spray washer fluid on thewindshield, push and - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 110
If this light comes on, it means you're low on washer fluid. r r - 'A CAUTION @ m r Driving without washer fluid'canbe dangerous. A bad mud splash can block~your risim. Yi - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 111
. CRUISE CONTROL With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speedof about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.This can really help onlong trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you applyyour brakes, theCruise Control shutsoff - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 112
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don't use Cruise Control on slippery roads. To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise Control switch to ON. 66 79 I A CAUTION: If you leave your Cruise Controlswitch on when you're not using - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 113
it. instrument panel will come on.) INFOR Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at desired speed and then a you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 114
switch "R/A" longer than=half second, the at a vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switchor apply the brake. You could be startied and evenlose control the accelerator pedal.You'll now cruise at thehigher speed. Here's the second way to go to ahigher speed: 0 Move the Cruise switch - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 115
vehiclewill slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourCruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, brake takesyou out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use Cruise Control on steep hills. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Cruise Control There areseveral ways to turn off the Cruise rnntrol: Step lightly on the brake pedal ;OR - Move the Cruise switch to "OFF." (The "CRUISE" light will go out.) ; OR When the Traction Control System is turned on, it will turn off the Cruise Control. See "Traction Control System" in - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control setspeed memory is erased. LIGHTS You'll find the control It controls these light systems: Headlights Taillights Parking Lights License Lights Sidemarker Lights Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lights 104 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 118
your light systems work: Headlight "On" Warning If the manuallight switch isleft on (as when someone has parked your car), you'll hear awarning tone when you turn off the ignition and open the driver's door. Twilight Sentinel - r I The control will look like this: i . It switches your lights - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 119
light switch off and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but "OFE" If you move the controlall the way to MAX, your lights will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the control sold in Canada. Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 120
shift out of "P" (Park). - Rear Fog Lights (Export Only) I L To turn them on,push the switch located on the right lower side of your instrument panel.A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on. _ ~. Cornering Lights The cornering lights come onwhen you signal a turn.This will - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Lump Monitors The frontlamp monitors show that your headlamps, high beam and turn signals are working. 5- % The rear lamp monitors show that the taillights and brake lights are working. 108 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 122
DaylNight Inside Rearview Mirror 7 - Your Cadillac has the automatic electrochromic rearview mirror. During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high, it darkens to reflect only part of the light behind you. When the mirror darkens - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Turn the switch to "OFF" when you want the mirror to stay in the day mode. Cleuning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work. 110 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 124
(Option) To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror.The switch makes the light brighter. Outside Mirrors Your Cadillac has electric mirror control. If you have the Touring Sedan or an Export vehicle, you have collapsible outside mirrors. These mirrors can pivot - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Just rotate theknob to choose the left or right mirror. Then move it adjust to the mirror. ... . , Convex OutsideMirror Your right side mirroris convex.A convex mirror's surface is curved a little so you can see morelooking from thedriver's seat. I A CAUTION: If you aren't used to a convex - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 126
by the same three position sensitivity switchthat controls theElectrochromic Inside Rearview mirror. CONVENIENCE NET (OPTION) a:' Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 127
sliding glasspanel and a sliding sunshade. The control switch onlyworks with the ignition on or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode. To Open the to stop the sunroof in a partially open position, lightly press the switch again. Press the switch rearward again to openfully. The sunshade can also be - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 128
ASHTRAYS Front Center Ashtray Here's how to takeit out forcleaning: Lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. If the ashtray will not come outby pulling on the snuffer, try this: Reach under theashtray and gently push up on the ashtray bowl to free it fromthe drawer. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Rear Ashtrays Here's how to remove them: C I G m T T E LIGHTER It's near the ashtray. To use a lighter, just push it all the way in. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself. when it's ready. That can 1 the heating element. 116 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 130
and the installation you'll need at home to make this work. If your Cadillac is equipped with an Electriclears heated windshield, you'll have to becloser to the garage door for the transmitter unit to work. STORAGE ARMIREST The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area.open it, To - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 131
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR INFOWATION SYSTEM LEFTSIDE E ! I . FORMATIONCENTER INFORMATION CEN a Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You'll know howfast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many of other things you'll need to - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 132
thing to know. You may see the trip odometer get about 621 miles and to then return to zero. Here's why: If you have the system on Metric and you set the odometerback to zero,it will turn back to zero again after you've driven 999.9 km (621 miles). If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 133
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 youor others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 134
System Warning Light Your Cadillac'shydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part still work and stop you. For good can braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light goes on, therecould be a brake problem. Have your brake system - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 135
the vehicle towed for service. II Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti-lock, this light will go onwhen you start your engine and may stay on forseveral seconds or so. That's normal. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. so If the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 136
on again when you're driving,your Cadillac needs service. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) WER When your traction control system is working, the message "TRACTION ACTIVE" will appear in your information center. This means that slippery road conditions may exist. The "TRACTION OFF - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 137
cause other problems. That could cause an engine fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin thewheels as little as possible. Don't spin thewheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. YOTICE: Spinning your wheels when the "TRACTION OFF" warning light is on can destroy parts of your - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 138
radiator cooling fans are not working. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn -1 the engine off as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 139
systems are working. L P I If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to off the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn all accessories, and setyour Electronic Climate Control system to "OFF." Service Engine SoonlService Vehicle Soon Lights - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 140
take your vehicle in for service soon. Oil Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. "START"It goes The light goes on when you turn your key to "Run" or off once you have started your engine. That's just a check to be sure the so light works. If it doesn - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 141
fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. r JOTICE: Damage to your engin %om ne! cte probl costly and is not covered by your warranty. IS cal Change Oil Soon Light This light will come on for a few seconds as a bulb check when you - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 142
your car, the "SERVICE SSS" light will come on as a bulb check and a system self-check for afew seconds. have a problem with the If this light comes on and stays while driving, you Speed Sensitive Suspension or theSpeed Sensitive Steering system. See your Cadillac dealer forthe properservice of - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Fuel Datu Center Your Fuel Data Centertells you all you want to know about your rue1 situation. Here's how it works: This shows how much fuel you have in your tank. "F" means "Full." "E" means you're almost empty. FLASHING "E"means: stop for fuel immediately or you' - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 144
(or, in metric, 2 litres per 100 kilometers). AVG (Average Fuel Economy), I - This reading is your average fuel economy since the last time you reset the system. "Avg" shows total distance divided by the total fuel used. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 145
"LOW." You should then getfuel right away. RANGE reading to work, Your computer needsenough data for the however, so it will read L for a while whenyour Cadillac is brand new (under 25 miles). Also, it will show L for a while if your battery has been disconnected. FUEL USED This reading shows how - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 146
economy was better on the freeway route. Push this to return "Avg" and "Fuel Used" to zero i I . I . . Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature.This tells you when you need tochange your engine oil. It's based upon the engine oil temperatures andyour driving patterns. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 147
The "CHANGE OIL SOON" light will come on for a few seconds as a bulb check when you start your engine. The light will also come on for 20 seconds following engine start-up when either theoil life percentage is less the 10% or 7,500 miles (12500 km) have been driven. The system probably will say to - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 148
If the "CHANGEOIL SOON" light comes on and stays on for5 seconds, it did not reset. You'll need to reset the system again. SPEED SENSITIVE SUSPENSION (SSS SYSTEM) The Speed Sensitive Suspension System (SSS) automatically controls the firmness of your Cadillac's ride. Thevehicle is controlled by an - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 149
feature, this brake only Traction Control complements your anti-lock braking system. Traction Control regulates tire spin during low-speed acceleration and steady driving. The Traction Control Brake-Only System uses the same wheel speed sensors used by your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). When wheel - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 150
AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort controlsystems and audiosystems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure toread about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. YOUR CADILLAC AIR SYSTEM This part tells you how to make your Electronic Climate Control work - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Here's how to adjust the rearseating air outlets: I Turn the center dial to directthe air flow through the vents or at the floor. 138 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Electronic Climate Control Here's how your system works: OfF €con Auto w Q@ 'to * Hi' Outside Temp. Push the "Outside Temp" button to get the theoutside temperature (unless the system isoff). Push it again to theregular system display. CoolerlWarmer To choose the temperature you want - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 153
for a few seconds. That's normal. This is to prevent a blast of hot air hitting you. Fan Speeds mblower fan of the The speed is usually I I controlled automatically if you have the fan on "Auto Fan". However, if you want the blower fan to run only at high speed, push the "Hi" button until you - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 154
"Auto Fan Lo Fan" on thedisplay. When first starting your vehicle with a cold engine, the fan speed will gradually increase as the temperatureof the engine from the hood and the air inlet(it's between the hood and thewindshield). The fan speed operation is delayed if the engine is not at its normal - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 155
3. Push the switch. A light will come on to tell you it is working. The system will go off after a four minute heating cycle (two minutes if you shift out of "P" (Park) within the first two minutes of the cycle). If you want it to cycle again, push the switch. It will go on for two minute - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 156
is located on topof your instrument panel speaker grill. The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation by telling the Electronic Climate Control system what angle and the intensity the sun is at. The Electronic Climate Control thencan automatically make the necessary temperature adjustments. AUDIO - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 157
can, it's very importan ;odo it properly. Addedsound equipmentmay interfere with t ,peration of your vehicle's engine, Delcos radioor other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle's system ay interfere with the operationof sound equipment that h been ad( 1 improper cI '"9 !lure i ~gsuunc - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 158
doanything in your radio because AMAX@is automatic. AM Stereo This means the Delco@system can receive C-QUAM8 stereobroadcasts. Many AM your Delco@system can get C-QUAMa,your "STEREO" light will come onwhen you're receiving it. How To Operate Your Sound System Does your Cadillac have the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 159
a Bose system. If you do, rotate the upperknob to turn it on and off. Your vehiclehas Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to "Off", you can still use your radio. The electrical power to the radio not shut off until you open a door will or - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 160
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. SCAN When you push "SCAN",the radio will find the next station - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 161
tape that they may not work well in this player. T Play A Cassette Tape u A Have the radio on. Insert the tape squarely through the tape door. The longer side with To go Wackward, push REV. To stop the tape, push the other button lightly. To go from one side of the tape to the other,push in the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 162
want. The 60 and 250 controls work the bass side. Midrange is the 1K. The 3.5K and 10K are treble sound controls. J Moving one of these AM station thatbroadcasts in stereo. Your "STEREO" light will come on when you're receiving AM Stereo. (The"STEREO" light also comes on for an FM stereo station, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Push-Freq (Program) Push the upperknob when playing a tape toswitch from one side of the tape tothe other. Search When you're playing a tape, Search lets you jump aheadquickly to the when it gets to the next start of the next selection. It makes the tape stop place with 4 seconds or more of silence - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 164
c Delco Bose System Does your Cadillac have this Delco-Bose system? r - If it does, then please keep reading here. not, then please turn ahead If to the part that describes your system. Setting the Tone BASS Move this lever up to hear more bass. TREBLE Move this lever up to hear more treble. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 165
a Cassette Tape Have the radio on. Insert the tape into the door marked "AUTO REVERSE". Thelonger side with the tapevisible goes in first. Once the tapeis playing, the Volume, Treble, Bass, DNR@and speaker balance controls work just as they do for theradio. Cr02/M(Chromium DioxideIMetal) Choose the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 166
it easy to play a tapeselection again, or toskip to the next selection. To use it, slide Search to theright. You'll see the Search indicator light go on. - To Play A Tape SelectionAgain: With Search on, press Rev. The tapewill goback to thebeginning of the selection that is playing. To Play The - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 167
Gold Series CompactDisc Music System 1 To P a the Radio ly The "Power" button turns theradio on and off. The Volume (or Vol) button adjusts the volume up or down. (Press the center to get a preset level.) am-fm Button Push this to get AM or FM. (The lighted display showsyour selection.) Seek - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Tune This button tuneswhile the buttonis held. Also, push A and then v at the same time to tuneup quickly. Push v and then A at thesame time to tune down quickly. Push Buttons The five push buttons let you return to favorite stations. They are also used when you play a disc. (5 To set the push - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 169
discs. If the disc player is veryhot, or if you're driving on avery rough road, a disc may come out, not play or skip. As soon as things get back to normal, the disc should play again. Press Power to turn thesystem on. rn r . . Insert a disc partway into theslot, label side - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 170
0 There's too much moisture in the air (If there is, wait about one hour and try again). 7 Rcl (Recall) Press "Rcl" button to see track is playing.Press it again within 5 what - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 171
L OR To stop thedisc player: Press the Dower button or turnthe ignition key off. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped. OR I PressSt/Pl (Stop/Play). The disc willstop and ..._ the radiowill play. Press St/Pl to -...^. restart the disc. It will resume - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Setting The Clock (CD Player) Have the radioor ignition on. Then: To Set the Hour: Push Set, and within 5 seconds, 0 Push Seek. Hold it in until the clock gets to the correct hour. Thenlet go* To Set Minutes: e Push Set, and within 5 seconds, Push Scan. Hold it in until the clock gets to - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 173
The controlbehind the upperknob allows youto balance the sound between the right and left speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tuneradio stations. The tune knob increases and decreases frequency when it is slightly rotated against the spring load. Push it to get AM or FM. The - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 174
60 and 250 levers adjust the bass; 1K is midrange; and 3.5K and 10K control the treble. We suggest youstart with the centerlever (E) the midpoint position. in Then move Play a Cassette (Export Only) Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapeslonger - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 175
reverse the tape,press REV and the tape rapidly reverse will until you press the REV button lightly. to thebeginning of the tape or To rapidly advance the tape,press FWD and the tapewill rapidly go for the tape to stop. EJECT To remove or stop the tape switch to radio,press the EJECTbutton. and - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 176
ST-PL To immediately switch from tape toradio, press the ST-PL button and the radio will may degrade over time. Always make sure that cassette tape is in good condition before the you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully.Store themin their original cases - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 177
hole and the outer edge. Power AntennaMast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it'scleaned from time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna tofull mast extension. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 178
. This will prevent themas from possibly getting damaged. If the antennadoes not go d cleaned. In either case, lo pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement and follow the instructions in the kit kit. 165 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 179
YOUR DRIVING ANDTHE ROAD Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varyingweather conditions. We've also included manyother useful tips on driving. ROAD SIGNS The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Color o Road Signs f \ [ST0 P k r 'DO n NOT'! ~ N T E R J WRONG I WAY - A RED means STOP It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. NO PASSING . . RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING NO PASSING ZONE NARROW BRIDGE YELLOW indicates a general - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 181
, as partof the road may be closed off or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs mayindicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 182
- ? H I HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with whiteletters show motorists' services. CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas points of historic or cultural or interest. Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. 169 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 183
/ An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is alwaysred with white letters. A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead -for example, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD.It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 184
A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roads to indicate NO a PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on theleft side of the roadway. KEEP ONLY RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH TURN RIGHT RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs showspeed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Symbols on Road Signs t There aremany international road signs inuse today. pictures or graphic The basic message of many of these signs is in symbols. A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do. I' - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 186
- 1 m We're all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control. Onsome multilane roads, greenarrows light up, indicating that traffic in one ormore lanes can move or make a turn. Green arrows don't mean "go no matterwhat - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 187
L - VERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY -- Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. A red X light above a lane means no driving inthat laneat thattime. A green arrow means you may drive in that lane. Look for the signs posted to warn - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 188
matterwhat the traffic lights or othersigns say. The next section discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter. DEFENSIKE D m N G The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 189
. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here's a final bit of information about defensive driving. Judgment 0 Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver, a passenger or - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 190
who wasdrinking and driving. Over 25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths of occur each year mightthink. Although it depends less the on each person and situation, here some general information on is problem. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon fourthings: How much - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 191
mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It's the amountof 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 wouldbe close to 0.12 percent. A person who - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 192
drinking. Ride home'ina cab; or if you're with a p u p , designate a driver wl not d i k who i l rn -- -- CONTROL OF A WHICLE You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steering andthe accelerator. All three systems have to dotheir work at - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 193
, icy); tire tread;and the condition of your brakes. Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, however, overworkthe braking system withpoor driving habits. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some peopledrive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather thankeeping pace 180 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 194
will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. a Don't "ride" the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedalwhile driving. CAUTION: "Riding" your braws can cause them to overheat to thepoint that they won't work well. You might not be able to stop your vehicle in - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 195
. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle. See - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 196
works the brakesat each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brakepressure faster thanany driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. -Youcan steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and letanti-lock work for you. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away,you may hear a 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 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 198
. The "TRACTION OFF" warning light lets you know if your traction control system isnot working. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. , , ,, . I , I -1 Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Cadillac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake padshave built-in wear - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 199
carefully -- make every 1000 miles (1600 km), your so a few moderate brake stops about brakes will adjust properly. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system whenyou need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the time. In many emergencies, steering can same help you more - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 200
lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Let up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signsnear curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, theposted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 201
are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. When you problems by braking -- if you can stop in time.But sometimes you can't; there isn't problem. room. That's the time for evasive action -- steering around the Your Cadillac then braketo a controlled stop. Depending onyour - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 202
onto theshoulder while you're driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe 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 the pavement. of You can turn thesteering wheel - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 203
more below the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is not enough room to pull before you can bring it back under control. Instead, easeoff again on the acceleratorand steering -lane highway waits for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around thevehicle ahead, then goes back - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 204
adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keepback a reasonable distance. 0 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 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicletoo rapidly. Even though the brake lights are notflashing, it may be slowing down startingto or turn. If LOSS OF CONTROL Let's reviewwhat driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't haveenough - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 206
. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system ( A B S ) helps avoid onlythe braking skid. Steer theway you want to go. DRIPTNG AT NIGHT Night driving is more dangerous thanday driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 207
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 to put on your sunglasses after you havepulled into a brightly-lighted service or refreshment area. Eyes shielded from that glaremay adjust more - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 208
up a film caused by dust. Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfaces very filmyand can be a vision hazard if it's left there. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.You might even want to keep a cloth and some - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 209
D M N G IN THE RAlN --I.. 1 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. Ona wet road you can't stop, accelerateor turn as well because your tire-to-road tractionisn't as good as ondry roads. And, if your tires - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 210
in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water O a car wash, r apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up underyour tires - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 211
wind. You could suddenly find yourself out of control. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often.But it can if on your headlights -- not just your parking lights -- to help make you more visible to actually blinded, drop back. Don't pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly isbetter than having an - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 212
(meters)or for miles (kilometers); you can't reallytell while you'rein it. You can only treat the situation with extreme care. One common fog condition -- sometimes called mist or ground fog -- can happen in weather that seems perfect, especially at night or in the early morning in valley and low - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 213
willbounce off the water droplets The that make up and reflect back at you. fog Use your defogger. In high humidity, even light buildup of moisture on a the inside of the glass willcut down on your already limited visibility. Run your windshield wipers washer occasionally. Moisture can buildup - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 214
problems with street orlandmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. 0 See the next section, "Freeway Driving.") 0 Treat a green light as awarning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 215
But remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad traffic.Try to determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow. If traffic is light, you may have no problem. But if it is heavy, find a gap as you move along the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Switch on your turn signal, check your rearview mirrors as you move along, and glance for you to enter it at freeway speed (after signaling, of course) and then do your braking before moving onto theexit ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanesare long enough -- some are too short for the all - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 217
brake lights , this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for 20 work -- don't plan to make too many miles that first part serviced and f maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you'll find experienced and ableservice experts in Cadillac - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble highways that do not have controlled access, you'll want to Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or the tires on theroad, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 219
This can help you avoid a fixed stare. Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. But don't wear sunglasses at night. They power you have. 0 If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 220
, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These partscan work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know howto go down hills.The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Don't make your brakes do it all. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep orlong hill. That - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 221
or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 0 Winter driving can present special problems. See Index under "Winter Driving." 0 Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you stop if you - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 222
- - Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index). But ona mountain or steephill, you can do one morething. You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Parking Uphill If there is a curb, turn your wheelsto the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle. 210 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 224
there is no curb when you're parking uphill on theleft side of a one-way street, your wheels should be turned to the left. Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into "P" (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 225
your Cadillac in good shape forwinter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give youless traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect to bedriving indeep snow, but may haveto travel over ice, youmay not want to switch to - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 226
, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 227
there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 228
are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not tobrake while you're actually on you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators fromnewspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 229
you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than idle. That is, push the just accelerator slightly. Thisuses less fuel for the heat that get and it you keeps the battery charged. You will need awell-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 230
equipment drive properly, you and can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakesmay not work well -- or even at all. You the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the dragof the added weight. The engine is - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 231
police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or otherparts could be trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Cadillac. 0 0 0 0 0 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 232
vehicle's tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. edge You'll find thesenumbers on the Certification label at the rear of the driver's door (or see "Tire Loading" in the Index). Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches It's important to have - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 233
tape to separate the steel and aluminum. The same steel to aluminum problem can happen with fasteners, too. Safety Chains You should always attach chains . Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 234
brake controller hand to be sure the brakes are by 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 lights slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns When you're turning - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 235
occasionallyto besure the trailer bulbs are still working. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plugtrailer lights into your vehicle's lighting system,its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of your lights goes out. So, when you have trailer lights plugged in, be sure to check - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 236
more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find themquickly. If you're trailering - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 237
PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD "\ Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 224 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 238
let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on andoff. Press the buttonin to make your front and rear turnsignal lights flash on andoff. I Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 239
the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. '* I OTHER W M I N G DEWCES If you carry reflective triangles, vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadillac. But please follow the steps below todo itsafely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 240
systems. A CAUTION: You could be injured if the vehicles roll. the parking brake Set firmly on each vehicle.Put an automatic transaxlein "P" (Park). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 241
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a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here aresome 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 thatwould damage the battery - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 243
. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other touch anything until the next step. The other end end of the negative cable doesn't go to the deadbattery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle withthe dead - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 244
11.Now start thevehicle withthe good battery and run engine for the awhile. 12.Try to start thevehicle withthe dead battery. If it won't start after a tries, itprobably needs service. few 13.Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch eachother - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 245
factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 246
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 transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must. If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 247
AC UTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn't properly secured. This cancause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach "T" hook chains to the slots in bottom of floor pan No 4x4 wood beam required. Position lower sling cross directly under bar the rearbumper. Attach a separate safety chain around each control arm inboard of the springs. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 249
0VERH.EATING YOU find the two warning lights about a hot engineon your Cadillac will instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: A CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or off hear steam coming - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 250
the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be tooserious. Sometimes the engine can get a little hot too when you: Climb a long , TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down. You may decide not tolift the hood but get service help right away. to - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 251
COOLING SYSTEM ...- 6 ' . - .3 ...c. c t 'I When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: \ Coolant recovery tank 7 Radiator pressure cap 7 Electric engine fans I ' A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 252
radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system. A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them.If your engine witrwut coularr~ isn't If there seemsto be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 253
, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle'scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix,your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 254
A CAUTION: I 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 a hot engine. When the coolant the coolant recovery tank is at or above near "FULL in COLD," start your vehicle. If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 255
pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure'cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, including theradiator pressurecap, is hot. Wait for thecooling system and radiator pressure cap to if you ever haveto turn cool the pressurecap. -- -- U. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 256
How to AddCoolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to theleft until it first stops. (Don't - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 257
.& . 1- i 3. Fill the radiator with the proper m x up to the i, base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to "FULL COLD." - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 258
feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the propermix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 245 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 259
blow out" while you're driving, especiallyif you to maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But thevehicle under control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 260
. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: Put the shift lever in "P" (Park). Set the parking brake firmly. Turn off the engine. 0 To be even more sure the vehicle won't move, you can put chocks at the front and rear the tire farthestaway from the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 261
The equipment you will need is in the trunk under the mat and cover. Rotate theplastic cover nut and remove the cover to access the compact spare andjack. If your vehicleis equipped with either the Coachbuilder or the Heavy-Duty Livery Packages,you will have a full size spare tirein place of a - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 262
and rotate it clockwise (to theright). Thatwill raise the lift head a little. If your vehicle has a wire wheel cover or an aluminum wheel, read the part thatdescribes your wheel. Aluminum Wheels Use the flat end of the wheel wrench. Insert into the small slot on the wheel and gently remove the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Wire M e e l Cover H Use this special wheel wrench. Put the flat end here, Be careful not to drop the cover on the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 264
of the wire wheel wrench like this. Remove the special anti-theft wheel nut by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the wheel disc. Jacking and Removing Flat Tire Using the whee-lwrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them, yet. Your Cadillac has a notch on the frame near eachof the wheels - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 265
jacked up is dangerous. the If or vehicle slips off the jack,you could be badly injured killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. * Now raise the vehicle. Just keep rotating the wheel wrench, on the jack, to theright (clockwise). Raise the vehicle far enough off - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 266
c A CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or onthe parts to which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become looseafter a time. The wheel could come off'and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 267
I" 7 : - _. I 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 completely by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. c 254 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 268
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nutstightened with a torque wrench to 140 N*m (100 ft. lbs.). Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 269
the compact spare was fullyinflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's best toreplace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Don't use your compact spare onsome other vehicle. And don't mix your compact spare orwheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare andits wheel together. A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger In compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. a - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 271
be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine fire or other damage. When you're as little as possible. Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn't get - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Using the Retrieval Hook (Export Onlvr t If you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, your vehicle may be equipped with a retrieval hook. The retrieval hook is provided at theleft rear of your vehicle. You may need to use it if you're stuck off-road and need to be pulled to someplace where you - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 273
and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you'll want to keepyour GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: L ~ Deleo Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to dosome of your own servicewax, you'll want to get the proper Cadillac Service Manual. It tells you much - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 274
be injured if you try to do service workon a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts andtools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance unleaded gas and you still get heavy knocking, your engine needs service. 261 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 275
engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system workingproperly. It's good for your vehicle, and you'll be doing your part forcleaner air the air,especially inthose parts of the country that have highozone levels. You should ask your service station - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 276
, sparkplugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, andyour engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, askan auto club, or contact a major oil - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 277
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 without shutting off. The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. Pushin on thefront edge of the door to open. Remote FuelDoor (Option) . ... , - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Or you can use the release lever located on the left side in the trunk. Pull the lever toward the rearof your vehicle to release the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to theleft (counterclockwise). While refueling, hang the capinside the fuel door. A CAUTION: If you get gasoline on - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 279
CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD Hood Release 1 I To open the hood, first pull the handle inside 1 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release upward to release it. Lift the hood. 266 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 280
and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A CAUTION: -- 2 . : -...: Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start fire. a These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic rubber. You or or others could be burned. Be - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 281
get fuel.In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 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 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 282
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 section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 283
1 To remove, turn the oil fill cap to the left. 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. What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for threethings: 0 SG "SG" must be on the oil container, eitherby itself or - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 284
RECbMMENDED SAE UISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLDSTARTING,SELECTTHE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADEOIL FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURLRANGE. I - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 285
) under some very severe driving conditions shown in Schedule I. The system will also indicate theneed for an oil change if 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers) has been driven. Engine oil life remaining is displayed through the Fuel Data center and as a "CHANGE OIL SOON" light. The Fuel Data center - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 286
. If the "CHANGE OIL SOON" light comes on for5 seconds it did not reset. You will need to reset the system again. The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the "RANGE" and "FUEL USED" on the Fuel Data center. Engine Block Heater: engine block heater can be a big - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 287
1 to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. A CAUTION: Operating theengine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 288
automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, you or - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 289
. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range,pausing for about threeseconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in "P" (Park). 0 Let the engine run at idle for three tofive minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Pull out - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 290
less than a pint. Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONWIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONWIE not covered by your new vehiclewarranty. is After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 291
COOLANT The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. The propercoolant for your Cadillac will: 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C) Give boiling protection - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 292
. To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant,add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. -z. ? ' lhrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator *si: A CAUTION: I are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids toblow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 293
burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine partsare hot enouglspill coolant on a ACS cap is recommended. THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine flow of coolant through the coolant system - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 294
POWER STEEHNG FLUID L I i How To Check Power Steering Fluid: - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 295
What to Add: Use the properfluid listed in your Maintenance Schedule. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID To Add: Open thecap labeled "WASHER FLUID ONLY." Add washer fluid until the ''FULL? mark is reached. 282 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 296
can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid nk and other parts the washer system. Also,water of esn' !le; as .. - as er fluid, us adiator antifreeze in your wind - .ield washer. It can damageyour washer system and paint. HEADLIGHT WASHERFLUID (EXPORT ONLY) To Add: t - i" 3 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 297
MASTER CYZINDER Your brake master cylinder ishere. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. , . ! J There areonly two reasons why the brakefluid level in your master cylinder mightgo down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 298
burn if the engine hot enough.You or others could is be burned, andyour vehicle couldbe damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. A= CAUTION U When your brake fluid falls to a low level, yourbrake warning light will come on. See "Brake System WarningLight" in - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 299
fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 1 s (GM part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a 1 sealed container only. REPLACING BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to beof top quality and work well together if the vehicle - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 300
the parking brake. Make sure the frontwheels are straight. Turn off the Electronic Climate Control. Start the engine in ''P" (Park) and let it idle for 15 minutes. Then: Put your foot on the brake pedal, shift the transaxle to @ and let it idle for 3 minutes or more. Do not accelerate theengine - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 301
With the vehicle in turn the ElectronicClimate Control to "Auto" and letthe engine idle for 3 minutes or more. Turn your engine off. Now your computer is programmed. a, H L O = Exterior Your Cadillac's lamp housings are designed with small vents moisture so will be removed when the lights are on,or - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 302
. .. f : . ) . . Domestic or Export Remove the two headlamp housing assembly fasteners. - Domestic or Export- Gently lift the headlamp housing assembly and pull - it forward to gain access to the bulb and socket housing. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 303
f c . -1 " \ t Domestic - Turn the housing socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from headlamp housing. the A Export Remove the wiring harness plug. - - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 304
S T - Export - Remove the rubber grommet. L Domestic - Remove the wiring harness from the bulb socket. Connect the wiring harness to thenew bulb socket and install into headlamp assembly. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Export Remove the retaining spring and raise it up, out of the way. - Export - Reinstall new bulb into headlamp housing assembly, reinstall rubber grommet and wiring harness. 292 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Domestic or Export Insert the headlamp assembly bracket guide into the retainer asshown. Then position headlampassembly and reinstall fasteners. - - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Taillight Bulb Replacement 4. I 1 Remove the upper and lower tom screws and remove the bezel. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 308
2. Push up on the taillight housing and gently remove it. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 309
3. Press the bulb housing lever, rotate thehousing counterclockwise 1/6 turn and remove it. h ! .: ', . 5 Y 4. Push and rotate bulb counterclockwise to remove bulb. Once you have replaced the burned out bulb, just reverse the stepsto reassemble the taillight. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 310
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOPM BULB REPUCEMENT (Sedan Only) P To gain assess to thebulbs, gently pull the back panel located inside the rear storage compartment. Turn the socket 1/4 turn to remove it. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 311
I 2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the socket. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 312
3. Remove the two screws, and then remove the pedestal. L 4. Remove the two housing screws. I 1 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 313
the stoplamp assembly. WIPER BLADE REPUCEMENT Position the windshield wipers on thewindshield inthe mid wipeposition. To do this, turn the ignition key to Accessory and turn thewipers on. Then with the door open, turn the ignition key to off. Start with the driver side wiper blade assembly. 300 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Using a small screwdriver or your finger, gently lift the release lever up while at the same time pulling the blade assembly from the wiper arm. Do the same with the passenger side wiper blade assembly. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 315
If you only want replace the wiper inserts follow these steps: to 1. Disconnect the wiper insert by bending the end of the insert gently using pliers.Then pull it from the housing retaining tab. 2. Now pull the insert from the blade housing. 3. Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 316
RT. R R. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GEN GME 1 Two labels on your vehicle show how much carry. on The Tire-Loading Information label found the driver's door tells you the propersize, speed ratingand recommended inflation pressures for the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 317
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. GEN GME 1 The other label the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the is driver's door the GAWRs. If you do, parts onyour maximum front and rear vehicle can break, it - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 318
high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires warranted by the tire are manufacturers and their warranties delivered with every new Cadillac. are If your spare tireis a different brand than your road tires,you will have a tire warranty folder from each these manufacturers. of - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 319
cause overheating result of as a too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the driver's door shows the correctinflation pressures foryour tires, when they're cold. "Cold" - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 320
When to Check Check your tires once a month more. Your tire or pressure shouldbe: 30 psi (210 kPa) (Front and Rear) 35 psi (241 kPa) (Coachbuilder Package - Front and Rear) 32 psi (220 kPa) (H.D. Livery - Front and Rear) 32 psi (220 kPa) (Touring Sedan - Front) 30 psi (210 kPa) (Touring Sedan - Rear - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 321
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in your Maintenance Schedule. See "Scheduled Maintenance Service" in the Index. FRONT Use this rotation pattern. After the tireshave been rotated, adjust the frontand rear inflation pressure as shown on - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 322
' A CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheeI, or on the parts to which it is hstened, cam make wheel nuts become loose after a time. Tbe wheel could come off and cause an accident. When y ~ change a wheel, n - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 323
that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying give proper endurance,handling, speed rating, traction, ride and otherthings during normal service on your vehicle.If your tires have an following information relates to the system developed by the United States - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 324
controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.A tire markedC may have poor tractionperformance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking allpassenger car tiresmust meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 325
be and replaced. If the wheel leaks air out,replace it (except some aluminum wheels, whichcan sometimes be repaired).See your Cadillac dealer if any of these conditionsexist. replace themonly with newGM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the riqht wheel,wheel bolts, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 326
, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the brakirrg and handling of your vehicle, make your tires Iose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be iqjured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts €or - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Tire Chains A P E R A C E CARE ... - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 328
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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. Here aresome cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stainsas soon as you can -- before - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 330
't rub it roughly. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 As soon as you've cleaned the secnon, a sponge to remove the use papertowel or cloth. lamp. Then dry it immediately with an air hose, a hairdryer or a heat 0 Wipe with a or scraper. Usevery little cleaner,light pressure andclean cloths of (preferably cheesecloth - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 331
instructions above. 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 bleed. Non-Greasy Stains:Like catsup, coffee (black), egg - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 332
silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. CLEMING S P E D R COWTRS Vacuum around a Delco-Bose speaker cover gently, so that the speaker of won't be damaged. If something gets on one - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 333
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, No. Bon-Ami Powdera (GM Part 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do notform when you rinse it with a regular basis and replaced when worn. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 334
your dealer. (See "Appearance Care andMaterials" in the Index.) Your Cadillac has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth cleaning agent can be used, such as a G.M. Multipurpose Powdered Cleaner (G.M. Part No. 1050803). Rinse the entire top with water; then apply the mild - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 335
has been stained with grease, oil or tar, use G.M. Spot Lifter (G.M. Part No. 1051398) and follow label directions. The texture and material of the applied. Don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silico carbide cleaning b WHITE S I D E W a L TIIRES Your Cadillac dealer has a GM White - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 336
and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to theparts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion notremoved, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floorpan, and exhaust system even - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 337
irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defectin the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no charge to theowner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. 324 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 338
CLEANS WHITE AND BLACK TIRES SPOT AND DOOR TRIM, CLEANER CARPET-ALSO, TIRESAND MATS 1052349 12 OZ. (0.354 LUBRIPLATE L) (WHITE GREASE) GREASE FOR HOOD, TRUNKAND ND ANTI-FREEZE NTI-FREEZE COOLANT ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE I 1052535 I 16 02. (0.473L) I .. -_... I DELCO-SUPREMEII BRAKE I BRAKE - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 339
PLANT 4 = ORION,MICH. 6 = CADILLAC CARLINE/SERIES CD = DEVILLE CZ = COMMERCIAL CHASSIS CT = TOURINGSEDAN VIN BODYCODE = BODY TYPE 1 = 47 COUPE 2 DOOR 5 = 69 SEDAN 4 DOOR 9 = 90COMMERClAL - MODELYEAR P = 1993 - CHECK DIGIT - ENGINECODE B = 4.9LITER - 0 - COMMERClALBODY/CHASSIS RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 340
and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. _ Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts in this section. SERUCE PARTS IDENTIFICATION - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 341
accessories for 10 more minutes: Radio e Brake/Shift Interlock PowerWindows Trunk Release Astroroof Windshield Wipers If you open a door chance of fires caused by electrical problems. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have soon as you can.There is a fuse removal tool provided - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Fuse Block Access The fuse block is located under theinstrument panel, next to theparking brake. To release and lower the fuse intothe lower part of the fuseblock, then snap it place. in Squeeze the tabs together and then the fuse panel back up into the push instrument panel until it locks in place - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 343
- A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY - BODY COMPUTER MODULE - ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH - ELEC. CLIMATE CTRL PROG. - ELEC. HEIGHT SENSOR - FUEL DATA CENTER - HEATED WlS CONTROL MODULE - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REAR DEFOGGER RELAY - WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH 8 - 10 AMP AhTI-LOCK BRAKE-CONTR * 20 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 344
the interior relay center under the right side of the instrument panel.To gain access, remove two screwsfrom the I 4 Mmi Fuses I To gain access to the maxi fuses, remove the cover located in the engine compartment. If a maxi fuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealer - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 345
TRUNK LID RELEASE - AUTOMATICDOORLOCKS - ILLUMINATEDENTRY - LT ANDRTREAR DOOR LOCK SWITCHES - LT AND RT REAR DOOR COURTESY LIGHTS 10 AMP HEATED MIRROR 10 AMP A/C PROGRAMMER 15 AMP ERLS - A/CCOMPRESSOR CONTROL RELAY - VISCOVS CONVERTER CLUTCH BRAKE SWITCH - EGR SOLENOID - VAPORCANISTER PURGE SOLENOID - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 346
1GN SW (60 AMP) - RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER - IGNITIONSWITCH BLWR (30 AMP) - ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL - POWERMODULE - BLOWER CONTROL MODULE ECM (20 AMP) - BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) - PASS KEY DECODER MODULE BOSE/SPARE (20 AMP) - BOSE RADIO RELAY IF EQUIPPED PWR LK - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 347
opens and closes, protecting thecircuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. BULB CHART DESCRIPTION BULB NO. AshTray Illumination ...1445 Backup Lights...3057 Center High Mount Stop Light ...1141 CorneringLight ...881 Courtesy Light -Doors (White) ...12864 -Rear Courtesy/Reading ...562/561 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 348
194 Trunk Light ...93 561 Underhood Light ...7065 Front Vanity Mirror Illumination ...Rear Vanity Mirror Illumination ...74 7 NORlMAL M N T E N A N C E REPLACEMENT PARTS AC Type A1096C ...25096932 Battery ...78A-72 Fuel Filter Element ...AC Type GF-580 ...2512.1468 Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 349
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Displacement ...4.9L (300 cu.in.) No. of Cylinders ...Cast Aluminum Roller Hydraulic Lifters Valve System ...Intake Valve ...45mm (1.772 in.) v p e ...Pearlitic Nodular Iron Crankshaft ...5 MainBearings ... ENGINE LUBRYCATION SYSTEM Oil Pressure @ 1000 rpm ...14.5-26 psi (100- - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 350
.4-43.5 psi (230-300kPa) ECM Controlled Idle Speed ...Filter Type ...Paper Type Element Fuel Pump ...Electric (In Tank) Fuel Required ...Premium Unleaded (91 Octane) AUTOlMATIC TRANSAXLE Trade Name ...Turbohydramatic (THM) 4T60E Type ...4-Speed Automatic ...Viscous Converter Clutch Fluid Required - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 351
are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicleneeds refrigerant,be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask yourCadillac dealer. FLUID CAPACITIES Automatic Transaxle (Overhaul) ...20 pts (9.5L) With Filter Change ...13 pts (6.2L) Engine Oil ...5 quarts (4.7 L) With - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 352
VEJYIC'LE DIMENSIONS Coupe Shipping Weight ...-3424 lbs. (1553 kg) Wheel Base ...110.8 in. (2815 mm) .202.3 in. ( Shipping Weight (Touring Sedan) ...3556 lbs. (1613 kg) Shipping Weight (DeVille) ...-3510 lbs. (1592 kg) .113.8 in. (2890 mm) Wheel Base ...Length ...205.3 in. (5214 mm) 55 in. (1397 mm) - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 353
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t -., CERTIFIED We employ technicians certifiedby the for National Institute AUTOMOTIVE SERViCE EXCELLENCE Let us show you their credentials c Catalog Number H-3024 Part Number 3532639B - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 364
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to your location in a specially equipped vehicle and attempt to repair your car on-site. The Roadside Service vehicle contains the necessary tools and parts to complete most minor repairs to get you back on the road. Roadside Service phone advisors and technicians are trained by Cadillac and are - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 367
to technician will travel to your location assist you over the phoneand a dealer of within a 30 mile radius, a participating Cadillac dealership. If you are not within a 30 mile radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the neares Cadillac dealership or service facility of your choice, after - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 368
Serviceisavailable to drivers of any model year Cadillac. ! : Who Will Repair Your Cadillac At-Roadside? In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Operations Center can provide instructions to get youback on the road. For more complex problems, the advisor will have an experienced - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 369
is for the convenience of the owner and Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company. During the first 12 month/12,000 mile period towing services are covered for any disablement. Beyond this period, if the repair is covered under the applicable General Motors New Car Limited Warranty, the towing - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 370
service fee to cover the technician's travel to and from your location. Labor is charged at one and a half times the Cadillac dealership retail labor rate, with a 30-minute minimum. There is also a charge for parts used and a any mileage fee if the technician travels beyond 30 miles. If the repair - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 371
first 12 month/12,000 mile period. Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts Gas Delivery Change 0 Tire Flat 0 Towing Service Only*) (Covers Change *Determination of replacement tire under WarrantyCoverage must be made by a Cadillac dealershipor appropriate tire manufacturer. 0 Trip Interruption If - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Your Kkys In The Car? If your keys are locked in the car, the technician or locksmith must be given proof of access freeway or if regulated highway, the advisor will arrange to tow your Cadillac to a safe location, where service can be performed. Additional assistance will be provided if necessary. - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Information To Provide When Calling Cadillac Roadside Service When you call Cadillac Roadside Service, advisor will ask your the name and home address, the telephone number location you are calling from, the and location of your Cadillac and a description of the problem. The advisor will ask the - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 374
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Service Publications (PSPs) Owner's Manuals and Service Manuals CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Norma any problems In all other overseas locations, contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112. - - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 377
- Vehicle Identification Number (This available is - Dea€ership name location and - Vehicle delivery date and present mileage from the vehicle registration listed on the following page. When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your problem will likelyresolved in be the dealership, using - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 378
8214981215 CANADA Consumer Relations Department General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa, Ontario L1J 526 1-800-263-3777 (ENGLISH) 1-800-263-7854 (FRENCH) CADILLAC ZONE OFFICES CENTRAL ZONE Post Office 75266-0118 *NOTE: The state of Alaska is serviced by the Northwest Zone. The state of Hawaii is - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 379
GENERAL MOTDRS OF CANADA REGIONAL OFFICES CALGARY, AB T2P 3W7 4220 Blackfoot Trail P.O. Box 2510 1-800- Puerto Rim 00936 Telephone: 809-763-1315 Telex: 3450394 MEXICO General Motors de Mexico Consumer Relations Supervisor Service Department Apartado Postal 107-BIS Mexico 1, D.F. Telephone: 905-245-17 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Questions Cadillac wants to be you aware ofGM's voluntary participation in a nocharge mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO repairs the and interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We prefer that you not resort to BBB LINE until after a final decision is made AUTO decisions based on - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 381
BBB. You may also call the for your Cadillac Consumer Assistance Center. *Thisprogram may not be available Motors reserves the ** Some states may require that you first file a claim withBBB AUTO involved in individual problems between you, yo dealer, or General Motors. To contactNHTSA, - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 382
the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some a bullet technician howto repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. - to of vehicles Your Cadillac Most bulletins apply conditions affecting - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 383
to you. There is no charge for indexes for the1990-1993 model years. Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want n instructions, and training do a job quickly safely. to and to Cadillac reserves the right change these procedures without notice after November 1991. Cadillac Owner's Manuals and Service - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 384
I DeVille Information Owner I Sixty Owner Special Information I 1 I I PRICE EACH $15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 1 I Seville Owner Information Eldorado Owner Information Fleetwood Allante Owner information Owner Information H-3020 I 1 I I H-3022 15.00 1993 1993 25.00 4.00 I 1993 1993 1993 Prior - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 385
thru on Each Additional PSP In Same Order 1993 PSP Index PRICE I I I 2.00 ANNUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATION SUBSCRIPTION PRICE DESCRIPTION FORM NO. YEAR EACH Subscription to all Product Service 1993 H-3058 Publications released by Cadillac $100.00 throughout the Model Year (September 1 through - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 386
: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48207 change without notice and without incurring obligatlon. Orders for Individual Product Service Publications cannot be filled without the appropriate bulletin numbers. These numbers - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 387
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Anti-lock Brakes ...182 Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light ...122 Anti-TheftTips ...70 Appearance Care ...314 Appearance Care. Service and ...260 Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ...26 Ashtrays ...115 Astroroof - Express Open ...114 Automatic Air Conditioning System ...137 Automatic Door Lock - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Parking ...82 PedalTravel ...186 Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light ...122 Brake System Warning Light ...121 Brake WearIndicators. Front ...185 Brakes.Anti-lock ...182 Brakes. Rear ...186 Brakes.Trailer ...220 Braking ...180 Braking in Emergencies ...186 Braking IfYour Engine Stops ...182 "Break - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 391
35 Central Door Unlocking System ...64 Chains. Tire ...314 Change The Oil. When To ...272 Changing A Flat Tire ...247 Charge. Battery. Warning Light ...126 See Maint. Book. p.8 Chassis Lubrication ...Checking Service Station ...See Maint. Book. p.8 The Brake Fluid ...285 The Engine OilLevel ...268 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 392
Info. Manual Control Of A Vehicle ...179 Control.Loss Of ...192 Controls. Features And ...58 Convex Outside Mirror ...112 Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ...278 Coolant. Engine.WarningLight ...125 Coolant. Safety Warnings About ...236 Coolant TempLight ...125 Cooling System Service ...See - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 393
e ... F Disposal. Used Oil ...Doing Your Own Service Work ...Door Locks ...Downhill.Parking ...Downshifting ...Driver's Side S.I.R. ("Air Bag") ...Driving And the Road. Your ...AtNight ...Defensive ...Hill and Mountain ...In A Foreign Country ...InCities ...In Fog, Mist And Haze ...InTheRain ... - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Maint. Service ...See Maint Controls ...58 Fetus. Risk To . From Safety BeltUse ...33 . Filling Your Fuel Tank ...263 Filter Guide En ...See Introduction Freedom Battery ...287 Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice Snow ...257 or FreewayDriving ...202 French Language Manual ...See Introduction Front Brake - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 395
. G 117 Garage Door Opener (Option) ... Theft ...70 Guide Engine Block .../ I High-Low Headlight Beam Switch ...94 High Speed. Shifting When Your Engine Light For ...125 Hot Engine, Safety Warnings About ...236 How The Air Bag System Works ...28 How To Obtain Roadside Service ...See Roadside Service - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 396
How To Test The Alarm ...72 How To Use This Manual ...1 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...18 Hydroplaning ...197 I Ice, If You're Stuck In ...257 Identification Label, Service Parts ...327 Identification Number, Vehicle ...326 Idling Your Engine ...89 If A Tire Goes Flat ...246 Ignition Key - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 397
318 Light. Air Bag System ...29 Light. Change Oil Soon ...128 Light. Charge ...126 Light. Coolant Temp ...125 Light. Oil ...127 Light. Safety Belt Reminder ...11.17 Light.Security ...71 Light.ServiceAir Cond ...129 Light.Service Engine Soon ...126 Light.Service SSS ...129 Light. Service Vehicle Soon - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 398
...107 Markings.Pavement ...174 Master Cylinder. Brake ...284 MatchingTransmitters ...66 Methanol In Gasoline ... 263 Outside Air ...137 Outside Mirrors ...111 Overdrive.Automatic ...80 Overheated Engine Coolant. Warning Light For ...125 Overheating. Engine ...236 Owner Checks & Services ...See - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 399
. Cautions About ...1 Power Antenna. Cleaning The ...164 Door Locks ...60 Reclining Front Seatbacks (Option) ...7 6 Seat Controls ...Steering ...187 Steering Fluid ...281 90 Windows ...Pregnancy. Use Of Safety Belts During ...33 Problems On The Road ...224 Product Service Publications ...See Owner - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Systems. Checking Your ...56 Restraints.Child ...42 Restraints. Head ...9 Restraints. Larger Children ...52 Retained Accessory Power ...328 Reverse Gear Position ...78 "Riding" The Brakes ...75 Running Your Engine While Parked ...89 S 55 Sa rety Belt Extender ...rety Belt Reminder Light ...11.17 Sa - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 401
p.32 126 Service Engine Soon Light ...327 Service Parts Identification Label ...Service Publications ...See Owner Assistance 129 Service SSS Light ...Service Station Checks ...See Maint. Book. p.8 Service Vehicle Soon Warning Light ...126 Servicing Your Cadillac With The Air Bag System ...32 Setting - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 402
. I I Table Of Contents ...See Front of Owner Info. Manual 294 TaillightBulb Replacement ...Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ...120 Tape Player Care ...163 Temperature, Stop Engine. Warning Light ...125 Thermostat ...280 Theft ...70 Theft Deterrent System ...71 Third Gear. When To Use ...81 Tightness - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Lock. Automatic Transaxle ...211 Towing A Trailer ...217 TowingYour Cadillac ...232 136.184 Traction Control ...Traction Control System Warning Light ...123 Trademarks. GM ...260 Traffic Lights 323 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...310 Universal Theft Deterrent ...71 Unleaded Gasoline ...261 210 - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 404
...212 Working On YourVehicle ...260 WornTires ...309 WreckerTowing ...232 W WarningLights ...120 Flasher. Warning Hazard ...225 Light. Anti-lock Brake System ...122.182 121 Light. Brake System ...Light. Engine Oil Pressure ...127 Light. Traction Control System ...123 118 Lights. On Instrument - 1993 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 405
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