1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 74

Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature IA CAUTION: ~ ~~~ Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that helps close the trunk electronically.Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid it goes as down. Yourfingers could be injured, and you would need someone to help you free them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid you close as it and as it is going down. When you park your Cadillac and open the driver's door, you'll heara chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel willbe locked, andso will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables outof sight. Put them ina storage area,or take them with you. Parking Lots Theft Vehicle heft is big business, especially some cities. in Although your Cadillac has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there ways you can help. are If you park ina lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys to But what if you have leave your ignition key? What i in you have to leave something valuable your vehicle? 0 0 Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, an it's easy targetfor joy ridersor professional thieves-- so don't do it. 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key and remote lock controlkey chain with you. 2-11