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Service Station Guide Cooling System See Section 5 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6

Section	Page
2001 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Adults	27
Driver Position	27
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Air Bag Systems	35
How the Air Bag Systems Work	38
Where are the air bags?	38
When should an air bag inflate?	41
What makes an air bag inflate?	42
How does an air bag restrain?	42
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	42
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	44
Safety Belt Pretensioners	45
Center Front Passenger Position	45
Lap Belt	45
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	46
Lap-Shoulder Belt	47
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	50
Children	52
Infants and Young Children	52
Restraint Systems for Children	56
Where to Put the Restraint	58
Top Strap	60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	64
Older Children	67
Safety Belt Extender	70
Checking Your Restraint Systems	70
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	70
Section 2 Features and Controls	71
Windows	72
Power Windows	73
Express- Down Window	73
Rear Window Lockout	73
Keys	74
Door Locks	76
Central Door Unlocking System	77
Power Door Locks	77
Automatic Door Locks	77
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	77
Rear Door Security Locks	78
Anti-Lockout Feature	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	79
Remote Keyless Entry System	79
Operation	80
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	81
Battery Replacement	81
Trunk	83
Trunk Lock Release	83
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped)	84
Trunk Lid Tie Down	85
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	86
Theft	86
Key in the Ignition	86
Parking at Night	87
Parking Lots	87
Theft-Deterrent System	87
Testing the Alarm	88
Valet Lockout Switch	89
PASS-Key III	89
New Vehicle Break-In	92
Ignition Positions	92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	93
Starting Your Engine	94
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	95
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transaxle Operation	96
Performance Shifting (DTS Only)	100
Parking Brake	101
Shifting Into PARK (P)	103
Steering Column Shift Lever (If Equipped)	103
Console Shift Lever (If Equipped)	104
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	105
Torque Lock	105
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	106
Shift Lock Release	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	109
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	109
Horn	110
Tilt Wheel	110
Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (If Equipped)	111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	112
Turn and Lane Change Signals	112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	113
Flash-To-Pass	113
Windshield Wipers	113
Rainsense II Wipers (If Equipped)	114
Windshield Washer	116
Cruise Control	116
Setting Cruise Control	117
Resuming a Set Speed	118
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	118
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	119
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	119
Using Cruise Control on Hills	119
Ending Cruise Control	119
Erasing Speed Memory	119
Exterior Lamps	120
Parking Lamps	120
Headlamps	120
Wiper- Activated Headlamps	120
Lamps on Reminder	121
Daytime Running Lamps	121
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	122
Cornering Lamps	123
Twilight Sentinel	123
Light Sensor	124
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	124
Interior Lamps	125
Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control	125
Courtesy Lamps	125
Illuminated Entry	125
Parade Dimming	126
Reading Lamps	126
Battery Load Management	126
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	127
Mirrors	127
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass	127
Mirror Operation	128
Compass Operation	128
Compass Calibration	128
Compass Variance	129
Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)	130
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	130
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	130
Convex Outside Mirror	131
Storage Compartments	131
Glove Box	131
Front Storage Area (If Equipped)	131
Map Pocket	131
Center Instrument Panel Compartment (If Equipped)	131
Center Console Storage (If Equipped)	131
Full Floor Console Storage (If Equipped)	132
Rear Storage Center Armrest	132
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest (If Equipped)	132
Center Flex Storage Unit (If Equipped)	132
Convenience Net	133
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	133
Front Ashtray	133
Rear Ashtray	133
Cigarette Lighter	134
Sun Visors	134
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror	134
Lighted Rear Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	134
Coat Hooks	134
Rear Power Sunshade (If Equipped)	135
Manual Rear Side Door Sunshade (If Equipped)	135
Cellular Telephone (Option)	136
Accessory Power Outlets	136
OnStar System (If Equipped)	137
Safety and Security Services	138
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	139
OnStar System Limitations	140
Assist Handles	140
Umbrella Holder	140
Floor Mats	140
Sunroof (Option)	141
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	142
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	142
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	144
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)	144
Erasing Channels	145
Accessories	145
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	146
Digital Cluster	148
Analog Cluster (If Equipped)	149
Speedometer and Odometer	150
Trip Odometer	150
English/Metric Button	150
Display Mode	150
Vehicle Speed Limiter	151
Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)	151
Engine Speed Limiter	151
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	152
Safety Belt Reminder Light	152
Air Bag Readiness Light	153
Charging System Light	154
Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light	154
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	155
Traction Control System Warning Light	156
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	156
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	157
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	158
If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady	160
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	161
Oil Pressure Light	162
Security Light	163
Fog Lamp Light (If Equipped)	163
Lights On Reminder	163
Cruise Control Light	163
Fuel Gage	164
Fuel Data Display (Digital Cluster)	165
Driver Information Center (DIC)	166
DIC Controls and Displays	166
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages	169
Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features (If Equipped)	178
Entering Feature Programming	178
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)	178
Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)	179
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)	179
Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)	179
Lights Flash at Unlock	179
Lights Flash at Lock	180
Horn Sounds at Lock	180
Exterior Lights at Unlock	180
Doors Lock in Gear	180
Driver Unlock in PARK (P)	181
Driver Unlock Key Off	181
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)	181
Doors Unlock Key Off	181
Mirror to Curb In Reverse (If Equipped)	182
Tire Pressure Display (If Equipped)	182
Driver s Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)	182
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization	183
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (If Equipped)	183
Oil Life Indicator	183
Night Vision System (Option)	184
Navigation (Option)	187
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option)	188
How the System Works	188
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	190
Comfort Controls	191
Climate Control Panel	191
Fan Button	191
Driver s Side Temperature Knob	191
Passenger s Side Temperature Button	191
Rear Passenger Climate Control	191
Outside Temperature Display	192
Mode Button	192
Automatic Operation	192
Manual Operation	193
Electronic Solar Sensor	195
Air Conditioning	195
Heating	195
Defogging and Defrosting	196
Rear Window Defogger	196
Rear Climate Control	197
Ventilation System	198
Ventilation Tips	198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	198
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	199
Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)	199
Audio Systems	200
Setting the Clock	200
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	200
Playing the Radio	200
Finding a Station	201
Setting the Tone	202
Adjusting the Speakers	202
Playing a Cassette Tape	202
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player	204
Playing the Radio	204
Finding a Station	204
Setting the Tone	205
Adjusting the Speakers	205
Playing a Cassette Tape	205
Playing a Compact Disc	207
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)	208
Playing the Radio	208
Finding a Station	209
Using RDS Mode	210
Setting the Tone	214
Using DSP Mode	214
Adjusting the Speakers	215
Playing a Cassette Tape	215
Playing a Compact Disc	217
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and MiniDisc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)	218
Playing the Radio	218
Finding a Station	219
Using RDS Mode	220
Setting the Tone	224
Using DSP Mode	224
Adjusting the Speakers	224
Playing a Cassette Tape	225
Playing a MiniDisc	227
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections	228
Factory PTY Presets	228
Navigation/Radio System (Option)	229
CD Adapter Kits	229
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	230
Compact Disc Changer Errors	232
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)	233
Theft-Deterrent Feature	233
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	234
Understanding Radio Reception	235
AM	235
FM Stereo	235
Cellular Phone Usage	235
Weather Band (If Equipped)	235
Tips About Your Audio System	235
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	236
Care of Your Compact Discs	238
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	238
Diversity Antenna System	238
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	239
Defensive Driving	240
Drunken Driving	241
Control of a Vehicle	244
Braking	244
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	245
Using Anti- Lock	247
Braking in Emergencies	247
Traction Control System	247
Steering	248
Power Steering	248
Magnasteer	248
Steering Tips	249
Driving on Curves	249
Steering in Emergencies	250
Off-Road Recovery	251
Passing	251
Loss of Control	253
Skidding	253
Driving at Night	254
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	256
Hydroplaning	257
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	258
Driving Through Flowing Water	258
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	258
City Driving	259
Freeway Driving	260
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	261
Highway Hypnosis	262
Hill and Mountain Roads	262
Winter Driving	264
Driving on Snow or Ice	265
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	266
Recreational Vehicle Towing	268
Loading Your Vehicle	268
Electronic Level Control	270
Towing a Trailer	270
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	271
Weight of the Trailer	272
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	273
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	273
Hitches	274
Safety Chains	274
Trailer Brakes	274
Driving with a Trailer	275
Following Distance	275
Passing	275
Backing Up	275
Making Turns	276
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	276
Driving On Grades	276
Parking on Hills	277
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	277
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	277
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	277
Section 5 Problems on the Road	278
Hazard Warning Flashers	279
Other Warning Devices	280
Jump Starting	280
Towing Your Vehicle	286
Engine Overheating	286
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	286
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	287
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	288
Cooling System	289
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	291
If a Tire Goes Flat	295
Changing a Flat Tire	296
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	297
Removing the Wheel Cover Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	299
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	305
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	306
Compact Spare Tire	307
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	308
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	308
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	309
Service	310
Doing Your Own Service Work	310
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	311
Fuel	311
Fuels in Foreign Countries	313
Filling Your Tank	313
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	316
Checking Things Under the Hood	316
Hood Release	317
Engine Compartment Overview	318
Underhood Lamp	319
Engine Oil	319
Checking Engine Oil	319
When to Add Engine Oil	320
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	321
Engine Oil Additives	322
When to Change Engine Oil	322
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator	323
What to Do with Used Oil	323
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	324
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement	326
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	328
When to Check and Change	328
How to Check	328
Checking the Fluid Level	329
How to Add Fluid	331
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator	331
Engine Coolant	332
What to Use	333
Checking Coolant	334
Adding Coolant	335
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	335
Power Steering Fluid	335
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	336
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	336
What to Use	336
Windshield Washer Fluid	336
What to Use	336
Adding Washer Fluid	337
Brakes	338
Brake Fluid	338
What to Add	339
Brake Wear	340
Brake Pedal Travel	340
Brake Adjustment	340
Replacing Brake System Parts	341
Battery	341
Vehicle Storage	342
Bulb Replacement	343
Halogen Bulbs	343
Headlamps	343
Headlamp Aiming	347
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	349
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	349
Front Cornering Lamps	351
Front Turn Signal Lamps	352
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	353
Tires	354
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	355
When to Check	356
How to Check	356
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System (If Equipped)	356
Tire Inspection and Rotation	358
When It s Time for New Tires	359
Buying New Tires	360
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	361
Treadwear	361
Traction AA, A, B, C	361
Temperature A, B, C	362
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	362
Wheel Replacement	362
Used Replacement Wheels	363
Tire Chains	364
Appearance Care	365
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	365
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	365
Cleaning Vinyl	366
Cleaning Leather	366
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	366
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	366
Cleaning Wood Panels	367
Cleaning Speaker Covers	367
Care of Safety Belts	367
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	367
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	368
Weatherstrips	368
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	368
Washing Your Vehicle	368
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	369
Finish Care	369
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	370
Cleaning Tires	370
Sheet Metal Damage	370
Finish Damage	371
Underbody Maintenance	371
Chemical Paint Spotting	371
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	372
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	373
Engine Identification	373
Service Parts Identification Label	373
Electrical System	374
Add-On Electrical Equipment	374
Headlamp Wiring	374
Windshield Wiper Fuses	374
Power Windows and Other Power Options	374
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	375
Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center	375
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	378
Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center	379
Replacement Bulbs	383
Capacities and Specifications	383
Engine Specifications	383
Wheel Nut Torque	384
Capacities	384
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	384
Vehicle Dimensions	384
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information	385
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	386
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	387
Customer Assistance Offices	388
United States	388
Canada	388

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