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Section	Page
2001 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual	1
	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems	33
How the Air Bag Systems Work	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	38
What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag restrain?	40
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	40
Automatic Occupant Sensor (AOS) System	42
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	45
Safety Belt Pretensioners	45
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	46
Lap-Shoulder Belt	46
Children	49
Infants and Young Children	49
Restraint Systems for Children	53
Where to Put the Restraint	56
Top Strap	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	61
Older Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Section 2 Features and Controls	68
Windows	69
Power Windows	70
Express- Down Window	70
Express- Up Window	70
Programming the Power Windows	71
Anti-Pinch Feature Rear Window Lockout	72
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Central Door Unlocking System	75
Power Door Locks	76
Automatic Door Locks	76
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	76
Rear Door Security Lock	77
To Use One of These Locks	77
To Open a Rear Door with the Security Lock	77
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock	77
Anti-Lockout Feature	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	78
Remote Keyless Entry System	78
Operation	79
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	80
Battery Replacement	80
Trunk	81
Trunk Lock Release	82
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped)	82
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	83
Theft	84
Key in the Ignition	84
Parking at Night	84
Parking Lots	84
Theft-Deterrent System	85
Testing the Alarm	86
Valet Lockout Switch	86
PASS-Key III	87
New Vehicle Break-In	89
Ignition Positions	89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	90
Starting Your Engine	91
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	92
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	93
Automatic Transaxle Operation	94
Performance Shift Display (STS Only)	97
Parking Brake	98
Shifting Into PARK (P)	100
Console Shift Lever	100
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	101
Torque Lock	101
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	102
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	103
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	103
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	104
Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (If Equipped)	105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Turn and Lane Change Signals	106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	106
Flash-To-Pass	107
Windshield Wipers	107
Rainsense II Wipers	108
Windshield Washer	109
Cruise Control	110
Setting Cruise Control	111
Resuming a Set Speed	111
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	112
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	112
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	112
Using Cruise Control on Hills	112
Ending Cruise Control	112
Erasing Speed Memory	112
Exterior Lamps	113
Parking Lamps	113
Headlamps	113
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	114
Lamps On Reminder	114
Daytime Running Lamps	114
Fog Lamps (STS Only)	115
Cornering Lamps	116
Twilight Sentinel	116
Light Sensor	117
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	117
Interior Lamps	118
Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control	118
Interior Lamps Control	118
Illuminated Entry	119
Parade Dimming	119
Reading Lamps	119
Battery Load Management	119
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	120
Mirrors	120
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass	120
Mirror Operation	121
Compass Operation	121
Compass Calibration	121
Compass Variance	122
Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)	123
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	123
Convex Outside Mirror	123
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	124
Storage Compartments	124
Glove Box	124
Map Pocket	124
Center Console Storage	124
Rear Storage Armrest	125
Convenience Net	125
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option)	125
Front Ashtray	125
Rear Ashtray	125
Cigarette Lighter	126
Sun Visors	126
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror	126
Accessory Power Outlets	127
Cellular Telephone (Option)	128
OnStar System (If Equipped)	128
Safety and Security Services	129
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	130
OnStar System Limitations	131
Assist Handles	131
Garment Hooks	131
Umbrella Holder (If Equipped)	131
Floor Mats	131
Sunroof (Option)	132
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	133
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	133
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)	135
Erasing Channels	136
Accessories	136
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	137
Instrument Panel Cluster	139
Speedometer and Odometer	140
Trip Odometer	140
Display Mode	140
English/Metric Display	141
Vehicle Speed Limiter	141
Tachometer	141
Engine Speed Limiter	142
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	142
Safety Belt Reminder Light	142
Air Bag Readiness Light	143
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Lights (If Equipped)	144
Charging System Light	146
Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light	146
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	147
Traction Control System Warning Light	148
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	148
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	149
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	149
If the Light Is Flashing	151
If the Light Is On Steady	151
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	152
Oil Pressure Light	153
Security Light	154
Cruise Control Light	154
Fog Lamp Light (STS Only)	154
Lights On Reminder Light	154
Fuel Gage	155
Driver Information Center (DIC)	156
DIC Controls and Displays	156
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages	159
Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features (If Equipped)	167
Entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING	168
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)	168
Key in Recall (If Equipped)	168
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)	169
Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)	169
Lights Flash at Unlock	169
Lights Flash at Lock	169
Horn Sounds at Lock	170
Exterior Lights at Unlock Doors Lock in Gear	170
Driver Unlock in PARK (P)	171
Driver Unlock Key Off	171
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)	171
Doors Unlock Key Off	171
Mirror To Curb In Reverse (If Equipped)	172
Tire Pressure Display (If Equipped)	172
Driver s Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)	172
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization	173
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) - STS Only	173
Oil Life Indicator	174
Navigation (Option)	175
Navigation Display and Controls	175
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option)	176
How the System Works	176
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	180
Comfort Controls	181
Climate Control Panel	181
Driver s Side Temperature Knob	181
Passenger s Side Temperature Knob	182
Automatic Operation	182
Manual Operation	183
Electronic Solar Sensor	185
Air Conditioning	185
Heating	185
Defrosting and Defogging	186
Rear Window Defogger	186
Ventilation System	187
Rear Ventilation	187
Ventilation Tips	188
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	188
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	189
Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)	189
Audio Systems	190
Setting the Clock	190
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player	190
Playing the Radio	190
Finding a Station	191
Setting the Tone	192
Adjusting the Speakers	192
Playing a Cassette Tape	192
Playing a Compact Disc	194
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)	195
Playing the Radio	195
Finding a Station	196
Using RDS Mode	197
Setting the Tone	201
Using DSP Mode	201
Adjusting the Speakers	201
Playing a Cassette Tape	202
Playing a Compact Disc	204
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections	205
Navigation/Radio System (Option)	206
Bose Sound System with	206
Infotainment (Option)	206
CD Adapter Kits	206
Console-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	207
Compact Disc Changer Errors	209
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)	209
Theft-Deterrent Feature	210
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	211
Understanding Radio Reception	211
AM	211
FM Stereo	211
Cellular Phone Usage	211
Weather Band	212
Tips About Your Audio System	212
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	212
Care of Your Compact Discs	214
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	214
Diversity Antenna System	214
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	215
Defensive Driving	216
Drunken Driving	217
Control of a Vehicle	220
Braking	220
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	221
Using Anti- Lock	223
Braking in Emergencies	223
Traction Control System	223
Steering	225
Power Steering	225
Magnasteer (If Equipped)	225
Steering Tips	225
Driving on Curves	225
Steering in Emergencies	226
Off-Road Recovery	227
Passing	228
Loss of Control	229
Skidding	229
Driving at Night	231
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	232
Hydroplaning	233
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	234
Driving Through Flowing Water	234
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	234
City Driving	235
Freeway Driving	236
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	237
Highway Hypnosis	238
Hill and Mountain Roads	238
Winter Driving	240
Driving on Snow or Ice	241
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	242
Recreational Vehicle Towing	243
Loading Your Vehicle	244
Electronic Level Control	245
Towing a Trailer	246
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	247
Weight of the Trailer	247
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	248
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	249
Hitches	249
Safety Chains	249
Trailer Brakes	250
Driving with a Trailer	250
Following Distance	250
Passing	250
Backing Up	251
Making Turns	251
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	251
Driving On Grades	252
Parking on Hills	252
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	253
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	253
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	253
Section 5 Problems on the Road	254
Hazard Warning Flashers	255
Other Warning Devices	256
Jump Starting	256
Towing Your Vehicle	262
Engine Overheating	262
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	262
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	263
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	264
Cooling System	265
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	267
If a Tire Goes Flat	270
Changing a Flat Tire	271
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	272
Removing the Wheel Cover	273
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	274
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	279
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	280
Compact Spare Tire	281
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	282
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	282
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	283
Service	284
Doing Your Own Service Work	284
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	285
Fuel	285
Fuels in Foreign Countries	287
Filling Your Tank	288
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	291
Checking Things Under the Hood	291
Hood Release	292
Engine Compartment Overview	293
Underhood Lamp	294
Engine Oil	294
Checking Engine Oil	294
When to Add Engine Oil	295
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	296
Engine Oil Additives	297
When to Change Engine Oil	297
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator	298
What to Do with Used Oil	298
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	299
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	302
When to Check and Change	302
How to Check	302
Checking the Fluid Level	303
How to Add Fluid	305
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator	305
Engine Coolant	306
What to Use	307
Checking Coolant	308
Adding Coolant	309
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	309
Power Steering Fluid	310
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	310
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	310
What to Use	310
Windshield Washer Fluid	310
What to Use	310
Adding Washer Fluid	311
Brakes	312
Brake Fluid	312
What to Add	313
Brake Wear	314
Brake Pedal Travel	315
Brake Adjustment	315
Replacing Brake System Parts	315
Battery	316
Vehicle Storage	317
Bulb Replacement	318
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting (If Equipped)	318
Halogen Bulbs	318
Headlamps	319
Headlamp Aiming	321
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	323
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	324
Front Turn Signal Lamps	326
Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps	326
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	328
Tires	329
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	330
When to Check	331
How to Check	331
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System (If Equipped)	331
Tire Inspection and Rotation	333
When It s Time for New Tires	334
Buying New Tires	334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	335
Treadwear	336
Traction AA, A, B, C	336
Temperature A, B, C	336
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	337
Wheel Replacement	337
Used Replacement Wheels	338
Tire Chains	338
Appearance Care	339
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	339
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	339
Cleaning Vinyl	340
Cleaning Leather	340
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	340
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	340
Cleaning Wood Panels	341
Cleaning Speaker Covers	341
Care of Safety Belts	341
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	341
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	341
Weatherstrips	342
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	342
Washing Your Vehicle	342
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	343
Finish Care	343
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	344
Cleaning Tires	344
Sheet Metal Damage	344
Finish Damage	345
Underbody Maintenance	345
Chemical Paint Spotting	345
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	346
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	347
Engine Identification	347
Service Parts Identification Label	347
Electrical System	348
Add-On Electrical Equipment	348
Headlamp Wiring	348
Windshield Wiper Fuses	348
Power Windows and Other Power Options	348
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	349
Underhood Junction Block	349
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	352
Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)	354
Replacement Bulbs	357
Capacities and Specifications	357
Engine Specifications	357
Wheel Nut Torque	358
Capacities	358
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	358
Vehicle Dimensions	358
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information	359
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	360
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	361
Customer Assistance Offices	362
United States	362
Canada	362
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	362
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	363
Roadside Service	363
Cadillac Owner Privileges	364
Roadside Service Availability	365
Reaching Roadside Service	365
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired	365
Courtesy Transportation	366
Plan Ahead When Possible	366
Transportation Options	366
Shuttle Service	366
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	366
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	367
Additional Program Information	367
Warranty Information	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	369

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