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To open the fuel door, press the fuel door release button upward. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet lockout button must be in OFF. An alternate fuel door release strap is located inside the trunk on the driver's side of the vehicle. While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether from the hook on the fuel door. Pull the strap to release the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. 6-7

Section	Page
2002 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Power Seats	8
Four-Way Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)	8
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel (Option)	9
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Front Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Adults	20
Driver Position	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems	27
How the Air Bag Systems Work	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	33
What makes an air bag inflate?	33
How does an air bag restrain?	34
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	34
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	36
Safety Belt Pretensioners	36
Rear Seat Passengers	36
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	37
Lap-Shoulder Belt	37
Children	40
Infants and Young Children	40
Restraint Systems for Children	44
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Top Strap	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Older Children	54
Safety Belt Extender	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	57
Section 2 Features and Controls	58
Windows	59
Power Windows	60
Express-Down Window	60
Express-Up Window	60
Programming the Power Windows	60
Anti-Pinch Feature	61
Rear Window Lockout	61
Keys	62
Door Locks	64
Central Door Unlocking System	65
Power Door Locks	65
Automatic Door Locks	65
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	65
Rear Door Security Locks	66
Anti-Lockout Feature	67
Leaving Your Vehicle	67
Remote Keyless Entry System	67
Operation	68
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	69
Battery Replacement	70
Trunk	71
Trunk Lock Release	72
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped)	72
Trunk Release Handle	73
Theft	74
Key in the Ignition	74
Parking at Night	74
Parking Lots	74
Theft-Deterrent System	75
Testing the Alarm	76
Valet Lockout Switch	76
PASS-Key III	77
New Vehicle "Break-In"	79
Ignition Positions	79
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	80
Starting Your Engine	81
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	82
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	83
Automatic Transaxle Operation	84
Performance Shift Display (STS Only)	87
Parking Brake	88
Shifting Into PARK (P)	90
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	91
Torque Lock	91
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	92
Parking Over Things That Burn	92
Engine Exhaust	93
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	93
Horn	94
Tilt Wheel	94
Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (If Equipped)	95
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	96
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	96
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	97
Flash-To-Pass	97
Windshield Wipers	98
Rainsense II_ Wipers	99
Windshield Washer	100
Cruise Control	100
Setting Cruise Control	101
Resuming a Set Speed	102
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	102
Using Cruise Control on Hills	103
Ending Cruise Control	103
Erasing Speed Memory	103
Exterior Lamps	103
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	104
Lamps On Reminder	104
Daytime Running Lamps	105
Fog Lamps (STS Only)	106
Cornering Lamps	106
Twilight Sentinel	106
Light Sensor	107
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	107
Interior Lamps	108
Instrument Panel Brightness Knob	108
Interior Lamp Lever	108
Illuminated Entry	109
Parade Dimming	109
Reading Lamps	109
Battery Load Management	109
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	110
Mirrors	110
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and OnStar System	110
Mirror Operation	111
Compass Operation	111
Compass Calibration	111
Compass Variance	112
Power Remote Control Mirrors	113
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	113
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	114
Convex Outside Mirror	114
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors	114
Storage Compartments	115
Glove Box	115
Map Pocket	115
Center Console Storage	115
Convenience Net	115
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option)	115
Front Ashtray	116
Rear Ashtray	116
Cigarette Lighter	116
Sun Visors	116
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror	116
Accessory Power Outlets	117
Cellular Telephone (Option)	118
OnStar System (If Equipped)	119
Cellular Antenna	120
OnStar Services	120
OnStar System Limitations	121
Assist Handles	122
Garment Hooks	122
Umbrella Holder (If Equipped)	122
Floor Mats	122
Sunroof (Option)	123
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	124
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	124
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	125
Training a Garage Door Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)	125
Canadian Owners	126
Erasing Channels	126
Resetting Defaults	126
Accessories	126
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	127
Instrument Panel Cluster	129
Speedometer and Odometer	130
Trip Odometer	130
Display Mode	131
English/ Metric Display	131
Vehicle Speed Limiter	131
Tachometer	132
Engine Speed Limiter	132
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	132
Safety Belt Reminder Light	133
Air Bag Readiness Light	133
Charging System Light	134
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light	135
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	136
Traction Control System Warning Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	138
If the Light Is Flashing	140
If the Light Is On Steady	140
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	141
Oil Pressure Light	142
Security Light	143
Fog Lamp Light (STS Only)	143
Lights On Reminder Light	143
Cruise Control Light	143
Fuel Gage	144
Driver Information Center (DIC)	145
DIC Controls and Displays	145
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages	148
Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features	156
Entering Feature Programming	156
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)	157
Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)	157
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)	158
Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)	159
Lights Flash at Unlock	159
Lights Flash at Lock	160
Horn Sounds at Lock	161
Exterior Lights at Unlock	162
Doors Lock in Gear	162
Driver Unlock in PARK (P)	163
Driver Unlock Key Off	164
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)	165
Doors Unlock Key Off	165
Mirror to Curb In Reverse (If Equipped)	166
Tire Pressure Display (If Equipped)	167
Driver's Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)	167
Exiting Feature Programming	167
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization	168
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) -- STS Only	168
Oil Life Indicator	169
Navigation (Option)	170
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	171
How the System Works	171
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	173
Comfort Controls	174
Climate Control Panel	174
Electronic Solar Sensor	177
Air Conditioning	178
Heating	178
Defogging and Defrosting	178
Rear Window Defogger	179
Ventilation System	180
Rear Ventilation	180
Ventilation Tips	181
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	181
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	182
Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)	182
Audio Systems	184
Setting the Clock	184
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player	184
Playing the Radio	184
Finding a Station	185
Setting Preset Stations	185
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	186
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	186
Playing a Cassette Tape	186
Cassette Tape Messages	187
Playing a Compact Disc	188
Compact Disc Messages	189
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with RDS, DSP and XM Satellite Radio Service (If Equipped)	189
Playing the Radio	189
Finding a Station	190
Setting Preset Stations	191
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	191
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	191
Using DSP	192
Using RDS	192
RDS Messages	193
XM_ Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	194
Setting PTY Preset Stations	195
Playing a Cassette Tape	195
Cassette Tape Messages	196
Playing a Compact Disc	197
Compact Disc Messages	198
Navigation/Radio System (Option)	199
Console-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	200
Compact Disc Changer Errors	201
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)	202
Theft-Deterrent Feature	203
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	203
Understanding Radio Reception	204
AM	204
FM Stereo	204
XM Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	204
Cellular Phone Usage	204
Weather Band	204
Tips About Your Audio System	205
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	206
Care of Your Compact Discs	207
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	207
Diversity Antenna System	208
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System (If Equipped)	208
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	209
Defensive Driving	210
Drunken Driving	211
Control of a Vehicle	214
Braking	214
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	215
Using Anti-Lock	217
Braking in Emergencies	217
Traction Control System	217
Steering	219
Power Steering	219
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering	219
Steering Tips	219
Driving on Curves	219
Steering in Emergencies	220
Off-Road Recovery	221
Passing	222
Loss of Control	223
Skidding	223
Driving at Night	224
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	226
Hydroplaning	227
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	228
Driving Through Flowing Water	228
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	228
City Driving	229
Freeway Driving	230
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	231
Highway Hypnosis	232
Hill and Mountain Roads	232
Winter Driving	234
Driving on Snow or Ice	235
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	236
Recreational Vehicle Towing	238
Dinghy Towing	239
Dolly Towing	239
Loading Your Vehicle	240
Electronic Level Control	242
Towing a Trailer	242
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	243
Weight of the Trailer	243
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	244
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	245
Hitches	245
Safety Chains	245
Trailer Brakes	246
Driving with a Trailer	246
Following Distance	246
Passing	246
Backing Up	246
Making Turns	247
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	247
Driving On Grades	248
Parking on Hills	248
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	249
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	249
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	249
Section 5 Problems on the Road	250
Hazard Warning Flashers	251
Other Warning Devices	252
Jump Starting	252
Towing Your Vehicle	259
Engine Overheating	259
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	259
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	260
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	261
Cooling System	262
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	265
If a Tire Goes Flat	269
Changing a Flat Tire	269
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	270
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	272
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	278
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	279
Compact Spare Tire	280
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	281
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	281
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	282
Service	283
Doing Your Own Service Work	283
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	284
Fuel	284
Gasoline Octane	284
Gasoline Specifications	285
California Fuel	285
Additives	286
Fuels in Foreign Countries	286
Filling Your Tank	287
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	290
Checking Things Under the Hood	290
Hood Release	291
Engine Compartment Overview	292
Underhood Lamp	293
Engine Oil	293
Checking Engine Oil	293
When to Add Engine Oil	294
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	295
Engine Oil Additives	296
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	296
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	297
What to Do with Used Oil	297
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	298
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	301
When to Check and Change	301
How to Check	301
Checking the Fluid Level	302
How to Add Fluid	304
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator	304
Engine Coolant	305
What to Use	306
Checking Coolant	307
Adding Coolant	308
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	308
Power Steering Fluid	309
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	309
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	309
What to Use	309
Windshield Washer Fluid	310
What to Use	310
Adding Washer Fluid	310
Brakes	311
Brake Fluid	311
What to Add	312
Brake Wear	313
Brake Pedal Travel	314
Brake Adjustment	314
Replacing Brake System Parts	314
Battery	315
Vehicle Storage	316
Bulb Replacement	317
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting (If Equipped)	317
Halogen Bulbs	317
Headlamps	318
Headlamp Aiming	321
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	323
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	323
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	335
Buying New Tires	336
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	337
Treadwear	337
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	337
Temperature -- A, B, C	338
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	338
Wheel Replacement	339
Used Replacement Wheels	340
Tire Chains	341
Appearance Care	342
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	342
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	342
Cleaning Vinyl	343
Cleaning Leather	343
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	343
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	343
Cleaning Wood Panels	344
Cleaning Speaker Covers	344
Care of Safety Belts	344
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	344
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	345
Weatherstrips	345
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	345
Washing Your Vehicle	345
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	346
Finish Care	346
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	347
Cleaning Tires	347
Sheet Metal Damage	347
Finish Damage	348
Underbody Maintenance	348
Chemical Paint Spotting	348
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	349
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	350
Engine Identification	350
Service Parts Identification Label	350
Electrical System	351
Add-On Electrical Equipment	351
Headlamp Wiring	351
Windshield Wiper Fuses	351
Power Windows and Other Power Options	351
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	352
Underhood Fuse Block	352
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	355
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	356
Replacement Bulbs	360
Capacities and Specifications	360
Engine Specifications	360
Wheel Nut Torque	360
Capacities	361
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	361
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	361
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	362
Introduction	363
Your Vehicle and the Environment	363
Maintenance Requirements	363
How This Section is Organized	364
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	365
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	365
Scheduled Maintenance	366
Footnotes	366
Scheduled Maintenance	367
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	367
Scheduled Maintenance	370
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	377

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