1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual
1998 Cadillac DeVille Manual
1998 Cadillac DeVille manual content summary:
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The 1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains"SIR" system. the Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3- 1 4-1 5- 1 Comfort Controls - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Motorsof Canada Limited"for Cadillac Motor Car Division wheneverit appears in this manual. L GM !Ea 1 '1 TlFlED We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 4
The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP iii - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Henry M. Leland, founder o f Cadillac, stands beside the 1905 "Osceola" which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car. iv - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Clubof England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophyto Cadillac twice...first in 1908for achieving perfect interchangeabilityof parts and again for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting 1912 models. Cadillacis the and ignition system on only American manufacturer win this honor - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 7
line and was the cornerstone of modern production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standard the World." of In 1909 Cadillac was purchased the then new by General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 8
VI 6 Engine During WorldWar 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production the first time for since 1902 in order to construct tanks, combat light vehicles and internalparts for Allison V17 10 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each MSAI - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 9
"elegance in motion." Once you seen and driven it for have yourself, we think you will that the ward is agree "elegance" - and that the car is Cadillac! CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION. GENERAL MOTORS COIU'ORATION viii Advertisement for 1960 Sixty Special - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 10
car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs i 1968 n and 1969 was enlarged 500 cu. in. for all 1970 to through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master computerized skid control braking system option debuted on 1970 Eldorados. and A driver and passenger Cushion Restraint Air - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 11
stateof the art system includes the32 valve, V8 dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter engine, 4T80-Eelectronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control. I For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 12
hurt do this, it will help you learn aboutthe features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find you or other people. work together to A good place to for what you need is the Index in look others could be hurt. back of the manual. It's an alphabetical of what's in list the manual, - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 13
by your warranty, andcould be costly. it But the notice will tell you what do to help avoid to the damage. When you read other manuals, you might CAUTION see n in and NOTICE warningsi different colors or different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 14
: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK r l COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tT SPEAKER POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 15
b NOTES XiV - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Seats and Restraint Systems . Here you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. also You can learn about somethings you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-6 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-29 Seats and Seat Controls 1-31 Safety - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 17
the angle the front seat cushion, up of lift or press down on the of the control. front Lifting up or pressing downon the rear of the part angle seat control adjusts the rear of the seatcushon. 0 0 The power seat controls, located on front doors, the the move and adjust angle of the seat. 1-2 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 18
(If Equipped) The LUMBAR controlis located on the outboard side of each front seat. It provides additional support to your lower back and it works independentlyof the other seat controls. Use the power seat control firstto get the proper position. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. Memory - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 19
setting heats the HI A telltale light in seat to a slightly higher temperature. the control reminds you that the heating system is in use. The heated The control is located the outboard sideof each front on LO seat. Move theSEAT HEAT control to either or HI Press the recliner control forward - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 20
internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle in is motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seatand wear your safety belt properly. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down that the top the so of of restraint is closest to the top your ears - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 21
forward rearward also. and Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should do not with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. A CAUTION: Don't let - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 22
. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work I In most states and Canadian provinces, law saysto the wear safety belts. Here's why: people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than30 years - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-8 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 24
The person keeps going until stopped something. by ...In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ... 1-9 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 25
take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them inthe future. But they are supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered sale has required the use - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 26
your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats"in the Index) so - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 27
4. Push the latch plate into buckle until it clicks. the Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find thatthe latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, if you are using the see buckle for the center passenger position. Pull up on the latch - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 28
apply force at your abdomen. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden or crash. stop To move it down, squeeze the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment it feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 30
back. If you've added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you did before and start again. If you move around in the vehicle enough, if you pull or out the shoulder belt, belt will become tight again. the If this happens, you can reset it. a . . - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 31
? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Don't allow more than1 inch (25 mm) of slack. A: The shoulder belt istoo loose. It won't give nearly as much - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 32
: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. a crash, In the belt would up over your abdomen. The go belt forces would there, notat the pelvic be bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt the buckle into nearest you. A: The - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 33
@ What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. a crash, your In body would movetoo far forward, which would increase the chance of head andneck injury. Also, the beltwould apply too - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 34
@ What's wrong with this? A CAUTION: I A: The belt is twisted across the body. In You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. beltis twisted, If a make it straight it can work properly, or ask so your dealerto - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 35
pregnant are women. Like all occupants, they more likely to be seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. just out The belt should go back of the way. Before you close the door, be the belt is out of the sure way. If you slam the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 36
the most important thingsknow about the air to bag systems: Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) systems or air bag systems. Your vehicle hasfour air bags -- a "Next Generation" reduced-force frontal - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 37
could an seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep in you position for air bag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with reduced-force frontal air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Front occupants - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 38
how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger's safety belt. There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. Thelight - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 39
How the Air Bag Systems Work Where arethe air bags? The driver's frontal air bagin the middle of the is steering wheel. The right front passenger's frontal air bagin the is instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's side impact air bag is in the driver's door. 1-24 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 40
door. If something is between occupant andan air an bag, the bag might not inflate properly it or might force the object into person. Thepath that of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put anything betweenan occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 41
system's designed "threshold level." If your vehicle goes straight frontal and near-frontal impacts. For side impact air by bags, inflation is determined the location door. A side impact air bag even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or will inflateif the crash severity above the system - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 42
may not even realize the air bag -inflated. Some components the air bag module the of steering wheelhub for the driver's air bag, the instrument panelfor the right front passenger's bag, the door for the driver and rightfront passenger's side The parts impact air bags -- will be hotfor a short - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 43
service manual your for and possibly other vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts. @ Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic __ module, which records information about theair bag It and related systems. records information about the readiness of the air bag systems, when the sensors - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 44
around your vehicle. Your dealer andthe DeVille Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle andthe air bag systems.To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Center Passenger Position /1\ CAUTION: I Lap Belt If your vehicle has front split - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 45
, tilt the latch plate and pullalong the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its end as shown until free the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release the same way as the it lap If part of a lap-shoulder belt. the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" the end of this section. at - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 46
Accident statistics show that unbelted people the rear in seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash. And theycan strike others in the vehicle who wearing safetybelts. are Rear Seat - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 47
, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up onthe latch plateto make sureit issecure. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 48
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a suddenstop or a crash. if To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. 1-33 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 49
. This is true even though yourvehicle has reduced-forcefrontal airbags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adults, butnot for young children infants. and Neither the vehicle's safety belt system its air nor bag systemis designed for them. Young children and infantsneed - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 50
children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether is it the right type and size for your child. A very young child'ship bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay onthe hips, as it low should. Instead, the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 51
) force on your arms. The baby would be almostimpossible to hold. Secure the baby in infant restraint. an Never hold a baby your arms in while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby becomeso will heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided compatible with the motor vehiclewhich it will in be used. - A: An infant car bed(A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It's ai infant restraint system designed to restrain - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 53
lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear that the infant's so head, neck and body can have support they the need in a crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat partis removable. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 54
A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child uprightto face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraintsare designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 55
lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years age. It's designed to improve the of fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also helpchild to see out a the window. 1-40 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 56
the infant or child restraint will show you how do that. Both the owner's to manual and the child restraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is not available, obtaina replacement copy from the manufacturer. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 57
If your child restrainthas a top strap, it should be an anchored. If you need to have anchor installed, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put in for you. If you it want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer tell can you how to do it. Canadian law requires that child restraints - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 58
charge. Or, you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in.thekit. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run portions of the vehicle's safety belt belt.See the earlier part the Be about the top strapif the child restraint has one. sure to followthe instructions - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 59
3. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebutton positioned so you would able unbuckle be to safety quickly if you had belt ever to. is the 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, may find it you - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 60
back as it restraint in will go. It's better to secure the child a rear seat. See the earlier part about top strap if the child the *estraint has one. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You'll be usingthe lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions thatcame with the child - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 61
as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling along the belt. it 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Makesure the release buttonis positioned so you would be - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 62
in different directions to be sureit is secure. Your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag.Never put a rear-facing child restraint inthis seat. Here's why: To remove the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt.It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 63
lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part the about the top strapif the child restraint has one. Be sure to followthe instructions that came with child the restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 64
use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's just The safety belt safety belt and it go back all the way. let for will move freely again and be - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 65
can provide. are Accident statistics show that children safer if they to use are restrained in the rear seat. But they need the safety belts properly. a Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. a Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people whoare. Children who have - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 66
that shoulder beltsti€l,ison the child's the shoulder, so that in a crashthe child's upper body would, have restraint that belts provide. the the If child is so small that the shoulder belt still very is close tothe child's face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 67
. Never do Here a child is sittinga seat that has a in lap-shoulder belt,but the shoulderpart is behind the child.I the child wears the belt in way, i f this n a crash the child might under the belt. The slide belt's forcewould then be applied right the on child's abdomen.That could cause serious or - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 68
the time of collision. the If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag in system parts. See the part on theair bag system earlier this section. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 69
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, the tell shifting and braking. Also explained are instrument panel and the warning systems that you if everything is working properly -- and what todo if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2- 10 2- 14 2-15 2-17 2- 18 2-18 2-20 2-2 1 2-23 2-26 2-28 2-3 1 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 73
with the ignition key is dangerous formany reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make thevehicle move. If they turned theignition toRUN and moved the shift lever outof PARK (P), that would release the parking - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 74
whichis part of the vehicle's PASS-Key% system. When a new vehicleis delivered, the dealer removes the a plug from the doorkey. The plug has code onit the doors andall other locks. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. can have a lot You of trouble getting - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 75
If your vehicle has the optional theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote off keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting the alarm. -- -- Rotate the manual lock lever forward lock the to door from the inside. unlock the door, rotate the To There are several ways to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 76
not lock automatically. Use the manual or power to lock the lock door again.If you need to lock the doors before shifting lock out of PARK (P), use the manual or power button to lock the doors. - Power Door Locks Press the power door lock to lock or unlock all the doors 'at'once. rear power The - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 77
locking your vehicle. Note that the anti-lockout feature can be overridden by holding the driver's power door switch for three lock seconds or longer. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors your vehicle cannot be opened from of the inside when this feature in use. is 2-6 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 78
if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the or left and right, hold the transmitter higher, try again. If you're still having trouble,see your dealer or a qualified technicianfor service - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 79
other five the doors. Pressingthis symbol will also disarm the optional Replacing the battery and pressing the service See information, see "LocMUnlock Confirmation" if your transmitter doesn't work properly. still later in this section.) This also arms the optional theft-deterrent system - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 80
before the transmitter works, it's probably timeto change the battery. I NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage 1. Use the round endof the door key or a coin to pry the transmitter. open the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new battery as the instructions under system to itshighest speed with the setting on AUTO or ECON and the temperature between 65" F (18" C) and 85" F (29" C). That will force outsideair into yourvehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in theIndex. If you have air - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 82
be in PARK (P) and the valet off. lockout button must be Press the trunk release button, located onthe headlamp control panel on the left side of the instrument panel,to open the trunk. Trunk Storage System (Option) ~ You can also press the trunk button the remote on keyless entry transmitter to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 83
and then secure it with the retainer. (un remove the retainer tr the retainer tothe left to 6.; Replace the access panel. remove it). 7. Attach the removable net to the slots located on the 4. Replace the access panel and remove the front of the divider walls and attach the hooks to the storage - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Feature /A Your car has an automatic from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down. With the automatic pull-down feature, you never have to slam was accidently bumped. Even though the trunk remains open, the lid motor from the pull-down unit has already cycled down. The If this happens - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 85
from the ignitionand take it with you. Alwaysdo this. transmitter with you. Your steering wheel will locked, and so will your be ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock doors. the Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close windows and lock your all vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 86
theft-deterrent system won't activate if you lock the doors with key or use manual door a the lock. It activates onlyif you use a power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. SECURITY To avoid activatingthe alarm by accident: 0 The light will also flash if the battery has been - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 87
off. 3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the door. horn will sound and the The headlamps will flash. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn may be blown.To fuse replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers"the in Index - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 88
key. At this time, fuses should be checked "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index). If the engine in does not start with duplicate key, your vehicle needs the service. See your dealer service. for PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT that is - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 89
, you can turn the switch to five different positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you. The steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 90
. This is the only position in which can you remove the key. This position locks ignition, steering the wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) The following accessories on your vehicle may be used from for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 91
. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. NOTICE: Don't try to shiftto PARK (P)if your Cadillac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 92
you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. I you don't, f your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 93
-volt AC outlet. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving be engine parts. If area. Plugging the cord an ungrounded outlet into could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong and kind of extension cord could overheat cause - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 94
column or on the console located on the steering between the shift lever is not fullyPARK (P) in with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your Shifter Column Shifter PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It's the best positionto use when youstart the engine - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 95
(P) range before in connect withthe wheels. To restart when you're starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle already moving, use NEUTRAL in this section. brake pedal, your vehicle could move very REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 96
power.You you can use SECOND (2) on hills. It ,can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then off you wbuld also want to use your brakes and on. 'I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Don't shift into SECOND (2)unless youare going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 97
is going slowly enough.) Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your leftfoot to set the parking brake.If the ignition is on, thePARK BRAKE indicator light If should come on. it doesn't, you need to have your vehicle serviced - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 98
be springs backquickly. Keep yourhand and arm away when you use the manual release lever. NOTICE: Driving withthe parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.You may have to replace themand you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Into PARK (P) Steering ColumnShift Lever (DeVie and DeVille d'Elegance Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with o u right foot. y your vehicle if to the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. If set. you have left the engine running, the vehicle - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 100
0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 0 3. With your rightfoot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Twn the ignition keyto LOCK. Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever of all the way toward the front your vehicle. 3. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 101
to leave your vehicle with the prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift driver's into PARK (P) properly before you leave the engine the shift lever not fully in is PARK (P) the Index. with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you to leave the vehicle with the engine running - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 102
(P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn ... - 1. Turn the key to OFF.Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. Apply and holdthe brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to drive gear the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 103
all the windows down to blow out anyCO; and Have your Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 104
level ground, always set your parking brake after you move the shift lever to hill The controls are located near each window. Press the control forward to control operates the express-down window feature. trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. (RAP). Your vehicle has Retained Accessory - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 105
feature if you have children as passengers. Press the button again to allow your passengers to reuse their window controls. .. -: Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raisingthe steering wheelto the highest level gives your legs more room when you enter and exit - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 106
when signalingfor a turnor lane change may be caused a burnedout signal bulb. by Other drivers won'tsee the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit accidents. Check the Breakers" in the Index) and burned-out bulbs ifthe for arrow fails to work when - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 107
will switch to low beam. return to high beam, pull the lever To toward you. - WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to control the wipers. MIST: Turn the band toward you and then release it for a single wiping cycle. For more cycles, hold the on band MIST longer - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 108
from you to the other AUTO DELAY settings increases the sensitivityof the system and frequencyof wipes. A single wipe will occur each time youturn the the ignition is turned Rainsense Wipers (DeVille d'Elegance and DeVille Concours Only) This moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger's interior - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 109
the Rainsense function. Washer NOTICE: The wipers must be turned when going off through a car wash to avoid damage. It is important to note that Rainsense wiping feature the by (AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time manually - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 110
, and you could lose control. Don't use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction the Control System" in Index.) When road conditions allow you to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 111
amounts, Resuming a Set Speed move the switch to R/A. Each time you dothis, your Setting the cruise control ata desired speed and then il vehicle wl go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.) applying the brake will end cruise function. the The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 112
find this be too much trouble to and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When Step lightly on the brake pedal. off you take your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 113
controls these lamp systems: Pull the lamp control knob out to the stop to turn on first the parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights. Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps. Push the control Fog Lamps (DeVille Concours Only) Instrument Panel Lights 0 0 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 114
if the manual headlamp control is activated. An exception to this is when you're using twilight sentinel. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make easier for it the others to see the front o€ your vehicle during day. DRL can be helpfulin many different driving conditions, but they - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 115
(DeVille Concours Only) Use thefog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you press the fog lamp button, a small indicator light and you signal a turn. They provide more light cornering. for Twilight Sentinel The control is next to the headlamp knob.It automatically switches - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 116
OFF or LOCK. If to so you move the control it is just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition'switchout of RUN . Light Sensor I , .i The light sensor the DRL and the twilight sentinel for is If located in the center the front defogger grille. you of cover the sensor, - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 117
- Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamp control has been on, the left turn exterior lamps will off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition turned to LOCK or ACCESSORY. is This protects draining the battery case yoihave in accidently left the headlampsor parking lamps on. If - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 118
and is fully automatic. When thelight sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Backlighting to on. the instrument panel will also turn Map Lamps Reading Lamps (DeVille d'Elegance and DeVille Concours Only) The reading lampsare located in the roof. These lamps - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 119
(three minutesif a new car has miles 15 (24 km) or less). Power will be restored an additional for 10 minutes if any door opened, the trunk opened battery by placing your so vehicle in a storage mode that the radio, amplifiers, instrument cluster and remote keyless entry will not drain the battery - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 120
on the automatic dimmingfeature, press OW. AUTO. To turn off automatic dimming, press Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside The green indicator light will be illuminated when this rearview mirror with a compass. feature is active. When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror automatically - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 121
display the compass heading. The right side the switch located the bottom of the of at mirror turns the off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The green indicator light will illuminated when this be feature is active. If, antenna mount, magnetic note pad holdera similar magnetic item. 2-50 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 122
true for north. If not adjusted to account compass variance, false readings. your compass could give To adjust for compass variance: 1. Use the COMPASS button located atthe bottom of the mirror. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button until zone a number appearsin the display. 3. Find your current - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 123
mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the control in the knob direction you want the mirror to Adjust each mirror go. so you can see the side your vehicle the for is glare of headlamps behind you. This feature off controlled by the on and settings on the electrochromic mirror. See "Electrochromic - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Curb View Assist Mirror(If Equipped) If your vehicleis equipped with memory mirrors,it will .also be equipped with the curb view assist mirror to feature. This featbre, will cause the passenger mirror tilt when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be usefulin allowing you to view the curb - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 125
key intothe lock cylinder and turn to the right. Turn key to the it the left to unlock the door. Center Console Storage Area (DeVille Concours Only) Map Pocket The maphtorage pockets are located on each front door as wellas on the passenger's and driver's front seatbacks. Front Storage Armrest - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 126
air outlet. With thefull center console (available on DeVille off Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut 10 on Concours only), press the cover, which is located minutes after the ignition turned off. This helps to is below the climate control system, to reveal the front prevent battery - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Option) Your vehicle has been prewired dealer installationof for a Cadillac dual-mode (analog/digital) cellular telephone. A fixed mobile or a portable hand-heid system is available. Either system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the Driver Information Center (DIC - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 128
: Roadside Service with Location 0 Assist Handles A handle above each door can be used when getting out of your vehicle. Emergency Services Button Remote Door Unlock Theft DetectiodNotification and Stolen-Vehicle Tracking Automatic Notification of Front Air Bag Deployment Umbrella Holder (DeVille - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 129
vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the sunshade hand. To close the vent, by press the switch rearward. The control switch only works when the ignition is on or (RAP) is active. when the Retained - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 130
to this system other than an authorized service facility could and objects clear of the garage are door you are programming. Your vehicle's universal transmitter the until the amber light begins to flash rapidly the ( Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 131
directions exactly as described and that the battery in the this section. If hand-held transmitter is not dead.you still cannot program it, rotate the "rolling code" system. rolling code system changes the codeof the garage door opener every time your dealer. you open or close the garage door. in - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 132
locating the training button, refer your transmitter explained earlier. garage door opener manual. 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener two receiver for one or seconds. A light indicator will begin to flash when the receiver enters the train mode. Accessories Accessories - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Instrument Panel 2-62 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 134
) J. HoodRelease K. Horn L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls M. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter N. Glove Box , ' , A. Air Outlets B . Turn SignaYMultif'unction Lever C. Driver Information Center Control Buttons D. Cluster E. Steering ColumnShift Lever (DeVille and DeVille d'Elegance only) 2-63 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Digital Cluster (DeVille and DeVille d'Elegance Only) ( 1 INST MPG UlOO km I 0.3 GAL PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 89 F a United States version shown, Canadian similar 2-64 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Analog Cluster (DeVille Concour Only) I United States version shown, Canadian similar 2-65 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 137
happens if vehicle has to have a a new odometer installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This because such temperature, fuel and as trip odometer also go back and forth between English and metric. Vehicle "Digital or Analog Control Buttons'' later in this section.vehicle speed slows, the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be onyour vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 139
followthis manual's advice. air bag's electrical system malfunctions. The light for Waiting to do repairscan be costly -- and even tells ybuif there is an electrical problem. The system dangerous. So please getto know your warning lights ar i check includes thei bag sensors, thea r bag modules, and - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 140
System Indicator Light ~ Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system divided into is two parts.If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there a brake problem - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 141
properly if the brake system warning light Driving is on. with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light still on after you've is pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Parking Brake Indicator Light This light comes on when - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 142
needs service. If the regular brake system waminglight isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock is also brakes. If the regular brake system warning light on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. "Brake System See Warning Light" earlier - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 143
on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light limit wheel spin. Adjust your is on, the system will not As a check, light shouldcome on for a few seconds the driving accordingly. I h when you - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 144
"Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to See do. "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 145
the Light 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been Is On Steady'' following. If light isstill flashing, the detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your may damage the emission control system on your dealer or qualified service - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 146
have made the turn off, light have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have developed. If so, your electrical system may be wet. condition The will usually be - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 147
could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. / 1 CAUTION: ! 1 Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. The light goes on when - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about not indicate that anything wrong with the fuel gage: is At the gas station the gas pump shuts before the off gage readsE It takes more (orless) gas to fill the tank than the 8 gage said. For example, the gage read GALLONS - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 149
does not know what driving conditions will be shown), fuel . See "Analog Control Buttons'' later the based on the recent fuel economy. Therefore, range in this section. reading may change as your driving habits change. The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about Going - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 150
systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warningktatus messages. DISPLAY ON/OFF: Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center (DIC), Electronic Climate Control Control Buttons (DeVille and DeVille BATTERY VOLTS, COOLANT TEMP and OIL LIFE LEFT. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 151
(DIC) warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was turned toRUN will redisplay. If no messages were OK displayed, a MONITORED SYSTEMS message will appear. MPG AVG (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy), then 0.0 press and hold the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Analog Control Buttons (DeVille Concours Only) GAL FUEL USED vehicle is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero messages were displayed, a MONITORED SYSTEMS after 1 999.9 km (1,242 miles). OK message will appear. MPG AVG (Reset): FUEL USED, MPH, AVG MPH, BATTERY VOLTS and OIL LIFE LEFT. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 153
climate control panel, press the button (next to the MODE button) and the down arrow on the PASS TEMP button about five seconds. Hold for the same two buttons to display message again. the BATTERY NOT CHARGING 7: This message will appear if the battery isnot.being charged. Have the electrical system - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 154
you will still have use of manual brakes. the is The power brakes will not be affected if the problem caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced immediately at your dealership. BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW 6: This message will appear whenthe electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 155
brake If the warning lightis on, follow the directions in that part. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL 2: This message will appear when there a low level engine coolant. is of Have the cooling system serviced speed at which to cruise. DOOR A JAR 141: A door other than the driver's door is open or ajar when this - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 156
serviced air conditioning compressoris automatically air turned off so that air conditioned is not delivered.If the coolant temperature returns to normal, you must select AC to return to a normal A/C compressor operation. If this message continues to appear, have the system sentinel control off, - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 157
replaced air To conditioning compressor. avoid damage, the air turns off and the conditioning compressor automatically electronic climate control system will automatically ECON and remain there. switch from AUTO to Have the air conditioning system serviced wheel controls the optional for phone system - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 158
as possible. the brake warning light ison, refer to the directions listed in that part. SERVICE CHARGINGSYS 102: This message will display when a problem with charging system the has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership. - SERVICE IDLE CONTROL 107: A problem with the idle - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 159
to steer the direction you want to in go. The system is designed help you in bad weather or THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT to RESTART 34: This message means thereis a problem other difficult driving situations making the most of by whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY in the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 160
When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road so conditions may exist if this message is displayed, adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 161
you have accidentally pressed one of the memory recall buttonsand want to stop seat or mirror movement, press one of the manual seat or This cancels a memory recall. mirror control buttons. You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your vehicle is not in PARK (P). Press and hold either the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 162
next. See "Lock/Unlock Confirmation" following for more information. IN If a yes response is made after the DOORS LOCK GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE appears. ON The automatic door locking system is enabled and allows the DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK prompt to you appear. Choosing this prompt advances to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 163
FEATURE ON appears. If a no KEY OFF will response was made, DOORS UNLOCK appear. At this point, a yes no response automatically or FLSH blink when the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK:Exterior lamps (parking are pressed, to program horn to sound when - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 164
settings, radio preset settings, exterior OFF for a no response. A yes response and FEATURE lighting choices, lockhnlock confirmation choices and or no response required. is programmable automatic door lock choices) can be recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter or Curb View Mirror - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 165
settings. The settings recalled the climate control by yes or no response will end out of the Driver system are determined by which remote keyless entry Information Center (DIC) display. transmitter ("1" or "2") was used to enter the vehicle. Once the battery guard has been programmed, your The - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the back of the remote keyless entry problem within the system, the Driver Information 1 transmitter corresponds to driver or to driver2. After Center (DIC) will display a SERVICE RIDE the unlock button is pressed the remote keyless entry on CONTROL message.If this message appears, have transmitter - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 167
of the oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil. The system should indicate changing the oil between 3,000 miles (5 000km) and 7,500 miles This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.To see the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Control.Pane1 (DeWlle and DeVille d'Elegance Only) 3-6 Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel . (DeVille Concours Only) 319 Electronic Solar Sensor 3- 10 Air Conditioning. 3-10 Heating 3- 1 1 Ventilation System Understanding Reception Radio About Your Audio System 3-38 Tips of Your CassetteTapePlayer - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 169
. vehicle Your also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel Only) (DeVille and DeVille d'Elegance Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow increase fan speed and the down to arrow to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 170
the direction of air deliveryfor air conditioning and non-air conditioning modes. Automatic Operation When the systemis set for automatic operation, sensors will control the delivery mode. Air will come air from Outside Temperature Display the floor, middle or windshield outlets. fan speed The The - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 171
the engine With the automatic setting, the air conditioning was last started.As the coolant warrns up, the blower fan compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool air speed will gradually increase and will flow from the the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 172
blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assureit is warm enough to provide heat. When the engine coolant is warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase . to a higher speed. This prevents cold from blowing - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Button With this feature, right front passenger can control the the temperature of air for hisher own zone. The passenger can select a four degree warmer or cooler temperature from the driver's setting. To turn the system on, press the PASS/TEMP button located below the radio. Press the up arrow to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 174
When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middleor windshield outlets.The fan speed will vary asthe system maintains the selected temperature setting. Be careful not to put anything over solar sensor the located in the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 175
this setting, the fan speed automatically controlled. is If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or The system maximum highfan speed right away. fan speed. checks the temperature the engine coolant to assure of A . H AC: This setting directs - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 176
display when the system isOFF. Electronic Solar Sensor AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off. The system will and dehumidify the air inside cool the vehicle. In theAUTO mode, the display will show that AC is active, but the air conditioning compressor only operates whenthe - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 177
fan speed as needed. When'the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changesin your vehicle's enginespeed and power. This is normal because system is the on designed to cycle the compressor and off to keep the desiied temperature. I Heating With the digital cluster climate control - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 178
when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater air or the conditioning fan is running. The front outlets are located in center and at each the side of the instrument panel.You can adjust the direction of airflow by movingthe center control levers or you can stop the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 179
air of objects. This helps circulate throughout your vehicle. is If your vehicle has a climate control panel (which standard with the analog cluster). If you select DEFROST, adjust the speed by pressing the fan fan button up or down. If you select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control the fan - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 180
by briefly pressing the memory seat buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver's door. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See "Audio Steering Wheel Controls" later in this section. 3-13 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 181
system can do and how to operate allits controls, to be sure you're getting the most out the advanced engineering that of went into it. AM-FM Stereo Cassette with Tape Player Your Cadillac audio system Press this knob lightly turn the system to turn on. Press the knob again to the system off. To - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 182
for seconds. The radio willgo to a station, stop a few for seconds, then go to the next station. Press this button on again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: set will return. the 5 . Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton. When battery power removed and later applied, you is will not have to reset your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 183
you're not using them. Adjusting the Speakers so BAL: Press this knob lightly it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust sound to the . is While the tapeis playing, use theVOL, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls as youdo for the radio. just Other controlsmay have different functions when a will - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 184
upward triangle button to remove FF:Press theright arrow to fast forward to another part a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off Corporation. Dolby selections for a few seconds. The tape will to a go of and the double-D symbol are trademarks Dolby selection, stop for a - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Press this button to the position to first manually tune to higher or lower stations.this button two seconds to scan radio stations. The radio will go a station, stop to for five seconds, thengo Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. To increase - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 186
desired tone control (BASS or TREBLE) is found. LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery poweris removed andlater applied, you will not on your pushbuttons, stop for five seconds, then go on the next preset to station. Press SCAN again - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 187
VOL, TONE, LEVEL, and SPEAKER controls as you dofor the radio. just playing. FF: Press the right arrow to forward to another part fast of the tape. The radio will play while the with pencil. Flip the tape over and a seconds. The tape will go a selection, stopfor a few to repeat. If the hubs do not - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 188
it hot, the disc may not play. disc comes out, could be that: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. ' The air is veryhumid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) If any error occurs repeatedly or an error can't be if corrected, please contact - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 189
this button to listen to selections a few for seconds. The compact disc will go a selection, stop to for a few seconds, thengo on to the next selection the vehicle PWRNOL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system ignition off. turn on. Press the knob again to the system off. To knob to the right. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 190
. Press this button the first position to to manually tune to higheror lower stations.If this button is scan radiostations. The radiowill go to a station, stop for five seconds, then go on to the next 5 . Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton. When battery power removed and later applied, you is will - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 191
systemis equipped with Radio Data Systems if one of the otherRDS RDS is on, the radio can: Type (PTY) will replace station's frequencyon the the 0 seek only to stations with alternate RDS functions (RDS, the TA, weak, this function searches a stronger station within for MSG, FTY and < PTY > ) located - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 192
message. If the whole message does not appear the display, partsof the message will appear every three To seconds untilthe message is' completed. see the parts this of the message faster than every three seconds, press button again. A new group words will appear on the of display. Once the complete - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 193
do not want to save (RDS) the PTY in a preset. See "Radio Data Systems Program Type (PTY) Selections'' the Index. in When the PTY display is on, the PTY you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will not have to reset your RDS - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 194
until the desired second delay before time is updated. RDS mode the tone control (BASS TREBLE) is found. or does not have to be on to use this function, but you must LEVEL: After selectingthe desired tone control, press be tuned to an FM RDS station. the plus (+) or minus (-) - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 195
is playing, use the VOL, TONE, LEVEL and DSP controls as you do for the radio. Other just controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The return to playing speed. FF: Press the right arrow to forward to another part fast of the tape.The radio will play while the tape advances. You - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 196
for clearer soundfor CrO2 cassette tapes. SCAN: Press this button to listen to selections a few for seconds. The tape will to a selection, stop for a few go seconds, thengo on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. SIDE: Press this button to change the of the tape side - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 197
down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour seconds. The compact disc will to a selection, stop go go for a few seconds, then on to the next selection hold the right arrow fast forward to to another part of the compact disc. Release to return to it - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Radio Data Systems(RDS) Program Type Description List (PTY) Selections PTY List Adlt Hit ...Adult Hits Any ...Any Classical Classic1 ...Cls Rock ...Classical Rock College ...College Country Country ... - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 199
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) With the compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normalsize discs may be played using the trays supplied the magazine.The in smaller discs(8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. ' I Objects in the trunk which may shift - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 200
disc of the magazine into the changer in the direction the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door sliding it all theway to the left. by When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 201
displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. are All of the CD functions controlled by the radio buttons, exceptfor ejecting the CD magazine. SEEK-TUNE: Press the right arrow to seek to Cassette Tape Player, use SEEK-TUNE. For all other audio systems, use TUNE-SEEK. 3-34 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 202
with any other audio system, DISC LOADING will appear the on display andthe disc number on the radio display will go to that of the next available CD each time you press this button. The air is very humid.If so, wait about an hour and try again. CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN displayed whenthe - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 203
of Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. corresponds to driver 1 or to driver2 located The tape symbol on the display will flash three on the driver's door area where live, and another when you go out town. That way, you will vehicle is equipped with any other audio system and DRIVER 1 (HOME or AWAY - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 204
, original VIN in the the radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: VOLUME: Press the up arrow lever to increase volume and the down arrow lever - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 205
go. the sound to come and Tips AboutYour Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise almost undetectable is until it is too late.Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 206
or Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. player. If you notice a try reduction in sound quality, a known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at vehicle's engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 207
radio, press Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY and hold EJECTfor three seconds to reset the CLEAN isin good condition before you have your tape cleaning cassette. player serviced. detergent solution and a cleaner which uses cassette witha fabric belt to clean a to clean it, wiping from the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 208
and followthe instructions in the kit. 1. -Turnon the ignition and radio raise the antenna. to 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth overthe mast sections, removing it any d r . 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 5. M k the antenna go - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 209
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different kindsroads andin varying weather conditions. We've of also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4- 10 4- 12 4-13 4- 14 4-15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4- 17 4-20 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 213
, in both city and rural driving. never know when the vehicle in front of you going to brake is or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) 4-2 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 214
who was drinking and driving. In recent years, 17,000 annual motor over vehicle-related deaths have been associated with use the of alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has same the number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states the legal limit at a BAC sets of of 0.10 percent. In a growing number U.S. states, and - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 216
don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especiallyinjuries to the brain, spinal cord you drive after drinking. Please don'tdrink and drive or ride with adriver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; if or you're with a group, designate driver - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 217
it's pavement or of gravel); the condition the road (wet, dry, of icy); tire tread; the conditionof your brakes; the weight the of ,of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more those control systems than the tires of and road - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 218
check You may itself. this hear a momentary motor clicking noise while test or is going on, and you 'may even notice that your brake pedal moves alittle. This is normal. If your engine ever stops while,you're driving, brake no-&mlly but don't pump your brakes.you do, the If pedal may get harder - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 219
's what happens with ABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels slowing down.If one are As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on of the wheelsis about to stop rolling, the computer will wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 220
disengage. When road conditions allowyou to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) This warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 221
makes on it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn Braking in Emergencies the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same If the vehicle going in the same direction.you've ever time. In many emergencies, steering can - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 222
of those places. You can lose control. Refer to in "Traction Control System" the Index. T y to problem, to the left or adjust your speed. course, the posted speeds are Of based on good weather and road conditions. Under less right depending on the space available. favorable conditions you'll want go - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 223
of the pavement. the possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn all times and wear safety belts properly. until the right front tire contactsthe. pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-12 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 224
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined to pass a. slow vehicle, wait up your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull out to - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 225
most skids by taking reasonable caresuited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. Butskids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 226
to these conditions. Itis important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 227
vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only much road ahead. so You can be temporarily blinded by approaching if 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 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Rain and wet roads mean driving trouble. On wet can a road, you can'tstop, accelerate or turn as well because dry your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on roads. And, if yourtires don't have much tread you'll get left, even less traction. It's always wise go slower and be to fall - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 229
one side.You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddlewater or of a car wash, apply your .brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going throughsome car washes can cause problems, too. T r The water may - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 230
that they actually ride on the water. can This can happenif the roadis wet enough and you're going fast enough. standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 231
to get to where you are going. Geta city map and plan your part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the comer is busy enough to a just need it. When light be running the or red light. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the for - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 232
should begin to check traffic. Tryto determine where you expect to Try blend with the flow. to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing check as your mirrors and glance over your shoulderoften as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 233
They are vitally important to a safe, for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? Are tires all inflated serviced and maintained, it's ready to If it needs go. Of service, haveit done before starting out. course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 234
Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition "highway hypnosis"? as Or is itjust plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack rolling terrain. 0 0 If you get sleepy, pull offthe road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, some exercise,or get both. For safety, - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 235
tips that make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check fluid all levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important this: let your engine do some the of - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 236
tips winter driving: for 0 0 Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies triangles. be driving under severe conditions, include small bag a a of sand, a piece of old carpet or couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 237
to be very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-- drive with caution. Keep your traction control system on. It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, and you'll want to slow - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 238
improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop a slippery road. Even on though you havethe anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Allow greater following distance onany slippery - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 239
mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or to tuck under your clothing keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcomeyou and kill you. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not know - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 240
go a little faster than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery fairly vigorous exercises SEE OWNER'S MANUAL 4PS1/28KPa FOR ADDITIONAL every the driver's door tells you the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 241
parts on yourvehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause to lose control . you Also, overloading can shorten life of the your vehicle. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR -- they will go as fast else or the vehicle goes. If - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 242
whenever you can. Towing a Trailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 243
you'll be driving. good sourcefor this Trailering means changes of these are important your safety and that about sway controls. your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you engine, transaxle, axle or other parts could be damaged. are wheel assemblies and tires forced to work - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 244
a DeVille If You can ask your dealer our trailering information or for Concours, DeVille or DeVille d'Elegance Cadillac Motor Car Division But even thatcan be too heavy. P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343-6004 If you tow more than1000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be sure to follow instructions - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 245
vehicle, any cargo you may carryin it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Andif you tow a trailer, you must add the tongue the rear edge the see driver's door or "Loading Your Vehicle"in the Index. GVW limit for your Then be sureyou don't go over the of vehicle, including the weight - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 246
that come with the trailer or vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, from brake manufacturer. then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't them, deadly carbon seal Be sureto read and followthe instructions for the trailer monoxide (CO)from your exhaust - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 247
havea wiring you trunk trim. The harness is a harness located under the five-wire harness, with connector. These trailer-wiring harness color codes should brakes, start your vehicle trailer moving and and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure This lets you check your the brakes - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 248
guide you. Tbrn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Cadillac strike soft down, you might have to use your brakes no longerworkwell. shoulders,curbs,roadsigns,trees or otherobjects. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 249
transaxle fluid (don't When the wheel chocks are in place, release the overfill), engineoil, drive belt, cooling system and brake regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. adjustment. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into review these sections - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Section 5 Probler--. on the R -lad Here you'll find what do about some problems that can occur on the road. to 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5- 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-24 5-24 5-34 5-35 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 251
on and off, Your hazard warning flasherslet you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. A This light on the instrument panel will flash, indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on. work The hazard warning - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 252
If you carry reflective triangles, can set one up at you the sideof the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want use to another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle. Please follow the steps below to it safely - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 253
systems. 3. T r off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug un unnecessary accessories locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. I I If the othersystem isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. A CAUTION: An electric fan - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 254
hurt doing this, and some have beenblinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough You don't water. need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom@ battery installed in every GM vehicle. But new if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of fluid is there. If it - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 255
insulation.. they do, you could geta shock. If The vehiclescould also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to an unpainted Don't metal engine part a body metal surface. or connect positive - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 256
(+) terminal of the good battery. of Don't let the other end the negative (-) cable touch anything until the next step. other endof the The negative (-) cable doesnI go to the dead battery. goes ' It of to a heavy unpainted metal part on the enginethe vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Attach the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 257
move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains towing instructions and illustrations. The onerator may want to see them. /-c+I A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C . Dead Battery 5-8 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 258
I - Front Towing To help avoid inJury you or others: to 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle is that being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under your vehicleafter it has been liftedby the tow truck. Always - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 259
a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock this. The transaxle should be in for NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must.If the vehicle must be towed - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 260
ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between ground and/or the wheel-lift equipment. '-Do attach winch cablesor J-hooks to not suspension components when using car-carrier T-hooks inserted in - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Attach T-hook chainson both sides,in the slotted holes in the bottomof the frame rails, behind the front wheels. These slots are to be used when loading and securing to Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end car-carrier equipment. arm. of each lower control 5-12 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 262
ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment., Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Attach R-hook chains to R-hook slots in the frame the These rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-carrier equipment. of each Attach a separate safety chain around the end axle inboardof the spring. 5-14 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 264
andor gage on the instrument panel.See "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" or "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. NOTICE: overheated engine condition exist and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 265
If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine CAUTION: I Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine you see or hear steam if coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 266
, of try thisfor a minuteor so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows, necessary. the overheat warning but or hear no see steam, the problem may not be serious. Sometimes too the engine can get service help right away. 5-17 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 267
hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until cools down. it A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 268
leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keeprunning your engine by without cooling are running. Ifthe fans If engine is overheating, both fans should be running.. they aren't, your vehicle needs service. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Tank If you haven't founda problem yet, but the coolant level (2.5 isn't at the proper level inches (6.4 cm) below the base of the fill neck), adda in the Index more information.) Steam and scalding liquids from hot cooling a system canblow out and burn you badly. They are underpressure, and if you - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 270
COOL@coolant. I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 271
2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Then fill the coolant surgetar& with the proper mixture, up to the base the filler neck. of 5-22 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 272
the upper it radiator hose getting hot. Watch out the engine for cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant If surge tank may until the level reaches about2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below the base of the filler neck. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows this. on the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 273
to "blow out" while you're driving,If a tire goes avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesby accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by 2. Set the parkingbrake firmly. It steering theway you want the vehicle to go. may be 3. l h r - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Removing the Spare Tire Tools and The following steps will tell you how to the jack and use change a tire. The equipment you'll needis in the trunk. Pull the of un carpeting from the floor the trunk. T r the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare cover left to to the remove it. Lift and - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Lift up the tireto remove it from the trunk. Turn the nut holding the and wheel wrenchto the jack jack and wrench. left and removeit. Then remove the 5-26 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 276
'. The tools you'll be using include jack (A) and the the wheel wrench (B). There is a center wheel cover the aluminum wheel. on pry Using the flat end.of the wheel wrench, gently the wheel cover off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum try wheel edge and don't to removeit with your hands. 5-27 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire A.CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked upis dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack,you could be badly injured killed. Never get under or a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. I A CAUTION: 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 278
turning the jack handle tothe right. Raise the vehicle enough off the ground for far the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 5. Remove all wheel nuts and take the flat tire. off 5-29 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 279
oil or grease onstuds or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Replace the wheel nuts of with the rounded end the nuts towardthe wheel. Tighten each nut Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 280
become loose and even come off. This could lead to accident. an Be sure touse thecorrect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, besure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon you can andhave the as nuts tightened with a torque wrench to lb-ft 100 (140 Nom - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 281
: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten thewheel nuts a wheel cover on your compact spare in the proper tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have theflat tire repaired or replaced. After - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 282
Secure thetire with the retainer that was used to hold the compact sparein place. Store the cover as far forward as possible. Storing the Spare Tireand Tools I Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 283
compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace your Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, can lose air after a time. it compact spare into your trunk properly. Check the inflation pressure regularly - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 284
NOTICE: When the compactspare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails.The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the and wheel, tire and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don'tmix - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 285
and right. That will You clear the area around your front wheels. should Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your off. turn your traction control system (See "Traction vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels Control System"in the Index.) Then shift back and forth too fast while - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 286
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Cleaning Aluminumor Chrome Wheels (If Equipped) Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Cadillac Service Manual. tells be happy with it. hope you'll go to your dealer We for all your service needs. You'll get genuine GM parts and you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can.To order the proper service manual, GM-trained and supported service people. see "Service - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 290
you try to do service work a vehicle without knowing enough about it. 0 Be sure you have suffkient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared other gasolines. to Be surethe - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 291
to get ridof pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. If your vehicleis certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 292
driving. You can also write us at following addressfor the advice. Just tell us where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 293
of your vehicle. The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the headlamp knob and on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The button only works in PARK (P) when the ignition key is in any position. An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 294
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed. This would allow to fuel evaporate into the indicator lamp to light and your fueltank and emissions system may be damaged. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index. 3 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 295
maintained until thefilling is complete. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you fan. - Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Things that burn can on hot engine parts and get start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Hood Release Pull the leverinside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever which located under the is front edge of the grille. Lift up on the release lever - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 297
When you open the hood, you'll see: A. Battery B. Coolant Fill Location C. Power Steering Fluid D. Oil Fill Location E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location F. Brake Master Cylinder G. Transaxle DipsticMFluid Fill Location H. Air Cleaner I. Windshield Washer Fluid Before closing the hood, sure all - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 298
is opened. It's a good idea to check your engine and the vehicle must be on ground. The engineoil dipstick is located behind the radiator on the driver's side of the engine. off the engine .and un give the oil a few minutes oil to drain back into the pan.' If you don't, the oil dipstick might not - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 299
operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oil fill cap is located behind the radiator on the passenger's sideof the engine. Turn the cap one quart oil. But you must use the of of right kind. This part explains what kind oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 300
What Kind of Engine Oilto Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by American the Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you change your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 301
, youcan use S A E 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than F (16°C) before your next km) since your lastoil change. NOTICE: Under severe conditions, the indicator come on may 000 Use only engine . recommended oil can result in engine damage not The system won't detect dustthe oil. So, if you in - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 302
problem properly disposing your used oil, button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO RESET) ask your dealer, a service good air cleaner located drain all free-flowing oil the engine has cooled before following these steps to from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of oil replace the air - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 303
1. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor from the baseof the air cleaner. 2. With a screwdriver, loosen the air duct clamp, which is located at the mass airflow sensor endof the air duct. L 4. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. One latch is located near the radiator hose (not - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 304
IAT sensor. 6. Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found laying in the air cleaner base. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. 7. Install a new air - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 305
limousine service. 0 0 NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfke can cause a damaging engine fire. And, can easily get dirt into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you're driving. 0 0 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Cadillac dealership at Service Department. If you doit yourself, be sure to follow all the you could get a false reading instructions out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure brake applied, place shift the lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 307
black transaxle fluid cap located nextto the is 6. If the fluid levelis in the acceptable range, push radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the the vehicle by two How to Add Fluid fasteners. Liftup onthe air cleaner assembly to Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine remove it - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 308
backin all the way. 1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine. 2. Press and hold theO W and rear defog buttons on the climate control at same time until the TRANS the FLUID RESET message appears onthe DIC. 6-21 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 309
by your new vehicle warranty. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when is low. If you have a problem it with engine overheating,see "Engine Overheating" in the . 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. O 6-22 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 310
halfDEX-COOL@coolant which parts. If you use this mixture, won't damage aluminum you don't need crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. I Adding only plain water your cooling system - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 311
allow steam and scalding liquids to blow and burnyou badly. out Never turn COLD mark, whichis 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) of below the base the fill neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to see into surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger's side of the engine. The cooling system is under a - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 312
installed to parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant onhot engine. a When replacing the pressure make sure itis tight. cap, Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is in the engine coolant system - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 313
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have system inspected the and repaired. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be to read sure If the manufacturer's instructions before use. you willbe operating your vehicle in an - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 314
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready your windshieldwasher. It can damage your washer system and paint. 0 0 0 The windshield washerfluid reservoir is located next to the air cleaner on the driver's side of the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 315
if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come See "Brake System Warning on. Light" in the Index. 6-28 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 316
the reservoir. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badlydamage brake system parts.For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system candamage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 317
wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in GM the proper sequence to specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" the Maintenance in C Schedule booklet under Part "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." r The brake wear warning sound means - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 318
black, negative cable from the battery.This will helpkeep your battery from together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality running down. GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking linings wear system -- for example, when your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 319
listedthis in section, contactyour dealer's service department. Headlamps HnlogenBulbs A A CAUdC J: A A Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst ifyou drop or scratch the bulb. You or others couldbe injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 1. To - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 320
L 2. Turn the headlamp housing socket to the leftto unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 3. Disconnect the socket from the harnessby separating the locking clip. 4. Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness connector. Makesure that the harness is locked to the bulb socket. 6-33 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Front n r n Signal Lamps 1. The turn signal lampsare located below the off headlamps. To access, lift the headlamp cover (see Step 1 under "Headlamps"). I 5. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly. 2. Turn - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 322
r3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and replace the bulb. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 2. Twist the socket to the left remove the socket and and bulb from housing. the 6-35 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 323
i Rear Thm A 3. 'Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly. 1. Loosen the upperTom@screw, but don't remove it. 2. Gently tilt the top portion the lamp - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 324
3. Press the bulb socket housing lever rotate the ind socket to the left to remove it. 4. Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it to the left. 5. Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the lamp housing, insert the tab on lower portion the of the lamp housing first, then - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Replacement Parts" later in this section. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield in the "mid" wipe position. Then with the door to install. it Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 326
suspension. If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment, follow these steps: 0 NOTICE: L .. To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts hood and locating the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 327
2. Check the vertical headlamp aim first. Keep in mind 3. After the vertical aim is correct, check the horizontal that your vehicle needs be on a level surface. Turn to aim for each headlamp and adjust as necessary. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the bubble inside the the horizontal aiming - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 328
yourtire warranty and where obtain service,see ,to your-CadillacWarranty tires have or been damaged, replace them. Poorly maintained improperly used too much friction. You could havean air-out and a serious Inflation Tire the rear edge the driver's door, of shows the correct overloaded tires - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 329
near the Bad handling rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum Rough ride load 690kg (1521 lbs.) @ 300 Wa (44 psi) Max. Press. Needless your tires How to Check don't have enough (underinflation), can air you Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire get the following: pressure. - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 330
It's Time New Tires" and for in "Wheel Replacement" later this sectionfor more information. The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 331
be repaired well because the sizeor location of the damage. Buying New Tires Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your cracked, cut or snaggea deep enough to show cord or fabric. If you ever replace - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Motors passenger on cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria ("PC)standards. If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 333
you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, peak 'or needed. However - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 334
to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have toreplace a wheel, use a new GM original equipmentwheel. Use tire chainsonly where - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 336
from a container to clean your vehicle, besure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning inside. the Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: 0 0 0 Alcohol - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 337
cleaned the section, use a sponge 3. If a stain remains, follow instructions for to remove the suds. Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner. 6. Wipe cleaned and dry. let Use warm water and a clean cloth. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Rub with a clean, damp clothto remove jirt. You Stains caused by such - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 338
soap. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish , it can harm the leather; Care of Safety Belts Keep beltsclean imd dry. Cleaning the Topof the Instrument through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 339
cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 340
and Materials" in the are Index.) Don't use cleaning agents that petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents shouldbe flushed promptly a liquid hand, dishor car washing (mild detergent)soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 341
the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure body repair shop the applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 342
dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint causes this, Cadillac job will repair, at no charge to owner, the surfaces of the new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 krn) of purchase, whichever occursfirst. Underbody - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Cleaner Cleans and lightly waxes Wash Wax Concentrate Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas , plastic, Armor All Protectant rubber and vinyl Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels Multi-Purpose Interior and floor mats Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water Wheel Cleaner Attracts - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 344
air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, "Servicing see Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle"in the Index. Engine Identification The'Sthcharacter in your VINis the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications parts. and replacement Service - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 345
should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor powered by a MaxiFuse. is If the motor overheats to heavy snow, etc., the due If the wipers will stop until the motor cools. overload, is caused by some electrical problem, be - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 346
1 Usage Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Fuse (DeVille Concours Only), Convenience Fuse, BATT Fuse, Antenna Fuse, Right and Left Position Lamp Relays (Export), HazardPosition Lamp Cut-Out Relay (Export), Passenger and Driver Seat Belt Comfort Solenoids, Trunk and Fuel Door Release Solenoids and Relays - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse, Cruise Fuse, DRL Relay, Front and Rear Fog Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only), Control Power Back-up Relay, Ignition-1 Fuse, Fuel Pump Relay Starter Relay and Solenoid, Park/Rev Fuse, Park Relay, PCM Fuse, AC Compressor Fuse and Relay, Fan Relay ABS Brake Modulator - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 348
AJC COMP ECS PCM(BAT) PARKIREV AIC COMP RELAY 0 ,0 ,0 , I IPCM(IGN)I DIS CRUISE RELAY The fuse block is located next the air cleaner on the to driver's side of the engine.Lift the cover to gain access. Fuse DRL COR LPS Usage Daytime Running Lamps Cornering Lamp Switch, Right and Left Cornering - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 349
, Left Outside Rearview Mirror Switch, ALDL, Memory Mirror Module Dimmer Switch, Cluster Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) in Relay, Left and Right Low Beam DIU Mode, DRL Resistor Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System HAZARD CIG LTRl CIG LTR 2 STOP LHDLPLOLeftLow-BeamHeadlamp MIRROR - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Fog Lamp Relays (DeVille Concours Only), Control PowerBack-up, D l U Relay, Ignition Switch in Steering Column, Injectors, ECS Fuse, PCM Fuse, DISFuse Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch AC Compressor Relay, Cooling Fan Relays 1,2,3, Compressor Clutch PCM TCC andExterior Travel Brake Switch, Reverse Relay - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Only), ELC Compressor Electronic Flasher, Turn/Hazard Switch Headlamp Wash Relay, Rear Zone Blower, Right and Left Heated Seat Switches (Optional) Usage Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) (DeVille Concours Only) PRNDL, Heated Windshield IGN O-BODY Module (Optional), PZM, Cluster, Air Control Module (ACM - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Power Mast Antenna Road. Sensing Suspension Module (DeVille Concours Only), Damper Relay (DeVille Concours Only) Tr~~nk Release Relay, Trunk Release Solenoid, Fuel Door Release Relay, Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid, Door Lock Relay, Left Front Door Motors, PZM,Door Unlock Relay Fuse BATT RSS - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Replacement p e ...VIN Engine Code DeVille and DeVdle d'Elegance ...Y Concours ...9 Horsepower DeVille and DeVille d'Elegance ...275 (bhp) Oil with Filter Change) ...7.5 quarts (7.1 L) Engine Cooling System ...10.68 quarts (l0.i L) Fuel Tank ...20 gallons cm) Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 Nam) - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs If refrigerant, be sure proper refrigerant is used. the you're not sure, ask your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element ...AC Type A- - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 355
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in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 7- 12 7- 12 7- 13 7- 13 7-13 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to United the States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 357
CustomerSatisfactionProcedure Cadillac dealers the have facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information promptly address any to concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 358
appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In : (809) 763-13 15 In other overseas locations, callGM Overseas Distribution Corporationin Canada at: (905) 644-4 12. 1 7-3 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 359
name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern 0 0 0 We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Cadillac, address your inquiry to: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 360
of owner with the advantage contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, Cadillac trained dealer a technician who can provide on-site service. Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at "no charge," throughout your 1998 Cadillac Warranty Period - - 48 months/ 50,000 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Emergency Road Service is performed on site the for following situations: TowingService 0 0 Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance FuelDelivery Flat Tire Change (Covers change only) Trip Interruption miles (80 000 k ) m warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car. 0 0 0 7-6 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 362
your towed to the nearest car Cadillac dealership. Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882- 1112. An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you request the and following information: A description of the problem 0 Name, home address, home telephone - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Key is Courtesy Transportation. It just one more exampleof is Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner. Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roadside. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 364
cab for a ride provided by another individual a rental or vehicle obtainedfrom an independent source. *Some restrictions may apply. Please consult your Cadillac dealer concerning specific Gold Key Courtesy Transportation benejits ofSered by the dealership. Shuttle Service" Your dealership can - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 365
of insurance policy may provide coverage under this notification fromthe dealer, you may be responsible provisions for rental car agreements. Please consult your for any additional rental charges incurred as a result insurance carrier to be certain what's covered. of of this delay. While your - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 366
out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes. This program available is free of charge to customers who currently ownlease a or GM vehicle. .To assist in resolving these in disagreements, Cadillac voluntarily participates BBB AUTO LINE. 7-11 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 367
further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Cadillac Customer 1-800-458-8006. Assistance Center at campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 368
330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, OntarioK1A ON5 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service literature are available purchase for all current and for past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number ordering information for - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 369
credit card information Helm, incorporated (address below.) to CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CADILLAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 TRANSMISSION - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 370
be mailed within days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal 10 service. If further information is needed, write to the address s own below or call ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS) (STATE) .. (ZIP CODE) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. 0 AREA CODE GM-CAD-ORD98 *(Prices are subject to change without - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 371
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...Ar Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-67 i Air Control. Climate Control System ...3.2.3.6 Alarm. Theft-Deterrent ...2- 15 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...6-46 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...6-54 Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel ...3-6 . Analog Control Buttons ...2-81 Antenna.Power ...3-41 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 373
...6-30 Replacing System Parts ...6-3 1 System Warning Light ...2-69 Trailer ...4-35 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...2-31 Wear ...6-30 Brake Vacuum Problem Message ...2-83 4-7 Brakes. Anti-Lock ...Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4- 10 Break-In. New Vehicle ...2-18 Brightness Control ...2-46 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Fuses ...6-60 Cleaner. Air ...6-15 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels ...6-54 6-50 Fabric ...6-52 Glass ...6-49 Inside of Your Vehicle ...Instrument Panel ...6-5 1 Leather ...6-51 Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-52 Speakercovers ...6-51 6-50 Special Problems Sensing Suspension ...2-95 4-6 Control of - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Equipment, Adding ...2-21,3-39, 6-57 Electrical System ...6-57 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-48, 2-49 Electronic Climate Control ...3-2 Electronic Level Control ...4-31 Electronic Solar Sensor ...3-9 Engine ...6-10 Compartment Fuse Block...6-61 Coolant ...6-22, 6-24 Coolant Heater - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Express-Down Window ...Exterior Lighting ...2- 10 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...2-46 Fabric Cleaning ...6-50 3.2. 6 3. Fan Button ...Filling Your Tank ...2-54 5-9. 5-11 Front Towing ...Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-34 Fuel ...6-3 6-5 Canada ...Data Panel ...2-78 6-6 DoorRelease - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 377
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-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.71.4.7 Brake System Warning ...2-69 Charging System Indicator...2-69 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-72 . Interior ...2-46 Oil Pressure ...2-76 2-70 Parking Brake Indicator ...Safety Belt Reminder ...1.7.2.68 Service Engine Soon ...2-73 Traction Control System - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 379
26 2-70 Brake Indicator Light ...Lots ...2-14 2-31 Over Things That Burn ...WithaTrailer ...4-38 3. Passenger's Temperature Control ...3.3. 6 Passing ...4-13 3 2-17 PASS-Key i II ...Phone Not Present Message ...2-86 Power Accessory. Retained ...2-19 Antenna Mast Care ...3-41 2-5 Door Locks ...Remote - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 380
...1-4 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-67 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-6 2-7 Keyless Entry ...Trunk Release ...2- 11 Remote Recall Memory ...2-93 Remove Key Message ...2-86 Replacement Bulbs ...6-66 Normal Maintenance Parts ...6-67 . 1~ Wheel ...6-47 1-53 Replacing Safety Belts ...Reporting - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 381
...2-86 2-87 Air Bag System Message ...Brake Fluid Switch Message ...2-87 7-13. 7-14 Bulletins. Ordering ...Charging System Message...2-87 2-87 Electrical System Message ...Engine Soon Light ...2-73 2-87 Fuel System Message...2-87 Idle Control Message ...7-13. 7- 14 Manuals. Ordering ...6-57 Parts - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 382
x111 Tachometer...2-67 Taillamp Bulb Replacement...6-36 Tape Player Care ...3-39 Telephone.Cellular ...2-56 Temperature Controls ...3.2.3.6 Theft ...2-14 Security Override ...2-16 Theft System Problem. Car May Not Restart Message 2-88 .. Theft-Deterrent Alarm System ...2-15 Thermostat ...6-25 Third - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 383
...6-44 Wheel Replacement ...6-47 When It's Time for New ...6-44 Top Speed Fuel Off Message...2-88 Top Strap ...1-42 Torque Lock ...2-30 Torque, Wheel Nut...5 -3 1, 6-66 4-3 1 Towing a Trailer ...Towing Your Vehicle ...5-8 Traction Control System ...4-9 Control System Warning Light ...2-72 - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Button ...2- 16 Vehicle Control ...4-6 ...x1.. Damage Lights. Gages and Indicators ...2-67 WarrantyInformation ...7-12 Washer Fluid. Windshield ...6-26 . Washing Your Vehicle ...6-52 Weatherstrips ...6-52 Wheel Alignment ...6-46 NutTorque ...5.31. 6.66 Replacement ...6-47 Wrench ...5.26. 5.27 Wheel - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 385
=. l\ Service Station Checkpoints REMOTE BATTERY TERMINAL ENGINE COOLANT SURGE TANK P6-24 1. TIRES P6-41 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9 FUEL DOOR RELEASETAB P6-6 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-26 DOOR P6-6 FUEL REMOTE DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2-11 AND 6-6 For detailed information, referto the - 1998 Cadillac DeVille | Owner's Manual - Page 386
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