1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE suspension

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
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which set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades. This
was followed
by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression
V8 engine
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In
1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed
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stainless steel roof and low profile
tires.
The Eldorado,I introduced in
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal
lux-
ury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine
used in
all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all
1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on
1975 Cadillacs
and was standard on
the new inter-
national size 1976 Seville. In 1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.
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into the
'90s as Cadillac became the
first automobile manufacturer to be
awarded the prestigious Malcolm
Baldrige National
Quality Award.
The
1992 Seville STS is the first
car ever to win all three major auto-
motive awards: Car of the Year,
Motor Trend; Ten Best List,
Car &
Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile
Magazine.
A 1993 Cadillac AllantC in stock
technical configuration, was selected
as the pace car for the 76th Indianap-
olis
500. The demanding pace car
performance and handling require-
ments were met because of such
advanced systems
as the 32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electroni-
cally controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sen-
sitive steering, anrilock brakes and
traction control.
For more than nine decades
Cadillac has been
a leader in quality
and technical innovation. Now more
than ever, substance takes shape

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You’ll find this light here:
FORMATION CENTE
iERVICE
__ If it ever stays on for 29 seconds or more, you need service. It comes on
for a few seconds, just as a bulb check whenever you turn your ignition to
“ Run. ”
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SERWCE SSS Light
bRMATION CEP
When you first start
your car, the
“SERVICE SSS” light
will come on as a bulb
check and a system
self-check for a
few
seconds.
If this light comes
on and stays while driving, you have a problem with the
Speed Sensitive Suspension or the Speed Sensitive Steering system. See
your Cadillac dealer for the proper service
of this system.
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flash 4 times to indicate it has reset to
100.
If the “CHANGE OIL SOON” light comes on and stays on for 5 seconds,
it did not reset. You’ll need to reset the system again.
SPEED SENSITIVE SUSPENSION
(SSS SYSTEM)
The Speed Sensitive Suspension System (SSS) automatically controls the
firmness of your Cadillac’s ride. The vehicle is controlled by an actuator
in each of the four struts to increase ride firmness depending on vehicle
speed and other driving conditions. There are three dampening modes:
COMFORT, NORMAL, and
FIRM. As the vehicle speed increases, the
firmness of the suspension increases. The system is in COMFORT for
speeds less than
28 mph, NORMAL for speeds between 28 and 65 mph,
and FIRM for speeds greater than
65 mph. The system also stiffens
damping during hard acceleration, braking and cornering ,for increased
control.
The SSS controller is a computer used to control and monitor the system.
The computer receives speed, acceleration and determines optimum
mode strut valving (or suspension stiffness) for your current operating
conditions. The computer also receives feedback from the struts to
determine proper system operation.
If the computer receives an incorrect
feedback from the system, an error code
will be set in memory and a
“SERVICE
SSS” light will come on and stay on until the problem is
corrected.
If this light should appear, have your vehicle serviced at your
earliest convenience.
SPEED SENSITm STEERING
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased
maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the
amount
of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual like
steering
feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 217
Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 213
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 215
Solvent-vpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 144. 327
Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. .I I
Spare Tire. Compact ................................
Speaker Covers. Delco Bose .........................
Specifications ......................................
Speed Sensitive Steering .............................
Speed Sensitive Suspension ..........................
Speedometer And Odometer .........................
Stains. Removing ...................................
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Start (Ignition K:y Position) .......................... 74
Starting Your Engine ................................ 75
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 226
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 236
Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 208
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 188
Steering .......................................... 187
Steering Tips ...................................... 187
Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................. 91
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 143
Storage Armrest ................................... 117
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 287
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 187
Stop Engine Temp Light ............................. 125
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 75
Stuck. If You’re - In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ........... 257
Subscribing to Cadillac Product Pub .... See Owner Assistance
Sunglasses. Wearing At Night
........................ 195
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 28
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Taillight Bulb Replacement
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Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 120
Tape Player Care ................................... 163
Temperature, Stop Engine. Warning Light .............. 125
Thermostat ........................................ 280
Theft .............................................. 70
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 71
Third Gear. When To Use ............................ 81
Tightness Adjustment. Shoulder Belt ................... 21
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 91
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