1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE door lock

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Anti-Lockout Feature
Your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If you leave the key in the
ignition whether
in the Accessory, Lock, or Off position with the driver's
door open,
you can not lock your vehicle using the power locks. If you close
the door you can lock
it using the Remote Keyless Entry System. It is always
recommended that you remove
your ignition key when locking your vehicle.
When the engine is running the Anti-Lockout feature is disabled.
Illuminated Entry System
Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lights when a door
is opened or if you push the Remote Keyless Entry button. When the
door is closed, the courtesy lights
will go out.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
With this feature you can turn on your interior lights, lock and unlock
your doors, or unlock your
trunk from up to 15 feet (4.5 mm) using the
key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System
is intended to be used as a
supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intended to replace, but
rather should be used in conjunction
with a door lock key. It operates on
a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check
to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This
product has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
signal.
See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized
service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Operation
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Press this symbol to
unlock the driver’s
door. Press it again
within
5 seconds to
unlock the other
doors. Pressing this
button will also
disarm the Theft
Deterrent System
and turn on the
interior lights.
Press this symbol to
lock your
doors.
This also arms the
Theft Deterrent System.
Press this symbol to
open the trunk.
Press this button to
turn on the interior
lights
only.
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Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded.
the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle.
You
can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own,
provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General
Motors offers several different models
of these systems on their vehicles.)
Each vehicle can have only
2 transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last
about
two years.
You can tell
the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the
normal range
in any location, If you have to get close to your vehicle
before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.
1. Use round end of
the door key, or a
quarter to rotate
cover
counterclockwise
1/16 of a turn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To unlock
the door, insert the round key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the left.
To lock the door, turn the key to the right and remove the key. The key
may be removed in the locked or unlocked position.
Trunk Security Override
Inside the glove box ik an override switch that is useful if you want to
leave valuables in the trunk when using a commercial parking lot.
Push the button to disable the Remote Trunk Release button. Then lock
your glove box with the door
key. If you have your door key with you, this
will help keep someone from getting into your trunk. Push the button
again to make the power trunk release button usable.
You can still use your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to open the
trunk even
if the override button is pushed in.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk Iid open because
carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t
see
or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrica1 wiring
or other cable connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the trunk
lid
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest
speed with the setting on between
65 F (18” C) to 85 F
(29O C). That will force outside air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
See ‘4Engine Exhaust” in. the Index.
THEFT
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you
can help.
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Key in the ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target
When
you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
chime reminding you to remove your key
fr9m the ignition and take it
with you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
~ for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them
in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best -
to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your k,
ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your
vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Push the Trunk Security Override switch in the glove box.
0 Do not leave the Remote Keyless Entry key fob, take it with you.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
If your Cadillac has this
option,
it has a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System. With this
system, the
“SECURITY” light
will flash as you open
the door (if your
ignition is off).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry
System. The “SECURITY” light should come
on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light should go off.
If a door
is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System, the alarm
will go off. It
will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s
lights will flash and the horn
will sound for 3 minutes, then will go off to
save battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the doors
with a key or manual door lock. It arms only
if you use a power door lock
switch
or Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
__ If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
be locked with the door
key after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System.
Unlocking a door any other way
will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You
can also turn
off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System. The alarm
won’t stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
From outside the vehicle, roll down your window and lock the vehicle
using the power door lock or the Keyless
Entry System and close the
door.
door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash.
0 Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
If the alarm does not sound when
it should, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle .with the engine I-
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if.the shift lever is
noi Eully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if
I- you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overhe\
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and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is in “P” (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P” (Park) position,
hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if you can move the shift
lever away from “P” (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park).
SHIFTING OUT OF “P9’ (PARK)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle”
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out
of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever --
push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If you ever
hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of “P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
Retained Accessory Power feature.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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