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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 cannot  lock,the  vehicle  using the power  locks. 
If you close 
the  door  you  can.lo.ck  it using  the Remote  Keyless Entry System.  It is 
always  recommended.  that- you  rem0v.e  your  ignition 
key when  locking 
your  vehicle. 
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  courtesylights  will  go out. 
RElMOTE KEIZESS 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 . ,I 
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 
Check the distance.  You  may be  too  far  from  your  vehicIe.  This 
Check the location.  Other vehicles  or objects  may  be.  blocking  the- 
0, See your  Cadillac  dealer ora qualified  technician  for service. 
instructions 
on battery  replacement.. 
product  has a maximum  range. 
signal. 
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service  facility  could  void  authorization  to use  this  equipment. 
Operation 
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. 
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Press  this  symbol  to 
open  the trunk. 
Press  this  button to 
turn  on the  interior 
lights  only. 
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GL0.W BOX ''. :. '. .. 
The glove box is  directly in front  oflhe  front passenger  seat. To lock the 
glove 
box door,  insert  the oval  key  into  the lock  cylinder  and  turn it 
clockwise  a.quarter  turn  and  remove the key. 
To unlock  the  door,  turn  the 
key  counter  clockwise  and  remove  the 
key. 
REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE 
You'll  find the button, 
here  in the  glove 
box. 
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You'll  find the convenience  net just  inside  the back  wall of the  trunk. 
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Put  small  loads,  like  grocery  bags,  behind  the net.  It  can  help  keep  them 
from  falling  over  during  sharp turns or quick  starts and  stops. 
The  net is not  for larger,  heavier  loads.  Store them  in  the trunk  as far 
forward  as your  can.  When  not using  the net, 
hook the net to the  tabs 
securing 
it to  the  sill  plate. 
AUTOMATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE 
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chime  reminding  you  to remove  your  key from  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. 
Parking  at Night 
Park  in  a  lighted  spot,  close  all  windows  and  lock  your  vehic\
le.  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 
ignition  key?  What 
if you  have  to leave  something  valuable in your 
vehicle? 
a Put  your  valuables in a  storage  area, like your  trunk  or glove  box. 
Lock  the glove  box. 
0 Lock  all  the doors  except  the  driver’s. 
Then  take  the door  key  with  you. 
THEFT  DETERRENT  (OPTION) 
I ,SECURITY 
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 
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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  aoor 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  or  the  trunk  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 thehorn  will sound  for 
3 minutes,  then will 
- go off to save  battery  power. 1. I  
1 Remember,  the theft  deterrent  system wht 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: 
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If you  dop’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. 
If you set off the alarm  by accident,  unlock  any  door with  your  key.  You 
Unlocking 
a door  any other  way  will  set off the  alarm. 
can  also  turn 
off the alarm  by using  the Keyless  Entry Syste 
it.  The  alarm  won’t stop if  you  try to unlock  a door  any 
How to Test The Alarm 
Roll  down  your  window  and lock  your  vehicle  using  the power  door 
lock  or  the  Keyless  Entry System. 
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.  door. 
The  horn  will sound  and  your  headlights 
will flash. 
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With the engine  not  running  and  the ignition ON, press  and  hold  the 
OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID'RESET 
message  appears in the  Information  Center (between 5 and 20 seconds). 
TURN SIGNAL ON. - 20 
This  message  is  a  reminder, after driving  about a  mile,  that you  have  your 
turn  signal  on. 
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Speed  Sensitive  Steering (11 5s) 
This  system  varies  the amount of steering effort  proportiabate to 
your  vehicle  speed.  Steering 
is eesier 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  increased to provide  a  manual  like  steering 
feel  for maximum  control and enhanced  vehicle  stability. 
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Road  Sensing  Suspension 
The Road  Sensing  Suspension  automatically  controls the  ride of your 
vehicle.  The system  controls  damping 
forces in the  shock  absorbers  and 
struts 
in response  to various  road and driving  conditions.  The system  is 
capable 
of making  these changes  within  milli-seconds. 
The  Road  Sensing  Suspension  controller is  a computer  used to control and 
monitor  the system.  The computer  receives inputs from  vertical  acceleration 
sensors,  wheel  to body  position  sensors,  vehicle  speed sensor,  lift  and dive 
signals, 
and determines  optimum strut valving  or (suspension  stiffness)  for 
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Here  are some  tips  for  winter  driving: 
Have  your  Cadillac in good  shape  for  winter. Be sure your  engine 
You may  want  to  put  winter  emergency  supplies in your  trunk. 
coolant 
mix 
is correct. 
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