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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
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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.
TRUNK OPEN - 24
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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
your current operating conditions. The computer a1,so receives feedback
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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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