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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
that the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot
(message -apppears when fluid temperature has reached
266 "F (1 30°C) for 15 minutes or when the temperature
reaches
291 OF (144°C) for 32 seconds). Have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
a mile, that you have the turn signal on.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning
system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to
:awe damage to the
A/C compressor. To avoid damage
:he
A/C compressor automatically turns off and the
Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch ?om
AUTO to AC and remain there. Have the A/C
iystem serviced if this message appears.
Traction Active
When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin,
the
TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is
displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. This
message
will stay on for a few seconds after the traction
control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
Trip Computer
Road Sensing Suspension
The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS)(DeVille) and the Continuous Variable-Road Sensing Suspension
(CV-RSS)(Concours) automatically adjust the ride of
your vehicle, with the
CV-RSS having a wider range of
control. Automatic ride control is achieved through the
RSS controller, a computer used to control and monitor
the suspension system. The controller receives inputs
from various sensors to determine the proper system
response.
If the controller detects a problem within the
system, the DIC
will display a SERVICE RIDE
CONTROL message. If this message appears, have
your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The system will go off after a four-minute heating cycle.
If you shift out of
PARK (P), the system will only cycle
for
two minutes. If you want it to cycle again, press the
button. It will
go on for two-minute cycles after that. If
the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over, you
can turn it off by pressing the button again.
Use the defroster feature
to clear fog from the
windshield as previously described.
There is a metal film in the windshield which will block
out some radio or microwave signals. Therefore, the
heated windshield will reduce the useful range of
devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors.
(In certain states, radar detectors are legal.)
Do not use the DE-ICE button if your vehicle has a
cracked windshield.
A crack will not allow the system to
function properly. Have the windshield repaired before
using the DE-ICE button again.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to
remove
fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid
or cold conditions.
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Press the DEFOG or DE-ICE button and adjust the fan
speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you use
DEFROST, adjust
the fan speed the same way. If you
select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control
the
fan speed. The temperature will also need to be
adjusted to your comfort level. Press the blue button to
decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature.
Note that recirculation is not available
in the defrost or
defog modes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Active Audio AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape
and Compact Disc Player with Digital
Signal Processing (Option)
Also available with this audio system is an optional
compact disc player. See your dealer for details.
PIaying the Radio
PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from its
recessed position. The system will turn on. Press the
button again to turn the system off.
VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the
volume. The
volume level will appear on the display.
Finding a Station
AM: Press this button to select AM and preset stations.
FM 1-2: Press this button to select FM1 or FM2 and
preset stations.
TUNE-SEEK: Press this button to activate the radio
to choose higher or lower radio stations. Press and hold
this button until you hear a chime. Release the button to
begin seeking
to the next higher or lower radio station
and then stop.
If you press and hold TUNE-SEEK for
longer than two seconds after the chime sounds, the
radio will be
in tune fast mode. Release the button when
you want to stay at
a radio station.
SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on
the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few
seconds. The radio will
go to a station, stop for a few
seconds, then go
on to the next station. Press this button
again to stop scanning.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LI PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return
to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
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Press AM or FM 1-2 to select the band.
Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK. Press and hold one
of the six numbered buttons until
you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on
the display.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return.
PSCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds
until
PSCAN (preset scan) appears on the display to
listen to each of
your preset stations for a few seconds
(factory presets which have
not been reprogrammed with
your stations will be ignored). The radio will go to the
fKst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a
few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press
SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak
reception, the radio will not stop at the preset station.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the
BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise
to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent.
TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the
TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent.
Push the
knobs back in when you are not using them.
DSP: The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature is
used to produce four audio effects. These include
TALK, DRIVER SEAT, LIVE and AUDITORIUM.
DSP can be used while listening to the radio, the
cassette tape player or the
CD player. To activate DSP,
press the DSP button. Press this button again to go
through the four effects.
To turn the DSP feature off,
press OFF.
TALK: This setting is used when listening to
non-musical material such as baseball games, talk shows or news.
TALK gives the best clarity of
spoken words. The high and low frequencies are
lowered, the mid-range is increased and the audio
is moved to the front speakers.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly
or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your
tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN or CLEAN
TAPE to indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. Each time
the cassette
is cleaned, the 50 hour cassette timer should
be reset. This is done by holding down the eject button
for five seconds or until the
TAPE CLEAN message is
displayed. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is
at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the
tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It
is normal for the cassette
to eject while cleaning. Insert
the cassette at least six times to ensure thorough
cleaning.
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Cadillac dealer. You may
also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-tyw
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt
to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject.
It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject
to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always
make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center
to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
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Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seem to be farther away from you
than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on
two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next
vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake
lamps are not flashing, it may
be slowing down or starting to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver
to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little to the right.
Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where
the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek
an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”\

those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types
of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t rolling.
In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose comering force. And in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system is
off, then an
acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your
foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you
start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid
if it occurs.
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can’t stop, accelerate or
turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t
as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll ge\
t even less traction. It’s always wise to
go slower and be
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your \
windshield wiper blades are
in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement
markings, the edge of the road and even
people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape
and keep your windshield washer
tank filled. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the windshield,
or when
strips
of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
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One of the biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic
on them. You’ll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown
part of the city just as you would for a cross-country
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most
large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the
next part, “Freeway Driving.”)
Treat a green light as a warning signal. A trd3c light
is there because the comer is busy enough to need it.
When a light
turns green, and just before you start
to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared
the intersection or may be running the red light.
trip.
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