1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE automatic

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to go
from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the
changer.
SIDE: Press this button to select the next disc in the
changer. Each time you press
this button, DISC
LOADING will appear on the display and the disc
number on the radio display will move to the next
available
CD.
REV: Press this button to reverse quickly through a
track selection.
FF: Press this button to advance quickly through a track
selection.
RDM: Press this button to enter random play mode.
RDM will appear
on the display. The loaded discs will
be played in random rather than sequential (1,2,3. . .)
order. Press SEEK while RDM is on the display to
randomly seek through discs and tracks. Press RDM
again to return to sequential order.
SEEK: Press the left arrow while playing a compact
disc to go back to the
start of a current track, if more
than eight seconds have played. Press the left arrow
again and the changer
will go to previous tracks. Press
the
right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc.
SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD, you
will hear the fist few seconds
of each disc. Press SCAN
again to stop on a CD. The CD will be muted while
scanning and
SCAN will appear on the display.
EJECT: Slide the CD changer door all the way open
and the disc will automatically eject.
Compact Disc Changer Errors
If ERROR appears on the display, an error has occurred
and the compact disc temporarily cannot play.
CD CHANGER ERROR could be displayed for the
following:
The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or loaded label side
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
road is smoother.
UP-
try again.
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CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the
CD changer door is left open. Completely close the
changer door to restore normal operation.
CD CHANGER
NO DISCS is displayed when an empty
magazine is inserted
in the CD changer. Try the
magazine again with a disc loaded on one
of the trays.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, please contact your dealer.
If your radio
displays an error number, write
it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Your Cadillac has a “built-in” theft-deterrent feature on
each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming
required. The radio in your Cadillac cannot be used in
any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if it were to
be removed.
Steering Wheel.Controls for Audio System
(Option)
I VOLUME: Press the up
arrow lever to increase the
volume and the down arrow lever
to decrease volume.
SELECT When listening to the radio, press the
up or down
arrow lever to tune to the next or previous
radio station (factory presets which have not been
reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored).
When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down
arrow lever can be used to SEEK forward and rearward
through the tape. Pressing the up or down
arrow lever
when listening to
a CD will cause the player to go to
the next or previous selection.
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Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna
mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any
4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
radio
or ignition off and on.
6. Repeat if necessary.
equivalent solvent.
dirt.
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NOTICE:
Before
entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly getting
damaged.
If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio
off, it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the
antenna
by hand by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See
your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions
in the kit.
NOTICE: I
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Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot
up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close
to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room
up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work
for you. You may hear the
anti-lock
pump or motor operate, and feel the brake
pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Traction Control System
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one
or both of the front wheels are spinning
or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the system works
the
front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel
spin.
The
TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the
Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin.
See “Driver Information
Center Messages”
in the Index. You may feel or hear
the system working, but this
is normal.
If your vehicle
is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you
to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”
in the Index.)
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TRACTION
CONTROL
This warning light will
come on to let you know
if
there’s a problem with your
traction control system. See
“Traction Control System
Warning Light” in the
Index. When this warning
light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you
start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially
in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on.
But you can turn the
traction control system off
if you ever need to.
(You should turn the system
off if your vehicle ever
gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
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To turn the system off, press
the
TRAC OFF button
located inside of the glove
box.
The TRACTION OFF message will display on the
Driver Information Center. If the system
is limiting
wheel spin when you press the button, the TRACTION
OFF message will display -- but the system won’t turn
off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a
current need to limit
wheel spin.
You can
turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The TRACTION
READY message
should display briefly
on the Driver Information Center.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment.
Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s
a good idea to review these sections before you start
your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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When
the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels
or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage
your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on
your
compact spare.
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck
is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts
of the vehicle can
overheat. That could
cause an engine compartment
fire or other damage. When
you’re stuck, spin the
wheels
as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels
above
35 mph (55 kdh) as shown on the
speedometer.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change
both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 0oO km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such
as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at
your Cadillac dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here,
or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust ,system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if
you check your
transaxle fluid.
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