1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The first -prompt to appear relates to the automatic door
locks. This feature can be bypassed by pressing the
INFO button. The STORAGE MODE? prompt appears
next. To select, press the RESET button. ENABLE
STORAGE MODE? will then appear. A yes or no
response must be given.
If the INFO (no) button is
pressed,
the DISABLE STORAGE MODE? prompt will
appear. Once again,
a yes or no response is required.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle will enter the storage mode approximately
20 minutes after the ignition key has been turned off.
The RKE will also be disabled at this point. The RKE
will reactivate when a door or the trunk is opened,
however, if your vehicle is left inactive for another
20 minutes the RKE will re-enter the storage mode.
Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the
ignition key is turned out of
LOCK. The system will
“wake-up” when the door key is inserted into the door
however, your vehicle will remain
in the storage mode.
The ignition must be out of
LOCK before the battery
guard is disabled.
Mirrors
Electrochromic DaylNight Rearview Mirror
Your Cadillac has an electrochromic day/night rearview
mirror.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell
on the back of the
mirror senses when it
is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high,
the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take
a
few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced.
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On/Off Switch
Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the
automatic feature. The button has an indicator light
to
show it is on. Press the button to turn the automatic
feature
off.
Time Delay
This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode
as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in
REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives
you a bright image in the mirror as you
back up.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells
that make the auto-dimming
feature work.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass (Option)
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare
when
set in the M (Mirror) or C/M (Compass/Mirror)
positions. One photocell
on the back of the mirror
senses when
it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense
headlamps behind you.
Setting the Sensitivity
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OFF: This setting turns off the day/night function and
compass. The mirror will stay
in the day mode.
M: This turns on the day/night portion of the mirror to
automatically reduce glare.
C/M: This setting turns on the compass in addition to
the day/night function. The letter or letters displayed in
the top right corner of the mirror indicate the direction
in which
you are traveling.
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Time Delay Compass Calibration
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This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in
REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you
back up.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming
feature work. Once
the compass is
calibrated, it does not need to be
recalibrated.
To calibrate the compass:
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Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M.
Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. The letter C
should be displayed in the mirror compass window.
If not, hold the CAL switch (on the bottom of the
mirror)
for more than 10 seconds, and the letter C
will appear. To hold in the CAL switch, insert a
paper clip into the small hole
on the bottom of the
mirror housing. The display
will show a number
first, but keep holding until the letter
C appears.
For quick calibration, drive the vehicle in
a
360-degree circle at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) until
the display reads
a compass direction. For normal
calibration, drive
the vehicle on your everyday
routine, and the compass wilI eventually calibrate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough
to cause false compass
readings.
If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance
for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Note the
2. Hold in the CAL'switch (on the bottom of the mirror
housing) for five seconds until the current zone entry
number appears in
the display. To hold in the CAL
switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the
bottom
of the mirror housing.
3. Press the CAL switch until the number for the new
zone entry is displayed.
zone number.
Once the desired zone number
is displayed, stop
pressing the
CAL switch and the display will show
compass direction within a
few seconds.
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Power Remote Control Mirror
Your Cadillac has an
electric mirror control
located
on the driver’s door
armrest.
Move the sw.itch in the middle
of the control to choose
the right
or left mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the
arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go.
Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
Mirror (Option)
The driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by
the
on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See
“Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in
this section.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger‘s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s
surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat. This mirror does not have a dimming feature.
I A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If
you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key in the
lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Map Pocket
The driver’s door may have a map/storage compartment.
You may also have
a storage compartment on the
passenger’s door.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if
you have the column shifter or the optional full front
console with shift lever.
The mini console comes with a storage tray, a storage
compartment for
CD’s or tapes and a dual cupholder that
unfolds
for use. The full console includes a storage
compartment for
CD’s or tapes and an optional phone,
an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder can be
opened
by pressing on the surface panel located in front
of the armrest. Close the lid to secure.
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This feature is avai!able on vehicles without the optional
astroroof.
To gain access to this compartment, which is
located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the
headliner, push up and the storage area will open.
Rear Storage Armrest (Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and a dual
cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front
edge; This feature
is available on vehicles with leather
interiors only.
Convenience Net
The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk.
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 you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
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