1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

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Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them
to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with a waterbaking
soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
cool
water and allow to
dry.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to
do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don't get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a
GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
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Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
Cleaning Wood Panels
0 For stubborn stains, use a GM VinylLeather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm
the leather.
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions. Use
a clean cloth moistened
in warm, soapy water (use
mild dish washing soap). Dry the
wood immediately
with
a clean cloth.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker
won’t be damaged. Some spots and stains will clean off better
with just water
and mild soap. If something gets on one of
them and you need to use a solvent, follow these steps:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material
with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little
cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the
area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring.
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Keep belts clean and dry.
I
I A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may
severely weaken them. In a crash they might
not be
able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety
belts only
with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of
the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield
and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the blade
or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part
No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with
a cloth
soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should
be checked on a regular basis and
replaced when
worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with
a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet.)
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Cleaning the Outside of Your
Cadillac
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s fish is to keep
it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on
the surface,
or they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois
or a 100% cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High
pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials” in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth
and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that
are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
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salts, ice melting agents, road oil and
tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly,
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because you could
damage the surface. You may use chrome polish
on
chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the
wheel, and
buff off immediately after application. Don’t
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes
can also damage the surface of these.wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
I NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing, always take care
to wipe
off any overspray or splash from all
painted surfaces
on the body or wheels of the
vehicle. Petroleum-based
products may damage
the paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair
or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material
to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into
a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control
can collect on the underbody.
If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody
parts such as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect.
Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do
this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Th~s damage can
take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and
small irregular
dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint
job causes this, Cadillac
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces
of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
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I PARTNUMBER I SIZE I DESCRIPTION I USAGE
1050004 2.75 sq. ft. Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching
1050 172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil
Remover Also removes old waxes and polishes
10501 73
16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust
and corrosion
1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes
soil and black marks
1050201 16 oz. (0.473 L) Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner
and polish
1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl and
Leather Cleaner Spot and stain removal
1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner Cleans grease, grime
and smoke film
1050429 6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
Cleans vinyl, cloth, tires and mats
105 1398* 8 oz. (0.237 L) Spot Lifter For
cloth
1051515 32 02. (0.946 L) Optikleen Windshield washer solvent
and antifreeze
1052870 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wash and Wax Concentrate Exterior wash
1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All TM Protector Protects vinyl, leather and rubber
1052929
16 oz. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner Spray on wheel cleaner
1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot
Remover Attracts and absorbs soils
12345002** 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All ’IM Cleaner Cleans vinyl, leather
and rubber
12345725 I 12 oz. (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine Shines tires
See
your General Motors Parts Department for these products. * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
4UXTM072675
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears
on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the
passenger’s side. It’s very helpful if you ever need
to
order parts. On this label is.:
your VIN,
0 the model designation,
e paint information and
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label
is not removed from the vehicle.
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