1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE headlamp

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The control is next to
the headlamp knob.
It
automatically switches the
lamps on and off by sensing
how
dark it is outside.
To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the lamp knob off and move the
TWILIGHT control to any position
but
OFF.
If you move the control all the way to the right, the
lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes
after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF or LOCK
position. If you move the control so it is just on, the
lamps will go off quickly when
you turn the ignition
switch out
of RUN. You can adjust the delay time from
only a few seconds to three minutes.
If it’s dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel
control is off, a
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the
DIC. This message informs
the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is
recommended (it’s become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps). Turning on
the twilight sentinel, the headlamp switch or
the fog lamp switch will remove the
HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message.
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The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is
located in
the center of the front defogger grille. If you
cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the lamps will
come
on.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual park lamp control has been left on, the
exterior lamps will
turn off approximately 10 minutes
after the ignition
is turned to LOCK or ACCESSORY
This protects draining the battery in case you have
accidently left the headlamps or parking lamps
on. If
you need to purposely leave the lamps on for more
than
10 minutes with the ignition in LOCK or ACC, turn the
manual control
knob off and then back on. To delay the
lamps from turning
off, see “Twilight Sentinel” earlier
in
this section.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
Cluster lighting as well as instrument panel lighting
automatically dims when it becomes dark outside. When
it’s dark, the brightness control can be manually adjusted. Cluster lighting and instrument panel lighting
automatically brighten when it becomes light outside.
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The courtesy lamps are located in the roof in the rear
seat. These lamps come on with the lamp
knob or when
any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Illuminated Entry
The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to
the lamp control knob when a door is opened or if you
press a
RISE transmitter button. Since the illuminated
entry system has
a photocell, this means that it must be
dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps
or
backlighting to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn off
approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed or
after the ignition key is placed in the ignition.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument
panel lights during daylight while the headlamps are on.
This feature operates with the light sensor for the
twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light
sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted. Backlighting to the instrument
panel will
also turn on.
Reading Lamps (DeVille d’Elegance and
DeVille Concours Only)
The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Press the button
to turn them on. Press it again to turn
them
off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK
IN GEAR. Press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button after this prompt is displayed until
STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC. Press
the
TRIP SET (TRIP RESET) button to answer “yes” or
press the RESET
(INFO RESET) button to indicate a
“no” response.
FEATURE
ON appears when a yes response is made
and FEATURE
OFF shows when a no response is made.
Since this is the last personalization feature available, a
yes or no response will end out of the
DIC display.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle will enter the storage mode about
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
Inside Daymight Manual Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror
so you can see clearly behind your car.
Grip the
mirror in the center to move it up or down and
side to side. The day-night adjustment allows you to
adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps
behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use. Push it
back for night use.

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(If Equipped)
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.
OdOff 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.

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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 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 the Photocells
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
with Compass
(If Equipped)
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming
feature work.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when
set in the
M (Mirror) or CN (CompassMirror)
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.
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Mirror
(If Equipped)
Only 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.
:ON:
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.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the
lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Map Pocket
The maphtorage pockets are located on each front door as
well as on the passenger’s and driver’s front seatbacks.
Front Storage Armrest
(DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only)
The front storage area comes with a coinholder, a
storage compartment for CDs or tapes and a dual
cupholder that unfolds for use.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will appear for
a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise.
DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger’s door or rear
doors are open
or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
be in PARK
(P) for this message to display. A chime
will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8.1 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: The driver’s door is
open or ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s
engine must be running and the transaxle not be in
PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will also
sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph
(8.1
km/h).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over 248
“F (1 26 “C). To avoid added strain
on a hot engine, turn off the climate control system. Stop
and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the
message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off the
engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe
engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index,
ENGINE MISFIRE -- EASE OFF GAS
PEDAL
- 114: An engine misfire has occurred. You’ll
need to
ease off the gas pedal.
FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11: This message serves as a
warning that the fuel level in the tank
is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’s dark enough
outside and the twilight sentinel control is
off, a
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the
DIC. This message infonns the driver that turning on the
exterior lamps is recommended even thought the
DRL are
still illuminated. (It has become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.)
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
button. It lets you know that no other messages are
stored or currently active.
PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This
warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet
information has not been programmed into your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealership for service.