1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE tow

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel
and pull on the manual release lever, which is located
above the parking brake pedal.
If the parking brake does
not release, you should either drive to the nearest service
station or have your vehicle towed.
If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal,
you could be hurt. The pedal springs back
quickly. Keep your hand and arm
away when you
use the manual release lever.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows
what to
do first to keep the trailer from moving.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cifting Into PARK (P)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly.
You or others could be
injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Steering Column Shift Lever (DeVille and
DeVille d’Elegance Only)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
like this:
0 Pull the lever toward you.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Move the lever up as far as it will go.
1. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
2. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
3. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle
is in PARK (P).
Console Shift Lever (DeVie Concours Only)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
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3. Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all
the way toward the front of your vehicle.
4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Enpw Run-;ng
A CAUTIC’Y:
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the
engine running unless
you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in
PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the
console shift lever, without first pressing the button).
If
you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked
into PARK
(P) .
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a lin and you don’t shift your
transaxle into
PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find
it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK
(P). This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If torque lock does occur,
you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,
so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK
(P).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake after
you move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index.
Windows
Power Windows
The controls are located near each window. Press the control
forward
to raise the window and press rearward to lower.
Note that the second rearward position on the driver’s
control operates the express-down window feature.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power
(RAP).
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to
OFF, you can still use your power windows. The
electrical power to operate the windows will not shut
off
until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed. If you
want this power for another
10 minutes, turn the key to
RUN and back to OFF.
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This feature is present on the driver’s power window.
Pressing the control rearward into the second position then
releasing it
will lower the window completely. If you want
to stop the window as it
is lowering, press the control
forward. Press the control forward to raise the window.
Note that the first position
on the control operates the
driver’s power window in the non-express mode.
Rear Window Lockout
Pressing the button down will disable the rear
passenger window controls.
This is a useful feature if
you have children
as
passengers. Press the button
again to allow your
passengers to reuse their
window controls.
Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of
the steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the
highest level gives your legs more room when you enter
and exit the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward
you to
tilt the wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable
position and then release the lever to
lock the wheel
in place.

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’hrn and Lane Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change. If
the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the
DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after
driving about
a mile) to remind you to turn it off.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb.
Other drivers won’t see the turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs if the
arrow fails to work when signaling
a turn.
r Beam Changer Headlamp High/Low
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until
the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it’s released. Pull the turn signal lever all
the way toward
you and
then release it to change the
headlamps from low beam
to high or from high beam
to low. This light on the
instrument panel will be on,
indicating high beam usage.
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This lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the
driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull the
turn signal lever toward you to use. When
you do:
0
0
0
If the headlamps are either off or in the DlU mode,
the high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They’ll stay
on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the
lever to turn them
off.
If the headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to
high beam and stay there. Pull the lever toward you
to return to
low beam.
If the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch
to low beam. To return to high beam, pull the lever
toward you.
WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the wipers.
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