1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE maintenance

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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. This
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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Wheel Base ............ 113.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Length
................ 209.8 inches (532.9 cm)
Height
.................. 56.4 inches (143.3 cm)
Width
.................. 76.5 inches (194.3 cm)
Front Tread
.............. 60.9 inches (154.7 cm)
Rear Tread
.............. 60.9 inches (154.7 cm)
Wheel Nut Torque ......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure; ask your Cadillac dealer.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Filter Element ............. AC Type A1096C
25096932
Fuel Filter Element ............ AC Type GF-624
25121801
Engine
Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-58 25014377
PCV Valve
.................. AC Type CV-774C 6487779
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 41-900
5614236
Thermostat
.................... AC Type 13 1-66
3531407
Windshield Wiper Blade (Pin Type)
................ .22 inches (56.5 cm)

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form
in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, incorporated (address below\
.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CADILLAC
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist
in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 .
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual
will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1
0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name
of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-7824356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credii Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Locks ......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-7
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 13
Lumbar Controls ................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
................................ 4- 10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-70
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-56
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-80
Manual Rearview Mirror
......................... 2-53
MapLamps
................................... 2-52
MapPocket
................................... 2-59
Matching Transmitters
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-11
MaxiFusesRelay Center
......................... 6-60
Memory and Personalization Features
............... 2-85
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-3
Methanol ...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-59
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-59
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
......... 2-54. 2-55
Inside Daymight Manual Rearview
.............. 2-53
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-58
Visorvanity
................................. 2-62 MMT
......................................... 6-3
Model Reference
11
MountainRoads ................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-37
.. ..................................
Monitored Systems OK Message ................... 2-91
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-60
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-20
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
odometer .................................... 2-72
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-72
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Life Indicator ............................... 2-96
Oil Life Indicator. How to Reset
................... 6-14
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-82
OnStar System
................................. 2-63
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-15
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-15
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7- 13. 7- 14
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-56
ParadeDimming
............................... 2-51
PARK (P)
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25
Shifting Into
................................. 2-30
Shifting Out of ............................... 2-33
8-7

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...................................... 6-69
Normal Maintenance Parts
...................... 6-70
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12. 7. 13
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-48
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-21
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-22
RKE
.......................................... 2-7
RKE Personalization Features
...................... 2-9
Roadside Service
................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-48
SafetyBelts
.................................... 1-7
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Care
....................................... 6-52
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1- 13 Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.17. 1.46.
1-47
Lap Belt
.................................... 1-30
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-32
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-31
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.8. 2.74
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1-16
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-21
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 7- 12. 7.13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-5
Seats
Heated
...................................... 1-5
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-3
Memory Function .............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-39, 1-41, 1-43
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-27
Security Override
............................... 2-18
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 13. 1.32
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 12
8-9

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..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving with
................................. 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
Trans Fluid Reset Message
....................... 2-95
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
....................... 6- 18
Transmission Hot Message ....................... 2-95
Transmitter, Universal
........................... 2-65
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-72
Hitches
..................................... 4- 36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-39
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Transportation, Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trunk
........................................ 2-13
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
................... 2- 15
LockRelease
................................ 2-13
OpenMessage
............................... 2-95
Storage System
............................... 2-14
TrunkMountedCDChanger
...................... 3-26 TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-37
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-37
Turn Signal On Message
.................... 2.37. 2.95
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-37
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-48
Umbrella Holder
............................... 2.63
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-56
Underhood Lamp
............................... 6-10
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-65
Control
...................................... 4-6
Dimensions
................................. 6-70
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Speed Limited
to XXX MPH (K") Message ..... 2-95
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Vehicle Speed Limiter
........................... 2-73
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-11
Visor Vanity Mirror
............................. 2-62
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-62
Very Low
Refrigerant A/C Compressor Off Message
... 2-96