1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE steering wheel

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It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly.
If air goes
out
of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
-- well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on your hazard
Wi *
; flashers.
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Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip
off the jack and roll over you or other
people. You and they could be badly injured.
Find
a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,
you can put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side of the
vehicle, at the opposite end.

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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn
your traction control system off. (See “Traction Control
System” in the Index.) Then shift back and forth
between REVERSE
(R) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little
as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator
pedal when the transaxle is
in gear. If that doesn’t get
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
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For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of
your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
-
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The fuel door release
button is located to the
left
of the steering wheel
next to the headlamp
knob
and on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The button only
works in
PARK
(P) when the ignition
key is in any position.

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AMP (Bose Only) Right and
Left Hand Bose
(Optional) Relay, Right and
Left Front
Speakers (On Door), Right and
Left Rear Speakers
I PZM I PZM
RADIOPHONE Radio Receiver, Radio Interface
Module (RIM)(Bose Only),
Phone, DAB Relay, Trunk
Release Relay, Fuel Door Release
Relay, HighLow Beam Relay
I CLUSTER I Steering Wheel Controls, Cluster
ACC PZM, Electrochromic Mirror,
Rain Sensor (Optional),
Accessory Relay
Fuse Usage
HTD MIR Right and Left Outside
Heated Mirror
HTD SEAT
R Passenger Heated Seat Relay
(Optional)
(Optional)
HTD SEAT
L Driver Heated Seat Relay
PULL DOWN Trunk Pull-Down Motor
HDLP WASH
Headlamp Wash Relay (Export),
Headlamp Wash Motor
ANTENNA Power Mast Antenna
RSS CV-RTD Module (CV-RSS)
(DeVille Concours Only)
6-67

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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
NC
Off For Engine Protection Message ............. 2-89
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Cadillac ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-27
How it Works
................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.75
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-26
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-27
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-26
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
............................... 3-10
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 17
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Analog Control Buttons
.......................... 2-87
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Air Control. Climate Control System ............. 3.3. 3.7
Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel
................ 3-6 Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.77. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-29
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-57
Apply Brake To Shift Message
.................... 2-89
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.59. 2.60
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-61
Assist Handles
................................. 2-63
Astroroof
..................................... 2-64
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-31
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-27
Automatic Transaxle ............................. 2-22
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-25
Shifting
..................................... 2-25
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-22
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
8-1

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-6 1
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-62
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-54
Fabric
................................. 6.49. 6.50
Glass
....................................... 6-52
Inside of Your Cadillac
........................ 6-49
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-5 1
Leather
..................................... 6-51
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-53
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
................................. 6.50. 6.51
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-53
WoodPanels
................................. 6-51
Climate Control Personalization
................... 3 . 14
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls
........... 3-14
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 15
Coinholder
.................................... 2-59
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-32
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-26
Compact Disc Player Errors
....................... 3-29
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass, Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-55
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-3 1
Continuous Variable
- Real Time Dampening ......... 2-96 Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-60
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-59
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-23
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-20
Cooling System
................................ 5-18
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-47
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-51
Cruise Control
................................. 2-41
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-91
Cupholders
............................... 2.59. 2.60
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-2
CV-RTD (CV-RSS)
............................. 2-96
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-46
DeadBattery
................................... 5-4
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7-12. 7.13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3-13
Defogging
.................................... 3-13
Defrosting
.................................... 3-13
Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel
................ 3-2
Digital Control Buttons
.......................... 2-85
Dimensions.
Vehicle ............................ 6-70
DIC .......................................... 2-85
Dolby' B Noise Reduction
............. 3- 18.3-21. 3-25

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......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6- 14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls ................... 3- 14
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-76
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-91
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-51
Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror
........... 2-63
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
............... 2.62. 2.63
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror ........... 2-53
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-68
Brightness Control
............................ 2-50
Cleaning the
Top ............................. 6-5 1
Clusters ............................... 2.70. 2.71
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-50
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-28
Jump Starting
................................... 5-4
Keyless Entry System. Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2 Labels
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-45
Courtesy
.................................... 2-51
Interior
..................................... 2-50
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Panel
....................................... 2-50
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-32
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-50
Lighter
....................................... 2-61
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-23. 2-75
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-77. 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-76
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-75
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-79
Interior
..................................... 2-50
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-82
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-74
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-80
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-78. 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
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Service ........................................ 6-2
A/C System A/C Compressor
Off Message ......... 2-92
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-92
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-92
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Charging System Message
...................... 2-92
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-92
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-92
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-93
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-80
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-93
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-93
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-93
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7-13. 7-14
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications. Ordering
.................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Ride Control Message
......................... 2-93
Steering System Message
....................... 2-93
Transmission Message
......................... 2-93
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7-13. 7- 14
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-29
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Levers
.............................. 2-30. 2-31
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25 Into
PARK (P)
............................... 2-30
Out of PARK (P) ............................. 2-33
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-37
SIR .......................................... 1-22
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-31
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-35
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-69
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-93
Speedometer
................................... 2-72
Stability Engaged Message
....................... 2-93
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-94
Stains, Cleaning
........................... 6-50, 6-51
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-94
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
................................ 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-15
Starting Disabled Due to Theft System Remove
Steam
........................................ 5-16
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Steering Column Shift Lever
...................... 2-30