1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE service

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To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires
of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though.
It was developed for use on your vehicle.
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me following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades
are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. The
treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B and
C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A
tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based '
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.

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To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
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.
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.

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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:
14 I SAMPLE4UXVM072675 I GN I I your VIN,
ENGlNEA97 ? ASSEMBLY the designation’
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT 0 paint information and
This
is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears
on a plate
in the front corner 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 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
0 a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse block on the driver's side
of the
engine.
If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle
serviced by your Cadillac dealer immediately.
RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION
RELAY
Fuse
BODY 1
BODY 2
BODY 3
Usage
Real Time Dampening (RTD)
Fuse, Convenience Fuse, BATT
Fuse, Passenger and Driver Seat
Belt Comfort Solenoids, Trunk
and Fuel Door Release Solenoids
and Relays, Door Lock/Unlock
Relays, DPR Relay, Park Lamp
Relay, Right and Left Park Fuse,
Rear Fog Lamp Relay
Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse, Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse,
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
FuseRelay, Antenna Fuse, Heated
Mirror Fuse
Controlled Power Relay,
Controlled Power Back-up Relay,
Cluster Fuse, Platform Zone
Module (PZM) Fuse, Radio Fuse,
DAB Relay, Trunk and Fuel Door
Release Relay, High Beam Relay,
Comfort Fuse, Controlled Power
Relay, AMP Bose Only Fuse,
Right and Left Bose Relay

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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service
publications and how to report any safety defects.'
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Address for Writing to Cadillac
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
Cadillac Roadside Service
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options 7-11
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BBB Autoline Information
Warranty Infomation
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service Publications in Canada
How to Order Service Publications
Order
Form for Service Publications
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Customer Satisfaction Procedure Cadillac dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any
concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not
been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the
following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the Sales, Service or Parts
Manager, contact the owner
of the dealership or the
General Manager.
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Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner with the advantage
of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer
technician who can provide on-site service. Each technician travels with a specially
equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing
1-800-882-1112,24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
This service is provided at no charge for
any
warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge
if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside
Service is available only in the United States
and Canada.
Cadillac Owner Privileges TM
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac
Owner Privileges
TM at “no charge,” throughout
your
1997 Cadillac Warranty Period -- 48 Months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km).