1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE ABS

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Center Console Storage Area
(DeVille Concours Only)
The full console includes a storage compartment for
CDs or tapes, an optional phone, an armrest and a
cupholder. The cupholder can be opened by pressing on
the surface panel located in front
of the armrest. Close
the lid
to secure.
Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front
edge. This feature
is available on vehicles with leather
interiors only.
Convenience Net
The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the
net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest The
net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
which includes an open storage compartment and a dual trunk as far forward as
you can. When not using the net,
hook the
net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
do a lot
of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down.
If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use
it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going
on, and you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little. This is normal.
ANTI -
LOCK
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light”
in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly
an animal jumps out in
front
of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with
ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the
rear wheels. The
anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster
than any driver could. The computer
is programmed to
make
the most of available tire and road conditions.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”\

those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s
three control systems.
In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system is off, then an
acceleration
skid is also best handled by easing your
foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot
off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way
you want the
vehicle to
go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
If you have the DeVille Concours, you may see the
STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. See “Stability Engaged Message’’ in
the Index.
Of course, traction
is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting
to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn
to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow
down when you have
any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brakes.
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
0 Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
0 Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on
this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment.
Each of these is covered in
this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s
a good idea to review these sections before you start
your trip.
Check periodically to see that
all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
INADVERT LAMPS
IGN
1
WINDOWS
SEATS
Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-
1
Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse
Headlamp Wash Relay (Export),
Headlamps Fusemelay, High/Low
Beam Control Relay, Fog
LampDRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse,
Mirror Fuse, Inadvertent Power
Relay, Right and Left High Beam
Fuse, Right and Left Low Beam
Fuse, Stop Fuse, Fog Lamp Relay
(DeVille Concours Only),
DRL Relay
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Wiper
Fuse, Relay Ignition-1 Fuse, Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) Fuse, Accessory Relay
Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
Relay
Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar
In/Out Relays, Driver and
Passenger Upmown Relays
Fuse
Front and Rear Ignition- 1 Relay,
IGN l*
Steering Column Ignition Switch
BATT
2 Steering Column Ignition
Switch
BATT
3
Usage
Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel
Fuse, Cruise Fuse, DRL Relay,
Front and Rear Fog Lamp Relay,
Control Power Back-up Relay,
Ignition-
1 Fuse
BATT
1 Starter Relay and Solenoid,
ParMRev Fuse, Park Relay, PCM
Fuse, AC Compressor Fuse and
Relay, Fan Relay
BRAKES
* Do not alter OBD I1 related fuses or circuit breakers.
Cooling
Fan Relays
1 and 3 COOL FNS
ABS Brake Modulator
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STOP .
MIRROR
DRL
IGN
0 (ENG)*
ABS
Usage
Stoplamp Switch, Turn Hazard
Switch, ABS Controller, Stepper
Motor Cruise Control, Right and Left
Rear Stoplamps (Export)
Inadvertent Power Relay, Left
Outside Rearview Mirror Switch,
ALDL, Memory Mirror Module
Dimmer Switch, Cluster
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay, Left and Right Low Beam in
DRL Mode, DRL Switch
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction Control System
I Fuse I Usage I
IGN- 1 Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Front and
Rear
Fog Lamp Relays, Control
Power Back-up,
DRL Relay
~
I WIPERS I Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch I
A/C COMP AC Compressor Relay, Cooling Fan
Relays
1,2,3, Compressor Clutch I
I A/C COMP I A/C Compressor I
I PCM (BAT)* I PCM
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ........ ..
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
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