1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE ESP

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle is in PARK (P), you can recall mirror
and seating positions by briefly pressing button
1 or 2.
This will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you
have previously programmed them. If you have
accidentally pressed one
of the memory recall buttons
and want to stop seat or mirror movement, press one
of the manual seat or mirror control buttons. This
cancels a memory recall.
You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your
vehicle is not in PARK (P). Press and hold either the
1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is
complete. Releasing the buttons will stop adjustment.
The EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit
for up to two drivers. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
“exit” position and then press the
SET button followed
by the EXIT button. While your vehicle is in PARK (P),
briefly press the EXIT button to recall your programmed
exit position. Automatic seat, mirrors, comfort controls and radio
movement will occur
if the Remote Keyless Entry
(RE) transmitter is used
to enter the vehicle. The
number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to
the
1 or 2 seat, mirror, comfort controls and radio
positions. After the unlock button is pressed on the
RKE transmitter (the ignition must be in lock) or
when the key is placed in the ignition, the seat, mirrors,
comfort controls and radio will automatically adjust to
the appropriate positions.
Automatic seat, mirrors, comfort controls and radio
movement are programmed through the Driver
Information Center
(DIC) so that the driver can select
whether or not movement will occur using the RKE
transmitter
or by placing the ignition key in the ignition.
For more information, see “Remote Recall Memory” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety
belt
or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even
if you’re upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident,
so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater
if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to
A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will
be in most of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only;
so they work with
safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag
system ever offered for sale has required the
use
of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has
air bags, you still have to buckle
up to get the most
protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.
wear safety belts?
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
home, why should I wear safety belts?
accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such
as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home.
And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths
occur at speeds
of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use either the door key or the Remote
Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
If your vehicle has the optional theft-deterrent system,
you must unlock the doors with the key or
RKE
transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. Push the manual lock lever forward to lock the
door
from the inside. To unlock the door, pull back on
the lever.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with
the optional theft-deterrent system. When unlocking
either front door, you can unlock the other doors by
holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds
or by quickly turning the door key twice in the
lock cylinder.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A “yes”, “no” or “skip” response must be made after
each prompt is displayed in order to continue on to the
next prompt
or personalization feature. Press the TRIP
SET (TRIP RESET) button to choose yes, press the
RESET (INFO RESET) button to choose no or press the
INFORMATION
(INFO) button to “skip” to the next
personalization feature.
FEAWRE ON appears when a “yes” response is made
and FEATURE
OFF appears with a “no” response.
If a no response is made after the DOORS LOCK IN
GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE
OFF will appear.
The automatic door locking system has been disabled
and no other door lock messages will be displayed.
REMOTE
FLASH LIGHTS, which is the next available
personalization feature to display, will appear next.
See “Remote Confirmation” in the Index for
more information.
If a yes response is made after the DOORS LOCK IN
GEAR prompt is displayed, FEATURE
ON appears.
The automatic door locking system
is enabled and
allows the DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK prompt
to appear. Choosing this prompt advances you to
REMOTE FLASH LIGHTS whereas a no response will
display the DRIVR UNLOCK
IN PARK prompt. A yes
or no response here automatically brings up the
REMOTE FLASH LIGHTS feature.
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Rear Door Security Locks
Your Cadillac is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors
of your
vehicle from the inside.
To use this lock:
1.
2.
3.
Move the lever on the door all the way up to the
ENGAGED position.
Close the door,
Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Exterior Lighting (If Equipped)
This personalization feature enables the driver to
program the exterior lamps to turn on for 20 seconds or
to remain off when using the RKE transmitter to unlock
your vehicle.
If exterior lighting is selected, the parking lamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps,
low-beam headlamps, etc. will turn on for about
20 seconds or until the ignition key is turned to RUN.
Check the back of the RKE transmitter to verify
that the
correct driver
is selected before you start programming.
To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. Exterior lighting is the third
feature to display. Press the INFORMATION (INFO)
button to “skip” past the first two features
-- DOOR
LOCKS IN GEAR and REMOTE FLASH LIGHTS.
When EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK appears, a “yes” or
“no” response is required. Press the TRIP SET (TRIP
RESET) button to answer yes or press the RESET
(INFO RESET) button to indicate a no response.
FEATURE ON displays when a yes response
is made
and FEATURE OFF shows after a no response.
For a list
of the other personalization features available, see
“Memory and Personalization Features” later in
this section.
Remote Recall Memory quipped)
Your vehicle may have memory personalization. If it
does,
REMOTE RECALL MEMORY will be the fourth
personalization feature to display
on the DIC system.
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(HVAC settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting
choices, remote confirmation choices and programmable automatic door lock choices) can be recalled either by
using the
RKE transmitter or by placing the key in your
vehicle’s ignition.
To begin programming, check the back of the RISE
transmitter to verify that the correct driver is selected.
Press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO
RESET) buttons at
the same time for about two seconds.
As mentioned, memory recall is the fourth feature to
appear. To “skip” past the first three personalization
features, press the INFORMATION (INFO) button.
When REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears, the driver is able to recall memory settings when the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed with the
ignition in LOCK. Press the TRIP SET (TRIP RESET)
button to select or press the RESET (INFO RESET)
button to answer no
and to continue on to the next
prompt. (FEATURE ON displays when a yes response
is made and FEATURE
OFF shows when a no response
is made.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If a no response was made, the KEY IN RECALL
MEMORY prompt will show next. This choice recalls
memory settings when the key is placed in your
vehicle’s ignition.
A yes or no response is required.
For
a list of the other personalization features available,
see “Memory and Personalization Features” later in
this section.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Once your dealer has coded
the new
transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter
should last about four
years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range
in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
I NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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A. Trunk Lid
B. Lever
If for some reason the trunk lid will not close, it may be
because the trunk pull-down unit was accidentally
bumped. Even though the trunk lid remains open, the motor from the pull-down unit has already cycled down.
If this happens, press the lever on the trunk lid. The
pull-down unit motor will reset itself allowing the trunk lid to close when lowered.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Cadillac
has a number of theft-deterrent
features,
we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull the lamp control knob out to the first stop to turn on
the parking and taillamps, sidemarker lamps and
instrument panel lights. Pull the knob out all the way to
turn
on the headlamps. Push the control knob all the way
back in to turn the lamps and lights
off.
Cluster lighting as well as instrument panel backlighting
will dim only when it is dark outside.
Headlamps
The control for the headlamps is on the left side of the
instrument panel. Pull the lamp control
knob all the way
out to turn the headlamps on. Push the control knob all
the way back in to turn the headlamps off.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately
20 seconds.
In order to operate the wiper activated headlamps, the
twilight sentinel must be in the on position.
This feature
lights the way
in poor weather and it also makes your
vehicle more visible to other drivers.
If the wiper activated
headlamps
are on, and the ignition switch is turned off, the
wiper activated headlamps will immediately
turn off.
The wiper activated headlamps will deactivate if you
turn
off the twilight sentinel or if the windshield wipers
have been turned off for a period of one or two seconds.
Lamps on Reminder
You will hear a warning chime if you open any door
while leaving the lamps
on, if the manual headlamp
control is activated. An exception to this
is when you’re
using twilight sentinel.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The
DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be on.
No other exterior lamps
such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on
when the
DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
won’t be lit up either.
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