1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE manual transmission

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Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years,
including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car
to be designed by
a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The ’30s witnessed
production of the powerful, smooth and quiet
V 12 and
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60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling.
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During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor,
Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time
since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat
vehicles and internal parts for Allison V17 10 engines.
Two Cadillac
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transmissions were used in each M5AI and
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - 103: A
problem within the engine cooling system has been
detected when this message displays. See your Cadillac
dealership for service.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM
has detected a problem within the fuel system when
this message appears.
See your Cadillac dealership
for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 107: A
problem with the idle control has occurred when this
message displays. Bring your vehicle to your Cadillac
dealership for service.
SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM - 105: This message
displays when a failure in the ignition system has been
detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your
Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly. To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM - 127: This message
is displayed when a problem has been detected in the
MAGNASTEER variable effort steering system. Service is required.
A single chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem
with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message
to appear. Have your Cadillac dealership service
your vehicle.
STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: If you have the DeVille
Concours, you may see the STABILITY ENGAGED
message on the Driver Information Center. It means that
an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on
to help your Cadillac continue to go in the direction in
which you’re steering. This stability enhancement
system activates when the computer senses that your
Cadillac is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a
patch
of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When the
system is on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in
the brake pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY ENGAGED message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go.
.
The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that something has caused your Cadillac to start to spin,
so you should consider slowing down.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRACTION ENGAGED - 91: When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist
if this message is displayed, so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system is available. This
occurs when the traction
ordoff button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off: pressing the
button again turns the system back on). This message
also self cancels after
five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut off because your vehicle’s brakes have
overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle’s traction control system. After
a few
minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION READY message
will appear.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the OFF and
rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears on the DIC (between five and
20 seconds).
TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is
too hot. Stop
and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or
until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk
is open when the ignition is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
a mile, that you have the turn signal
on. A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have
your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
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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\
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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.
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Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
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Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
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of the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Security System ................................ 2- 19
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

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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