1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE roof

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades. This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression
V8 engine on the 1949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel roof and low profile tires.
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I957 Eldorado Brougham
The Eldorado, introduced in 1953, was redesigned
for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The 472 cu. in.
V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968
and 1969 was enlarged to
500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized skid control braking system option
debuted
on 1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint system (air bag) was available on all 1974,
1975 and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained
are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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2-35 Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key@
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) (Canada Only)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
Windows 2-37
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2-85 Turn SignaVMultifunction
Lever
Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Cellular Telephone (Option)
Assist Handles
Umbrella Holder (DeVille d’Elegance Only)
Floor Mats
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option)
The Instrument Panel: Your
Information System
Digital Cluster (DeVille and
DeVille d’Elegance Only)
Analog Cluster (DeVille Concours Only)
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Driver Information Center (DIC)
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five different positions:
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off.
To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key
and turn it toward you. The steering wheel will remain
locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.
LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be in the LOCK position. This
is the only position in
which you can remove the key. This position locks the
ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like
LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN to
OFF:
Radio
Power Windows
0 Astroroof
Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or
if any door is opened.
If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN and then back
to
OFF.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Courtesy Lamps (DeVille Only)
The courtesy lamps are located in the roof in the rear
seat. These lamps come on with the lamp
knob or when
any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Illuminated Entry
The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to
the lamp control knob when a door is opened or if you
press a
RISE transmitter button. Since the illuminated
entry system has
a photocell, this means that it must be
dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps
or
backlighting to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn off
approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed or
after the ignition key is placed in the ignition.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument
panel lights during daylight while the headlamps are on.
This feature operates with the light sensor for the
twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light
sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted. Backlighting to the instrument
panel will
also turn on.
Reading Lamps (DeVille d’Elegance and
DeVille Concours Only)
The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Press the button
to turn them on. Press it again to turn
them
off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
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only works when the
ignition
is on or when the RAP is active.
Press the switch rearward and release to express-open
the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be
opened by hand. If
you want to stop the roof in a
partially opened position, press the switch in either
direction. Press and release the switch again to open
it fully.
Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
To vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel
is closed. Open the sunshade by hand. To close the vent,
press the switch rearward.
The express-open astroroof provides an airy, spacious
feel to your vehicle's interior and can also increase
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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
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Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-94
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-59
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors
.................................... 2-62
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-22
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Symbols. Vehicle
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Stop Engine . Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-94
SUnroOf ....................................... 2-64
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-38
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-31
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-63
Temperature Controls
......................... 3.3. 3.7
Theft
......................................... 2-16
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2- 18
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-94
Theft-Deterrent
Alarm System .................... 2- 17
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-27
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-36
Time, Setting the
............................... 3- 15
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
TireLoading
................................... 4-30 BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-94
Top Strap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-32
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-70
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
Traction Control System
................................ 4-9
Engaged Message
............................. 2-95
OffMessage
................................. 2-95
ReadyMessage
.............................. 2-95
SuspendedMessage ........................... 2-95
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2-78, 4-9
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