1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE key

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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it,
be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn thc
key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five diHerent 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.

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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.
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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
0 Power Windows
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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.
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re alreadv moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
I. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition
key to START. When the engine starts. let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.

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Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way
to the
floor and holding
it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts
or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might
not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.

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CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. \’our vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If
you have left the
engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.
I70u or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re
on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (a).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you9re pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index. cnsure
the shift lever
is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Cadillac has
a brake-transaxle
shift interlock.
You have to fully qph your regular
brakes
befory you can shift f’ron? PARK (P) when the
ignition key
is in the RLTN position. I!’you cannot shift
out of PARK (PI. ust‘ pr~~ssurc or] thc shift lever -- push
the shift lever
a11 thc \&+.a!. into PARI< (1’) and release the
shift lever button
on thc: floor shii t cxulhoic models as
you maintain bralit. application. Then IIIO\.C the shift
lever into the gear
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before
moving the shit’t le\^^- 011 I’loor shi t‘t console
models.) See ”Shifting Out of‘ PARK PI** in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use t,his pear to iwck 1113.
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to
REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow. ice or sand without damaging your
transaxle. See
“If You‘re Stuck in Sand. Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index for additional information.
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2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
like this:
e Pull the lever tov~ard you.
0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.
1. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down,
set the parking bralte.
2. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
3. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your
hand. your vehicle is in PARK (P).
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
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like this:
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all
the way toward the front of your vehicle.
With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down,
set the garlung brake.
Move,
the ignition key to LOCK.
Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P}.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK
(P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you've moved the shift lever into the
PARK (P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then.
see if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)

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console shift lever, without
first pushing the button). If
you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked
into PARK (Pj.
If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your
transaxle into PARK
(P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out
of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's
seat. To find out
how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in
the Index.
If torque
lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours
a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking
pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARI' (P). Your
Cadillac has
a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSIj.
You have to fully apply your regular brakes
bqfim you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is
in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the
Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P, and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift models as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear
you want. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)
If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of
PARK (P). try this: .
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3.
4.
5.
Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's
door to turn
oft the RAP feature.
Apply
and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive pear
you want.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The controls are located near each window. Press
the control forward to raise the window and press
rearward
to lower. Note that the second rearward
position
on the driver’s control operates the
express-down window feature. Your
vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key
to
OFF, you can still use your power windows. The
electrical power to operate
the windows will not shut off
until you open a door or IO minutes have passed. If you
want this power for another
IO minutes, turn the key to
RUN and back to OFF.
This feature is present on the driver’s power window.
Pressing the control rearward into the second position
then releasing it will lower the window completely.
If
you want to stop the window as it is lowering,
press the control forward. Press the control forward
to raise the window.
Note that
the first position on the control operates the
driver’s power window
in the non-express mode.
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