1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE wipers

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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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal
the driver
in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull the turn signal lever toward you to
use. When
you do:
@ If the headlamps are either off or in the DRL mode,
the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay
on
as long as you hold the lever there. Release the
iever
to turn them off.
If the headlamps are on low beam, they will shift to
high beam and stay there. Pull the lever toward you
to return to low beam.
@ If the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch
to
low beam. To return to high beam, pull the lever
toward you.
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WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the
wipers.
MIST Turn the band toward you and then release it for
a single wipe cycle. For more cycles hold the band on
MIS?’ longer.
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LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either LO
(low speed) or to HI (high speed). depending on the
wiper speed you want.
DELAY You can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay betweer, wipes with this setting. Move the band to
the DELAY position. The closer you move it
to LO the
longer
the delay. (SLS Only)
OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before
using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully
loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged. get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice
to prevent an overload. This moisture sensor is
mounted
on the passenger's
interior side of the windshield behind the rearview
mirror and is used to automatically operate the
wipers by monitoring the amount
of moisture that
is on the windshield.
The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the
wiper stalk to one
of the five sensitivity levels within
the AUTO DELAY area. The AUTO
DELAY position
closest to
OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting. This
allows more water to collect
on the windshield between
wipes. Rotating the stalk away from you to the other
AUTO DELAY settings increases the sensitivity
of the
system and frequency
of wipes. A single wipe will

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sensitivity level.
An initial wipe occurs when you turn
the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsense
is active.
The windshield wipers also remain in
a “high park”
position, even when the ignition
is turned off.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well
as a continuous low
or high speed depending on the
amount
of moisture and the sensitivity level. The
MIST and
“wash” cycles operate as normal and are
not affected
by the Rainsense function.
I NOTICE:
The wipers must be turned off when going
through a car wash to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time by
~nanually changing the wiper control to
LO or HI speed.
Note that
if you ever need to replace the windshield,
make sure it is Rainsense compatible.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid
can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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Press and hold the PUSH paddle to wash the Windshield.
Release the paddle when
you have enough fluid. The
wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or
return to your preset speed.
LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed 011 the DIC
when the washer fluid reaches a low level.
Driving without washer fluid can
be dangerous. A bad
mud splash can block your vision and
you could hit
another vehicle
or go off the road. Check the washer
fluid level often.

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The control on the left
side
of the instrument
panel controls these
lamp systems:
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Headlamps
Taillamps Parking Lamps
Sidemarker
Lamps
License Plate Lamp
Underhood Lamp
Fog Lamps (STS Only)
Instrument Panel Lights
Interior Courtesy Lamps 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.
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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 headlarnps on. Push the control knob all
the way back in to turn the headlamps
off.
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
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 (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 high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
0 the ignition is on,
0 the headlamp switch is off and
6 the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When
DRL are on, only your high-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. YGW instsument panel
won't be lit
up either.
When the twilight sent!xL s\s-i:ch is 011 and it's dark
enough outside. the hi@1-ixaE
hea&s (at reduced
intensity)
will turn off and nor:nal low-beam headlamy
operation will occur.
When the t\:..iiight sentinel switch
is on and it's bright enough otltsids.
the regular lamps
will
go off, and the high-beax headlmps at reduced
brightness will
take ovc- for the DRL.
If it's dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel
control is off. a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the DIC. This message infotms the driver
that turning
on the exterior lamps is reconmended even
though the
DRE are still illunlinated (it's become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps). Turning
on the twilight sentinel, the
headlamp switch or the fog lamp switch will remove
the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the
twilight sentinel switch and shift the transaxle into
PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables
the DRL.
Ths DRL will stay off until you shift out of
PARK (P).
As with any vehicle. you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following chart shows what lamps are controlled by the twilight sentinel in various conditions:
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- Light _.-__.-. Outside . .. Dark Outside
Twilight Switch On Twilight Switch
Off
Domestic & Canadian Domestic Canadian
Park and
Low Beams (Automatic) **** X X
NO Lamps or Message- X* X*
DRL** X X***
DRL and Manual Park Lamps** X
Manual Park LamDs X* X***
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Manual Park and Fog Lamps x* X
Manual Park, Fog and DRL**
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Manual Park Lamps and Low IseaEsi- X X
Manual Low Beams, Park and Fog Lamps X ---.-- - Y
* Must be in PARK (P)
~r* Not in PARK (P)
*** Reminder message will be displayed if not in PARK (P)
**** Lamps turn on automatically if twilight switch is on and windshield wipers are activated

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when
worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type,
see “Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later
in this section. To
replace the wiper blade assembly: .I. c +*.
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers
on the windshield in
the “mid” wipe position. Then with the door open,
tum the key to
OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap
it into place to install.