1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your ve\
hicle, 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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Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Trunk
Theft Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key’II
New Vehicle “Break-In’’
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Sun Visors
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft Parking Lots
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle 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 vehicle 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. If you park in
a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it
up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key?
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables
in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove
box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove
box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine New Vehicle 66Break-In” Ignition Positions
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these guidelines:
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Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow
a trailer during break-in.
See “Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index for
more information.
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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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be in LOCK. 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.
NOTICE:
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 the
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.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN to OFF:
Radio
Power Windows
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, then back
to
OFF, then to LOCK. Always leave your key in
LOCK when using RAP.
If you leave your key in
any other position than LOCK, your battery will
discharge prematurely.
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 does. 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 position starts the engine.
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The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering
column or on the console
between the seats.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It’s the
best position to use when you start the engine because
your vehicle can’t move easily.
A 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. Your 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.
You 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 (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.. If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully
apply your
regular brakes
befure you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition key is in RUN.
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 release the
shift lever button on the floor shift console models as
you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button
before moving the shift lever
on floor shift console
models.) See “Shifting Out
of PARK (P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE
(R) only after your vehicle
has stopped.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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. Shifting out
of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine
is “racing” (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly.
You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift out
of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) while your engine is racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
than
SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills,
or
in deep snow or mud. (If the shft lever is put in
FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.)
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If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep sand
or mud or were up against a solid
object.
You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could cause overheating and damage
the transaxle.
Use your brakes to hold your
vehicle in position on a hill.
Parking Brake
Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right
foot and push down the
parking brake pedal with
your left foot to set the
parking brake. If the
ignition is on, the PARK
BRAKE indicator light
should come on.
If it
doesn’t, you need to have
your vehicle serviced.
If the parking brake has not been fully released and you
try to drive off with the parking brake on, the PARK
BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on. See “Parking Brake Indicator Light” in the Index for
more information.
When you move out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N),
if the engine is running, the parking brake should
release. If it doesn’t, you can manually release the
parking brake.
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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.
Rear Window Lockout
Pressing the button down
will disable the rear window
controls. This is a useful
feature if you have children
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as passengers. Press the
button again to allow your
passengers to reuse their window controls.
Horn
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. Raising
the steering wheel to the
highest level gives your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to
tilt the wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortablc
position and then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
The horn can be sounded by pressing
on the center of
the steering wheel pad.
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