1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your
vehicle from the inside.
To
use this lock:
1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the
2. Close the door.
ENGAGED position.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors
of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use. When
you want to open a rear door when the security
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Anti-Lockout Feature
Leaving your key in any ignition position with any door open will disable
the use of the power door lock
switches
as well as the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. If you close the doors, you can lock
them using the remote keyless entry transmitter. It
is
always recommended that you remove the ignition key
when locking your vehicle.
Note that the anti-lockout feature can be overridden
by
holding the driver's power door lock switch for three
seconds or longer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To install the storage system:
1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn
the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire
cover to the left to remove it.
2. Place the trunk storage system on the center of the
trunk floor.(the cut out portion of the storage system
should be facing the rear of the vehicle).
3. Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area. This allows the unit to
fold up into place. Fold the divider walls open and
move them into the retention slots.
4. Remove the rectangular access panel from the floor
of the storage system. The access panel should
unsnap'by hand.
5. Center the storage system access hole over the area
where the spare tire is secured by the retainer.
Position the storage system as needed and then
secure
it with the retainer.
6.; Replace the access panel.
7. Attach the removable net to the slots located on the
front of the divider walls and attach the hooks to the
holes on each side of the storage system. Once in place, the storage system can be moved
forward or rearward for convenience and easy access
of
stored items.
The following steps explain how to remove the
trunk
storage system for cleaning or in case you need to access
the spare tire. Follow
all of these steps if the storage
system is in the closed position. Begin with Step
2 if the
system is already open.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area.
This allows the unit to
fold up into place. Fold the divider walls open and
move them into the retention slots.
Remove the rectangular access panel from the floor of the storage system. The access panel should
unsnap by hand.
Center the storage system access hole over the &ea
where the spare tire
is secured by the retainer.
Position the storage system as needed and then
remove the retainer
(turn the retainer to the left to
remove it).
Replace the access panel and remove the storage system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped) Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
If the ignition
is off and lock.
It activates only if you use a power door lock
any door
is open, the switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
SECURITY
SECURITY
light will flash,
reminding you to activate
the system. To
0
The light will also flash if the battery has been
disconnected and reconnected. To arm the system, do
the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock or the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when the door or trunk is opened without the
key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The horn
also sounds if the locks
are damaged.
off within about
30 seconds. avoid activating
the alarm by accident:
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. (Pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the
theft-deterrent system.) Unlocking a door any other
way will activate the alarm. Cycling the ignition
without disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also activate the alarm.
The vehicle should be locked with the door key
after
the doors are closed if you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also
turn off the alarm by using
the unlock button of the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a
door any other way.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote
keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait
30
seconds until the SECURITY light goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn
will sound and the
headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may
need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
Valet Lockout Button
Pressing the valet button
located inside the glove box
will disable the use of the
power trunk, fuel door and
garage door openers.
Pressing this button again
will make these features
reusable. Locking the
glove box with the door
key will also help to secure
your vehicle.
Note that the remote keyless entry transmitter can’t be used to open the
trunk or fuel door if the valet button
is on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into
the
lock cylinder and turn it to the right. Turn the key to the
left
to unlock the door.
Map Pocket
The maphtorage pockets are located on each
front door as well as on the passenger’s and driver’s
front seatbacks.
Front Storage Armrest
(DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance Only)
The front storage area comes with a coinholder, a
storage compartment for CDs or tapes, an optional
phone and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use.
Center Console Storage Area
(DeVille Concours Only)
The full console includes a storage co,mpartment for
CDs or tapes, an optional phone, an armrest and a
cupholder. The cupholder can
be opened by pressing on
the surface panel located in front of the armrest. Close
the lid
to secure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and a dual
cupholder that unfolds for use.
To open, lift the front
edge.
(This feature is available on vehicles with leather
interiors only.)
Conver 0 I nce Net
The convenience net is located inside the back wall of
the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the
net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp
turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
With the full center console (available on DeVille
Concours only), press
on the cover, which is located
below the climate control system, to reveal the front
ashtray. To clean this ashtray, lift it out by gripping the
sides. For vehicles without the center console, pull the tray
out to reveal the ashtray. The tray is located beneath
the radio.
To clean this ashtray, lift it out by pulling on
the snuffer.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
I NOTICE: I
Don’t put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it
all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself
when it’s ready to light. You may also have a lighter
located at the rear seat air outlet.
Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut
off 10
minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps to
prevent battery drainage. For more information, see “Inadvertent Battery Saver” earlier in this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOW-REFRIG A/C OFF - 12: This message means
that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant
level that is low enough to cause damage to the air
conditioning compressor.
To avoid damage, the air
conditioning compressor automatically
turns off and the
electronic climate control system will automatically switch from AUTO to
ECON and remain there.
Have the air conditioning system serviced if this
message appears.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
(INFO RESET) button. It lets you know that no other
messages are stored or currently active.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE - 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate
it until the cause of low oil
pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result.
A multiple chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
OPTIONS NOT SET - 99: This message will display if
a fault has occurred in your vehicle’s memory. See your
dealership for service.
PROGRAM PASS KEY - 31: This warning message
displays when the PASS-Key I1 pellet information has
not been programmed into your vehicle. See your dealership for service.
PHONE NOT PRESENT - 126: This message will
appear when the steering wheel controls for the optional
phone system are activated but the phone is not plugged
into the vehicle. Make sure your phone is plugged in.
If
your phone appears to be connected, see your dealership
for service.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted.
This message typically appears following the display of
STARTING DISABLED,
REMOVE KEY. The
instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
3 MINUTES, WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. Check the ignition key for damage. If it
is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or
napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition.
Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM - 14: This message appears
when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a
drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: 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
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle 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
SYS 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
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
SERV STABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see the
SERV STABILITY SYS message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If
you see
this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn
off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERV
STABILITY
SYS message still comes on, it means there
is a problem. You should see your dealer for service.
Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
STARTING DISABLED, REMOVE KEY - 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key
II) senses that an improper
ignition key
is being used to try to start the vehicle.
Check the ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it
may need to be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean
the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove
the ignition key and wait for the Driver Information
Center (DIC) to display WAIT
3 MINUTES. The
instrument panel cluster will then run
a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1
MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed,
try again to start the engine.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
II system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts, however, you may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center before turning
off the engine.
TOP SPEED - FUEL OFF - 111: This message will
appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed
for your vehicle has been reached. The speed
of your
vehiclebill decrease several mph as the fuel supply is
cutoff. This allows your vehicle
to stay in a stable
operating range.
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