1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the power seats -- how to
adjust them, and
also about the reclining front seatbacks,
memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats
and
head restraints.
Power Seats
The power seat controls, located on the front doors,
move and adjust
the angle of the seat.
0
0
0
0
Move the seat cushion control forward or rearward
to move the entire seat.
Moving the seat cushion control
up or down adjusts
the seat height.
To adjust the angle of the front seat cushion,
lift up
or press down on the front of the control.
Lifting up or pressing down on the rear
part of the
seat control adjusts the rear
angle of the seat cushon.
1-2

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
The
LUMBAR control is
located on the outboard side
of each front seat. It
provides additional support
to your lower back and it
works independently of the
other seat controls. Use the
power seat control first to
get the proper position.
Then proceed with the
lumbar adjustment.
To reshape the lower seatback, move the LUMBAR
switch forward to increase support and rearward to
decrease support. Move the LUMBAR switch side to
side to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit
your preference.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it
may during long trips,
so should the position of your
lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.
If you have the optional personalization package, the
power lumbar control can be programmed for memory
recall. For more information, see “Programmable, Memory and Personalization Features” in the Index. Automatic seat and mirror movement will occur if the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RE) transmitter is used to
enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the
transmitter corresponds to the
1 or 2 seat and
mirror position.
After the unlock button is pressed on the
RKE
transmitter (the ignition must be in LOCK) or when the
key is placed in the ignition, the seat and mirrors will
automatically adjust to the appropriate position.
1-3

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic seat and mirror movement is programmed
through the Driver Information Center (DIC)
so that the
driver can select whether or not movement will occur
using the
RKE transmitter or by placing the ignition key
in the ignition. For programming information, see
“Programmable, Memory and Personalization
Features” in the Index.
Heated Front Seat (Option)
The control is located on the outboard side of each front
seat. Move the
SEAT HEAT control to either LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat.
The
LO
setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat
approximates body temperature. The
HI setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
A telltale light in
the control reminds you that the heating system is in use.
The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is
turned on.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Press the recliner control forward or rearward to adjust
the seatback.
1-4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving.
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts can’t do their job when
you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it
won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in
front of you. In a crash you could
go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In
a crash the
belt could
go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
~ This could cause serious internal injuries.
~ For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back
in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.
Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint
is closest to the top of your ears. This position
reduces the chance
of a neck injury in a crash.
1-5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR), or air bag system.
A CAUTION:
Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear
a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse.
You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash, you might
not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts
are fastened properly too. It
is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in
any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
1-6

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your vehicle has a light
that comes on as a reminder
to buckle up. (See “Safety
Belt Reminder Light” in
the Index.)
In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a
crash, you don’t know
if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
But most crashes are
in between. In many of them,
people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt
or killed.
After more than
30 years of safety belts in vehicles,
the facts are clear.
In most crashes buckling up does
matter
... a lot!
Why Safety Belts Work
I
. .., .I
I
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat
on wheels.
1-7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
doesn't stop.
1-8

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The person keeps going until stopped by something.
In
a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
or the instrument panel ...
1-9