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The 1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts prop\
erly. It also explains the “SIR” system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort co\
ntrols and how to operate your audio system.
4- 1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road\
and how to drive under different conditions.
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Problems on the Road
This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated en\
gine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running pr\
operly and looking good.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” o\
n page 7-12.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with the
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when
this message appears. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your dealership for service
at once.
SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A defect
in the brake fluid detection circuit causes this message
to display if the ignition
is in RUN. Have the brake
system serviced by a technician as soon as possible.
If
the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions
listed in that part.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS - 102: This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRIC SYS - 106: This message will
display
if an electrical problem has occurred within the
vehicle’s electrical system. Have your
vehicle serviced
by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the
fuel system when this message appears. See your
dealership for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem with
the idle control has occurred when this message
displays. Bring your vehicle to your dealership
for service.
SERVICE RIDE SYS - 84: This message is displayed
to indicate that the suspension system is not operating
properly. To correct this problem, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYS - 127: This message is
displayed when a problem has been detected in the
Magnasteer” variable effort steering system. Service is
required.
A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
OCCUPANTS
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
, INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found
on the driver's door tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
options not installed
in the factory.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your
trunk. Use the
following procedure
to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk
so the side that faces out
when
it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not
fit down into the well. Place it so the front
is in the well and the rear is out of the well.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See the storage instructions label to replace your
compact spare into your trunk properly.
I RETAINER --
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can
lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to
65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your spare with a full-size tire
as soon as you
can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in
case you need it again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
BODY 1
BODY 2
Usage
Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Fuse (DeVille Concours Only), Convenience
Fuse,
BATT Fuse, Antenna Fuse, Right
and Left Position Lamp Relays
(Export), HazardPosition Lamp
Cut-Out Relay (Export), Passenger and
Driver Seat Belt Comfort Solenoids,
Trunk and Fuel Door Release
Solenoids and Relays, Door
LocWnlock Relays, Damper Relay
(DeVille Concours Only), Parking
Lamp Relay, Right and Left Park Fuse, Rear Fog Lamp Relay
Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse, Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse, Electronic
Level Control (ELC) FuseRelay,
Antenna Fuse, Heated Mirror
Fuse,
Heated Backlite Fuse, Electronic
Level Control (ELC) Circuit Breaker
Fuse
BODY 3
Usage
Controlled Power Relay, Controlled
Power Back-up Relay, Cluster Fuse,
Platform Zone Module (PZM) Fuse,
Radio Fuse, DAB Relay,
Trunk and
Fuel
Door Release Relay, High Beam
Relay, Comfort Fuse, AMP (Bose Only) Fuse
INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter-
1 Fuse,
Cigarette Lighter-2 Fuse, Cigarette
Lighter-2 Fuse, Courtesy Lamp Relay
LAMPS
IGN
1
Headlamps FuseRelay, HighLow
Beam Control Relay, Fog LampLDRL
Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse,
Inadvertent Power Relay, Right and
Left High Beam Fuse, Right and Left Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse, Fog
Lamp Relay (DeVille Concours Only),
DRL Relay
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Wiper Fuse,
Relay Ignition-
1 Fuse, Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) Fuse,
Accessory Relay
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Misfire. Ease
Off Gas Pedal Message ............. 2-85
Overheated. Stop Engine Message
................ 2-85
Overheating
................................. 5-15
PowerReduced
.............................. 2-85
Running While Parked
.................... 2.32. 4.28
Specifications
................................ 6-66
Starting Your
................................ 2-20
Engine Hot
. A/C Off Message .................... 2-85
Engineoil
.................................... 6-11
Adding
..................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6- 14
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind
of Oil to Use ....................... 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Stop Engine Message
.......................... 2-85
Engine Speed Limiter
............................ 2-67
EnglisMetric Display
.......................... 2-66
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
........................... 2.32. 4.28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Lighting
............................... 2- 10
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................... 2-46
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fan Button
................................. 3.2. 3.6
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Finish Care
.................................... 6-53
Finish Damage
................................. 6-55 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-36
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
FloorMats
.................................... 2-57
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-66
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
FrenchLanguageManual
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Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-54
Front Towing
.............................. 5-9. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-5
Data Panel
.................................. 2-78
DoorRelease
................................. 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-77
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message
........................... 2-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-60
Gages
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
.. ...........................
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-34
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-73
Fuel
....................................... 2-77
Tachometer
.................................. 2-67
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-54
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8