1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE trunk

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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 Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the
locks from the inside, get out and close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
unlock the trunk, open the
fuel door and
turn on your
vehicle’s interior lamps
from about
10 feet (3 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
The range of this system is about
10 feet (3 m). At times
you may notice a decrease
in range. This is normal for
any remote keyless entry transmitter. If the transmitter
does not work or
if you have to stand closer to your
vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance.
You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher,
and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.

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When you press this symbol to unlock the driver’s
door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will blink twice.
(You can program your vehicle
so the parking lamps
will not flash. For more information, see “LocMUnlock
Confirmation” later in
this section.) Pressing this
symbol again within five seconds will unlock the other
doors. Pressing
this symbol will also disarm the optional
theft-deterrent system and turn on the interior lamps
at night.
8 When you press this symbol to lock the doors, the
parking lamps will blink once. (You can program your
vehicle
so the parking lamps will not flash. For more
information, see “LocMUnlock Confirmation”
later in this section.) This also arms the optional
theft-deterrent system.
Press this symbol to open the trunk. (The valet
lockout button must be
off for this feature to work.)
Press this button to open the fuel door.
(The valet lockout button must be
off for this feature
to work.) The
remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used to
recall the memory settings for up to two drivers.
For
more information, see “Memory Seat and Mirrors” in
the Index.
Note that pressing the transmitter buttons numerous
times (approximately
500 times) out of the vehicle’s
operating range may cause the transmitter not to work.
Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter
buttons 10 or more times out of range will also cause the
transmitter not to work. To reset the transmitter, you
must be within the vehicle’s operating range. Press and
hold the trunk button, and within one second, press and
hold the lock button. Continue to hold both buttons for
approximately three seconds. See your dealer for service
if your transmitter still doesn’t work properly.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Once your dealer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not
unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only two
transmitters matched to it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
battery as the instructions under the cover indicate.
no moisture can enter.
5. Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and
holding the lock and unlock buttons for
about eight
seconds within range of the vehicle. Once the
transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chirp and
the exterior lamps will flash once.
Trunk
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on
AUTO or ECON and the temperature
between
65” F (18” C) and 85” F (29” C).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trunk Lock Release Trunk Storage System (Option)
To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in
PARK (P) and the valet
lockout button must be
off.
~ Press the trunk release
button, located on the
headlamp control panel on
the left side
of the
instrument panel, to open
the trunk.
You can also press the trunk button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter to access the trunk
compartment.
To disable the use of this feature, see
“Valet Lockout Button’’ in the Index.
If equipped, the trunk storage system can be used to
organize many different items inside the trunk. The
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cover (A) is located on top of the spare tire cover (B).
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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.
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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 Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature
Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that
helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers
can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes
down. Your fingers could be injured, and you
would need someone
to help you free them. Keep
your fingers away from the trunk lid
as you close
it and as it is going down.
With the automatic pull-down feature, you never have to
slam the trunk lid in order to close the trunk. Instead,
gently lower the trunk lid until it is nearly shut
-- the
automatic pull-down unit will take over and lock the
trunk firmly.
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A. Trunk Lid
B. Lever
If for some reason me trunk lid
(A) will not close, it may
be because the trunk pull-down unit was accidently
bumped. Even though the trunk lid remains open, the
motor from the pull-down unit has already cycled down.
If this happens, press the lever
(B) on the trunk lid. The
pull-down unit motor will reset itself allowing the trunk lid to close when lowered.
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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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