1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE cruise control

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In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can
form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
The windshield washer has both a “demand” mode and a “programmed” mode, depending on the amount
of
windshield washer fluid you need.
For programmed mode, press and release the button on
the tip
of the lever. The washer will provide a measured
amount
of fluid to the windshield and the wiper will
either stop or return
to your original wiping speed. For
demand mode, press and hold the button until you have
enough fluid, and the wipers will either stop or return to
your original wiping speed.
CHECK
WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC
when the washer fluid reaches a low level.
The cruise control lever is
located
on the right side of
the steering column.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed
of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. This can help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will
see
a telltale labeled CRUISE in the instrument cluster.
Cruise control shuts
off when you apply your brakes.
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely
at a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit
a button
and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch
off until you want to use it.
use cruise control on slippery roads.
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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction
Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back on. 2.
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Press the outer right button on the lever to turn on
the system.
Accelerate to the speed you want.
Press the switch down once to SETKST. The cruise
telltale will come on.
Remove your foot from the accelerator Pedal.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Resuming a Set Speed
Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then
applying the brake will end the cruise function.
Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can push up
on the cruise control switch RES/ACC
(Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset.
This returns you to your desired preset speed. The cruise
telltale will come on.
Remember,
if you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer
than half
a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you
release the switch or apply the brake.
So unless you
want to
go faster, don’t hold the switch at RES/ACC.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
Push the cruise lever (SETKST) and then release the
lever and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at
the higher speed.
Push upward on RES/ACC. Hold it there until you
reach a desired speed and then release the switch.
(To increase your speed in very small amounts, press
up one second at a time. Each time you
do this, your
vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)
The accelerate feature will only work after you have set
the cruise control speed by pushing downward on the
switch to SET/CST.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push the cruise lever (SETKST) down and hold it
until you reach a desired lower speed, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the cruise
lever (SETKST) down briefly. Each time
you do
this, you’ll
go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have
to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brakes
or downshifting into FIRST
(1) takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the button on the end of the switch.
Pull the lever (CANCEL) toward you.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you
turn off the cruise control or the ignition.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many
of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically. The main components of the instrument panel are:
1. Air Outlets 13. Fuel Door Release
2. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 14. Trunk Release
3. Turn SignaVLights 15. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
4. Cluster 16. Horn
5. Windshield Wiperwasher Lever 17. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
6. Cruise Control Lever 18. Seat Heater Switch
7. Ignition Switch 19. Traction Control Switch
8. Air Vent Control Dial
20. Console Shift Lever
9. Hazard Warning Button
2 1. Convenience S torage/Optional Ashtray
10. Radio
22. Electronic Climate Controls
11. Lamp Controls 23. Glove Box
12. Hood Release

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Canada
This is a telltale that comes on whenever the parking
lamps are on,
so that you know your lights are on.
Cruise Control Light
CRUISE
This light comes on
whenever
you set your
vehicle’s cruise control.
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FUEL
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FUEL
Canada
The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in
the tank. It works only when the ignition is in ON.
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about
the fuel gage.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on
the Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information
Center Messages” in the Index. You may feel or hear the
system working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control
system
begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you
to safely use it again, you my reengage the cruise control.
(See “Cruise Control” in
the Index.)
TRACTION CONTROL
United States Canada
This warning light will come on to let you know if
there’s a problem with your traction control system.
See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The
traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off
if you ever need to. (You
should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your
Vehicle” in the Index.)
To turn the system off,
press the traction control
disable button located on
the center console.
The TRACTION
OW message will display on the
Driver Information Center. If the system is limiting
wheel spin when you press the button, the TRACTION
OFF message will display -- but the system won’t turn
off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a
current need to limit wheel spin.