1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE remote control

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and inform\
ation 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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2-29 Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System
PASS-Key@
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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)
Parking Over Things That Burn 2-29
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Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Sun Visors
Express
Sunroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option)
The Instrument Panel: Your
Information System
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC)
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Your vehicle has a remote
mirror control located on
the driver’s door armrest.
Move the lefthight select
switch located beneath
the
mirror control to choose the
right or left mirror.
To adjust the mirror, move the arrow control in the
direction you want the mirror to
go. Leave the lefuright
select switch in the center position to disable mirror
movement by the four-arrow control switch. This is
helpful in preventing unwanted mirror movement in case the control is accidentally bumped while driving.
Adjust each outside mirror so the vehicle is barely
visible in the mirror to maximize your side view.
The mirrors can also be programmed for personalizauon
and parallel parking feature if you have the optional
memory package. For more information, see “Memory Seat and Mirrors” and “Memory and Personalization
Features” in the Index. For infomation on the heated
outside mirrors, see “Rear Window Defogger’’ in the Index.
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
Mirror
Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for
the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is
controlled by the on and off settings on the
electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic Daymight
Rearview Mirror” in the Index.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from
the driver’s seat. This mirror does not have a
dimming feature.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane,
you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or
dim the lamp.
Cellular TeleI '>one (Option)
Remote Door unlock
Your vehicle has been prewlred for dealer installation of
a dual-mode (analog/digital) cellular telephone. A fixed
mobile or a portable hand-held system are available.
Either system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the DIC. Voice activation
and hands-free operation are standard features. For more
information, contact your dealer.
A user's guide is
provided with the telephone.
OnStar System (Option)
This system may be ordered through your dealer if you have the optional fixed cellular telephone. The
following services are available
24 hours a day:
0 Roadside Service with Location
Emergency Services Button
Theft DetectiodNotification and
Stolen-Vehicle Tracking
Deployment
Automatic Notification of Frontal Air Bag
Concierge/Customer Convenience Services
For more information, contact your dealer.
Assist Straps
An assist strap above each door can be used when
getting out of your vehicle.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, a garment hook is attached to the
rear assist strap.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner,
if necessary. Do not machine wash.
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that anything is wrong.
0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
F.
0 The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or
accelerate quickly.
GAL FUEL USED on the Driver Information Center
does not correspond exactly to the amount
of fuel
remaining as shown on the fuel gage.
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)
The CVRSS automatically adjusts the ride of your
vehicle. Automatic ride control
is achieved through a
computer used to control and monitor the suspension
system. The controller receives input from various
sensors to determine the proper system response. If
the
controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC
will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message.
If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warninghtatus messages.
Memory and Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have memory personalization.
Memory settings that have been previously programmed (HVAC settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting
choices, remote confirmation choices, seat positions,
column positions,
mirror and programmable automatic
door lock choices) can be recalled by pressing the
unlock button on the
RKE transmitter or by placing the
key
in your vehicle’s ignition.
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON, your
vehicle in PARK
(P), and if your vehicle has memory,
press the appropriate memory button
“1” or “2”, located
on the driver’s door panel, prior to programming. Press
the
INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE
PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Press the
ON/OFF
button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit,
press the INFO
RESET button.
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This section tells you how to make your air system work
for
you. Your electronic climate control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
Climate Control Panel
Personalization feature, you will be able to program
your preferred climate control settings by using your
remote keyless entry transmitter. See “Climate Control
Personalization” later in this section.
AUTO: The AUTO button will turn on the system
and automatically adjust the fan blower speed, air
delivery mode and temperature to your previously
1 programmed settings.
TEMP: This knob adjusts the air temperature coming
through the system. Turn the TEMP knob to the right
to increase the temperature and to the left to decrease
the temperature.
You may also press the TEMP knob to
turn the system on and
off. (You can turn the comfort
control system on
by pressing any button on the panel.
The passenger’s TEMP knob only turns
off the system
of the passenger’s side.) Once the system
is turned off,
fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle,
Your vehicle is equipped with
a dual-zone electronic
climate control system. This system can automatically
adjust and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery and the system will
try to maintain the previously
set temperature.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
mode, air conditioning Operation and air intake. YOU Can you can control the temperature of the driver’s side
use the
AUTO (automatic) setting or override the
independently from the passenger’s side. Turn the
automatic operation by manually altering the controls.
driver’s side TEMP
knob to the right to increase the
If your vehicle is equipped with the Climate Control
temperature and to the left to decrease the temperature.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Adaptive Seat Control
............................ 1-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22. 2-65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control Panel
.................. 3-2
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment
.................. 3-9
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Diversity .............................. 3-45
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68. 4-7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti-Theft. Radio .............................. 3-42
Adding Equipment
to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3 Appearance Care
............................... 6-50
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Assist Straps
................................... 2-54
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-43
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-42
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-23
Automatic Transaxle
Operation
................................... 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-19
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Battery ...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Not Charging Message ......................... 2-82
Saver Active Message
......................... 2-82
Voltage
Low Message ......................... 2-83
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Charging System Indicator Light ................. 2-66
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-9
Voltage High Message
......................... 2-83
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Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 18
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-45
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-54
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning the Top
............................. 6-52
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-44
Interior Lamp Switch
.......................... 2-44
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-60
Clusters
.................................... 2-62
Jack, Tire
.................................... 5-27
Keyless Entry System, Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Interior Lamp Switch
.......................... 2-44
Panel
....................................... 2-44 Magnasteer ................................ 4-10
Underhood
.................................. 6- 11 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-68
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6 Maintenance, Underbody ......................... 6-56
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-27 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Left Rear Door Ajar Message ..................... 2-85 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-70
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-42 Map Pocket ................................... 2-51
Lighter ....................................... 2-53 Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle .............. 2-8
Lamps
Interior
..................................... 2-44
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Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.22. 2.65
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.68. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-69
FogLamp
................................... 2-73
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-72
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-67
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-70
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Trunk Release
................................ 2-11
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Interior ..................................... 2-44
Security
.................................... 2-73
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-68, 4-9
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
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Memory Seat. Mirrors and Steering Column
........... 1-3
Methanol
@ ...................................... 6-4
MiniDisc@ Player Errors
.................... 3- 19, 3-37
MiniDisc Player
......................... 3-16, 3-29
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Curbview Assist
.............................. 2-51
Heated
..................................... 2-50
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-54
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-3
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-50
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
11
MountainRoads ................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-50
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Net,
Convenience .............................. 2-52
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 17
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-63
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil, Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Level, Check Message
........................ 2-84
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-89
Oil Life Indicator, How to Reset
................... 6-15
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-72
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine Message
............. 2-85 OnStar System
................................. 2-54
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
Owner Publications. Ordering
........... 7.13. 7. 14. 7.15
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-56
PARK
(P)
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....... 5-15
ParadeDimming
............................... 2-45
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-21
Shifting Into
................................. 2-26
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
AtNight
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-25
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-67
Lots
....................................... 2-14
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
................... 3-9
Passenger Door Ajar Message
..................... 2-85
Passing
...................................... 4-13
PASS-Key III
................................ 2-16
Power
Accessory, Retained
........................... 2-18
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-50
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-31
Windows and Other Power Options
............... 6-59
Parking
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
................. 3-3