1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE parking brake

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4-36 Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Because you have anti-lock brakes, don't try to tap into
your vehicle's hydraulic brake system. If you do, both
brake systems won't work well, or at all. If you tow
more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be sure
to follow the instructions that come with the trailer or
from the brake manufacturer.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you'll be able to maintain them properly.
Trailer Wiring Harness
If your vehicle is equipped with the 3,000-lb. (1 360 kg)
trailer towing package option, your vehicle comes with a
pouch containing a trailer towing jumper harness and a
trailer stub.
To attach the jumper harness, remove the trunk trim near
the left rear wheel well and connect it to the main body
harness connector which is taped down. The trailer stub
will attach to the trailer and connect to the jumper harness.
These trailer
-wiring harness color codes should be
followed when connecting it to your trailer:

BLACK: Direct trailer ground for trailer lamps.

BROWN: Parking lamps.

YELLOW: Left turn and stoplamps.

GREEN: Right turn and stoplamps.

BLUE: Auxiliary circuit.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

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4-38 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different
turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your
dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel
will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned
out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your
signal when they are not. It's important to check occasionally
to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brakes.
5. Release the regular brakes.

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4-39 When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:

Start your engine;

Shift into a gear; and

Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you're
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for more on this. Things that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't
overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake
system. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review
this information before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See ªEngine Overheatingº
in the Index.

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
CAUTION:
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over you or other
people. You and they could be badly injured.
Find a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won't move,
you can put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side of the
vehicle, at the opposite end.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.

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6-20
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180F to 200F
(82C to 93C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50F
(10C). If it's colder than 50F (10C), you may have
to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level

Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.

With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).

With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).

Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the
radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on
the driver's side of the engine. Remove the air
cleaner assembly so you can reach the transaxle fluid
cap. The assembly is attached to the vehicle by two
fasteners. Lift up on the air cleaner assembly to
remove it. Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn it
counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the dipstick
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.

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8-2
Battery 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not Charging Message 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savers 2-46, 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage High Message 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage Low Message 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement, Windshield Wipers 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum Problem Message 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulb Replacement 6
-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Lamps 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamps 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-33, 4-28, 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carpet Cleaning 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player Care 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Players 3-16, 3-19, 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Adapter Kits 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cellular Telephone 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Bulb Replacement 6-39 . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central Door Unlocking System 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil Message 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Trans Fluid Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check
Brake Fluid Message 2
-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Level Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Cap Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-7
Instrument Panel 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Top 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clusters 2-64, 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intensity/Brightness Control 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-20, 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System, Remote 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness Control 2-46 . . . . . .
Interior 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2
-30 . . . . . . .
Level Control, Electronic 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Sensor 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-23, 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-71, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Indicator 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-7, 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Warning 2-72, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limiter, Engine Speed 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limiter, Vehicle Speed 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock, Torque 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lockout Feature 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Automatic Door 2-5, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Security 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock/Unlock Confirmation 2-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-9
Parking
At Night 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Indicator Light 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lots 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over Things That Burn 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer on Hills 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Lamps 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger 's Side Temperature Knob/Button 3-3, 3-6 . . . . . . .
Passing 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PASS-Key
II 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
People with Disabilities, GM Mobility Program 7-5 . . . . . . . .
Personalization Feature, Radio 3-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone Not Present Message 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing a Cassette Tape 3-16, 3-19, 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing a Compact Disc 3-21, 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Accessory, Retained 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna Mast Care 3-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Mirror 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows and Other Power Options 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program Pass Key Message 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2-5, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pull-Down Feature, Automatic Trunk Lid 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-14, 3-18, 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY)
Selections 3
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personalization with Home and Away Feature 3-36 . . . . . .
Reception, Understanding 3-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainsense Wipers 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAP 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block 6
-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Security Locks 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Windows 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Armrest 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirrors 2-49, 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recirculation 3-5, 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Fuel Door Release 6
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recall Memory 2-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Key Message 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .