2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE park assist

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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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-2 Keys
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-4 Door Locks
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-7 Remote Keyless Entry System
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-12 Trunk
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-15 Theft
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-16 Theft-Deterrent System
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-18 PASS-Key
III
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-20 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-20 Ignition Positions
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-22 Starting Your Engine
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-24 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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-25 Automatic Transaxle Operation
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-30 Parking Brake
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-32 Shifting Into PARK (P)
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-35 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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-36 Parking Over Things That Burn
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-37 Engine Exhaust
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-37 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
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-38 Windows2
-39 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Column
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-40 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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-46 Exterior Lamps
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-51 Interior Lamps
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-53 Mirrors
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-57 Storage Compartments
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-60 Rear Power Sunshade (If Equipped)
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-61 Cellular Telephone (Option)
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-62 Sunroof (Option)
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-63 HomeLink
Transmitter
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-68 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-73 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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-87 Driver Information Center (DIC)
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-102 Night Vision System (Option)
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-106 Navigation (Option)
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-107 Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) (Option)

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Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
The control on the driver's
door armrest operates both
outside rearview mirrors.
Press (R) on the control
switch to choose the right
mirror or (L) to choose the
left mirror. The center
switch position is for off
and will not move the
mirrors if touched.
To adjust the mirror, push the control pad in the
direction you want the mirror to go. Adjust each mirror
so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area
behind your vehicle.
When you operate the rear window defogger, it also
warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog
or ice.
The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization
if you have the optional memory package. For more
information, see ªMemory Seat and Mirrorsº 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 ªElectrochromic Day/Night
Rearview Mirror with Compassº in the Index.
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will
also be capable of performing the curb view assist
mirror feature. This feature will cause the passenger's
mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle
is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in
allowing you to view the curb when you are
parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
five
-second delay has occurred, the passenger's mirror
will return to its original position.
If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted,
the mirror switch may be used.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver
Information Center.

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Doors Unlock in PARK (P)
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
UNLOCK IN PARK prompt appears. This feature will
automatically unlock all doors when the vehicle is
shifted into PARK (P). To turn the feature on, press
ON/OFF until ON is displayed on the DIC. To turn the
feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF is displayed.
Doors Unlock Key Off
To enter feature programming follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the DOORS
UNLOCK KEY OFF prompt appears. This feature will
automatically unlock all doors when the ignition key is
turned to OFF. To turn the feature on, press ON/OFF
until ON is displayed on the DIC. To turn the feature
off, press ON/OFF until OFF is displayed.Mirror to Curb In Reverse (If Equipped)
Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more
times until the MIRROR TO CURB IN REV prompts
appears on the DIC display. This feature will move the
passenger's outside rearview mirror to a curb view
position when the shifter is placed in REVERSE (R) and
it will return the mirror to the last known driving position
when the shifter is moved out of REVERSE (R). To turn
this feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until OFF is displayed. For more
information, see ªCurb View Assist Mirrorº in the Index.
Driver's Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)
After the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt is
displayed on the DIC and the ON/OFF button is pressed,
the prompts DRIVER NO 1 or DRIVER NO 2 will
appear. These prompts correspond to which remote
keyless entry transmitter button or memory recall button
has been pressed on the driver's door armrest. You may
have your name and a second driver's name displayed
here, replacing the prompts DRIVER NO 1 and
DRIVER NO 2. A dealership can program your vehicle
to display the names you want. The names will appear
whenever the key is turned to ON only if remote keyless
entry transmitters 1 or 2 are used to enter the vehicle or
buttons 1 or 2 on the driver's door are pressed.

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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) (Option)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to
determine how close an object is to your rear bumper
within a given area, making parking easier.
The URPA display is
located inside the vehicle,
above the rear window. It
has three color
-coded lights
that can be seen through the
rearview mirror or by
turning around.
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is
moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less
than 3 MPH (5 km/h). When the system comes on, the
three lights on the display will illuminate to let you
know that the system is working. URPA senses how
close your vehicle is to an object. The distance is
determined by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the
rear bumper. When shifting into REVERSE (R) and an
object is detected, one of the following will occur:

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Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Magnasteer

This system continuously adjusts the effort you feel
when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease
when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the ªdriver lost controlº accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here's why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this.The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed.
While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you
can control.
Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control
systems
-- steering and acceleration -- have to do
their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the
sudden acceleration can demand too much of those
places. You can lose control. Refer to ªTraction Control
Systemº in the Index.
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
to go, and slow down.
If you have Stabilitrak

, you may see the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information
Center. See ªStability Sys Engaged Messageº in
the Index.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less
favorable conditions you'll want to go slower.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO THE CANADIAN
GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify
us. Please call us at 1
-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 436004
Pontiac, MI 48343
-6004In Canada, please call us at 1
-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1
-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service
literature are available for purchase for all current and
past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.