2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE center console

1-5 Heated Seats
The front seat controls
are located in the center
console. The rear seat
controls are located
on the rear doors.
Push the button once for a high setting, twice for a low
setting, and a third time to turn off the heated seat. The
LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat
approximates body temperature. The HI setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is
turned on. The heating elements in the seats
automatically turn off when the vehicle's ignition is
turned off.
Only the outboard rear seat positions have
heating elements.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
The reclining front
seatback controls are
located on the outboard
side of each front seat.
Press the top of the control forward or rearward to
adjust the seatback angle. Push the control up or
down to adjust the head restraint and shoulder belt
height positions.
See ªHead Restraintsº later in this section.

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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat
on the instrument panel. To lock the glove box door,
insert the master key into the lock cylinder and turn it
clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock
the door.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each
front door as well as on the passenger's and driver's
front seatbacks.
Center Console Storage
The center console comes with a storage tray, a storage
compartment for CDs or tapes, a dual cupholder that
unfolds, a coinholder, an optional phone and an armrest.
The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface
panel located in front of the armrest and unfolding it.
Close the lid to secure it.
Convenience Net
The convenience net attaches to the floor of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can help keep them from falling over during sharp
turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option)
The ashtrays and cigarette lighters may be ordered
through your dealer.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a damaging fire.

2-59 Front Ashtray
The front ashtray is located below the climate control
system on the instrument panel.
Press on the lower edge of the cover to access the
ashtray. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling
on the snuffer.
Rear Ashtray
The ashtrays are located on the door armrests.
To use an ashtray, lift the lid.
Cigarette Lighter
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
The front cigarette lighter is located on the center
console in the passenger's side footwell. Open the flip
out door to access the cigarette lighter. Your vehicle
may also have a lighter on the back of the center
console near the rear seat air outlet.
Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop
back out by itself once the element has heated for use.
Cigarette lighters can be used to provide electrical
power to accessories. See ªAccessory Power Outletsº
in the Index for more information.
Sun Visors
Swing down the primary visor to block out glare.
It can also be detached from the center mount and
moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains
to block the glare from the front. The visors also have
side
-to-side slide capability.
The visors also have a storage flap.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the visor down and lift the cover. Move the slide
switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp.

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Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets.
The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment
such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc.
The accessory power outlets are located at the rear of the
center console and on the lower inboard carpeted panel
on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be removed
to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when
not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the
protective cap.
The accessory power outlet will only operate when the
ignition is in ACC or ON and for 10 minutes after
turning the ignition OFF. If you would like the accessory
power outlet to operate regardless of ignition position,
and for extended periods of time, see your dealer for
more information.NOTICE:
When using accessory power outlets:

Maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed the maximum amperage
for the outlet.

Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain the battery.
Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible
to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown
vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see
your dealer for additional information on the accessory
power plugs.

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
(or Cellular Telephone Controls, If Equipped)
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
H. Ignition Switch
I. Air Vent Control Thumbwheel
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
K. Audio SystemL. Exterior Lamp Controls
M. Hood Release
N. Fuel Door Release
O. Trunk Release
P. Cruise Control
Q. Horn
R. Heated Seat Controls
S. Traction Control Switch
T. Console Shift Lever
U. Convenience Storage/Optional Ashtray
V. Climate Controls
W. Glove Box

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TRACTION ENGAGED - 91: When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF
- 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control system has been turned off
using the TRAC ON/OFF button on the center console.
TRACTION READY
- 90: This message informs
the driver that the traction control system is available.
Pressing the TRAC ON/OFF button on the center
console once turns the traction control system off;
pressing the button again turns the system back on.
This message will automatically disappear from the
display after five seconds.TRACTION SUSPENDED
- 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut off because your vehicle's brakes have
overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle's traction control system. After a few
minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION READY message will appear.
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE
- 112: This message
indicates that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too
hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN
- 24: This message indicates that
the trunk is open when the ignition is on.
TURN SIGNAL ON
- 20: If you drive your vehicle
for more than a mile with a turn signal on, this message
will appear as a reminder to turn off the turn signal.
A multiple chime will sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED
- 52: This message is
displayed when the vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit
as required by some export countries. A continuous
chime will sound when this message is displayed.

3-8 Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.
The vent outlets are located in the center and at each
side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the
direction of airflow by moving the center control levers
or you can stop the airflow by moving the thumbwheel
located on each outlet downward.Rear Ventilation
The direction and quantity of airflow for the rear seats
can also be adjusted at the rear of the center console.
Floor ducts are located under the front seat to warm the
feet of rear passengers.
Move the fan lever to adjust the fan speed from LO to
HI. Adjust the knob to direct the air flow. To reduce
airflow to the rear outlets, slide the fan lever all the way
to the left. Turning the knob to OFF will completely
stop airflow, regardless of the fan setting.

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This warning light will come on to let you know if
there's a problem with your traction control system.
See ªTraction Control System Warning Lightº 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 or snow and rocking the vehicle is
required. See ªRocking Your Vehicleº in the Index.
To turn the system off,
press the TRAC ON/OFF
button located on the
center console.
The TRACTION OFF 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.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The TRACTION READY message
should display briefly on the Driver Information Center.