2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE steering

Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-37.
Trunk Lock Release
The trunk lock release
button is located to the left
of the steering wheel on
the instrument panel.
Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
and the valet lockout switch must be off.
You can also press the button with the trunk symbol on
the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the
trunk. To disable this feature, see “Valet Lockout Switch”
underTheft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-19.
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A (OFF):This is the only position in which you can
insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition
and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
B (ACCESSORY):This position allows you to use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine
is off. This position will allow you to turn off the engine. If
your vehicle has a column shifter, you will still be able to
move the shift lever. Use ACCESSORY if you must have
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example,
if your vehicle is being pushed or towed.
C (ON):This position is for driving. If your vehicle has a
console shifter and you turn off the engine, the
transaxle will lock. If you need to shift the transaxle out
of PARK (P), the ignition key has to be in ON.
D (START):This position starts the engine.Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned
from ON to OFF:
Cellular Telephone
Radio
Power Windows
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Sunroof
Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if
a door is opened. If you want power for another 10
minutes, close all the doors and turn the ignition key to
ON and then back to OFF. If the cellular phone is
being used while retained accessory power is active,
the timer is suspended to avoid interruption of the call.
The timer resets to 10 minutes at the end of the call.
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side
of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/uid ll
location (C) and next to the engine.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a re. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you will be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
The automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located
either on the steering column or on the console
between the seats.
There are several different
positions for the shift lever.
Console Shifter
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Steering Column Shift Lever
If your vehicle is equipped with a steering column shift
lever, use the following procedure to shift the vehicle
into PARK (P):
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:
Pull the lever toward you.
Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent
damage when going through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return the
mirror to its original position, push outward. Be sure
to return both mirrors to their original unfolded positions
before driving.
The mirrors also have an arrow on the mirror face that
ashes in the direction of the turn when the turn
signal is used. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on
page 3-9.
The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization
and the parallel parking feature if you have the
optional memory package. For more information, see
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-55
andDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the
driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps
behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and
off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror.
SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®
on page 2-39.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will
also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror
feature. This feature will allow the passenger’s side
mirror to tilt to a factory programmed 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
ve-second delay has occurred, the passenger’s
side 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 (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-74for more information.
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OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
You can use the steering wheel controls with OnStar®.
The controls are located
on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Press the top part of the control to access OnStar
®. You
will hear a ready prompt from the system, and then you
can begin your OnStar
®session or begin making calls.If your vehicle has the optional Navigation system or
cellular phone, the ready prompt will come from
that system rst. You must say the word phone to
access OnStar
®.
If your vehicle has both optional systems, the ready
prompt will come from the Navigation system rst. When
you say the word phone after the ready prompt, you
will access the cellular phone.
If you prefer to use OnStar
®to make calls, you must
repeat the word phone again after the cellular
phone ready prompt.
To end a communication session, press the bottom part
of the control that says END.
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Cellular Telephone
Your vehicle may have been prewired for dealer
installation of a portable cellular telephone system. The
system has steering wheel telephone controls and
information output through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Voice activation with remote record and
hands-free operation are standard features. For more
information, contact your dealer. A user’s guide is
provided with the telephone.
Front Storage Area
If your vehicle is equipped with the front storage area, it
comes with a coinholder, a storage compartment for
CDs or tapes, an optional cellular telephone and a dual
cupholder.
Full Floor Console Storage Area
If your vehicle is equipped with the full oor console, it
has an upper and lower storage area. The upper
storage area is available for the optional cellular
telephone. The lower storage area has two removable
bins that can hold tapes and/or CDs.
To open the console, pull up on either lever to open the
upper or lower storage area.
There is also a removable coinholder that attaches to
the side of one of the bins. A dual cupholder is located in
front of the console. Open and close by pressing on
the cupholder.
Center Console Storage Area
If your vehicle is equipped with the center console, it
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.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel
Your vehicle may be equipped with the memory
package.
Four-Button Control
The controls for these
features are located on the
driver’s door panel, and
are used to program
and recall memory settings
for the driver’s seat,
outside mirror and steering
wheel positions.To save your positions in memory, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors and
the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
2. Press and hold the SET button. Release the SET
button when you hear a single beep.
3. Within ve seconds, press and hold button 1. After
a brief delay, a single beep will sound through the
driver’s side front speaker to let you know that
the position has been stored.
A second seating, mirror and steering wheel position
can be programmed by repeating the above steps and
pressing button 2 (for driver 2).
To recall your memory positions while the vehicle is in
PARK (P), push and release either button 1 or button 2
corresponding to the desired driving position. The
seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel will move to
the position previously stored for the identied
driver. You will hear a single beep. If the vehicle is not
in PARK (P), the memory buttons must be pressed
and held to recall the stored positions.
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