2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE cruise control

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-17
Interior Lamps..............................................3-22
Night Vision System......................................3-25
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-28
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-30
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-31
Climate Controls............................................3-32
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-32
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-37
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-40
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-42
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-43
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-44
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-44
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-47
Trip Odometer..............................................3-47
Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)...................3-49Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-49
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-50
Charging System Light..................................3-51
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-51
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-52
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-53
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-55
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-58
Security Light...............................................3-59
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-59
Lights On Reminder......................................3-60
Cruise Control Light......................................3-60
Fuel Gage...................................................3-60
Fuel Data Display (Digital Cluster Only)...........3-61
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-62
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-65
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization..........................................3-73
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-74
Trip Computer................................................3-89
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-89
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-37.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
C. Climate Controls and OnStar
®Steering Wheel
Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls). See
Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-42and
OnStar
®System on page 2-43.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-44.
E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-115.
F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-62.
G. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-32.H. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-17.
I. Night Vision Controls.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-13.
K. Cruise Control. See “Cruise Control” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-7.
M. Cruise Control. See “Cruise Control” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
N. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-89.
O. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-31.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-50.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there is a
paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer
uid on the windshield, press and release this paddle.
The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop
or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles,
press and hold the paddle.
CHECK WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when the washer uid
reaches a low level.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see
a CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster.When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn
the cruise control back on.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
The buttons to operate cruise control are located on the
steering wheel.
1. Press the CRUISE ON/OFF button, located on the
bottom left of the steering wheel, to turn cruise
control on. An indicator light will come on to show
that the cruise control is on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET/CST (coast) button located on the
bottom right of the steering wheel. The CRUISE
light will display on the instrument panel cluster.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the
cruise control. But you do not need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more, you can press the RES/ACC
(resume/accelerate) button to return to your desired
preset speed. The CRUISE light will be displayed again.
The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset
speed. If you press and hold the RES/ACC button, the
vehicle speed will increase until you release the
button or apply the brake. Unless you want to go faster,
do not press and hold the RES/ACC button.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the SET/CST button, then release the
button and the accelerator pedal. You will now
cruise at the higher speed.
Press the RES/ACC button. Hold it there until you get
up to the speed that you want, and then release the
button. To increase your speed in very small
amounts, briey press the RES/ACC button and then
release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will
speed up approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
The accelerate feature will only work after you have set
the cruise control speed by pressing the SET/CST button.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Press the SET/CST button until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET/CST button briey. Each time you do this,
the vehicle will slow down approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to
keep your speed down. Applying the brake or shifting into
a lower gear will take you out of cruise control. If you
need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the
grade of the downhill slope, you may not want to attempt
to use your cruise control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on the brake
pedal, or press the CRUISE ON/OFF button on the
steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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Lights On Reminder
This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on
so that you know that your exterior lamps are on.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever the cruise
control system is in use. It
will go out when the
system is turned off.
See “Cruise Control” underTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-9for more information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows
approximately how much
fuel is in the tank. It
works only when the
ignition is in ON. United States
Canada (Analog Only)
Analog (United States)Analog (Canada)
Digital Cluster
3-60

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always
decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to
the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear
the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the
brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens,
the system works the front brakes and reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on the
Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-65. You may feel or hear the
system working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
reengage the cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
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