2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE Owners Manual

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Canadian Owners:If you lose or damage your keys,
only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key®III to
have new keys made. To program additional keys you
will require two current driver’s keys (black in col

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
Do not dri

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual A (OFF):This is the only position in which you can
insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition
and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature.
B (ACCESSORY):This position allows you to

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
The engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant
heater.
In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting
and

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual 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 sh

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift
lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can sh

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X):This position is for
normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and
you are:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going a