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...such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your to audio system. 5-1 ...6-1 CustomerAssistanceInformation ...7-1 ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how service and owner...belts properly. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. Index ... 8-1 i # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille Concours Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find something you 'll find helpful information and...
...such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your to audio system. 5-1 ...6-1 CustomerAssistanceInformation ...7-1 ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how service and owner...belts properly. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. Index ... 8-1 i # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille Concours Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find something you 'll find helpful information and...
Owner's Manual
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...Detroit 1701. His exacting standards prompted themotto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years "Craftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law." in The introductionof the first four cylinder engine 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to have the rich heritage that of Antoine de... La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander who founded the city of Cadillac in 1902. Cadillac is Cadillac. Few automobiles are today, in 1908 parts...
...Detroit 1701. His exacting standards prompted themotto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years "Craftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law." in The introductionof the first four cylinder engine 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to have the rich heritage that of Antoine de... La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander who founded the city of Cadillac in 1902. Cadillac is Cadillac. Few automobiles are today, in 1908 parts...
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..." frrst appearedin the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as "Standard the World." In 1909 Cadillac was thecornerstone of modem assembly line production. VI6 Engines 1930-1940 w 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes the industrial world of and was purchased by the then new General Motors...
..." frrst appearedin the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as "Standard the World." In 1909 Cadillac was thecornerstone of modem assembly line production. VI6 Engines 1930-1940 w 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes the industrial world of and was purchased by the then new General Motors...
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...Harley Earl). The crisp, contemporary lines the 1938 of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines. in Vld Engine During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production the fist time for since 1902 in styling. W 1931 V16 Sport Phaeton vii frnest ...documents ever written. Two Cadillac V8 enginesand Hydra-Matic in all Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model. It was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine, which was standard in transmissions were used each M5AI and M24 ...
...Harley Earl). The crisp, contemporary lines the 1938 of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines. in Vld Engine During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production the fist time for since 1902 in styling. W 1931 V16 Sport Phaeton vii frnest ...documents ever written. Two Cadillac V8 enginesand Hydra-Matic in all Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model. It was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine, which was standard in transmissions were used each M5AI and M24 ...
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Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. in . Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on all Cadillacs in size 1976 Seville. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured The Eldorado,introduced in 1953, was ...available on new international the in 1968 and 1969 was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine...
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. in . Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on all Cadillacs in size 1976 Seville. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured The Eldorado,introduced in 1953, was ...available on new international the in 1968 and 1969 was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine...
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... introduction the Northstar of of the Year, Motor Trend; The state the art system includes the valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar liter V8 engine, 4.6 4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control. Ten Best List, Car... Driver; The electronicsand computerization which were '70s came of age in the pioneered by Cadillac in the '80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on 1986 models and Traction...
... introduction the Northstar of of the Year, Motor Trend; The state the art system includes the valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar liter V8 engine, 4.6 4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control. Ten Best List, Car... Driver; The electronicsand computerization which were '70s came of age in the pioneered by Cadillac in the '80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on 1986 models and Traction...
Owner's Manual
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... do with your lights: These symbols are some of your vehicle. LIGHTER HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW A $0 VENTILATING FAN ( BRAKE (a) (@) HORN h COOLANT ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a c> w, SPEAKER FUEL B xiii ANTI-LocK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on an original battery...
... do with your lights: These symbols are some of your vehicle. LIGHTER HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW A $0 VENTILATING FAN ( BRAKE (a) (@) HORN h COOLANT ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a c> w, SPEAKER FUEL B xiii ANTI-LocK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on an original battery...
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... the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiringor other cableconnections must pass through the seal between 65°F (18OC) and 85°F (29°C). See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. That will force outside air into yourvehicle.
... the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiringor other cableconnections must pass through the seal between 65°F (18OC) and 85°F (29°C). See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. That will force outside air into yourvehicle.
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... undamaged 2-13 Starting may be blown. Reach in optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your should , checksee to have your vehicle. If the engine does not and the STARTING start the car. PASS-Key% I Your vehicle is displayedin the Driver Information Center, your vehicle. From outside of... using the power door lockthe Keyless or Entry system and close the door. To replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your Cadillac serviced. 1 PASS-Key 1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition keythat is used, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems will flash. The ...
... undamaged 2-13 Starting may be blown. Reach in optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your should , checksee to have your vehicle. If the engine does not and the STARTING start the car. PASS-Key% I Your vehicle is displayedin the Driver Information Center, your vehicle. From outside of... using the power door lockthe Keyless or Entry system and close the door. To replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your Cadillac serviced. 1 PASS-Key 1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition keythat is used, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems will flash. The ...
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If the engine slow for service. Follow this time, fuses should Your modern Cadillac doesn't need an elaborate be cleaned and dried. dealer or a locksmithto have a new made. key 0 Don't tow a trailer during vehicle operation, vehicle needs your...start , wait 3 minutes andtry a run if you follow these guidelines: be unprotected. Your vehicle will restart you get new brake linings. See your Cadillac dealer service. Cadillac dealer for the first500 miles (804 km). A START CAR message will perform better in ." But it off; service. if in the Indexfor more ...
If the engine slow for service. Follow this time, fuses should Your modern Cadillac doesn't need an elaborate be cleaned and dried. dealer or a locksmithto have a new made. key 0 Don't tow a trailer during vehicle operation, vehicle needs your...start , wait 3 minutes andtry a run if you follow these guidelines: be unprotected. Your vehicle will restart you get new brake linings. See your Cadillac dealer service. Cadillac dealer for the first500 miles (804 km). A START CAR message will perform better in ." But it off; service. if in the Indexfor more ...
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...-deterrent feature. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position for example, is all the way in. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you turn thekey hard. But turn thekey only with your vehicle..., you turn the switch to force itcould break the key or the ignition switch. The steering wheel will B: the be sure it is off the engine but still turn it was before you . To get intoACCESSORY, push in the key and turn the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel...
...-deterrent feature. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position for example, is all the way in. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you turn thekey hard. But turn thekey only with your vehicle..., you turn the switch to force itcould break the key or the ignition switch. The steering wheel will B: the be sure it is off the engine but still turn it was before you . To get intoACCESSORY, push in the key and turn the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel...
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...be used may for about three seconds a time until your at a time will go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your Cadillac if is to 10 minutes after the ignition key turned is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn the ...-- If it doesn't start in START for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it there as your engine gets warm. Retained Accessory Power The following accessories on your Cadillac be drained much gasoline. Shiftto PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 2-16
...be used may for about three seconds a time until your at a time will go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your Cadillac if is to 10 minutes after the ignition key turned is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn the ...-- If it doesn't start in START for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it there as your engine gets warm. Retained Accessory Power The following accessories on your Cadillac be drained much gasoline. Shiftto PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 2-16
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... Heater (Option) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. O 2-17 check with the electronics in the Index. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should pluggedin a ... be four hours prior to do it without damaging your vehicle. If you could change theway the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the partof...
... Heater (Option) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. O 2-17 check with the electronics in the Index. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should pluggedin a ... be four hours prior to do it without damaging your vehicle. If you could change theway the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the partof...
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...Instead of you trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you 've used the coolant heater, be parking your Cadillac dealer in ? Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. .3. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If... particular area. 2-18 Plug it could overheat andcause a fire. After you 'll be sure to store from the cord as it away moving engine parts. be seriously injured. How long should you that contact your vehicle. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into ungrounded outlet...
...Instead of you trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you 've used the coolant heater, be parking your Cadillac dealer in ? Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. .3. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If... particular area. 2-18 Plug it could overheat andcause a fire. After you 'll be sure to store from the cord as it away moving engine parts. be seriously injured. How long should you that contact your vehicle. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into ungrounded outlet...
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... vehicle won't move, even when you have If you 're on steering column. PARK ( ) This locks the front wheels. Your vehicle can 't move easily. 2-19 engine running unless you have left the to get out of your vehicle if the with the shift lever is dangerous to . Automatic Transaxle Operation The... Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best P: position to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. I f you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. There are several different positions for the shift lever.
... vehicle won't move, even when you have If you 're on steering column. PARK ( ) This locks the front wheels. Your vehicle can 't move easily. 2-19 engine running unless you have left the to get out of your vehicle if the with the shift lever is dangerous to . Automatic Transaxle Operation The... Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best P: position to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. I f you start the engine because your vehicle can roll. There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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... the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is in the RUN position. If you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. You have to back up. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is in the RUN position. If you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. You have to back up. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
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... racing. You could move very rapidly. So if this position, the engine doesn't connect with the wheels. I A CAUTION: Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while or your engine is "racing" (runninghigh ,speed) is being towed. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) racing isn't covered by your ... you need more power for passing, and you 're already To moving, use SECOND (2) when you accelerate, something may bewrong with the engine of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is at dangerous. The transaxle will shift down to your transaxlecaused by shifting out with a...
... racing. You could move very rapidly. So if this position, the engine doesn't connect with the wheels. I A CAUTION: Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while or your engine is "racing" (runninghigh ,speed) is being towed. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) racing isn't covered by your ... you need more power for passing, and you 're already To moving, use SECOND (2) when you accelerate, something may bewrong with the engine of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is at dangerous. The transaxle will shift down to your transaxlecaused by shifting out with a...
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... your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal. I NOTICE: ~~ When going down steep mountain roads, but then off you stop when going uphill, don't hold your engine. This couldcause overheating anddamage the transaxle.
... your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal. I NOTICE: ~~ When going down steep mountain roads, but then off you stop when going uphill, don't hold your engine. This couldcause overheating anddamage the transaxle.
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... on, thePARK BRAKE indicator light will have your vehicle serviced 2-23 Reach under the driver's side the instrument panel of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if the engine isrunning, the parking brake should release.If it doesn't, you try to driveoff with your left foot to have to the set parking brake. If...
... on, thePARK BRAKE indicator light will have your vehicle serviced 2-23 Reach under the driver's side the instrument panel of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if the engine isrunning, the parking brake should release.If it doesn't, you try to driveoff with your left foot to have to the set parking brake. If...
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...'release lever. Shifting Into PARK (P) A CAUTION: It can move , even when you could behurt. To be sure yourvehicle won't move suddenly. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be injured. You or others could be dangerous to get out of your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake...
...'release lever. Shifting Into PARK (P) A CAUTION: It can move , even when you could behurt. To be sure yourvehicle won't move suddenly. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be injured. You or others could be dangerous to get out of your handor arm is not fully inPARK (P) parking brake...