User ManualTable of Contents2000 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual124-hour Roadside Assistance2Copyright General Motors Corp. 19993Table of Contents:41. Seats and Restraint Systems42. Features and Controls43. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems54. Your Driving and the Road55. Problems on the Road56. Service and Appearance Care67. Customer Assistance Information7For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:8How to Use this Manual9Safety Warnings and Symbols9Vehicle Damage Warnings10Vehicle Symbols11Service Station Guide12Section 1 Seats and Restraint System13Seats and Seat Controls14Power Seats14Four Way Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)14Massaging Lumbar (If Equipped)15Adaptive Seat Control (If Equipped) Adaptive Massage (If Equipped)15Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel (Option)16Heated Seats (Option)17Reclining Front Seatbacks17Head Restraints19Safety Belts: They re for Everyone19Why Safety Belts Work21Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers24How to Wear Safety Belts Properly25Adults25Driver Position25Lap-Shoulder Belt25Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster26Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy31Right Front Passenger Position32Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems32How the Air Bag Systems Work35Where are the air bags?35When should an air bag inflate?37What makes an air bag inflate?38How does an air bag restrain?38What will you see after an air bag inflates?38Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle40Safety Belt Pretensioners41Rear Seat Passengers41Rear Seat Passenger Positions41Lap-Shoulder Belt41Children44Smaller Children and Babies44Child Restraints47Where to Put the Restraint50Top Strap51Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position52Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54Larger Children57Safety Belt Extender60Checking Your Restraint Systems60Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash60Section 2 Features and Controls61Keys62Door Locks64Central Door Unlocking System65Power Door Locks65Automatic Door Locks65Programmable Automatic Door Locks65Rear Door Security Lock66To Use One of These Locks66To Open a Rear Door with the Security Lock66To Cancel the Rear Door Lock66Anti-Lockout Feature66Leaving Your Vehicle66Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System67Operation68Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle68Battery Replacement68Resynchronization70Trunk70Trunk Lock Release71Rear Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped)71Trunk Lid Tie Down (If Equipped)72Theft73Key in the Ignition73Parking at Night73Parking Lots73Theft-Deterrent System74Testing the Alarm Valet Lock75PASS-Key III76New Vehicle Break-In78Ignition Positions78Retained Accessory Power (RAP)79Starting Your Engine79Starting Your Northstar V8 Engine80Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)81To Use the Engine Coolant Heater81Automatic Transaxle Operation82Performance Shift Display (STS Only)86Parking Brake86Shifting Into PARK (P)87Console Shift Lever88Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running88Torque Lock89Shifting Out of PARK (P)89Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)( Option)90How the System Works90Parking Over Things That Burn91Engine Exhaust92Running Your Engine While You re Parked92Windows93Power Windows93Express-Down Window94Rear Window Lockout94Horn94Tilt Wheel94Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (Option)95Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever96Turn and Lane Change Signals96Headlamp High/Low Beam96Flash-To-Pass97Windshield Wipers97Rainsense Wipers (If Equipped)98Windshield Washer99Cruise Control100Setting Cruise Control101Resuming a Set Speed101Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control101Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control102Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control102Using Cruise Control on Hills102Ending Cruise Control102Erasing Speed Memory102Exterior Lamps103Parking Lamps103Headlamps103Wiper- Activated Headlamps103Lamps On Reminder104Daytime Running Lamps104Fog Lamps (STS Only)105Cornering Lamps106Twilight Sentinel106Light Sensor107Exterior Lighting Battery Saver107Interior Lamps108Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control108Interior Lamps Control108Illuminated Entry109Parade Dimming109Reading Lamps109Battery Load Management109Inadvertent Power Battery Saver110Mirrors110Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass110Cleaning the Photocells111Mirror Operation111Time Delay111Compass Operation111Compass Calibration111Compass Variance112Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)113Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror113Convex Outside Mirror114Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)114Storage Compartments114Glove Box114Map Pocket114Center Console Storage115Rear Storage Armrest115Wastebasket115Convenience Net115Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option)116Front Ashtray116Rear Ashtray116Cigarette Lighter116Sun Visors117Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror117Accessory Power Outlets117Cellular Telephone (Option)117OnStar System (If Equipped)118Assist Handles118Garment Hooks118Umbrella Holder (If Equipped)118Floor Mats118Sunroof (Option)119HomeLink Transmitter120Programming the HomeLink Transmitter120Operating the HomeLink Transmitter122Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)122Erasing Channels123Accessories123The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System124Instrument Panel Cluster126Speedometer and Odometer127Trip Odometer127Display Mode127English/Metric Display128Vehicle Speed Limiter128Tachometer128Engine Speed Limiter128Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators129Safety Belt Reminder Light129Air Bag Readiness Light130Charging System Light131Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light131Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light132Traction Control System Warning Light132Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light133Engine Coolant Temperature Gage133Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)134If the Light Is Flashing135If the Light Is On Steady135Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs136Oil Pressure Light137Security Light137Cruise Control Light137Fog Lamp Light (STS Only)138Lights On Reminder Light138Fuel Gage138Driver Information Center (DIC)139DIC Controls and Displays139Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages140Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features (If Equipped)148Entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING148Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)148Key in Recall (If Equipped)149Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)149Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)149Lights Flash at Unlock149Lights Flash at Lock150Horn Sounds at Lock150Exterior Lights at Unlock150Doors Lock in Gear151Driver Unlock in PARK (P)151Driver Unlock Key Off151Doors Unlock in PARK (P)151Doors Unlock Key Off151Mirror To Curb In Reverse (If Equipped)152Driver s Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)152Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization152Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS)153Oil Life Indicator153Navigation (Option)154Navigation Display and Controls154Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems155Comfort Controls156Climate Control Panel156Driver s Side Temperature Knob156Passenger s Side Temperature Knob157Automatic Operation157Manual Operation158Electronic Solar Sensor160Air Conditioning160Heating160Defrosting and Defogging161Rear Window Defogger161Ventilation System162Rear Ventilation162Ventilation Tips163Passenger Compartment Air Filter163HVAC Steering Wheel Controls164Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)164Audio Systems165Setting the Clock165AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player165Playing the Radio165Finding a Station166Setting the Tone167Adjusting the Speakers167Playing a Cassette Tape167Playing a Compact Disc169AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)170Playing the Radio170Finding a Station171Using RDS Mode172Setting the Tone175Using DSP Mode176Adjusting the Speakers176Playing a Cassette Tape177Playing a Compact Disc178AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and MiniDisc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)179Playing the Radio179Finding a Station180Using RDS Mode181Setting the Tone185Using DSP Mode185Adjusting the Speakers185Playing a Cassette Tape186Playing a MiniDisc187AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Radio Data Systems (RDS) with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Communiport Infotainment S188Playing the Radio188Finding a Station189Using RDS Mode190Setting the Tone194Using DSP Mode194Adjusting the Speakers194Playing a Cassette Tape195Communiport Multimedia System196Internet Access196Palm Pilot Products196Palm PC Products197Receiving and Sending E-Mail198Cellular Phone Reception198Text Based Information Services198Programming for News/Information Updates199Programming for an Immediate Information Update199Viewing the News/Information200Vehicle Control200Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections201Navigation/Radio System (Option)202CD Adapter Kits202Console-Mounted CD Changer (Option)203Compact Disc Changer Errors205Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)205Theft-Deterrent Feature206Audio Steering Wheel Controls206Understanding Radio Reception207AM207FM Stereo207Weather Band (If Equipped)207Tips About Your Audio System207Care of Your Cassette Tape Player208Care of Your Compact Discs209Care of Your Compact Disc Player209Diversity Antenna System210Section 4 Your Driving and the Road211Defensive Driving212Drunken Driving213Control of a Vehicle216Braking216Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)217Using Anti- Lock219Braking in Emergencies219Traction Control System219Steering221Power Steering221Magnasteer (If Equipped)221Steering Tips221Driving on Curves221Steering in Emergencies222Off-Road Recovery223Passing223Loss of Control225Skidding225Driving at Night226Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads227Hydroplaning228Driving Through Deep Standing Water229Driving Through Flowing Water229Some Other Rainy Weather Tips229City Driving230Freeway Driving231Before Leaving on a Long Trip232Highway Hypnosis233Hill and Mountain Roads233Winter Driving235Driving on Snow or Ice236If You re Caught in a Blizzard237Recreational Vehicle Towing239Loading Your Vehicle239Electronic Level Control241Towing a Trailer241If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer242Weight of the Trailer243Weight of the Trailer Tongue243Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires244Hitches244Safety Chains245Trailer Brakes245Driving with a Trailer245Following Distance246Passing246Backing Up246Making Turns246Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer247Driving On Grades247Parking on Hills247When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill248Maintenance When Trailer Towing248Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing248Section 5 Problems on the Road249Hazard Warning Flashers250Other Warning Devices251Jump Starting251Towing Your Vehicle256Engine Overheating257Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode257If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine258If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine259Cooling System260How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank262If a Tire Goes Flat265Changing a Flat Tire266Removing the Spare Tire and Tools267Removing the Wheel Cover268Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire269Storing the Flat Tire and Tools274Storing the Spare Tire and Tools274Compact Spare Tire275If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow276Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out276Section 6 Service and Appearance Care277Service278Doing Your Own Service Work278Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle279Fuel279Fuels in Foreign Countries281Filling Your Tank281Filling a Portable Fuel Container284Checking Things Under the Hood284Hood Release285Underhood Lamp287Engine Oil287Checking Engine Oil287When to Add Engine Oil288What Kind of Engine Oil to Use289Engine Oil Additives290When to Change Engine Oil290How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator291What to Do with Used Oil291Engine Air Cleaner/Filter292Automatic Transaxle Fluid295When to Check and Change295How to Check295Checking the Fluid Level296How to Add Fluid297How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator298Engine Coolant298What to Use299Checking Coolant300Adding Coolant301Surge Tank Pressure Cap301Power Steering Fluid302When to Check Power Steering Fluid302How to Check Power Steering Fluid302What to Use302Windshield Washer Fluid303What to Use303Adding Washer Fluid303Brakes304Brake Fluid304What to Add305Brake Wear306Brake Pedal Travel307Brake Adjustment307Replacing Brake System Parts308Battery308Vehicle Storage309Bulb Replacement310Halogen Bulbs310Headlamps310Headlamp Aiming313Headlamp Horizontal Aiming315Headlamp Vertical Aiming315Front Turn Signal Lamps317Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps317Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement319Tires320Inflation -- Tire Pressure321When to Check322How to Check322Tire Inspection and Rotation322When It s Time for New Tires323Buying New Tires324Uniform Tire Quality Grading325Treadwear325Traction -- AA, A, B, C325Temperature -- A, B, C326Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance326Wheel Replacement326Used Replacement Wheels327Tire Chains328Appearance Care328Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle329Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet329Cleaning Vinyl329Cleaning Leather330Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel330Cleaning Interior Plastic Components330Cleaning Wood Panels330Cleaning Speaker Covers330Care of Safety Belts330Cleaning Glass Surfaces331Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades331Weatherstrips331Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle331Washing Your Vehicle331Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses332Finish Care332Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)333Cleaning Tires333Sheet Metal Damage333Finish Damage334Underbody Maintenance334Chemical Paint Spotting334GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials335Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)336Engine Identification336Service Parts Identification Label336Electrical System337Add-On Electrical Equipment337Headlamp Wiring337Windshield Wiper Fuses337Power Windows and Other Power Options337Fuses and Circuit Breakers338Underhood Junction Block338Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)341Removing the Rear Seat Cushion344Replacement Bulbs345Capacities and Specifications345Engine Specifications345Wheel Nut Torque346Capacities346Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts346Vehicle Dimensions346Section 7 Customer Assistance Information347Customer Satisfaction Procedure348Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users349Customer Assistance Offices350United States350Canada350All Overseas Locations350Caribbean Numbers350GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities351Roadside Service351Cadillac Owner Privileges352Roadside Service Availability353Reaching Roadside Service353Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired353Courtesy Transportation354Plan Ahead When Possible354Transportation Options354Shuttle Service354Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement354Courtesy Rental Vehicle355Additional Program Information355Warranty Information356REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT356REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT357REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS357Ordering Owner Publications in Canada357Size: 2.64 MBPages: 359Language: EnglishOpen manual
