2000 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual
2000 Cadillac Seville Manual
2000 Cadillac Seville manual content summary:
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Bumper-to-Bumper 4-years/50,000 miles (80 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Seville under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-882-1112 that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of- - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 3
2000 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 25695352 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (Option) HomeLink® Transmitter (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Safety Defects on page 7-10 Service Publications Index Section 8 In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian Owners - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 10
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals , you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 11
WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 12
See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Premium Fuel Recommended Use unleaded gas - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems 1- 29 1- 29 1- 32 1- 35 1- 45 1- 48 1- 48 1- 48 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 14
lumbar support can be adjusted four ways by moving a single switch located on the side of the seat. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the of the seat control up or down to D Lift up or push down on center of the seat control to D To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 15
adjust to your body's positioning for the to increase support and rearward to decrease support. To located on the outboard side of each front seat. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Adaptive Massage (If Equipped) Push the lumbar control, where it is marked AUTO, located - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 16
located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings. first recalling the driving position (1 or 2), positioning the wheel Driver Information Center (DIC). You can choose to either select or not select automatic seat and/or mirror movement using the transmitter or - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 17
control feature. The front seat controls are located in the center console. The rear seat controls are located on the rear door. (Note that only the seat approximates body temperature. The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 18
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 19
head restraints are located on the outboard in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Use this switch to move a front head restraint up or down. Lift Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 20
fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) In most sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 1-8 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-9 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-10 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 23
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 24
belt? Q: A: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 25
your vehicle, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 26
able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 27
your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-15 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 30
. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 32
belt go back all the way and start again. CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed Air bags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. CAUTION: (Continued) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems This part - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 33
, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly -- whether or not there's an air bag for that person. CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 34
the part of this manual called "Children." United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 35
How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-23 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 36
The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-24 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 37
be kept clear. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering and don't let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag. The threshold level can vary, however, with specific - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 38
is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel, instrument panel and the side of the front - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 39
some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. diagnostic module - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 40
open or break the air bag coverings. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 41
. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you'll need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See "Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash" in the Index. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 42
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 43
at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 44
The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 45
support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a frontal crash, an infant in a rear-facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 46
CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 47
in which it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. With an infant car bed, make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 48
to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 49
to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child seat. 1-37 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 50
is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 51
inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, but before you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 52
through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. The top strap anchor for the center rear seating position is located at the top of the seat. In order to get to this bracket, you'll have to unzip the seat cover. Anchor the top strap to this bracket. Once - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-41 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 54
tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Your vehicle has a right front passenger - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 55
would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 56
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-44 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 57
tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 58
together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. D Children center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 59
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 60
need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. If the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 61
-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option) Parking Over Things That Burn - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 62
the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to ACC or ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 63
key you will be able to have a new one made using the bar code tag. The replacement key must have a transponder embedded in it. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 64
unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use either the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or RKE transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. The manual lock is located on the top of the door - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Unlocking System When shifting out of PARK (P), use the manual or power door locks. Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door. Press can be programmed through prompts displayed by the Driver Information Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to choose various - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 66
located on the inside edge of each rear door. To Cancel the Rear Door Lock 1. You may unlock the rear door by using the RKE transmitter, the front door power lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual , you can lock them using the power door locks or the RKE system. It is always recommended - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 67
distance. You may be too far from your D Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may D Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow. qualified technician for service. vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. be blocking - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 68
must be present when replacement or additional transmitters are being programmed. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in any location. If you have to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 69
. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil (or a similar object) to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 4. Snap the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 70
range may cause the transmitter not to work. Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons out of range will system should now operate properly. See your dealer for service if your transmitter still doesn't work properly. Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 71
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to access the trunk compartment. The rear seat pass-through release button is located in the trunk. To release the pass-through door, press the PUSH button located in the center of the trunk panel. The rear-seat armrest must be down for the pass - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 72
and even death. If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid open, then: D Make sure all windows used to secure the trunk lid if it will not close completely, such as when carrying large packages in the trunk. 1. Attach the end loop of the tie down to the retainer located at the center of the trunk - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 73
with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area. Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. Parking at Night Park in a lighted - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 74
the alarm by accident, unlock the driver's door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the unlock button on the RKE system, or by starting the car with a valid key. Changes or modifications made to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 75
SECURITY lamp goes off. 3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the door. The horn will sound and the hazard lights will flash. You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver's door with your key, using the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or by starting the car with - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 76
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle and the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may have a damaged - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 77
additional keys are to be programmed. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to start your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 78
starts. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement the engine and remove the key. This position also locks the steering wheel and transaxle - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 79
and sunroof (option) when the engine is off. Use ACC if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed). ON: This is the position for driving. START: This position starts the engine. Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 80
to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 81
cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver's side of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (C) and next to the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. A. Engine Oil Dipstick Location B. Engine Coolant Heater Cord C. Transaxle Dipstick - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 82
. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't 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 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 83
(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 maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 84
seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn't seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 85
snow or mud conditions. When the traction control is turned off, a message will be lit on the Driver Information Center (DIC). D When driving on hilly, then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This might happen if you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 86
driving conditions, brake has not been fully released and you try to drive with the parking brake on, the BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on. See "Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light you use the manual release lever. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 87
panel and pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on the yellow tab as shown by the arrow in the illustration. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service. It can be dangerous to get - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 88
to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. 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 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 89
vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when Accessory Power (RAP) feature D Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. D Shift to NEUTRAL (N). D Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 90
than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system comes on, the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you know that the system is working. URPA senses how close your vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined by the four rear sensors located on the bumper. When shifting into REVERSE (R) and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 91
should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. For cleaning instructions, see "Cleaning Your Vehicle" in the Index. Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 92
to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 93
brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you've left the engine running a Trailer" in the Index. Windows Power Windows The power window controls are located on the armrest near each window. Press the up or down arrows on - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 94
be sounded by pressing on the center of the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel When this feature is active, the driver will still have control of all windows. Press the LOCK button again to allow the passengers to use their window controls. After pressing the button, the light will go out to indicate - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 95
the rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see "Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features" and "Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel"in the Index. Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (Option) The power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. 2-35 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 96
for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other drivers won't see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and check for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in can control the windshield wipers by moving the lever with the wiper symbol on it. This lever is located on the right side of your steering column. For information on wiper-activated headlamp operation, refer to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 98
turn the INT ADJ band, which is located on the lever, to adjust the sensor is mounted on the passenger's interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on the windshield. The Rainsense system - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 99
on the amount of moisture amount of windshield washer fluid you need. NOTICE: The wipers must be turned off when going through a car manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use to your original wiping speed. CHECK WASHER FLUID will be displayed on - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 100
shuts off when you apply your brakes. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 101
use cruise control. 1. Press the button at the end of the lever to turn on the system. 2. Accelerate to the speed you want. 3. Move the lever down once to SET/CST. The CRUISE light then release the lever. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the lever up to RES/ACC one second at a time - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 102
the brakes or downshifting into FIRST (1) takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use amounts, move the cruise lever to SET/CST briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 103
. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn these lamps off. The parking brake indicator light will be on if the parking lamps are on (with the engine off and the ignition in ACC or ON). Headlamps The control for the headlamps is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Turn the exterior - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 104
to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make the high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when: Lamps On Reminder You - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Center drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the Twilight Sentinel and manually system when you need it. Fog Lamps (STS Only) Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you push the fog lamp button located next to the exterior lamps control, a small indicator light - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 106
you signal a turn. They provide more light for cornering. To operate the Twilight Sentinel, message will display on the Driver's Information Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that SUGGESTED message. Twilight SentinelR This control is located below the exterior lamps control knob. It - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 107
, use the exterior lamps control knob to turn the lamps back on. To delay the lamps from turning off, see "Twilight Sentinel" in the Index. The light sensor for the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the Twilight Sentinel is located on the driver's side of the front defogger grille. If you cover the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 108
when it becomes dark outside and brightens when it becomes light outside. When it's dark, and if the parking lamps are on, the brightness control can be manually adjusted by using the instrument panel brightness control. The button is located to the right of the Twilight Sentinel control. Push the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 109
defogger, high blower fan, heated seats and engine cooling fans. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel lights during daylight while the parking lamps are on. This feature works with the light sensor and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 110
vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener. When the ignition is - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary. Mirror Operation The right side of the button, located changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Compass Operation by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 112
km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or D Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine. Compass Variance The mirror is could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Use the COMPASS side of the button located at the bottom of the mirror. Press and hold COMPASS until - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 113
you want the mirror to go. Leave the L/R select switch in the center position to disable mirror movement. This is helpful in preventing unwanted mirror movement in case the control is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust each outside mirror so the vehicle is barely visible in the mirror - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 114
you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before is tilted, the power mirror controls may be used to adjust the mirror. If the mirror Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat. To lock the glove box door, - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 115
net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 116
on the lower edge of the cover of the console located below the climate control system to reveal the front ashtray. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. Rear Ashtray The rear seat ashtrays are located on the rear door armrests. To use, lift the lid. For more information - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 117
user's guide is provided with the telephone. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp. Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlets are located at the rear of the center console and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 118
-backed front and rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. D Route Support D Concierge Services D Ride Assist A complete user's guide is provided with the OnStar System. For more information contact OnStar at 1-888-ONSTAR7. 2-58 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 119
work only when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Press and hold the ROOF switch rearward to the first position To vent the sunroof, press and hold the upper part of the VENT switch. The sunshade must be opened by hand. To close, press - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 120
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Transmitter so that you can still see the indicator light. 3. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button indicator light starts to flash rapidly. If you have trouble programming transmitter after repeated attempts, refer to "Rolling Code Programming" later in this section or contact - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 122
that you have programmed already. If the indicator light on the HomeLink Transmitter flashes rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, the garage door opener has a rolling code system. In a rolling code system, the garage door motor head unit must be trained to the HomeLink Transmitter - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 123
motor head unit. Check that the training was successful. The garage door opener should now recognize the HomeLink Transmitter. You may either use the HomeLink Transmitter or the hand-held transmitter to open the garage door. If after following these instructions, you still have problems training - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 124
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System 2-64 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 125
12. Hood Release 13. Fuel Door Release 14. Trunk Release 15. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls 16. Horn 17. Audio Steering Wheel Controls 18. Heated Seat Controls 19. Traction Control Switch 20. Console Shift Lever 21. Convenience Storage/Optional Ashtray 22. Electronic Climate Controls 23. Glove - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 126
designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 2-66 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 127
been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what odometer back to zero. Press the RESET part of the button until zeros appear to reset be reset individually. Display Mode This button is located between the RESET TRIP A/B button and the ENG - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 128
/Metric Display You can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button. Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Other readings such as temperature, fuel and trip odometer also go back and forth between English and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 129
your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 130
there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 131
goes wrong. If this light stays on, you need service and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 132
on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction Control System Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 133
is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. As a check, the light should come on for - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 134
or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 135
the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 136
designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. See "Filling Your Tank" in the Index. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Have - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 137
you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or START. It goes off once you start your engine. That's a check to be sure the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 138
fog lamps, see "Fog Lamps" in the Index. Fuel Gage Lights On Reminder Light United States Canada The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel or accelerate quickly. D GAL FUEL USED on the Driver Information Center does not correspond exactly to the amount of fuel remaining as shown on the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Driver Information Center (DIC) This display gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. INFO RESET: Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG, GAL FUEL USED, MPH AVG, TIMER, ENGINE OIL LIFE, - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 140
(Reset): Press the INFO button to display ENGINE OIL LIFE, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have had the oil changed.) TRANSMISSION FLUID LIFE MONITOR: Under normal conditions, the rate of deterioration of the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 141
system by turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. CHANGE BRAKE PADS - 125: This message is used to notify you that the brake pads may have worn down. A sensor is connected to the brake pads - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 142
fluid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon as possible - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 143
can result from an overheated engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. ENGINE HOT-AC OFF - 16: This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 144
SERVICE AC SYSTEM - 14: This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 145
see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly. A single chime will also sound when - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 146
33: This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-KeyR III) senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, remove the key and try - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 147
off because your vehicle's brakes have overheated. This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle's traction control system. After a few minutes, the traction control system will be available again and the TRACTION READY message will appear. TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112: This message - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 148
settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock and unlock must press the appropriate memory button "1" or "2", located on the driver's door panel before programming. Press Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions and then press the down arrow on the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 149
AUTO EXIT STRG WHEEL prompt appears on the DIC display. This feature will move the column to the driver's exit position when the key is turned out of ON (away from START) and the driver's door is opened. Lights Flash at Unlock Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions manual - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 150
. The lamps will not flash if the manual parking lamps are active. To turn the feature when using the RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle. During dark or night conditions, if exterior lighting Lock Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions and then press the down arrow on the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the DIC. To turn the feature off, press ON/OFF until OFF is displayed. Driver Unlock in PARK (P) Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the previous instructions and then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK (P) prompt appears. This feature will - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 152
will return the mirror to the last known driving position when the console shifter is moved see "Curb View Assist Mirror" in the Index. replacing the prompts DRIVER NO 1 and DRIVER NO 2. used to enter the vehicle or buttons 1 or 2 on the driver's door are pressed. Comfort Controls and Radio System - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 153
various sensors to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message. If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership. This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil. It - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 154
and Controls This display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are eight "hard" buttons and a touch sensitive screen. Your vehicle may be equipped with a turn-by-turn navigation guidance system that includes a CD ROM map media covering nine regional areas throughout the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 155
10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-16 Comfort Controls Climate Control Panel Air Conditioning Heating Defrosting and Defogging Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System HVAC Steering Wheel Controls Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped) Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 156
dual-zone electronic climate control system. This system can automatically adjust and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning operation and air intake. You can use the AUTO (automatic) setting or override the automatic operation by manually altering the controls. If your - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 157
. Be careful not to put anything over the electronic solar sensors located near the ends of the instrument panel near the windshield. These sensors are used by the automatic system to regulate temperature. To find your comfort zone, start with the 75_F (24_C) setting and allow about 30 minutes - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 158
the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 159
the down arrow to decrease fan speed. Press the AUTO button to set the fan speed for automatic operation. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 160
up or down arrow. Adjusting the fan speed will cancel the cold air delay. The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation and is located near the end of the instrument panel near the windshield. The climate control panel uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Defrosting and Defogging Use defrost (front) on cool and humid days to keep the windshield and side windows clear. This setting will remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you desire to have more air on your feet, turn the control to the defog mode. - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 162
or the air conditioning fan is running. Rear Ventilation The direction and quantity of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted at the back of the console. Heater outlets are located under the front seat to warm the feet of rear passengers. The front outlets are located in the center and at - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 163
is part of a three-piece filter system. The carbon-treated filter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. The filter is located inside - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 164
air conditioning, mode and fan speed. (This feature does not recall recirculation or defrost modes.) This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own climate control settings. The settings recalled by the climate control system buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver's door - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 165
what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went the clock goes into time-set mode. Playing the Radio PWR/VOL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 166
display. If a source is being used, it will be underlined on the MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again to turn on the this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations. the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 167
a beep. Adjusting the Speakers SPEAKER: Press and release this button is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your the tape is playing, use the VOL, TONE, LEVEL, and SPEAKER controls just as you do cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 168
right arrow to fast forward to another part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the type - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. loaded in the same manner. If you're driving on a very rough road or if it right arrow to fast forward to another part of the compact disc. Release it to It is dirty, scratched or wet. D The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 170
system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, AVC automatically adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. To use AVC, press and hold the TONE button until AUTO VOL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. To increase - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 171
. Press this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations. If this button DSP settings. The RDS PTY mode must be off to use this mode. You can set up to 24 stations 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful use on FM stations which broadcast RDS information. RDS SELECT: Press this button to use the alternate RDS functions (RDS, TA, MSG, PTY and PTY ) located replace the station's frequency on the display. After five seconds, the program type will be replaced - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 173
only searches for stations in the same network and region. You can only use the region function when RDS is already on. Press the RDS SELECT button. announcement is finished. If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used, the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 174
parts of the message faster than every three seconds, press this button again. A new group of words will appear on the display. Once the complete message has been displayed, MSG will disappear from the display until another new MSG is received. PTY (4): This button is used "Radio Data Systems (RDS) - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 175
, the PTY you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will not have to reset your RDS presets before the time is updated. RDS mode does not have to be on to use this function, but you must be tuned to an FM RDS station. ALERT: - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 176
DSP OFF appears on the display. When DSP OFF is displayed, the system will provide the best overall BoseR performance. The radio keeps separate DSP This setting is used to enhance the D SPACIOUS: This setting is used to make the listening space seem larger. Adjusting the Speakers TONE: Press and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 177
auto reverse plays the start playing until the radio is on. If you want to insert a cassette tape when the ignition is off, first press the eject button. While the tape is playing, use tape is broken. (Check to see if your tape part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. You may use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Auto CrO2 allows the with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. If loaded in the same manner. If you're driving on a very rough road or if it's very D It is dirty, scratched or wet. D The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Press and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR/VOL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 180
system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, AVC automatically adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. To use AVC, press and hold the TONE button until AUTO positions. Press this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations. If this button - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 181
pushbutton. When battery power is removed Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful use on FM stations which broadcast RDS information. RDS SELECT: Press this button to use the alternate RDS functions (RDS, TA, MSG, PTY and PTY ) located - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button again to turn RDS off. All RDS functions will be turned off. REGION: You can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 183
parts of the message faster than every three seconds, press this button again. A new group of words will appear on the display. Once the complete message has been displayed, MSG will disappear from the display until another new MSG is received. PTY (4): This button is used "Radio Data Systems (RDS) - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 184
These buttons have factory PTY presets. See "Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections" in the Index . 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will not RDS mode does not have to be on to use this function, but you must be tuned to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 185
on the display. When DSP OFF is displayed, the system will provide the best overall Bose performance. The radio keeps separate DSP settings for each band This setting is used to enhance the D SPACIOUS: This setting is used to make the listening space seem larger. Adjusting the Speakers TONE: Press - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 186
auto reverse plays the start playing until the radio is on. If you want to insert a cassette tape when the ignition is off, first press the eject button. While the tape is playing, use tape is broken. (Check to see if your tape part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. You may use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Auto CrO2 allows the with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on. If you to showing MD TRACK number. If you're driving on a very rough road or if it's D It is dirty, scratched or wet. D The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 188
and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the MiniDisc. Release it to return to playing Systems (RDS) with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and CommuniportR Infotainment System (If Equipped) BoseR Radio Not Shown Playing the Radio PWR/VOL: Press this knob lightly to turn the system - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 189
system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, AVC automatically adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. To use AVC, press and hold the TONE button until AUTO positions. Press this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations. If this button - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 190
pushbutton. When battery power is removed Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful use on FM stations which broadcast RDS information. RDS SELECT: Press this button to use the alternate RDS functions (RDS, TA, MSG, PTY and PTY ) located - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button again to turn RDS off. All RDS functions will be turned off. REGION: You can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 192
parts of the message faster than every three seconds, press this button again. A new group of words will appear on the display. Once the complete message has been displayed, MSG will disappear from the display until another new MSG is received. PTY (4): This button is used "Radio Data Systems (RDS) - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 193
These buttons have factory PTY presets. See "Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections" in the Index . 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will not RDS mode does not have to be on to use this function, but you must be tuned to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 194
is used to make the listening space seem larger. Adjusting the Speakers TONE: Press and release this button until the desired BALANCE or FADE control is found. SPEAKER: Press and release this button until the desired BALANCE or FADE control is found. This button is not available on the Bose radio - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 195
auto reverse plays the start playing until the radio is on. If you want to insert a cassette tape when the ignition is off, first press the eject button. While the tape is playing, use tape is broken. (Check to see if your tape part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. You may use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 196
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the e-mail or to browse the world wide web. The radio also uses enhanced Radio Data Systems (RDS) to provide you with information such as localized traffic and weather - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 197
and browser application for details. You may need to contact your ISP for your Domain Name Service (DNS). To complete the setup follow these steps: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Inbox. Then using the menu bar at the top of the screen: 4. Click on Compose. 5. Click on Options - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 198
. signal conditions, the cell phone display should show a minimum of three to four bars for signal strength. The volume on the phone handset should be set to three bars for best results. Text Based Information Services Your radio can be used to gather information using enhanced Radio Data Systems - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 199
. The HR button can be used to select OFF if one or both automatic updates are not required. If you have not started your vehicle in a couple of by switching to the FM band, if not already there, and tuning to the service provider's station. If you are listening to AM, FM or weather, UPDATING INFO - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 200
PRESS RDM display previously described. D D D D Unlocking or locking the doors, opening the trunk, flashing the parking lights and sounding the horn. If you need one of these services, contact the OnStarR service center. When you turn your vehicle off, the radio will automatically tune to your FM - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections PTY List ...Description Adlt Hit ...Adult Hits Nostalga ...Nostalgia Oldies ...Oldies Persnlty ...Personality Public ...Public R & B ...Rhythm and Blues Rel Musc ...Religious Music Rel Talk ...Religious Talk PTY List ...Description Rock M ... - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 202
use this system, see "Navigation/Radio System" supplement. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. Navigation/Radio Display and Controls The display screen is located in the center - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 203
play up to six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the slots supplied in the magazine. You must first load the magazine with CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 204
PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to select compact discs one through six. These pushbuttons represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer. RW: Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. FF: Press and hold this button to advance quickly through a track - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 205
is dirty, scratched, wet or loaded label D The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour located on the driver's door. Your radio can store home and away presets. Home and away presets allow you to use on, the home presets will be active. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 206
the radio, THEFTLOCK will be activated and the audio system will not play. If the radio is removed from your vehicle, the original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle. Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 207
tape, the up or down arrow button can be used to SEEK forward and rearward through the tape. Pressing as with the AM or FM bands. Depending on location, the radio should receive one or two channels. lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. Tips About Your Audio System - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 208
your vehicle's engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may also interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 209
tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 210
System Your AM-FM antennas are located in the front windshield and rear window. Be sure that the inside surfaces of the front windshield and rear window are not scratched and that the lines line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line must be repaired. If you choose to add an aftermarket - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 211
and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4- 2 4- 3 4- 6 4- 6 4- 11 4- 13 4- 13 4- 15 4- 16 4- 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 212
brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving defensive driving techniques could save your life. Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 213
involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 214
than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many 15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! It's the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 215
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers There's something else about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 216
another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 217
to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 218
make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 219
. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Traction Control System 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 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 221
engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 222
selection is controlled. This will maximize the available drive wheel torque and minimize the transaxle response time and shift , or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 223
may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 224
too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. D If you're being passed, make it easy for the D If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 225
skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 226
may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 227
headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 228
start to separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 229
or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 230
. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross D Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 231
you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend they have their own special rules. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 232
to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: D Windshield Washer - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 233
condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine sides. Check your - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 234
none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. D Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. D Know how to go - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 235
some tips for winter driving: D Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. D You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 236
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Keep your traction control system on. It improves your ability to accelerate when driving - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 237
braking system , you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. If You're Caught in a Blizzard D Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. D Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 238
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) exhaust pipe. And check around again from engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 239
window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. NOTICE: Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 240
in your trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 241
will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or a crash. D Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 242
correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 243
or advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343-6004 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer How - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 244
bumper. D If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 245
holes in the body of Trailer Brakes Because you have anti-lock brakes, don't try to tap into your vehicle's hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. If you tow more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be sure to follow the instructions that come - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 246
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 247
. Then shift into PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake. 5. Release the regular brakes. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 248
important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-17 5-18 5-27 5-28 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning button is located in the center of the instrument panel, between the two air vents. Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This light located on the instrument panel cluster will flash, indicating that the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 251
to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built-in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 252
be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 5. Open the hoods and locate the battery on the other vehicle and the remote positive (+) terminal, located on the passenger's side of the engine, on your vehicle. (You will not see the battery under the hood of your vehicle, since - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 253
doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 254
7. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do cable to the negative (-) terminal on the dead battery. CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 8. Connect the red positive - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 255
cable touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part (on your vehicle, you may use the windshield washer bottle stud as shown). Don't allow the red and black handles on the jumper cable to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 256
the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 14. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Replace the red positive (+) remote terminal cover to its original - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 257
automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 258
engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming CAUTION: (Continued) NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Operating Mode" listed previously in this section. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. D D D D Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 260
can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 261
on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 262
the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information.) CAUTION: (Continued) cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 263
weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 264
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one-quarter turn and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 265
. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place moving: 1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put use the jack and change a tire. 5-18 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 267
the handle so that the back edge raises. Grab the handle and remove the cover. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. (Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover.) 1. Lift the tire cover to gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment. To do this: 5-19 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 268
tire from the trunk. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information about the compact spare. Removing the Wheel Cover SLS Wheel Shown On the SLS, there is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, gently pry the wheel cover off. Be - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire STS Wheel Shown 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 5-21 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 270
vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding cutouts in the plastic molding. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 271
jack fits under the car. 4. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head. 5. Put the compact spare near you. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 272
CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Place - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 273
. Store the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 274
trunk. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk. use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 275
car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't use can lose air after a time. Check the inflation replaced NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 276
known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 277
6- 32 6- 34 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6- 43 6- 44 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 278
some of your own service work, you'll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 279
could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 280
a smog-check test. (See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index.) If this occurs, return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 281
in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be driving. You can also write us at the following address - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 282
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the VALET lockout button must be in the OFF position. An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk on the driver's side. Pull it to release the fuel door. While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door. To remove the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 283
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index. The CHECK GAS CAP message in the Driver Information Center will come on if - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 284
not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located below the front grille. Move the release lever to the left as you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Washer Fluid Power Steering Fluid Engine Oil Fill Location Engine Oil Dipstick Location E. F. G. H. Brake Master Cylinder Transaxle Dipstick/Fill Location Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Surge Tank/Coolant Fill Location Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 287
the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is located directly behind the radiator. The yellow handle says ENGINE OIL on it. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 288
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. The engine oil fill cap is located behind the radiator on - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 289
that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 290
change. Under severe conditions, the system may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle more than 10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months (whichever occurs first) without an oil change. t easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 291
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 6-15 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 292
is located at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct. 2. Disconnect the air duct from the mass airflow sensor. The air cleaner is located next to the coolant surge tank on the driver's side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air cleaner - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 293
3. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. 4. Move the air cleaner lid out of the way. 5. Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the air cleaner base. 6. Install a new air filter element. See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index for the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 294
the entire outer edge of the sensor. 4. Tighten the air duct clamp. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 295
the Driver Information Center. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 296
's colder than 50_F (10_C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the driver's side of the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 297
back in all the way. Replace the air cleaner/filter assembly. NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR-III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR-III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 298
may be checked at any time system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX-COOLR is not covered - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 299
damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. CAUTION: Adding only plain water - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 300
the fill mark at the edge of the surge tank. The engine coolant surge tank is located on the driver's side of the engine. The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on the Driver Information Center, you will need to add coolant. If the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 301
-half turns are required to seal the cap. If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced, a GM cap is recommended. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 302
is located next to the fuse relay center on the passenger's side of the engine. How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 303
fluid level becomes low, a CHECK WASHER FLUID message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). You will need to add fluid soon. The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to the fuse relay center on the passenger's side of the engine. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID. Add - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 304
allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint. Brakes Brake Fluid D D Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver's side of the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 305
brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 307
always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake Pedal Travel NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 308
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. The battery is located under the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 309
going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren't careful. See "Jump Starting" in - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 310
service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions straight forward to disengage the locator pin at the outboard edge of the headlamp. 6-34 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 311
4. To replace the low-beam bulb, first remove the rubber housing cover on the rear of the lamp. 5. Then, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 6-35 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 312
After reinstalling the bulb and socket, reinstall the rubber cover. Make sure it fully covers the headlamp socket. 9. To replace the high-beam bulb, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. Follow the instructions in Step 6 through 8 to install the new bulb - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 313
you take your vehicle to your dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. 6-37 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 314
be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The headlamp aiming devices are under is being done. D Tires should be properly inflated. D Start the vehicle and rock it to level the suspension. Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then , measure from the floor to the recorded distance and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle. Headlamp Vertical Aiming 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 316
4. Turn on the low beam headlamps and cover the lamp not being evaluated. The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall. 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line. It is recommended to cover the lamp that is not being - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 317
to the lamp housing. 2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate by removing the upper convenience net retainers, located at each end, as shown. 3. Move the spare tire cover out of the way. 4. Pull the trunk trim away to access the wing nuts. 2. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the bulb socket - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 318
the rear turn signal lamp is on the upper part of the housing. 7. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. To remove the bulb, grasp the socket firmly and pull the bulb out. Once you have replaced the burned-out bulb, reverse the steps to reassemble the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 319
be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in your Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part B "Owner Checks and Services" for more information. It's a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 320
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: (Continued) replace them. See "Inflation -- Tire Pressure" in this section for inflation pressure adjustment for higher speed driving. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 321
located on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you'll be driving tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 322
rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When It's Time for New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" later in this section for more information. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don't include - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 323
or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 324
things during normal service on your vehicle. ). If you ever replace your tires with those use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle. CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 326
, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 327
cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Using - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 328
with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 329
manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Here are some cleaning tips: D D D D Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents D D D D Always read the instructions Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won't be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. D Never use oils windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 331
be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look Bon AmiR Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 332
calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from covered whenever possible. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 333
on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 334
occurs first. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 335
tar, road oil and asphalt Use on chrome, light scratches and oxidation and protects finish Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks t Protectant t Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner 1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) Wheel L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger's side. It's very helpful if you ever need - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 337
vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 338
get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. The MaxiFuses are located in two Bussed Electrical Centers (BEC), one located near the engine compartment on the passenger's side and the other under the rear - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Instrument Panel Powertrain Control Module Battery Headlamp High Beam Right Headlamp High Beam Left Ignition 1 Fog Lamps Transmission Cruise Control Coil MDL Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Injector Bank #1 Auxiliary Power, (Cltr2) Cigar Lighter - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Beam Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Horn Air Conditioner Clutch Maxibreaker Circuit Breaker 41 MaxiFuses Fuse 42 43 44 45 46 47 Usage Not Used Antilock Brake System Air Pump Air Pump Cooling Fan Secondary Cooling Fan Primary Usage Starter The spare fuses are located in numbers 48 through 52. The - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 341
is located under the rear seat on the driver's side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the BEC. See "Removing the Rear Seat Cushion" in the Index. Minifuses Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 Usage Fuel Pump Heater, Ventilation, Air Conditioner Blower Memory Seat, Tilt and Telescoping Steering Not Used - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Usage Not Used Not Used Passenger Door Module Fuel Door/Trunk Release (Body) Interior Lamps Rear HVAC Blower Ignition Switch Not Used Heated Seat Right Front Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Ignition 3 Rear Antilock Braking System Turn Signal/Hazard - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Pump Parking Lamps Ignition 1 Park Brake A Park Brake B Park Shift Interlock Reverse Lamps Retained Accessory Power for Sunroof Rear HVAC Blower CVRSS Dampers Ignition 3 Fuel Tank Door Release Interior Lamps Trunk Release Front Courtesy Lamps Rear Courtesy Lamps Electronic Level Control Compressor - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 344
NOTICE: The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery's ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed. To help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove covers from covered parts. Do not - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 345
cushion up and under the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Replacement Parts Air Filter Element ...AC Type A1208C Fuel Filter Element ...AC Type GF-627 Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF-58 PCV Valve ...AC Type CV-774C Spark Plugs ...PT16EPR-C13 (GM part 12561466) Gap: 0.050 inches (1.3 mm) Windshield Wiper Blade (Hook Type) ...22 inches (56.5 cm) Wheel - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-5 7-7 7-8 7-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 348
, service or parts manager , contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 349
booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court -impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1- - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 350
to Cadillac's Customer Assistance Center. All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone: 905-644-4112 Fax: 905-644-4866 United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 351
aftermarket driver assessment centers and DRIVE (463-7483) for details. When calling from outside Canada, please dial 1-905-644-3063. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Service Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 352
at "no charge," throughout your 2000 Cadillac Warranty Period -- 48 months/ 50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations: D D D D D 7-6 Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change (Covers change only) - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 353
covered are hotel, meals and rental car. Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 354
, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 355
actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 357
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343 - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 358
with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2000 CADILLAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL - 2000 Cadillac Seville | Owner's Manual - Page 359
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