2001 Cadillac Deville Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Deville
Rating:
Table of Contents
2001 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint System
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Power Seats
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Four Way Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)
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Massaging Lumbar (If Equipped)
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Four-Way Rear Power Lumbar (If Equipped)
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Adaptive Seat Control (Option)
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Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel (Option)
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Heated Seats (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag Systems
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
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Center Front Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express- Down Window
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Rear Window Lockout
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Central Door Unlocking System
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Power Door Locks
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Automatic Door Locks
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Rear Door Security Locks
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Anti-Lockout Feature
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Keyless Entry System
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Operation
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Trunk
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Trunk Lock Release
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Rear Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped)
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Trunk Lid Tie Down
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Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Theft-Deterrent System
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Testing the Alarm
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Valet Lockout Switch
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PASS-Key III
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Performance Shifting (DTS Only)
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Steering Column Shift Lever (If Equipped)
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Console Shift Lever (If Equipped)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Shift Lock Release
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (If Equipped)
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-To-Pass
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Windshield Wipers
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Rainsense II Wipers (If Equipped)
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Parking Lamps
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Headlamps
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Wiper- Activated Headlamps
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Lamps on Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Cornering Lamps
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Twilight Sentinel
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Light Sensor
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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control
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Courtesy Lamps
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Illuminated Entry
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Parade Dimming
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Reading Lamps
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Battery Load Management
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Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
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Mirrors
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Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass
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Mirror Operation
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Compass Operation
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Compass Calibration
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Compass Variance
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Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
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Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
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Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Front Storage Area (If Equipped)
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Map Pocket
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Center Instrument Panel Compartment (If Equipped)
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Center Console Storage (If Equipped)
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Full Floor Console Storage (If Equipped)
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Rear Storage Center Armrest
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Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest (If Equipped)
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Center Flex Storage Unit (If Equipped)
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Convenience Net
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Front Ashtray
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Rear Ashtray
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Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
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Lighted Rear Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Coat Hooks
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Rear Power Sunshade (If Equipped)
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Manual Rear Side Door Sunshade (If Equipped)
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Cellular Telephone (Option)
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Accessory Power Outlets
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Safety and Security Services
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Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
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OnStar System Limitations
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Assist Handles
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Umbrella Holder
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Floor Mats
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Sunroof (Option)
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HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
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Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
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Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
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Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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The Instrument Panel Your Information System
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Digital Cluster
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Analog Cluster (If Equipped)
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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English/Metric Button
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Display Mode
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Vehicle Speed Limiter
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Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)
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Engine Speed Limiter
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Light
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Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Traction Control System Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
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If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Light
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Security Light
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Fog Lamp Light (If Equipped)
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Lights On Reminder
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Cruise Control Light
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Fuel Gage
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Fuel Data Display (Digital Cluster)
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
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DIC Controls and Displays
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Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages
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Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features (If Equipped)
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Entering Feature Programming
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Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
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Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)
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Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)
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Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
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Lights Flash at Unlock
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Lights Flash at Lock
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Horn Sounds at Lock
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Exterior Lights at Unlock
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Doors Lock in Gear
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Driver Unlock in PARK (P)
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Driver Unlock Key Off
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Doors Unlock in PARK (P)
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Doors Unlock Key Off
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Mirror to Curb In Reverse (If Equipped)
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Tire Pressure Display (If Equipped)
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Driver s Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)
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Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization
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Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (If Equipped)
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Oil Life Indicator
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Night Vision System (Option)
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Navigation (Option)
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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option)
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How the System Works
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Fan Button
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Driver s Side Temperature Knob
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Passenger s Side Temperature Button
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Rear Passenger Climate Control
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Outside Temperature Display
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Mode Button
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Automatic Operation
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Manual Operation
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Electronic Solar Sensor
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation Tips
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)
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Audio Systems
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Using RDS Mode
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Setting the Tone
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Using DSP Mode
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Using RDS Mode
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Setting the Tone
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Using DSP Mode
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a MiniDisc
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Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections
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Compact Disc Changer Errors
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Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Cellular Phone Usage
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Weather Band (If Equipped)
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Diversity Antenna System
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Electronic Level Control
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Wheel Cover Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Underhood Lamp
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Surge Tank Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Headlamp Aiming
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Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
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Headlamp Vertical Aiming
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Front Cornering Lamps
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System (If Equipped)
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction AA, A, B, C
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Temperature A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
363
Tire Chains
364
Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
365
Cleaning Vinyl
366
Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
366
Cleaning Wood Panels
367
Cleaning Speaker Covers
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Care of Safety Belts
367
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
367
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
368
Weatherstrips
368
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
368
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Headlamp Wiring
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
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Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Engine Specifications
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Wheel Nut Torque
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Capacities
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Roadside Service
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Cadillac Owner Privileges
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Roadside Service Availability
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Reaching Roadside Service
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Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
391
Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
392
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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2001 Cadillac Deville Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Cadillac Deville is a remarkable blend of luxury, style, and advanced technology that embodies the essence of American automotive excellence. With its distinguished silhouette and impressive road presence, the Deville remains a symbol of sophistication for.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2001 Deville offers two capable powertrains. The standard engine is a 4.6-liter V8, delivering a robust 275 horsepower and a smooth power delivery that ensures an effortless driving experience. For those seeking more performance, an upgraded version provides enhanced power, maintaining Cadillac's reputation for refinement while delivering a thrilling ride. Coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the Deville’s performance balances power and efficiency perfectly.
Trims
The 2001 Cadillac Deville is available in three distinctive trims: the base model, the upscale DHS, and the luxurious DTS. The base model comes well-equipped with essential features and comfort options, while the DHS adds premium touches such as a enhanced sound system and leather interiors. The DTS pushes boundaries further, offering an array of luxury amenities, including heated and cooled seats, an upgraded audio system, and advanced safety features, appealing to drivers who desire the best.
Features
Inside, the Deville is designed with comfort and technology in mind. It boasts spacious seating for five and high-quality materials throughout the interior. Standard features include dual-zone climate control, a premium audio system, and an optional navigation system, ensuring an enjoyable journey. Additionally, advanced safety features, such as traction control and airbags, provide peace of mind for drivers and passengers alike.
Owners Manual
The 2001 Cadillac Deville owners manual offers comprehensive guidance for maintenance and operation, ensuring that owners can fully appreciate the vehicle's capabilities. It contains crucial information on routine maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and tips to maximize the luxury experience that Cadillac is known for.
User manual download
The Cadillac Deville owner manual for the 2001 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2001 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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