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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of
the
curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder to see the road ahead
of
you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights. This is
one good reason to drive slower.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For
example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, 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 can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t
room. That’s the time for evasive action
-- steering around the problem.
Your Cadillac can perform
very well in emergencies like these. First apply
your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a
possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right
depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If
you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a
full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. You must then be
prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a
controlled stop.
Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared
driver. This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use
your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good
reason to practice defensive driving at all times.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge
of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery
should be
fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing
in the way, steer
so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire
contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to
go straight
down the roadway.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to
turn.
0 If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get
ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.
LOSS OF CONTROL
Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough
friction where the tires meet
the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek
an escape route or area
of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid
most 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 Cadillac’s three control
systems. In the braking skid your
wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or
cornering skid, too much speed or steering
in a curve causes tires to slip
and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide (as when you turn
a corner on a wet, snow-
or ice-covered road), ease your foot off the accelerator pedal as
soon as
you feel the vehicle start to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle will
straighten out.
As it does, straighten the front wheels.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is
on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust
your driving to these conditions. It is important
to slow down on slippery
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine electric 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 your electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to
th.e right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or
other objects. Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel
will
flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing
a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even
if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this
manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The
operator may want to see them.
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Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
N- . er tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
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0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the
tow truck.
0 Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a
vehicle.
0 Never use “J” hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking
brake released.
Don’t have
your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must. If
the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than 55
mph (88 km) or farther than 500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to
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pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on
the pressure cap
line up like this.
IF A TIRE GOES FLAT
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you
maintain your tires properly. If air goes out
of a tire, it’s much more likely
to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a
few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake
to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout,
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under
control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off
the road if possible.
If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire safely.

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If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you
or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts
of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine fire or
other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as
possible. Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the beedometer.
transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transarl-
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That
will clear the area
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
“R’
(Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal when the transaxle is
in gear. If that doesn’t get you out
after
a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Type ............................... Single with Crossover Pipe
Exhaust Pipe
.................................. Stainless Steel
Intermediate Pipe
............................. Stainless Steel
Tail Pipe
..................................... Stainless Steel
Muffler
.................................. One-Reverse Flow
Resonator ............................................ None
ELECTHCAL, SYSTEM
Voltage ................................................ 12
Generator
........................................ 140 AMP
Ground
........................................... Negative
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Refrigerant-12.(R-12) ......................... 2.87 lb.(1.30 kg)
Not all
air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air condi-
tioning system
in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper
refrigerant is
used. If you’re not sure, ask your Cadillac dealer.
FLUID CAPACITIES
Automatic Transaxle (Overhaul) ................... 20 pts (9.5L)
With Filter Change .............................. 13 pts (6.2L)
Engine Oil
.................................. 5 quarts (4.7 L)
With Filter Change .......................... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)
Engine Cooling System ...................... 12 quarts (1 1.4 L)
Fuel Tank ............................... 18.0 gallons (68.1 L)
Power Steering
.............................. 1.3 quarts (1.2 L)
Windshield Washer Reservoir .................. 3.7 quarts (3.5 L)
TIGHTEN TURQUE
Spark Plug ................................ 31N.m (23 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug.
......................... 30N-m (22 lbs. ft.)
Wheel Lug Nut
........................... 140 N-m (100 lbs. ft.)
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ACC (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 74
Adding Accessory Power. Retained
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BrakeFluid ..................................... 284
Electrical Equipment ............................. 327
Engine Coolant ................................. 279
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 281
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 277
Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 272
Adjustment. Brake ................................. 186
Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 18
Air Bag ............................................ 28
Air Bag System Light ................................ 29
Aircleaner ....................................... 274
Air Conditioner .................................... 139
Air Conditioner. Warning Light ....................... 129
Air Outlets ........................................ 137
Air System ........................................ 137
Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 71
Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 261
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 322
AM Radio Reception ............................... 145
AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 1.45
Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 164
Antifreeze ........................................ 278
Anti-lock Brakes ................................... 182
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light ................. 122
Anti-Theft Tips ..................................... 70
Appearance Care ................................... 314
Appearance Care. Service and ........................ 260
Ashtrays .......................................... 115
Astroroof - Express Open ............................ 114
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 137
Automatic Door Lock ................................ 62
Automatic Overdrive ................................ 80
Air Cleaner & PCV Filter Replace .... See Maint . Book. p.22
Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 176
Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 26
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Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 217
Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 213
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 215
Solvent-vpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 144. 327
Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. .I I
Spare Tire. Compact ................................
Speaker Covers. Delco Bose .........................
Specifications ......................................
Speed Sensitive Steering .............................
Speed Sensitive Suspension ..........................
Speedometer And Odometer .........................
Stains. Removing ...................................
143
256
319
336 135
135
118
316
Start (Ignition K:y Position) .......................... 74
Starting Your Engine ................................ 75
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 226
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 236
Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 208
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 188
Steering .......................................... 187
Steering Tips ...................................... 187
Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................. 91
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 143
Storage Armrest ................................... 117
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 287
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 187
Stop Engine Temp Light ............................. 125
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 75
Stuck. If You’re - In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ........... 257
Subscribing to Cadillac Product Pub .... See Owner Assistance
Sunglasses. Wearing At Night
........................ 195
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 28
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 294
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 120
Tape Player Care ................................... 163
Temperature, Stop Engine. Warning Light .............. 125
Thermostat ........................................ 280
Theft .............................................. 70
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 71
Third Gear. When To Use ............................ 81
Tightness Adjustment. Shoulder Belt ................... 21
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 91
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