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install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later
when you remove the hitch.
If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide
(CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see
“Carbon Monoxide’’ in the Index). Dirt and water can, too.
e Don’t let the steel in a hitch contact the aluminum on your bumper. If
you do, the two will corrode. You can use something like paint or
plastic tape to separate the steel and aluminum. The same steel to
aluminum problem can happen with fasteners, too.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue
will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation
for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough
slack
so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag
on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the
instructions for the trailer brakes
so you’ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to
tap into your vehicle’s brake system.
If you do, both brake systems won’t
work well,
or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road,’you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel
of handling and braking with the added weight of
the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now
a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
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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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It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug trailer lights into
your vehicle’s lighting system, its bulb warning lights may not let you
know if one
of your lights goes out. So, when you have trailer lights
plugged in, be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lights
from time to
time to be sure they’re all working. Once you disconnect the trailer lights,
the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of your vehicle lights is
out.
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 longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down to “3” (Drive) and reduce your speed
to
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into “P” (Park) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into “P” (Park) firmly and
apply your parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.
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Trying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it
could damage your vehicle.
TO JUMP STAlzT YOUR CADILLAC:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
2. Get the vehicles close enough
so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
A CAUTION:
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake
firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in
“P”
(Park).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios.
This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries.
And it could save your radio!
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press and hold the
“RANGE” and “RESET” buttons between 5 and 60
seconds. Once the buttons are released the “CHANGE OIL SOON”
light will flash 4 times to indicate it has reset to 100. If the “CHANGE
OIL SOON” light comes on for 5 seconds it did not reset. You will need
to reset the system again. The percentage
of oil life remaining may be
checked at any time by pressing the
“RANGE” and “FUEL USED” on
the Fuel Data center.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a big help if you
have to park outside
in very cold weather, O°F (-18OC) or colder. If your
vehicle has this option, see “Engine Block Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
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A CAUTION:
Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in
laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin for very
long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine oil.
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal.
Don’t ever dispose
of oil by 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.

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leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t
work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If you add fluid when
your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new
brake linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The
fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid
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When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will
come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
To Check Brake Fluid:
You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. If it’s low, fill it
to the maximum “FLUID LEVEC’ indicator.
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The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload
will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
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The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until
the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc.,
be sure to get it fixed.
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
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opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
BULB CHART
DESCRIPTION BULB NO.
Ash Tray Illumination .................................. 1445
Backup Lights.
........................................ 3057
Center High Mount Stop Light .......................... 1141
CorneringLight ........................................ 881
Courtesy Light
-Doors (White)
....................................... 12864
-Rear Courtesy/Reading
.............................. .562/561
-Doors Warning (Red)
................................. 12864
Courtesy/Maplight
-Without Astroroof
..................................... 906
-With Astroroof
........................................ 56'1
Cruise Control Illumination .............................. 194
Cruise
Control Indicator ................................. 141
ECC Head Illumination .................................. 37
Fuel Data Center Illumination ............................ 194
Glove Compartment Light
............................... 194
Headlights Composite
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Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, subscriptions, Indexes and
summaries
as describedbelow is applicable only in the fifty US. states (and the District
fo Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,OOO pounds
(4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be
obtained by writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited, Service Publications
Department,
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7.
Cadillac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins ab\
out Cadillac products.
Cadillac monitors product performance
in the field. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing
our products better, Now, you can get these bulletins too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your
vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensiv\
e repairs which,
if
done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly r\
epairs. Some bulletins tell a
technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker\
way
to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your \
vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply
to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles Your Cadillac
dealership
or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
You can subscribe to all Cadillac bulletins. This way you’ll get them as they come out.
You can wait a while and get
an index to the bulletins. You can also.get individual
bulletins. However, you’ll need the index to identify them.
Subscriptions
You can subscribe to all Cadillac Product Service Publications (PSPs). This will include
bulletins for all cars sold by Cadillac and will not
be limited to PSPs applicable to any
particular model. When you buy a subscription, you will receive\
the PSPs in periodic
mailings shortly
after they come out. A subscription costs $100.00 U.S. ($110.00
including a special binder) and it entitles you to all PSPs published by Cadillac during
that model
year. You can purchases a subscription by sending acheck or money order to
Cadillac Service Publications, Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48027, along
with the order form located on page
15. Your may get additions subscription ordering
forms by calling the toll-free number shown in this section or your can find them at
participating dealerships.
Individual PSPs
If you don’t want to buy all the PSPs issued by Cadillac for all models in the model year,
you can buy individual
PSPs such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To
do this, you will first need to see our index of PSPs. It provides avariety of information.
Here’s what you’ll find
in the index and how you can get one.
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................
Capacities. Fluid ...................................
Car Jack Instructions ...............................
Camper. Towing A ..................................
226
217
338 247
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust
...................... 89. 216
Care and Cleaning
of Phaeton Top .................... 321
Cassette Tape Player. Care
Of Your ................... 163
Cassette Tape Systems
.............................. 148
Cautions. Safety
...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 144. 327
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 297
Cellular
Telephone. Adding A
..................... 144. 327
Center Passenger Position
............................ 35
Central Door Unlocking System
....................... 64
Chains. Tire
....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To
........................... 272
Changing A Flat Tire
............................... 247
Charge. Battery. Warning Light
....................... 126
Checking Chassis Lubrication
.................. See Maint . Book. p.8
Service Station ................... See Maint . Book. p.8
The Brake Fluid
................................. 285
The Engine Oil Level
............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid
......................... 281
The Transaxle Fluid
.............................. 275
Things Under The
Hood .......................... 266
Your Restraint Systems
............................ 56
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 10
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 324
Child Restraint. Securing
.. .. .......................... 44
Child Restraints
..................................... 42
Children And Safety Belts
............................ 39
Cigarette Lighter
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Circuit Breakers ...................................
CityDriving .......................................
Cleaner. Air .......................................
Cleaning
Fabric
..........................................
Glass ..........................................
Leather And Vinyl ...............................
Safety Belts .....................................
The Inside Of Your Cadillac .......................
The Outside Of Your Cadillac .....................
The Power Antenna ..............................
PhaetonTop ....................................
116
328
201
274
316
320
318
321
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320 164
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Leather. Cleaning .................................. 318
Light. Air Bag System
................................ 29
Light. Change Oil Soon
............................. 128
Light. Charge
...................................... 126
Light. Coolant Temp
................................ 125
Light. Oil
......................................... 127
Light. Safety Belt Reminder
......................... 11. 17
Light. Security
...................................... 71
Light. Service Air
Cond ............................. 129
Light. Service Engine Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Service
SSS .................................. 129
Light. Service Vehicle Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Stop Engine Temp
............................ 125
Light. Traction Active
............................... 123
Light. Traction
Off .................................. 123
Light. Turn Signal Indicator
........................... 93
Lighter. Cigarette
.................................. 116
Lights
............................................ 104
Lights. Operation
of ................................. 94
Lights. Traffic
...................................... 173
Lights. Warning. On Instrument Panel
................. 120
Loading
.. Tires .................................... 305
Loading Your Vehicle
............................... 303
Lock. Rear Door Security
............................. 63
Locks. Door
........................................ 60
Log. Operating Record
.............. See Maint . Book. p.44
Long Distance Driving
.............................. 204
Loss
Of Control .................................... 192
Low Battery. What
To Do About A .................... 226
Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For
.................. 127
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
............ 97
Lubricants. Recommended
........... See Maint . Book. p.38
Maintenance A Word About
................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Coupons
........................ See Maint . Book. All
Explanation
of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24
Oil Change
...................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Owner Checks
............. See Maint . Book. p.26,28,30
Operating Record Log
.......... See Maint . Book. p.44-80
Recommended Fluids
....... See Maint . Book. p.38,40,42
Schedules
............... See Maint . Book. p.10,12,14,16
Service Ctr
. Inspec . & Sew ... See Maint . Book. p.32,34,36
Service Station Owner Checks
...... See Maint . Book. p.8
Maintenance Record
................ See Maint . Book. p.44
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