light CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine -~ - Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid,
a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a
flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning 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 help provide traction. Be
sure you properly secure these items
in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably
have good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. You’ll have
a lot less traction or “grip” and
will need to be very careful.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run
the 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 to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let
the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this
only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide
(CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see
Index under “Carbon Monoxide”). Dirt and water can, too.
attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not
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. 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
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll
be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
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
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Following Distance
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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.
Bucking 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
the 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
may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not.
It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HAZARD WMZNG FLASHERS
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police
know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash
on and off.
Press the button in to
make your front and
rear turn signal lights
flash on and
off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The light on your instrument panel will flash indicating that the hazard
warning flashers are on.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in,
and even
if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the
flashers, pull out
on
the collar. When the
hazard warning
flashers are on, your
turn signals won’t
work.
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If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road
about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights, radio, or any
accessories that are in use on both vehicles. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And it could avoid damage to any
of the
accessories.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
Find the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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/h) or farther than 500 miles (804 km) or your transaxle will
be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have
to be supported on a dolly.
NOTICE:
Do not attach winch cables or "J" hooks to suspension
components when using car carrier equipment. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots.
ENGINE OKE..EATING
The Driver Information Center will display either" ENGINE COOLANT
HOT IDLE ENGINE' or
"STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATING". If
you have a Canadian or Export vehicle you will
also find a warning light about a hot engine on the instrument cluster.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine b__ Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
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~. Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a
wheel cover on your compact spare, you
could damage the cover
or the spare.
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COMPACT SPARE TIRE
~ Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was
new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be
60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted
speed limits for distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The compact
~ spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your
trip and have
your full-size. tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of
course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and
be in good shape in case you need it
again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on when you are
Light” in the Index.
-_ vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire
I__ driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - IF YOU’RE STUCK: IN SAND, MUD, ICE OR
SNOW
- What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels.
The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when
you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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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.
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 Cadillac”
in the Index.
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