wiper fluid CADILLAC DEVILLE 2004 8.G Owners Manual

Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there is a
paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer
uid on the windshield, press and release this paddle.
The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop
or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles,
press and hold the paddle.
CHECK WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when the washer uid
reaches a low level.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see
a CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster.When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn
the cruise control back on.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a 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, and the rush of the
wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Do
not let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can
leave the road inless than a second,and you could
crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and
to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service or parking area and take a nap, get some
exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-12
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-12
Hood Release..............................................5-13
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-14
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-24
Engine Coolant.............................................5-27
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-31
Engine Overheating.......................................5-31
Cooling System............................................5-34
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-40
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-41
Brakes........................................................5-43Battery........................................................5-46
Jump Starting...............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-55
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming...........................5-56
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................5-57
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-59
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-59
Headlamps..................................................5-59
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking and
Cornering Lamps.......................................5-63
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-64
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-64
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-64
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-65
Tires..............................................................5-66
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-74
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-76
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-78
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-79
Buying New Tires.........................................5-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-81
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-82
Wheel Replacement......................................5-82
Tire Chains..................................................5-84
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Power (cont.)
Rear Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-6
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Windows....................................................2-16
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column........................................................ 3-8
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-47
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-98
Radios..........................................................3-89
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-116
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-117
Care of Your CDs......................................3-117
DIC Personalization.....................................3-73
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer...................3-110
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-110Radios (cont.)
Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature.................................................3-113
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-98
Radio with CD............................................3-90
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-90
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-114
Understanding Reception............................3-115
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-12
RDS Messages.............................................3-102
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-24
Rear Ashtray..................................................3-32
Rear Climate Control System............................3-38
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Heated Seats........................................... 1-5
Rear Power Sunshade.....................................2-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Pass Through.................................2-14
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-22
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-53
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest.......................2-53
Rear Underseat Fuse Block............................5-112
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Windshield Washer.........................................3-13
Fluid..........................................................5-41
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-65
Fuses......................................................5-107
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-28
Wiper-Activated Headlamps..............................3-18X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-118
XM™ Satellite Radio Service..........................3-116
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous
US States).........................................3-90, 3-98
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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