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A CAUTION:
Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to
the brake pedal. If you get too close
to the vehicle in front of
you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes.
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To Use Anti-Lock:
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock
work for you.
You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate. and
feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
UJTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later YL-,
brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When
you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
NOTICE:
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If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors
, glance over your shoulder, and start your left
lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When
you are far enough ahead
of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back
into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle
you just passed may seem to be farther away from
you than it really is.)
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.
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.

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Lights: 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 inflated
to the recommended pressure‘?
Weather Forecasts: What’s 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?
ON THE ROAD
Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with
others. Limit turns behind the wheel
to about 100 miles (160 km) or two
hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some
refreshment like
coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up. But do
stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to
make some people sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have
controlled access, you’ll want
to watch for some situations not usually
found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers
with direct access to the highway,
no passing zones and school zones,
vehicles turning left and right
off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked
vehicles, and even animals.
HIGWAY mPlVOSIS
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. Don’t
let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than
What
can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen. and
you could crash and be injured.
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This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers
to
help you select the correct oil.
You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that
display the logo.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives: Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac
dealer is ready to advise
if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil: Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
life index (EOLI) feature as part
of the Driver Information Center
display (DIC). Oil change intervals are determined by the EOLI and will
usually fall at, or between, the
two recommended alternative intervals of
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) and 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers), but
could be shorter than
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) under some very
severe driving conditions shown in Schedule I. The system will also
indicate the need for an oil change if
7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers) or
one year has passed.
Engine
oil life remaining is displayed through engine data as the ‘OIL
LIFE INDEX’ and as a ‘CHANGE ENGINE OIC message. The
‘OIL
LIFE INDEX’ display includes a number between 0 and 100. This is the
percentage
of oil life REMAINING based on driving conditions and
mileage driven since the last time of the oil life indicator was reset. When
the remaining oil life is less than
lo%, a ‘CHANGE OIL SOON’ message
will appear. This is a reminder to schedule an engine oil change. When
the oil life index reaches
0, the ‘CHANGE ENGINE OIC message will
appear. This indicates that no oil life remains and the oil should be
changed
as soon as possible, but certainly within the next 200 miles (320
km).
The EOLI will not detect excessively dusty conditions or engine
malfunctions which may effect the
oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change
the engine oil after every
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) or 3 months
(whichever comes first), unless instructed to do
so sooner by the DIC.
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On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a ‘CHECK OIL LEVEE
message will appear whenever the oil level’s approximately one quart low.
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display the
‘OIL LIFE INDEX’ message by pressing the
‘INFORMATION’ button. Then press and hold
the ‘STORE/RECALL:
button until the display shows
‘100’. This will reset the oil life index. The
message will remain OFF until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage
of oil life remaining may be check at any item by pressing the
INFORMATION button several times until the
‘OIL LIFE INDEX’
message appears.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be
a big help if you
have to park outside in very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C) or colder. If your
vehicle has this option, see “Engine Block Heater”
in the Index.
What
to Do with Used Oil:
1 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 - ‘J;
long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good -
hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags
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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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others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air,
it
stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires,
you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off,
and be carefbl working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
NOTICE:
__ the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine
fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage
LC. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can
be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
could get a false reading on the dipstick.
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silicone brake fluid can dam,,e your vehicle. Don’t
use it.
0 Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops
of mineral-based oil, such a
engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake sv,
r ~rts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
0 Brake fluid can damage pai so be careful not to spill brake
fluid on your vehicle.
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REPUCING BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts
of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change, for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
BATTERY
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we
recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog
number shown
on the original battery’s label.

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can
make wheel nuts become loose afkr a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if you need lo, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a
Flat Til .’I in the Index.)
When It% Time for New Tires
One way to tell when
it’s time for new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which
will
appear when your tires
have only
2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
cord
or fabric.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired
well because
of the size or location of the damage.
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Climate Control. Electronic .......................... 144
Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle In ........................ 92
CO In Your Exhaust .............................. 91. 209
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 161
Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 158
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 255
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 131
Console. Center ..................................... 70
Contents. Table Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Control Of A Vehicle
............................... 176
Control. Loss Of ................................... 187
Controls. Features And ............................... 62
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 114
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............ 234. 242
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ................... 233. 241
Cooling System ................................. 232. 240
Cruise Control ..................................... 101
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 105
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 104
Curves. Driving On ................................. 183
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 143
Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20
Cruise Control. Change Speed With
................... 103
Cruise Control. Turning Off .......................... 105
Damage To Finish .................................. 322
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 109
Defensive Driving .................................. 172
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 148
Defrost ........................................... 147
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 158
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 153
DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 279
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 349
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 181
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 274
DoorLocks ........................................ 64
Downhill. Parking .................................. 204
Downshifting ....................................... 83
Driver Information Center ........................... 132
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 133
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 322
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 221
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