rear view mirror CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G Owners Manual

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Automatic Inside And Outside Rearview Mirrors
Your Cadillac is
equipped with an
automatic
electrochromic
inside rearview
mirror.
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This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlights behind
you.
A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming
dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses the
headlights behind
you.
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The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a
few seconds.

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Rearview
Mirror
This optional mirror automatically dims to minimize glare for maximum
rear visibility. It operates in conjunction with the inside rea\
rview mirror.
As glare increases the mirror darkens accordingly. When the glare
subsides the mirror returns
to its clear daytime state.
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The control on the driver's door armrest operates both outside rearview
mirrors. Move the center switch to the left to select the driver side mirror,
or to the right to select the passenger side mirror. Then press the control
pad to adjust each mirror
so that you can just see the side of your vehicle.
To lock the controls leave the selector switch in the middle position.
When you operate the rear window defogger, it also warms both outside
mirrors to help clear them
of fog or ice.
CONKEX OUTSIDE MIRROR
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver
seat. "S
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To. Open: Press the switch.,.~~~~~~~~~~~~,.She,glass. ., - ... panel' and sunshade.
The. sunshade. can also be opened by hand
If you want to stop the roof in-
a partially open position, press the switch ineither. direction to stop it.
Press the 'witch again to open it
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To .Close: Press and hold.tlie switch forward to close the glass. panel. The
sunshade can only be closed :by hand.
To Vent: Press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed,. Open the
sunshade by hand.
To close the vent press the. switch reatward.
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If you have the optional Astroxoof you will not have this featwe. To, gain
r access to.this feature located directly above the inside. rearview mirror in I the headliner, just push up and the compartment will.open.
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cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, push the
(upper) button until you see
“HI” on the display.
If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to
be higher than the AUTO setting, just push the buttons until “HI/AUTO”
is shown
on the display.
If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed, push the (low)
button until
“LO” is shown on the display. I
If you want the fan speed to run lower than the “AUTO” setting, push the -
button until “AUTO LO” is shown on the display.
DEFROSTER
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Push this button to
remove fog
or frost from
the windshield.
This setting sends most
of the air flow to the windshield with only a small
amount to the
floor outlets. In some cold start conditions, the “AUTO”
blower fan speed may be limited until the cooling system warms up. This
is normal to prevent windshield fogging.
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The fan speed will work automatically to maintain your requested interior
temperature.
If you need more air to your windshield, you should select a
higher fan speed.
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It will help a lot if you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the -
air inlet (it’s between the hood and the windshield).
REAR DEFOGGER
-1 Push this button to turn
I I on the rear defogger.
With it,
your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated.
The system will automatically shut off after
10 minutes. If further
defrosting is desired, simply push the button again.
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0 LiEhts: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
0 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
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0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Shodd you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm
system?
0 Maps; Do you have up-to-date maps?
HIGHFKAYHWNOSIS
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
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:
0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service., or parking area
your rearview
mirrors and
your instruments frequently.
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
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