towing CADILLAC DEVILLE 1993 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOMNG YOUR mHICLE
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment
is a sling-type, or a wheel-lift, or
car carrier tow truck.
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If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and
wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front with sling-type
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
equipment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this
manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The
operator may want to see them.
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Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
N- . er tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
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0 Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the
tow truck.
0 Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a
vehicle.
0 Never use “J” hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking
brake released.
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) or farther than 500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to
be supported on a dolly.

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Attach “T” hook chains to the
slots
in bottom of floor pan
No 4x4 wood beam required. Position lower sling cross bar directly under
the rear bumper.
Attach
a separate safety chain
around
each control arm
inboard
of the springs.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you
or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts
of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine fire or
other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as
possible. Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the beedometer.
transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transarl-
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 Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired at Roadside?
When you call the Roadside Operation Center, the advisor will determine if
your car can be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of time
(approximately 45 minutes). If your car can't be repaired within that time or
requires the resources
of a Cadillac dealership service facility, the advisor
will arrange tow service for you. Towing may also be necessary after
the
technician has attempted a repair, but determines that your car cannot be
repaired at roadside.
If arrangements for towing are made by an advisor from
the Cadillac
Roadside Operations Center,
it is for the convenience of the owner and
Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company. During the first
12 month/12,000 mile period towing services are covered for any disable-
ment. Beyond this period, if the repair is covered under the applicable
General Motors
New Car Limited Warranty, the towing expense will be
eligible
for reimbursement by the servicing Cadillac dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Additional No Charge badside Service Special Features For CadillQc
Owners:
0 Emergency Road Service Performed at the Scene for the Following
Disablements - during the first 12 month/12,000 mile period.
Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts
Gas Delivery 0 Flat Tire Change
0 Towing Service (Covers Change Only*)
*Determination
of replacement tire under Warranty Coverage must
be made by a Cadillac dealership or appropriate tire manufacturer.
0 Trip Interruption - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
12 months/12,000
mile period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.
0 Trip Routing - Free trip routing assistance is available during the first
four years. Within a week of contacting Roadside Service wlth your
travel plans, Cadillac
will provide a detailed trip routing and
personalized North American Road Altas.
How Do You Pay For Roadside Service?
Payment is due at the time the repair is performed. Payment may be made by
cash, personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating
Cadillac dealership.
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Automatic Pull-Down ................................ 69
Automatic Transaxle ................................. 78
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 275 .
Baby Restraint ...................................... 42
Battery ........................................... 287
Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 226
Battery Power Loss ................................. 287
Battery Replacement (R.K.E.) ......................... 67
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch .................... 94
Belt
Lap-Shoulder
.................................... 19
Rear Seat ....................................... 36
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 215
Block Heater. Engine ................................ 77
Blood Alcohol Level ................................ 176
“Blowout. .. Tire .................................... 246
Boat. Towing A .................................... 217
Bose Sound Systems ................................ 151
Adjustment ..................................... 186
Fluid .......................................... 286
Lining Replacement. How To Drive After ............ 286
Master Cylinder ................................. 284
PedalTravel .................................... 186
Brake
Parking
......................................... 82
Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light ................ 122
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 121
Brake Wear Indicators. Front ........................ 185
Brakes. Anti-lock ................................... 182
Brakes. Rear ...................................... 186
Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 220
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 186
Braking ........................................... 180
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 182
“Break-In”. New Vehicle ............................. 74
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 218
Bucklingup ........................................ 18
Bulb Chart ........................................ 334
Bulb. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .... 297
Bulbs. Halogen Removal ............................ 288
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 294
Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. 335
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................
Capacities. Fluid ...................................
Car Jack Instructions ...............................
Camper. Towing A ..................................
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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
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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
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Child Restraints
..................................... 42
Children And Safety Belts
............................ 39
Cigarette Lighter
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Circuit Breakers ...................................
CityDriving .......................................
Cleaner. Air .......................................
Cleaning
Fabric
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Glass ..........................................
Leather And Vinyl ...............................
Safety Belts .....................................
The Inside Of Your Cadillac .......................
The Outside Of Your Cadillac .....................
The Power Antenna ..............................
PhaetonTop ....................................
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Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 273
Doing Your Own Service Work ....................... 260
Door Locks ........................................ 60
Downhill. Parking .................................. 209
Downshifting ....................................... 81
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 28
Driving
And the Road. Your
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AtNight ........................................
Defensive ......................................
Hill and Mountain ...............................
In A Foreign Country ............................
InCities ........................................
In Fog, Mist And Haze ...........................
InTheRain .....................................
InWinter .......................................
On A Long Trip .................................
On Snow Or Ice .................................
On The Freeway .................................
OnCurves ......................................
Winter .........................................
Drunken Driving ...................................
Dual Braking System ................................
166
193
175
206
263
201
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196
212
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213 203 187
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“E. .. Flashing. On Fuel Data Center ................... 130
Electric Outside Mirror Control ....................... 111
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........................ 327
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 139
Electronic Level Control ............................ 136
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 143
Emergencies. Braking in ............................. 186
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 188
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 227
Emergency Towing ................................. 232
Engine
Block Heater (Option)
............................ 77
Coolant ........................................ 278
Coolant Temp Light .............................. 125
Oil ............................................ 268
Oil Additives .................................... 272
Oil Light ....................................... 127
Oil. When To Change ............................ 272
Overheating .................................... 236
StartingYour .................................... 76
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 120

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Exhaust. Caution ................................. 89. 216
Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................ 89. 216
Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By .............. 33
Explanation of Maint . Service ........ See Maint . Book. p.18
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side)
.................. 90
Expressway Driving
................................. 202
Extender. Safety Belt ................................ 55
Exterior Appearance ................................ 320
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Fabric. Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 316
Fabric. Solvent-me Cleaner On ...................... 317
Fasteners. Replacement ............................. 260
Features And Controls ............................... 58
Fetus. Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 33
Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 263
Filter. Oil .......................................... 335
Finish Damage ..................................... 323
First Gear. When To Use ............................. 82
Flat Tire .......................................... 246
Flat Tire. Changing A ............................... 247
Flooded Engine. Starting A ........................... 76
Floor Mats ........................................ 117
Fluid Capacities .................................... 338
Fluids & Lubricants. Recommended ... See Maint . Book. p.38
Fluid. Brake ....................................... 284
Fluid. Power Steering ............................... 281
Fluid Usage Label .................................. 267
FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 144
Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316
Fog. Driving In ..................................... 199
Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 141
Foreign Operation .................................. 263
Francais. Guide En ...................... See Introduction
Freedom Battery
................................... 287
Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 257
Freeway Driving ................................... 202
French Language Manual ................. See Introduction
Front Brake Wear Indicators
......................... 185
Front Seatback Latches ............................... 9
Front Seatbacks. Reclining
............................. 7
Front Towing Hook-Ups ............................. 234
Fuel .............................................. 261
Fuel Data Center ................................... 130
Fluid. Transaxle .................................... 275