turn signal CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area
of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate
but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move
so
you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other
lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that
more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back.
And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need
only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
- -- 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.
0 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.)
0 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.
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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.

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__ Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t
stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as
good as on dry roads. And,
if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll
~~ ~~. get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain
starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly
when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see.
Even if your windshield wiper
blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road
signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and
__ even people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your
windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts
when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
_~_ when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on
them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and
pay attention to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and
plan your trip into an unknown part
of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll
save time and energy. (See the next section, “Freeway Driving.”)
Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because
the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and
just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have
not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.

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Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways,
turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have
their own special rules.
The most important advice
on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and
keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are
driving. Too-fast
or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat
the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.
If you
have a clear
view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp,
you should begin to check traffic.
Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow.
Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing
speed. Switch
on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over
your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to
the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to
pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.
Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make
sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot.
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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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The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until
the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
__ power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
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BULB CH4RT
DESCRIPTION BULB NO.
Backup Lights ......................................... 2057
Cornering Light ..................................... 3156 52
Ash Tray Illumination .................................. 1445
Courtesy Reading Light
................................. 168
Glove Compartment Light
............................... 194
-Inner High Beam
................................. 9005 HB3
Headlights Composite
-Outer Low Beam
................................. 9006 HB4
License Plate Light
..................................... 194
Park and Turn Signal
................................ 3157 K2
Side Marker Lights ..................................... 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
................................ 2057 NA
Trunk Light
........................................... 1003
Vanity Mirror Illumination
............................... 124
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Automatic Air Conditioning System
................... 151
Automatic Door Lock
................................ 71
Automatic Overdrive
................................ 93
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
......................... 80
Automatic Transaxle ................................. 90
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................... 269
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 47
Battery Cables. Starting With
......................... 217
Battery Charge Light
............................... 137
Battery Power Loss
................................. 280
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch
................... 106
Lap
............................................ 40
Lap-Shoulder .................................... 19
Rear Seat
....................................... 40
Blizzard.
If You’re Caught In A ....................... 205
Block Heater. Engine
................................ 89
“Blowout.
.. Tire .................................... 249
Boat. Towing A
.................................... 207
Adjustment
..................................... 279
Fluid
.......................................... 277
Master Cylinder
................................. 276
Parking
......................................... 95
Pedal Travel
.................................... 279
Brake System. Anti.Lock. Warning Light
............... 133
Brake System Warning Light
......................... 133
Brake Wear Indicators. Disc
......................... 278
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.................................. 182
Brakes. Trailer
..................................... 210
Braking in Emergencies
............................. 185
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 181
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle ............................. 85
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 208
Buckling Up
........................................ 18
Bulbs. Halogen. Removal
............................ 282
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement
......................... 285
Bulbs. Turn Signal
.................................. 319
Battery
........................................... 280
Belt
BloodAlcoholLevel
................................ 177
Brake
Braking
........................................... 181
Bulbchart
........................................ 319
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Ice. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 247
Identification Label. Service Parts
..................... 312
Identification Number. Vehicle
....................... 311
IdlingYourEngine
.................................. 98
If
A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 236
Ignition Key Positions
................................ 86
Illuminated Entry System
............................. 72
Indicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal
...................... 319
Indicators. Warning.
On Instrument Panel .............. 132
Infant Restraint ..................................... 47
Inflatable Restraint Light
............................. 33
Inflation. Tire Pressure
.............................. 292
Information Center. Driver
.......................... 140
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 140
Inspection. Tire .................................... 294
Instrument Panel
................................... 130
Instrument Panel Warning Lights
..................... 132
Interior Cleaning
................................... 301
Interior Lights ..................................... 116
Introduction
.............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 237
Jump Starting
...................................... 217
Keys
.............................................. 66
Key Positions. Ignition
............................... 86
Keyless Entry. Remote
............................... 72
Keys.
Ignition
....................................... 86
Kilometer Indicator
................................ 131
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Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 258
Lamp Housings
.................................... 281
Lane Change Indicator
.............................. 105
LapBelt ........................................... 40
Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 60
Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................... 100
Leather. Cleaning .................................. 302
Leaving Your Vehicle
................................ 71
Lap-Shoulder
Belt
................................... 19
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