towing CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Ti-y to have a GM dealer or a professional towmg service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is :
Sling Type
0 Wheel Lift
8 Car Carrier
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or speciai 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 or rear with
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
sling-type
equipment.
8 The makc, model and year of your whicie.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
0 If thcre was an accident., wha1 was damaged.

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 selvicc. Do not use the whicle's steering
colunln lock for this. The trallsaxlc should he in NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking hrake relc;lsd.
ENGINE OVERHEATING
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TIIC Driver Information Center will displav either ENGINE COOL.ANT
HOT-IDLE ENGINE 01 STOP ENGINEdENGINE OVERHEATING.
In addition you will find the warning light about a hot engine on your
instrument panel on Canadian vehiclcs.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IF Y0UX.E STUCK: IN SAND, MUD, ICE OR
SNOW
What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels too fast. The method known as .*rocking" can help you get out
when you're stuck, but you must use caution.
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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well
as the tires. If you spin the wheels too Fast while shifting your
transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Tire Chains"
in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your
front wheels. You should turn your traction control system
off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift back and
forth between REVERSE (R) 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 aut, see '*Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac
Motor Car Division. We hope the need never arises, but if it does,
Roadside Service is there for you!! Roadside Service covers you on the
road, far from home, all day and night, weekends and holidays. THERE
ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES. Any
Cadillac is eligible under this program.
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TYPE
OF ASSISTAFdCE
Phone Advisor
Dealer Technician
Towing
Battery Jump Start
Lockout Assistance
Fuel Delivery
Tire Change
DAILY INCLUDING
HOLIDAYS
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8 a.m. - 12 midnight I
24 Hours
Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillac Owner Privilegessm
that leads
to peace of mind.
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Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privilegessm at “no
charge”, throughout your 1995 Cadillac Warranty Period - 48 Months,
or 50,000 Miles180,OOO Kilometers.
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EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - is performed on site for the
following
situations:
TOWING SERVICE
BATTERY JUMP START
LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE
FUEL DELIVERY
FIAT TIRE CHANGE (* Covers change only)
* Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be
determined
by a Cadillac dealer or appropriate tire
manufacturer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Who Will Repair Your Cadillac At Roadside ? ? ?
In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide
instructions
to get you back on the road.
To resohe more complex problems, the advisor will page an experienced
Cadillac dealership Service Technician. The technician will call
you and
evaluate the possible cause. If a roadside repair is possible, the technician
will come to your location and provide a permanent or temporary repair.
What If Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe Location Or
On A Limited Access Highway ? ? ?
If your car is located in an area that is determined to be unsafe (by you, the
advisor or the technician) or if the vehicle is on a limited access freeway or
regulated highway, the advisor will arrange to tow your Cadillac to a safe
location, where service can be performed. Additional assistance
will be
provided if necessary.
What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired
At Roadside ? ? ?
If your car cannot be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of
time (approximately 45 minutes) or requires the resources of a Cadillac
dealership service facility, the advisor
will arrange a 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.
Tow services are provided by independent companies, so therefore,
Cadillac
is not responsible for the tow company. During the 48 months, or
50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period, towing services are
covered
for any disablement.
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Loss of Control .................................... 4-15
Low Oil Level Message ............................. 2-89
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Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts
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Underbody ..................................... 6-56
When Trailer Towing ............................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) . 2-80
Manual Seatback Recliner ............................ 1-2
Mats. Floor ........................................ 2-63
MaxiFuse 1M /Relay Center ............................ 6-63
Methanol (In Fuel) .................................. 6-3
Mirrors ........................................... 2-57
Automatic Rearview ............................. 2-57
Break-Away Outside ............................. 2-63
Convex Outside ................................. 2-63
Heated Outside Rearview ..................... 2.62, 3-6
Power .......................................... 2-62
Vanity ......................................... 2-66
Mpg Avg Reset. Driver Information Center ............. 2-86
MTBE (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3
Electrochromic Rearview with Compass ............. 2-59
Net. Convenience .................................. 2-64
Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................. 2-20
Night Vision ....................................... 4-17
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Odometer ......................................... 2-74
Off-Road Recovery ................................. 4-13
Oil
Engine
......................................... 6-10
Life Indicator ................................... 2-94
Life Left Reset. Driver Information Center ..... 2.86. 6.15
Ordering. Owner Publications ......... See Owner Assistance
Outlets. Rear
....................................... 3-7
Outside Air ........................................ 3-1
Overdrive (a) Position. Automatic Transaxle ........... 2-27
Overheated Engine ................................. 5-11
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Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 6-57
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-25
Shifting Into .................................... 2-30
Shifting Out of .................................. 2-33
At Night ....................................... 2-16
On Hills While Towing a Trailer .................... 4-41
Over Things That Burn ........................... 2-33
Parking Brake ..................................... 2-29
PASS-Key I1 ....................................... 2-18
Passing ........................................... 4-13
Power
Antenna Mast Care
.............................. 3-24
Door Locks ...................................... 2-5
Folding Mirror .................................. 2-63
Remote Control Mirrors .......................... 2-62
Seat Controls .................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner ................................ 1-3
Steering ........................................ 4-10
Steering Fluid .............................. 6.23. 6.24
Windows ....................................... 2-36
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ........................ 1-29
Problems on the Road ................................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ....... See Owner Assistance
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
....................... 2-12
Parking
Lots
........................................... 2-16
Radiator Pressure Cap .............................. 6-22
Radiator. Adding Coolant ........................... 5-19
Radios ................................... 3.10,3.14, 3.17
Rain. Driving In .................................... 4-18
Reading Lamps .................................... 2-55
Rear
Compartment Fuse Block
......................... 6-66
Defogger ........................................ 3-6
Door Security Locks .............................. 2-6
Seat Air Outlet ................................... 3-7
Seat Outside Position ............................. 1-33
Seat Passengers ................................. 1-33
Storage Armrest ................................. 2-15
Taillamp Monitor ................................ 2-56
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Wear Indicators ................................. 6-42
Wheel Replacement .............................. 6-45
When It’s Time for New .......................... 6-42
Top Strap ......................................... 1-42
Torque Lock ....................................... 2-32
Torque, Wheel Nut ................................. 5-32
Towing a Trailer .................................... 4-34
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-9
Traction Active Message ......................... 2-91,4-9
Traction Control System .............................. 4-9
Traction Control System Active Message ............... 2-79
Traction Disabled Message ................... 2-78,2-91,4-9
Trailer
Brakes
......................................... 4-38
Driving on Grades ............................... 4-40
Driving with a ................................... 4-39
Engine Cooling When Towing ..................... 4-42
Hitches ........................................ 4-38
Maintenance .................................... 4-41
Parking on Hills ................................. 4-41
Safety Chains ................................... 4-38
Tongue, Weight of ............................... 4-36
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ................ 4-37
Towing a ....................................... 4-34
Turn Signals .................................... 4-40
Weight of a Trailer ............................... 4-36
Automatic ...................................... 6-17
Change Indicator, Reset .......................... 6-20
Reset Message .................................. 2-92
Transmitter, HomeLink Universal ..................... 2-68
Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle ................ 2-10
Trip Odometer ..................................... 2-74
Trunk Transaxle Fluid
Trip Set Button, Driver Information Center
............. 2-86
Open Message .................................. 2-92
Release, Remote ................................ 2-14
Security Override ................................ 2-13
Turn Signal On Message ............................. 2-92
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................ 2-40
Turn SignaI/Multifunction Lever ...................... 2-39
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................... 4-40
Twilight Sentinel ................................... 2-52
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