tire type CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lamps are not flashing,
it may be slowing down or starting to turn,
0 If you're being passed, make it easv for the following driver to get
ahead
of you. Perhaps you can easi a little to the right.
LOSS OF CONTROL
Let's review what driving experts sav about what happens when the three
control svstems (brakes, steering an> 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.
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.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system
is off? then an acceleration skid is also best
handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and
quickly steer
the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering
quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid
if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material
is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to
these conditions. It is important to
slow down on slippery surfaces because
stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
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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 Used Replacement Wzeels
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use
only
SAE Class ‘(S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them
as tightly
as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If
you can hear
the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If
the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR
CADILLAC
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read thc instructions on thc cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Usc a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
them, don't saturate the stained area.
If a rinq L forms after spot cleaning, clean the ontire area immediately or
it will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
0 Vmum and brush the area to retmvc any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
Mix Multi-Purpose Po\.trdered Cleaner following the directions on the
along stitch or welt lines.
container label.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
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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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- ROADSIDE SERV'CE AVMLABILITY -
TYPE
OF ASSISTAFdCE
Phone Advisor
Dealer Technician
Towing
Battery Jump Start
Lockout Assistance
Fuel Delivery
Tire Change
DAILY INCLUDING
HOLIDAYS
~
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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