tow CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owners Manual

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In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity. the air bag
sensing system detects that the vehicle
is suddenly stopping as a result of a
crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide
sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which intlates
the air
bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the
air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument
panel
in front of the right front passenger.
How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions: even belted
occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
The air
bag supplements the protection provided by safcty belts. Air bags
distribute the force of the Impact more cvcnly over the occupant's upper
body, stopping the occupani. more gradually. But air bags would not help
you in. many types of collisions. including rotlovers and rear and side
impacts. primarily beca.use an. occupant's 1not.iorr is not toward the air bag-
Air bags c. should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement: to
sa.t.'ety belts. and, then ody ill nloderate 1.0 wwrt lronta! or nt';lr-trot?tal
collisions.
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NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But.
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these.
guidelines:
e Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (‘804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first. 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t get broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in’” guideline
ekeq time you. get: new brake linings.
0 Don‘t: i.0~’ ;Y. traiier during “break-inl” Set: “Towing a Trailer”
in tht: hiex for more intormation.
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If it doesn’t start right away, hold vour lev in START for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts:Wait about 15 seconds
between each
try to help avoid draining your battety
Your left headlanip and left taillamp may be on as you start Vour
engine,
but the right headlamp and taillamp won‘t.-This prohdes some
light as
you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. 7i-y pushing your accelerator pedal all
the
way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again.
do the same thing.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging
your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
DRMNG THROUGH DEEP STANDING
WATER
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come
in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine.
Neyer drive through water that is slightly
lower thall
the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid
deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very
slowly.

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Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat.
You may have to replace them and you could also
damage other parts of your vehicle.
Ifyou are towiqg a trniler nrzci ore parking or1 a hill, see "Towing a Trailer"
in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from
moving.
SHIFTING INTO PARK (P)
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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay
on a signal bulb may be burned out and othcr drivers won't see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don't
go on at all when you signal a turn. check the fuss (see
''FL~s~s" in the Index) and for t&ned-out bulbs.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
'This featurc activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the
windshield wipers have been in use- for approxinlatelJ7 23 seconds.
The wipcr activated headlamps will deactivatc if vou turn off the twilight
sentinel or if the windshield wipers have been tuined off for a period of
one or two scconds.
Heudlarnp High-Low Beurn
To change the
headlamps
from low
beam to high or high to
low, pull the turn signal
lever
all the way toward
you. Then release it.
When thc high beams
are on, this blue light
on the instrunlent
pallel will also be on.
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This lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver ill front of
you that you want to pass. It works even if your I~eadlamps are off.
X> use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do:
If vour headlamps are off. your high beam headlamps will turn 011.
Tiey'll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to
turn them off.
If vour headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. To
gc't back to high beam pull the lever toward you.
Windshield Wipers
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WIPER: To control thc wipers turn the band on the multifunction lever.
NIIST: Turn the band atwy from you and then release it for a single wipe
cycle. For more cycles
hold the b;md on MIST longer.
LO or HI: Turn the band toward you to cither LO (low speed) or to HI
(high L speed), dcpending L. on the wiper spced you want.
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Your passenger’s side mirror is COI’IV~X.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat.
B2ZEM-A WAY OUTSIDE MIRROR
(EXPORT ONLY)
The mirrors will collapse in either the forward or realward direction and
then return to the normal position.
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POWER FOLDING MIRROR
(EXPORT ONLY)
The control switch in the driver’s door armrest operates the fold a11d
extend feature for both outside rearview mirrors.
Move the switch rearward to fold both mirrors toward the vehicle’s
body.
viewing position.
0 Move the switch forward to extend both mirrors back to the normal
FLOOR MATS
Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats.
Keep
them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do
not machine wash.
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Brake System Warning Light
(0) BRAKE
Your Cadillac's
hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts. If one part isn't
working,
L- the other part
can
still work and stop
you. For good braking,
though, V~LI med both
parts wo"rking well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake svstem inspected right away.
This light should come
on brieflv as vou start the vehicle. if it doesn't
come
on then, have it fixed so i problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop
carefullv. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go closir to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle
towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.)
The brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have
a brake problem.
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Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty. To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice
in this part, and see your Cadillac
dealer for important information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Load-pulling conlponents such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,
and tires are forced
to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Thc engine
is required to opcrate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What's morc, the trailer adds
considerably
to wind resistance, increasing thc pulling requirements.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are surne important points.
There are ~nar~y different laws, including speed limit restrictions,
having to do with trailering. Makc sure your rig will be legal. not only
where \;ou live hut also where you'll be driving. A good source for this
infurmition
can IX state or provincial police.
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