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Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. Turn
off all lamps that aren’t needed as well
as radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both
batteries. In addition,
it could save your radio!
Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each
battery.
A CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
i. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal
cover.
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A CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and
some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that
first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be
present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in
your eyes
or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could also be damaged.
Before you
connect the cables, here are some things
you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+)
and negative (0) will go to negative (-) or a metal
engine
part. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative (-)
or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and
maybe other parts, too.
A CAUTION:
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Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines are running.
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terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
8. Don't let the other end
of the positive cable
touch
metal. Connect
it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery.
9. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to
the good battery's
negative
(-) terminal.

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Don’t let the other end of the negative (-) cable touch
anything until the next step. The other end
of the
negative
(-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It
goes to a heavy unpainted metal
part on the engine of
the vehicle with the dead battery.
IT; 10. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery,
but not near engine
parts
that move. The electrical
connection
is just as
good there, but the
chance
of sparks getting
back to the battery
is
much less.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after
a few tries, it probably needs
service.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or
any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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A. Battery
€3. Coolant Fill Location
C. Power Steering Fluid
D. Oil Fill Location
E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
E Brake Master Cylinder
G. Transaxle DipstickEill
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Before closing
the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

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Battery
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery.
This will help-keep your battery from
running down.
1 A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See
“Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips
on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer
to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature’’ in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.

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Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
0 Lock Out Assistance
0 Fuel Delivery
0 Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Intemprlon - If your trip is interrupted
due
to a warranty failure, incidental expenses
may
be reimbursed during the 48 months or
50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period.
Items covered are hotel, meals and rental
car.
Roadside Service Availability
Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an
advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A
dealer technician, if available, can travel to your
location within a
30 mile/50 kilometer radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius,
we will arrange to have your
car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882- 11
12. An experienced Roadside Service
Advisor will assist you and request the following infomation:
A description of the problem
Name, home address, home telephone number
Location of your Cadillac and number you are
0 The model year, vehicle identification number and calling from
date
of delivery
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-76
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.64
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ................ 6-64. 6-65
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna, Power
................................ 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-29
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air
Control, Climate Control System ................. 3-2
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-67. 4-6
Appearance Care Materials Chart .................. 6-52 Apply Brake to Shift Message
..................... 2-76
Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Astroroof
..................................... 2-56
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-21
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-11
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-19
Battery ...................................... 6-29
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-65
Guard Storage
............................... 2-45
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-45
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
No Charge Message ........................... 2-76
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Volts High Message
........................... 2-77
Volts
Low Message ........................... 2-77
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Instrument Panel ............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-49
SpeakerCovers
.............................. 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-46
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting
the ............................... 3-10
Coinholder .................................... 2-52
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-31
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3.18. 3.25
Compact Disc Player
Errors .................. 3.21. 3.28
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-48
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-53
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-51
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Heater. Engine ............................... 2- 17
Cooling System
................................ 5-1 8
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-31
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-41
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-44
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-36
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
...... 3-9
SurgeTank ............................. 5.18. 5.20 Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-78
Cupholders .................................... 2-52
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone Users ......... 7-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 7-1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-51
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-41
Dead Battery ................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... 7.10. 7. 11
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-9
Defogging ................................. 3-4.3-8 ... Defrosting ................................. 3.4, 3.8
DIC .......................................... 2-74
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dolby@ B Noise Reduction ............. 3- 13.3.18. 3.25
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage Compartments
......................... 2-52
Door Open Message
............................. 2-78
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-78
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-74
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-76
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ..... 2-51
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
In the Rain .................................. 4- 17
Night
...................................... 4-15'
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-38
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4- 25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........... 2.17.3.30. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3- 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-83
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Exhaust ..................................... 2-28
FuseBlock .................................. 6-55 Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-63
StartingYour
................................ 2-16
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-68
Engine Oil
..................................... 6-9
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When
to Change .............................. 6-13
English/Metric Button
........................... 2-75
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-28
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Engine Message ........... 2-78
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-43
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
................ 3-2
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-32
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats .................................... 2-55
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