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Windshield WiDers
WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the wipers.
MIST Turn the band toward you and then release it for
a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on
MIST longer.
LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either
LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the
wiper speed
you want.
DELAY: You can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay between wipes
with this setting. Move the band to
the
DELAY position. The closer you move it to LO, the
shorter the delay.
OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice to prevent
an overload.
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 ge\
t 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 they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the windshield,
or when
strips
of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
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to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a
long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready
to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll
find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated
to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Keep belts clean and dry.
I A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In
a crash they might
not be able
to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window,
an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be
on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of
the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part
No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when
you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth
soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and
replaced
when worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months.
During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may
be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet.)
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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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