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The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a
two-lane highway waits for just the right moment,
accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes
back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the
passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming
traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in
judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can
suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the
worst of all traffic accidents
-- the head-on collision.
So here are some tips for passing:
0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides and to
crossroads for situations that might affect your passing
patterns.
If you have any doubt whatsoever about
making a successful pass, wait for a better time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines.
If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a
turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken
center line usually indicates it’s
all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid
line on your side of the lane or a double solid line,
even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic.
0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one
thing, following too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you’re following a larger
vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space
if the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.
0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and
don’t get too close. Time your move
so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have
a “running start” that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping back. And
if
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass,
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a. slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to
pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
If you have Stabilitrak, you may see the STABILITY
ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. See “Stability Engaged Message” in the Index.
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.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires
to
slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired -- by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 get
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 windshield wiping equipment in
good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled
with washer fluid. 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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If your vehicle is equipped with the 3,000-lb. (1 360 kg)
trailer towing package option, you will have
a wiring
harness located under the
trunk trim. The harness is a
five-wire harness, with connector.
These trailer-wiring harness color codes should be
followed when connecting it
to your trailer:
WHITE: Direct trailer ground for trailer lamps.
BROWN: Parking lamps.
0 YELLOW Left turn and stoplamps.
GREEN: Right turn and stoplamps.
0 BLUE: Auxiliary circuit.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your
rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle
is by itself. Before
you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working.
This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a tr$ler. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal \
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
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Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back
up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making arris
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your Cadillac dealer. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked
up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could
be damaged. Avoid
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
making very sharp turns while trailering. Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
When you’re turning with
a trailer, make wider turns down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
than normal. Do this
so your trailer won’t strike soft down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees
or other objects. they would get hot and no longer work well.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance. On
a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the
possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.
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You really should not park your vehicle, with-a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong,
your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P).
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK
(P) firmly and apply your parking brakes.
Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking
on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have s‘6~1&@kt pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for more
on this. Things that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake
adjustment. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
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The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered by a MaxiFuse?
An electrical overload will
cause the lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to
remain
off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
MaxiFuse
is a registered trademark of Little Fuse ,
Incorporated.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload,
is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have
it fmed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load
is too heavy,
the cifcuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed or goes away.
MaxiFusesLRelay Center
The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse b1oc.k on the driver’s side
of the
engine.
To access the compartment fuse block, remove
the shroud cover.
If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
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Application Numbei.
Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam
....................... 9005
. FrontTurn Signal ..................... 3157NA
Outer
Low Beam ... 1 ................... 9006
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
... 1156
Rear
Turn Signal and Taillamp, .............. 2057
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
......... 1 Displacement 279 cubic inches
(4 565 cc)
Qpe .......................... .4.6L DOHC V8
VIN Engine Code DeVille and DeVdle d’Elegance
............ Y
Concours ............................... 9
Horsepower DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance
............ 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm
Concours
............. 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm
205 (kW)
@ 5600 rpm
224 (kW)
@ 6000 rpm Torque
DeVille and DeVille d’Elegance
........... 300 (lb-ft) 0 4000 rpm
Concours
............. 295 (lb-ft) @ 4400 rpm .
407 (N-m) @ 4000 rprn
400 (N-m)
@ 4400 rpm
Thermostat Starts To Open
. . 177-184°F (81-85°C)
Firing Order ................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Capacities
Transaxle (4T80-E) ............ 15 quarts (14.2 L)
Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change)
........... 7.5 quarts (7.1 L)
Engine Cooling System ...... 10.68 quarts (l0.i L)
Fuel Tank ................... 20 gallons (75.7 L)
R- 134a Refrigerant .............. 2 lbs. (0.91 kg)
Wheel Base
............. 113.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Length
................ 209.78 inches (532.6 cm)
Height,.
.................. 56.4 inches (143.2 cm)
Width
................... 76.5 inches (194.3 cm)
Front Tread
............... 60.9 inches (154.6 cm)
Rear Tread
............... 60.9 inches (154.6 cm)
Wheel Nut Torque ........... 100 lb-f t (140 Nam)
Vehicle Dimensions
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Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Not Charging Message
......................... 2-82
Volts High Message
........................... 2-83
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-83
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Battery Saver ............................. 2-46. 2-48
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-46
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-48
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7- 11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7- 11
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-9
Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking ..................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-69
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-31
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-83
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2-18 Brightness Control
.............................. 2-46
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-66
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.32.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.16.3.19. 3.28
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-39
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-56
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-54
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-5
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-83
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-83
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-69
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-83
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-84
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-84
Check Gas Cap Message
......................... 2-84
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-84
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-84
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-53
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.16.3.20.
3-28
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-35
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
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Misfire. Ease
Off Gas Pedal Message ............. 2-85
Overheated. Stop Engine Message
................ 2-85
Overheating
................................. 5-15
PowerReduced
.............................. 2-85
Running While Parked
.................... 2.32. 4.28
Specifications
................................ 6-66
Starting Your
................................ 2-20
Engine Hot
. A/C Off Message .................... 2-85
Engineoil
.................................... 6-11
Adding
..................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6- 14
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind
of Oil to Use ....................... 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Stop Engine Message
.......................... 2-85
Engine Speed Limiter
............................ 2-67
EnglisMetric Display
.......................... 2-66
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
........................... 2.32. 4.28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Lighting
............................... 2- 10
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................... 2-46
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fan Button
................................. 3.2. 3.6
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Finish Care
.................................... 6-53
Finish Damage
................................. 6-55 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-36
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
FloorMats
.................................... 2-57
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-66
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-54
Front Towing
.............................. 5-9. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-5
Data Panel
.................................. 2-78
DoorRelease
................................. 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-77
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message
........................... 2-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-60
Gages
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
.. ...........................
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-34
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-73
Fuel
....................................... 2-77
Tachometer
.................................. 2-67
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-54
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8