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Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan
the road ahead and to the sides. Check
your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time
to
time. This can help you avoid a fixed stare.
Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. But
don’t wear sunglasses at night.
They will drastically reduce your
overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing power
you have.
If you get sleepy, pull
off the road into a rest, service, or parking area
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
As in any driving situation, keep pace with traffic and allow adequate
following distances.
HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS
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Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or
rolling terrain.
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You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer
so that the tongue
will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains. \
Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow
safety chains
to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the
instructions for the trailer brakes
so you’ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly.
Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s
brake system. If you do, both brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
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 so responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector, lights, 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 lights 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 trailer. This can help
you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
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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.
Backing Up
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 Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or
other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lights 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 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.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes
so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
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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Store
the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. you try to put I
wheel cover on your compact spare, yo11 Pwld damage the cover
1,- the spare.
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all
the in the p per place. ~
The flat tire should be placed in the spare tire well.
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was
new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be 60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000
miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your
spare
with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer
and be
in good shape in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning li.ght
may come on when you are
driving
with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
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other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (4.6 Liter Northstar)
Your vehicle is equipped with
a transaxle fluid change indicator. A
“CHANGE
TRANS FLUID’’ message will display on the Information
Center when the power train computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160,000
km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the transaxle
fluid and reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
the
way.
0 Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped.
Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG” buttons on the
climate control simultaneously until the
“TRANS FLUID RESET”
message appears
in the Information Center (between 5 and 20
seconds).
ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34” F (-37” C) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF (128O C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM
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your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new
brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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If you
CAUTION:
have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The
fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough.
You or others could
be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, the “CHECK BRAKE
FLUID” message will display on the Driver Information Center and your
brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in
the Index.
To Check Brake Fluid - 4.9 Liter:
Remove the cap.
The fluid level must be
to the
“MAX FILE
line at the base of the
neck as shown.

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You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the
indicators on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above
“MIN.” If they aren’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a
leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is
above
“MIN” and or slightly below or at the “MAX” indicator.
What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
1 la (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake. fluid from a
sealed container only.
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The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain
off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until
the motor cools. If the overload
is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
BULB CHMT
DESCRIPTION BULB NO.
Ash Tray Illumination .................................. 1445
Backup Lights.
........................................ 2057
Courtesy Reading Light
................................. 168
FogLight .............................................. 886
Glove Compartment Light ............................... 194
Headlights Composite -Inner High Beam
................................ 9005 HB3
-Outer
Low Beam ................................ 9006 HB4
-ExportBulb........................................... H4
Illumination Entry
Lock Lamp ............................ 192
Instrument Panel Illumination
............................ 194
Instrument
Panel Telltales ................................ 194
Cornering Light
................................... 1156
DC7
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SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Informationonhow to obtain Produet Service Publ&iti~, subscriptions, Indexes and
summaries as describedbelow is applicable only in the fifty US. states (and the District
fo Columbia) and only for cars
and light lrucks with GVWR less than 10,OOO pounds
(4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be
obtained by writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited, Service Publications
Department,
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7.
Cadillac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Cadillac products.
Cadillac monitors product performance in the field. We
then prepare bulletins for
servicing our products better, Now, you can get these bulletins too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your
vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensiv\
e repairs which,
if
done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a
technician how
to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way
to
fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles Your Cadillac
dealership
or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
You can subscribe
to all Cadillac bulletins. This way you’ll get them as they come out.
You can wait a while and get an index to
the bulletins. You can also get individual
bulletins. However, you’ll need the index to identify
them.
Subscriptions
You can subscribe to all Cadillac Product Service Publications (PSPs). This will include
bulletins for
dl cars sold by Cadillac and will not be limited to PSPs applicable to any
particular model. When you buy a subscription, you will receive the PSPs in periodic
mailings shortly aftex they come out. A subscription costs $100.00 U.S. ($110.00
including a special binder) and it entitles you to all PSPs published by Cadillac during
that model year. You can purchases a subscription by sending a\
check or money order
to
Cadillac Service Publications, Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48027, along
with
the order form located on page 15. Your may get additions subscription ordering
forms by calling the toll-free number shown in this section or your can find them at
participating dealerships.
Individual PSPs
If you don’t want to buy all the PSPs issued by Cadillac for all models in the mo\
del year,
you can buy individual PSPs such
as those which may pertain to a particular model. To
do this, you will fit need to see our index of PSPs. It provides a variety of information.
Here’s what you’ll
find in the index and how you can get one.

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Camper. %wing A .................................. 211
Capacities. Fluid ................................... 349
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ...................... 91. 209
Cassette ’Iiipe Player. Care Of Your ................... 160
Cassette %pe Systems .............................. 156
Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 152. 326
Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 152. 326
Center Console ..................................... 70
Center Mounted High Stop Lamp Bulb. Replace ........ 298
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 66
Chains. Tire ....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To ........................... 273
Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 247
Charge Light. Battery ............................... 127
Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18
Checking The Brake Fluid
.............................. 290. 291
The Engine Oil Level ............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 285
The ’Ransaxle Huid .............................. 277
Things Under The Hood .......................... 264
Your Restraint Systems ............................ 60
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 60
Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................. 323
Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47
Child Restraints ..................................... 44
Children And Safety Belts ............................ 41
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 118
CircuitBreakers ................................... 327
City Driving ....................................... 196
Cleaner. Air ....................................... 275
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................... 321
Fabric .......................................... 316
Glass .......................................... 319
Viiyl or Leather ................................. 318
Safety Belts ..................................... 319
The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 316
The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 320
The Power Antenna .............................. 161
The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319
The Underbody Of Your Car ...................... 322
The Windshield and Wiper Blades .................. 320
Weatherstrips ................................... 321
Clock. Setting The .................................. 160