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Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough
friction where the tires meet
the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek
an escape route or area
of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid
most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by
not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types
of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s three control
systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling.
In the steering or
cornering skid, too much
speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip
and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle
causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by casing your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration
skid.
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.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3RIWNG 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.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust
your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well,
you may need to slow down and keep more
space between
you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially
on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can
light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
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Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways,
turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have
their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and
keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most
of the other drivers are
driving. Too-fast
or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat
the left lane
on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance there is usually
a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you
have a clear view
of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you
should begin to check traffic.
Try to determine where you expect to blend
with the
flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.
Switch
on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your
shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once
you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or
to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Should you delay your
trip a short time
to avoid a major storm system?
HIGWAY HITNOSIS
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
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There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery,
along with the
hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and
the rush
of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t
let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than
a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can
you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
0 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
and your instruments frequently.
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.
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n 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 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.
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.
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.
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PART
NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION
1050172 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil
Remover
1050173
16 02. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner
and Polish
1050174
16 02. (0.473 L) White Sidewall
1050214 32
Oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl/Leather Tire Cleaner
Cleaner
I 1050427 I I
23 02. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner
1050429
6 Lbs. (2.72 Kg) Multi-Purpose
Powdered
I 1051398 I 8 02. (0.237 L) I Spot Lifter
1051515 32
Oz. (0.946 L) GM Optikleen
1050202 16 02. (0.473 L) Magic Mirror
Cleaner Polish
USAGE
Removes Old Waxes,
Polishes, Tar and Road
Oil
Removes Rust and
Corrosion
on Chrome
and Stainless Steel
Cleans White and Black
Tires
Spot and Stain Removal
on Leather or Vinyl
Glass Cleaning and
Spot Cleaning
on Vinyls
Cleans Vinyl and Cloth
on Door Trim, Seats,
and Carpet-Also, Tires
and Mats
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Grease for Hood, Trunk
and Door
Hinges and
Latches
Exterior Wash
Spot and Stain Removal
on Cloth and Fabric
WindshieId Washer
Solvent and
Ant i-Freeze
Exterior Cleaner and
Polish
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LH MAXI FUSE BLOCK
FUSE/CIRCUIT
BREAKER (C.B.)
IGN 1 (Fuse)
BODY 1 (Fuse)
SEATSIHORN (C.B.)
ELECTRONICS
(Fuse)
BODY 2 (Fuse)
IGN 3 (Fuse)
USAGE
Retained Accessory Power (Radiowipers); Starter; Trunk Comp.
Fuses
B11 and B13
Engine Comp. B11; Road Sensing Suspension; Fog Lamps; Trunk
Comp. Fuses C1, C3, C5, C7, C9 and C11; Trunk Comp. Fuse C13
(Export); Rear Fog Lamp (Export)
Left and Right Power Seat Switches; Left and Right Lumbar
Relays; Power Door Locks; Keyless Entry Module; Horns; Fuel
Door Release Switch; Trunk Release Switch
Powertrain Control Module
(PCM); Electronic Climate Control;
RAP/llluminated Entry Module; Instrument Panel Cluster;
PASS-KeyW Decoder Module;
Theft Deterrent
Left and Right Heated Seats; Electronic Level Control (ELC);
Trunk Lid Pull Down; Power Antenna; Rear Defogger; Left and
Right Mirror Defoggers
Retained Accessory Power (AstroroofPower Windows); Engine
Comp. Fuses
Dl, D3 and D5; Trunk Comp. Fuses Ai, A3, A5, A7
and A9
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Headlamps
USAGE
Rear Blower Motor; Rear Blower Relay
Front Cigarette Lighter; Chime Module
Power Mirror Switch;
RAP Relay; Lock-Out Inhibit Relay “B”
(Trunk Comp. 1 Micro Relay Center); Panel Lights Inhibit Relay
“F” (Trunk Comp. 3 Micro Relay Center)(Export); Courtesy Lamps
Relay
“C” (Trunk Comp. 2 Micro Relay Center); RAP Relay “E”
(Trunk Comp. 2 Micro Relay Center); Keyless Entry Module; Trunk
Lamp; Seat Belt Retractor Solenoids
Front Door Lock Switches; Glove
Box Lam ; Left and Right
Footwell Courtesy Lamps; Headlamp Switc
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Left and Right Front Header Lamp; Left and Ri ht Vanity Mirror;
Garage Door Opener; Left and Right Rear Hea f er Lamps
Left Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamps; Left Front Park/Turn Lamps;
Front and Rear Left Side Marker Lamps; Radio Control Head;
Headlamp Switch; Instrument Panel Cluster
Right Tail/Stop/Tlurn Lamps; Right Front and Rear Side Marker
Lamps; Right Front Park and Turn Lamps; Engine Comp. Lamp;
License Plate Lamps
Radio
Trunk Lid
Pull Down Motor; Power Antenna
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Passengers Heated Seat
Driver’s Heated Seat
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a
MAXI” fuse. An electrical overload in the headlamp wiring may cause
your headlamps
to go off and remain off. You will need to have your
Cadillac serviced immediately.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MAXI TM fuse. An electrical
overload in the motor wiring may cause your wipers
to stop working. If
this happens
you will need to have your Cadillac serviced.
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 (such
as a switch being
held on with the window completely up), the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed or the load is removed.
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Description Bulb No .
Ashtray Illumination ...................................... 1445
BackupLamps ........................................... 2057
Cornering Lamp .......................................... 1156
Courtesy Reading Lamp .................................... 168
FogLamp ................................................ 886
Glove Compartment Lamp .................................. 194
Headlamps Composite -Inner High Beam
....................................... 9005
-Outer Low Beam ....................................... 9006
Illumination Entry Lock Lamp
............................... 192
Instrument Panel Illumination
............................... 194
Instrument Panel Telltales ................................... 194
License Plate Lamp ........................................ 194
Park and Turn Signal
.................................. 2357 NA
Rear Fooack-up Lamp (Export) ........................ P21/5W
Front Fender Side Turn Signal (Export)
..................... wsw
Side Marker Lamps ........................................ 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
...................................... 2057
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal (Export) ........................... P21/5W
Trunk Lamp ............................................. 1003
Underhood Lamp .......................................... 561
Vanity Mirror Illumination .................................. 124
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Ashtrays ..................................... 2.67. 2.68
Assist Handles ..................................... 2-54
Astroroof. Express Open ............................ 2-64
Audio Systems ...................................... 3-9
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5
Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 2-55
Automatic Overdrive Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-25
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-11
Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-23
Chart .......................................... 6-72
Fluid ................................. 6.19.6.20. 6-22
Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-85
Battery ........................................... 6-33
Charge Light .................................... 2-75
No Charge Message .............................. 2-86
Power Loss ..................................... 6-33
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ................. 2-9
Volts High Message .............................. 2-86
Volts Low Message .............................. 2-87
Warnings .................................... 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance
Blizzard
........................................... 4-28
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 6-32
Fluid. Adding ................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder ................................. 6-29
Parking ........................................ 2-27
Pedal Travel .................................... 6-32
System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-32
System Warning Light ............................ 2-75
Trailer ......................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock .......................... 2-32
Wear .......................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock ................................... 4-6
Braking ............................................ 4-5
Braking. In Emergencies .............................. 4-9
Break-Away Outside Mirror .............. .- ........... 2-61
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle ............................ 2-18
BTSI (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock) .................. 2-32
Bulb Replacement
Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp .................. 6-40
Headlamps ..................................... 6-34
Taillamps ....................................... 6-38
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