wiper blades CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Rainsense V- ?ers (ETC Only)
This feature is mounted on the passenger’s interior side
of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used
to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the
amount
of moisture that is on the windshield.
The Rainsense system can
be activated by turning the
wiper stalk to one of the
five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. Turn the stalk toward you for
minimum sensitivity and away from
you for maximum
sensitivity.
A single wipe will occur each time you turn
the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level. An initial
wipe occurs when you turn the ignition on as a reminder
that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers also
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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 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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Keep belts clean and dry.
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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Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric
................................. 6.45. 6.46
Glass
....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Cadillac
........................ 6-45
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
....................................... 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 13
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 . 1
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
..... 3-13
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-36
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-22. 3-29
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.25. 3.32
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-46
Console Storage
................................ 2-5 1
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant
....................................... 6-19
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 17
SurgeTank
............................. 5.18. 5.20
Cooling System
................................ 5- 18
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-3 1 Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-41
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-35
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-80
Cupholders
.................................... 2-51
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-1
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-50
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... 7- 10. 7-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogging
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby' B Noise Reduction ............. 3.17.3.21. 3.29
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-50
Door Open Message
............................. 2-80
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-80
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-75
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-78
Driver Position
................................. 1 . 13
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-50
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3 . 12
DIC
.......................................... 2-75
Locks
....................................... 2-3