light CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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LEADERSHIP
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N every field of human endeavor, he that is first must perpetually live
in
the white light of publicity. ?Whether the leadership be vested
in a man
or in a manufactured product, emulation and envy are ever at
work. TIn art, in literature, in music, in industry, the reward and the
punishment are always the same. TThe reward is widespread recog-
nition; the punishment, fierce denial and detraction. TWhen a man’s
work becomes a standard for the whole world, it also becomes a target
for the shafts of the envious few. ?If his work be merely mediocre,
he
will be left severely alone - if he achieve a masterpiece, it will set a million
tongues a-wagging. vealousy does not protrude its forked tongue at
the artist who produces
a commonplace painting. VWhatsoever you
write,
or paint, or play, or sing, or build, no one will strive to surpass, or
to slander you, unless your work be stamped with the seal of genius.
TLong, long after a great work
or a good work has been done, those who
are disappointed
or envious continue to cry out that it can not be done.
?Spiteful little voices in the domain of art were raised against
our own
Whistler
as a mountebank, long after the big world had acclaimed him
its greatest artistic genius. ?Multitudes flocked to Bayreuth to worship
at the musical shrine of Wagner, whiIe
the little group of those whom he
had dethroned and displaced argued angrily that he was no musician at
all. TThe little world continued to protest
that hlton could never
build a steamboat, while the big world flocked to
the river banks to see
his boat steam by. YThe leader is assailed because he is a leader, and
the effort to equal him is merely added proof
of that leadership. qFailing
to equal
or to excel, the follower seeks to depreciate and to destroy - but
only confirms once more
the superiority of that which he strives to
supplant. TThere is nothing new in this. TIt is
as old as the world
and as old as the human passions
- envy, fear, greed, ambition, and the
desire to surpass. TAnd it
all avails nothing. TIf the leader truly
leads, he remains
- the leader. TMasteppoet, masteppainter, master
workman, each in his turn is assailed,.and each holds his laurels through
the ages. TThat which is good
or great makes itself known, no matter
how loud the clamor of denial. TThat which deserves to live-lives.
(Cad&= &tor Car Co. Detroit, Mich.)
THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST n JANUARY ZND. IN THE YEAR 191s 1 COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION

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Henry M. Leland, known as the
master of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at
the founding of Cadillac
in 1902.
His exacting
standards prompted the
motto
by which Cadillac
has been guided over the
years
- “Craftsmanship
A Creed -Accuracy A
Law:’
The introduction of
the first four cylinder en- Club
of England awarded the pres-
tigious
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to Cadillac twice
. .. first in 1908 for achieving
perfect interchangeability
of parts and again in
1912
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for introducing the elec-
tric self starter, electric
lighting and ignition
system. Cadillac
is the only
American manufacturer to win this honor and the
gine in 1905 led the industry and only
manufacturer in the world to win
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds it twice.
As commonplace as stan-
up to
50 mph.
dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts
For attention to quality and in- were still individually hand fitted
novation, the Royal Automobile both in production and service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Standardization opened the eyes of
the industrial world and was the cor-
ner-stone of modern
production. From this achievement
evolved the reference to Cadillac as
“Standard of the World.”
In
1909 Cadillac was purchased
by the then new General Motors
Corporation. Convenience, clean-
liness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910 when Cad-
illac became the first manufacturer
to offer closed bodies as standard
equipment.
“The Penalty of Leadership”
first appeared in the January
2, 1915
issue of The Saturday Evening Post
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service policy, security plate glass,
chrome plating and the first car to
be designed
by a stylist (1927 La-
Salle/Harley Earl). The ’30s wit-
nessed production of the smooth and
quiet
V12 and 1-w ~ V 16 engines. - -
as an expression of the Cadillac com-
mitment to leadership, quality, and
innovation.
It is widely regarded as
one
of the finest documents ever
written and was published following
the introduction of the first produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard in
all 1915 model Cadillacs.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol-
lowed over the years, including the
synchro-mech clashless transmis-
sion,
a nation-wide comprehensive The
crisp, contemporary lines of the
1938 60 Special series ushered in a
new era in styling.
During World War
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after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon-
tinued car production for the first
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks, combat vehicles and
internal parts for Allison
V1710 en-
gines. Two Cadillac
V8 engines and
Hydra-Matic transmissions were
_i used in each tank.

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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the I
which set the trend in automotive
styling €or nearly two decades.
This
was followed by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression V8 engine.
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops
all
debuted in these years. In 1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio,
a brushed stainless steel
roof and low profile
tires.
introduced
in
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal lux-
ury car. The
472 cu. in. V8 engine
used
in all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. €or
all 1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on
1975 Cadillacs
and was standard on the new inter-
national size 1976 Seville. In
1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.

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These symbols are on some of your controls:
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RADIATOR COOLANT
CHARGING
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PRESSURE ENGINE OIL
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With this feature, you can change the shape of the driver’s or passenger’s
seatback. Adjust the power seat control first to get the proper position.
For the best adjustment, it is recommended that you first start with the
“MIDDLE” lumbar.
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MIDDLE (Back
Support): Adjust
support for the
middle back.
UPPER (Back
Support): Adjust
support
for the
upper back.
LOWER (Back
Support): Adjust
support for the
lower back.
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Push the switch to either “HI” or “LO” to turn on the heating element in
the seat.
- .- Designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days, the “LO” setting
warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body
temperature. On colder days, the
“HI” setting heats the seats to an even
__ higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats,
the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically
maintain the temperature at the setting selected. A telltale light on the
control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use.
To preserve
the battery, the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned
on, and is deactivated when the ignition is turned off.
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This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also
tells you some things you should not
do with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air
bag”
system.
A CAUTION:
Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt
properly.
If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety
belt, your injuries can be much worse.
You can hit things inside
the vehicle or be ejected from it.
You can be seriously injured or
killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled
up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
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This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when
your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the
reminder to buckle up.
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t
know if it will be a bad one.
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When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will come on for
about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless
the driver’s safety belt is buckled, a chime will also sound.
HOW TO WEM SAFETYBELTS PROPERL,Y
Adults
This section is only for people of adult size.
- A CAUTION:
There are special things to know about safety belts and
children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller
section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for
evervone’c protection.
- children. If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the
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First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
- We’ll start with the driver position.
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Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system
checks itself and the light tells you if there is a problem.
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You will see this light
flash for a few
seconds when
you
turn your ignition to
“Run” or “Start.”
Then the light should
go out, which means
the system
is ready.
A CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start
your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your
air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
’ serviced right away.
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