low beam CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1994 Owners Manual

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
Cruise Control
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
To signal a turn, move
the lever all the way up
or down. When the
turn is finished, the
lever
will return
automatically.
To signal a lane change. slightly move the lever up or down. When the
lane change is finished release the lever.
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A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash in the direction
of
the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just
stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see
“Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have
a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights,
a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the
signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check
the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are
working.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog
lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal
lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own
lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate
these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower
beam lights with fog lamps at all times, or that headlights be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most
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jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn
or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulation.
Headlight High-Low Beam
To change the
headlights from low
beam to high or high to
low, pull the turn signal
lever all the way toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this blue light
on the instrument
panel also will be on.
Flash-To-Pass Feature
This lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of
you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlights are off.
To use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do:
If your headlights are off Your high beam headlights will turn on. They’ll
stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them
off.
If your headlights are on. but on low beam: The system works normally.
Just pull the lever. Your headlights will shift to high beam and stay there.
To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you.
If your headlights are on. and on high beam: Your headlights will switch
to low beam.
To get back to high beam, pull the lever toward you.
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0 In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older
these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice
as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For
example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear
sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if
you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on
glare from headlights, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a
second or
two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the
dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t
lower the high beams,
or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down
a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean
-- inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the
inside
of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils
of
your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlights light up far less
of a roadway when you
are in
a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick
out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked
regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly.
Some drivers suffer from night blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light
-- and aren’t even aware of it.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires
that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen
if the road is wet
enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can
if your tires haven’t much
tread or
if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of
water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees,
telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s
surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard
and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it
is raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
0 Turn on your low-beam headlights -- not just your parking lights -- to
help make you more visible to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be
especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more
clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by
road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.)
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Attach a separate
safety chain around the
outboard end
of each
lower control arm.
Rear SliinpType Hook- Ups
No 4x4 wood beam is required. Position the cross bar directly under the
rear bumper.
Attach
“T” hook chains
to
the slots in frame
rails just ahead
of the
rear wheels.
Attach a separate
safety chain around
each side of the axle
inboard of the springs
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You can get these from your Cadillac dealer .
DESCRIPTION BULB NO .
Ash Tray Illumination .................................. 1445
Center High Mounted Stop Light
........................ 1141
Cornering Light
....................................... 2057
BackupLights
......................................... 2057
Courtesy Light
. Front Door ............................ S214-2
Courtesy Light
. Rear Door ............................ S214-2
CourtesyMap Light
..................................... 192
Front Parking
& Directional Signal .................... 2057NA
Front Side Marker Light
................................. 194
Glove Box
............................................. 194
Headlight High Beam
...................... 906/HB4 (H2990 4)
Headlight Low Beam
....................... 905/HB3 (K1790 3)
License Plate Light ..................................... 194
Side Marker Lights
..................................... 194
Stop, Tail.
& Directional Signal Light ..................... 2057
TrunkLight
......................................... 5 92081
Vanity Mirror Light
..................................... 194
Parking
Light
.......................................... 2057
Underhood Light
........................................ -93
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Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................ 262
Axle. Rear
........................................ 265
Baby Restraint
...................................... 50
Battery ........................................... 276
Battery Cables. Starting With
......................... 215
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch
................... 107
Belt Lap
............................................ 39
Lap-Shoulder
.................................... 21
RearSeat
.................................... 41. 42
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In
A ....................... 199
Block Heater. Engine
................................ 89
BloodAlcoholLevel
................................ 167
Boat. Towing A
.................................... 201
Brake Adjustment
................................. 178. 275
Master Cylinder
................................. 272
Parking
......................................... 94
Pedal Travel
................................ 178. 275
Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light
................ 133
Brake System Warning Light
......................... 132
Brake
To Shift Light ................................ 140
Brakes. Antilock
................................... 173
Brakes. Trailer
..................................... 207
Braking
........................................... 172
Braking
If Your Engine Stops ........................ 172
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle
............................. 85
Break-In Schedule. When Towing
A Trailer ............. 202
Bulb Chart
........................................ 317
Bulb. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
................ 286
Bulb. Cornering Lamp Removal
...................... 278
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement
......................... 281
Bulbs. Turn Signal
.................................. 317
Fluid
.......................................... 273
Lining Replacement. How To Drive After
............ 276
Brakewear
................................... 177. 274
Brakes. Rear
...................................... 275
Braking in Emergencies
............................. 179
Bulbs. Halogen Removal
............................ 279
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ......................... 215
Camper. Towing
A .................................. 201
Capacities. Fluid
................................... 322
Car Jack Instructions
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Garage Door Opener (Option) ....................... 128
Gear Positions
...................................... 90
Gearshift Lever. Positions Of
.......................... 90
Gasoline
.......................................... 247
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
.......................... 251
Glass Cleaning
..................................... 305
GloveBox
.......................................... 73
Graphic Symbols
..................................... 3
Guard Against Theft
................................. 81
Guide En Francais ..................... See “Introduction”
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HalogenBulbs ..................................... 277
Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal
..................... 279
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................ 213
Headlight High-Low Beam
.......................... 107
Headlight On Warning
.............................. 116
Head Restraints
..................................... 11
Heater ............................................ 147
Heater. Engine Block
................................ 89
Heater. Engine Coolant
.............................. 89
High-Low Headlight Beam
.......................... 107
Highway Hypnosis
.................................. 193
Hill and Mountain Roads
............................ 194
Hills. Parking On
................................... 210
Holding
A Baby In Your Car .......................... 48
Hood. Don’t Open If You See Steam
.................. 223
Hood Release
..................................... 253
Horn
............................................. 104
Hot Coolant. Warning Light For ...................... 136
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................... 223
How The Air Bag System Works
....................... 33
How
To Obtain Roadside Service ...... See Roadside Service
How To Operate Your Sound System
.................. 153
How
To Order
Owner Manual
................... See Owner Assistance
Maintenance Coupon Book
........ See Owner Assistance
Service Manual
................... See Owner Assistance
Warranty Book
................... See Owner Assistance
How To Use This Manual
.............................. 1
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... 20
Hydroplaning
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High Speed. Shifting When
Your Engine Is Running At
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