towing CADILLAC SEVILLE 1993 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
To help avoid injury to you or others:
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the
tow truck.
Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a
vehicle.
Never use '3" hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped
in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed
for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be
in Neutral and the parking
brake released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IF YOU’RE STUCK: IN SAND, MUD, ICE OR
SNOW
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels.
The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when
you’re stuck,
but you must use caution.
I A CAUTION
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you
or others could be injured.
And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment
fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the
wheels
as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
Rocking your vehicle to get it
out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between “R”
(Reverse) and
a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal when the transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out
after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out,
see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired at hadside?
When you call the Roadside Operation Center, the advisor will determine if
your car can be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of time
(approximately 45 minutes). If your car can’t be rep,aired within that time or
requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility, the advisor
will arrange tow service for you. Towing may also
be necessary after the
technician has attempted a repair, but determines that your car cannot be
repaired at roadside.
If arrangements for towing are made by an advisor from the Cadillac
Roadside Operations Center,
it is for the convenience of the owner and
Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company. During the first
12 month/12,000 mile period towing services are covered for any disable-
ment. Beyond this period, if the repair is covered under the applicable
General Motors New Car Limited Warranty, the towing expense
will be
eligible for reimbursement by the servicing Cadillac dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Emergency Road Service Performed at the Scene for the Following
Disablements
- during the first 12 month/12,000 mile period.
Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts
Gas Delivery 0 Flat Tire Change
0 Towing Service (Coven Change Only*)
*Determination
of replacement tire under Warranty Coverage must
be made by a Cadillac dealership or appropriate tire manufacturer.
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nip Interruption - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
12 months/12,000
mile period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.
'kip Routing - Free trip routing assistance is available during the first
four years. Within
a week of contacting Roadside Service wlth your
travel plans, Cadillac will provide a detailed trip routing and
personalized North American
Road Altas.
How Do You Pay For Roadside Service?
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Payment is due at the time the repair is performed. Payment may be made by
cash, personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating
Cadillac dealership.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 278
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 46
Battery ........................................... 293
Battery Cables, Starting With ......................... 223
Battery Charge Light ............................... 13 1
Battery Power Loss ................................. 294
Beam, Headlight, High-Low Switch ................... 101
Belt
Lap
............................................ 41
Lap-Shoulder .................................... 19
Rear Seat .......................... lrl
Blizzard, If You’re Caught In A ........ ,’I I
Block Heater, Enginc ............... N:
Blood Alcohol Lcvcl ................. I *I,
“Btowout,” Tire ..................... 24fb
Boat, Towing A ........................... . . 213
Bose Sound Systems ................. :. ............. 100
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 184
Fluid .......................................... 292
Master Cylinder ................................. 290
Parking ......................................... 88
Pedal Travel .................................... 184
Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light ............... 129
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 128
Brake Wear Indicators, Disc ......................... 183
Brakes, Anti-Lock .................................. 181
Brakes, Trailer ..................................... 216
Braking ........................................... 179
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 184
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 181
“Break-In”, New Vehicle ............................. 79
Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 214
Buckling Up ......................................... 18
Bulb Chart ........................................ 333
Bulbs, Halogen, Removal ............................ 295
Bulbs, Taillight Replacement ......................... 298
Bulbs, Turn Signal .................................. 334
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Cables, Battery, Starting With ........................ 223
Camper, Towing A,. ................................ 213
Capacities, Fluid ................................... 349
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Driving And the Road. Your
.............................. 165
At Night ....................................... 190
Defensive ...................................... 174
Hill and Mountain ............................... 203
In A Foreign Country ............................ 264
In Cities ........................................ 198
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 196
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 209
In The Rain ..................................... 193
In Winter ....................................... 208
On A Long Trip ................................. 201
On The Freeway ................................. 199
On The Road ................................... 202
On Curves ...................................... 184
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 83
Winter .......................................... 208
Drunken Driving ................................... 175
Dual Braking System ................................ 128
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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 118
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 155. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 147
Electronic Level Control ............................ 145
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 151
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 184
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 185
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 223
Emergency Towing ................................. 229
Engine
BlockHeater
.................................... 82
Change Oil Indicator ............................. 143
Coolant ........................................ 282
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 130
Exhaust ......................................... 95
Oil ............................................ 269
Oil Additives .................................... 275
Oil Light ....................................... 132
Oil, When To Change ............................ 275
Overheating .................................... 233
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 133
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 127
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 263
Exhaust, Caution ................................. 95, 211
Exhaust, Dangerous Gas In ........................ 95, 211
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Park. Shifting Out Of ................................ 93
Parking Brake ...................................... 88
Parking Downhill ................................... 206
Parking On Hills ................................... 205
Parking Over Things That Burn ........................ 94
Parking UpJhill ..................................... 206
Passing Another Vehicle ............................. 187
Pavement Markings ................................. 173
Pedal ’Ikavel. Brake ................................. 184
Perception Time. In Braking ......................... 179
PASS Key (Personalized Automotive Security Sys) ...... 77
PolishingandWaxing ............................... 321
Possible Damage to Your Cadillac. Notices About ......... 2
Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ................ 1
Power
Antenna. Cleaning
The ........................... 164
DoorLocks ...................................... 66
Seat Controls ..................................... 6
Steering ........................................ 184
Steering Fluid ................................... 286
Windows ........................................ 97
Pregnancy. Use Of Safety Belts During ................. 36
Problems On The Road ............................. 220
Product Serv . Publications ............ See Owner Assistance
Proper Safety Belt Usage, For Adults
................... 18
Pull Down System, Trunk ............................. 74
“R” (Reverse) Gear Position .......................... 85
Racing. Shifting When Your Engine Is .................. 86
Radiator Overheating ............................... 233
Radiator Pressure Cap .............................. 286
Radio. TWO-Way. Adding A ....................... 155. 326
Radio Systems ..................................... 153
Rain. Driving In .................................... 193
Reaction Time. In Braking ........................... 179
Reading Lights ..................................... 114
Rear Ashtray ...................................... 122
Rear Door Security Lock ............................. 67
Rear Window Defogger ............................. 151
Reclining Seat ....................................... 7
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ... See Maint . Book. p.3.8
Recovery. OffRoad ................................. 186
Recreational Vehicle. Towing A ....................... 213
Remote
Fuel Door ................................. 265
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Third Gear. When To Use ............................ 87
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 98
Time. Setting The .................................. 162
Tire Chains ........................................ 314
Tire. Flat .......................................... 249
Tire Pressure Inflation .............................. 307
Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 309
Tires .. Loading .................................... 306
Tire Quality Grading ................................ 311
Tires ............................................. 306
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires .................. 310
Torn Safety Belts .................................... 62
Torque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ........................ 207
Towing A Qailer ................................... 213
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 229
Traction Control System (STS) ....................... 123
Trademarks. GM ................................... 261
Traffic Lights ...................................... 172
Traffic Officer ..................................... 174
nailer Towing ..................................... 213
Tkansaxle. Automatic ................................. 83
'Ransaxle Fluid .................................... 278
Transaxle Gear Positions ............................. 83
Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. 184
Trip Odometer ..................................... 126
Trunk Release. Remote .............................. 74
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................ 100
Tbrn Signalmeadlight Beam ......................... 101
milight Sentinel ................................... 111
'Ilvisted Safety Belts .................................. 29
Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt ............. 59
Transaxle Service ................... See Maint . Book. p.22
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Vanity Mirrors. Front Seat ........................... 117
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................. 325
Vehicle Storage .................................... 294
Vehicle Symbols ...................................... 3
Vents ............................................. 146
Vinyl. Cleaning .................................... 319
Vehicle Damage Warnings ............................. 2
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Warning Lights ..................................... 127
Flashers. Warning Hazard ......................... 221
Light. Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 129. 181
Light. Brake System .............................. 128
Light. Engine Oil Pressure ........................ 132
Lights. On Instrument Panel ....................... 127
Lights. Service Engine Soon ....................... 130
Warnings. Safety ..................................... 1
Warnings. Vehicle Damage ............................. 2
Washer. Headlight .................................. 104
Washer. Windshield ................................. 103
Water. Don’t Use .. For Windshield Washer ............ 104
Wear Indicators. Disc Brake ......................... 183
Weatherstrips. Cleaning ............................. 322
Wet Road Driving .................................. 193
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... 313
Wheel Replacement ................................ 313
Why Safety Belts Work ............................... 12
Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. 10
Window Express Down. Driver’s Side ................... 97
Windows. Power .................................... 97
Windshield
Cleaning
The ................................... 320
Washer ......................................... 103
Washer Fluid .................................... 288
Wipers ......................................... 102
Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 299
Wipers: If They Stop ............................. 333
Winter Driving ..................................... 208
Working On Your Vehicle ........................... 261
Worn Tires ........................................ 310
Wrecker Towing .................................... 229
Lights: What To Do If One Goes On ................ 127
Wheel Nut Torque .................................. 257
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