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Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever like this:
Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror
During the daylight it's like the standard mirror. But at night the system
goes to work.
During the day the mirror reflects
all the light from behind your car. At
night, when the glare
is too high, it darkens to reflect only part of the light
behind you. When
the mirror darkens, it holds that position until the
glare
is no longer present.
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Your automatic rearview mirror has different positions for light
sensitivity. At the
"MAX" setting, bright headlights far away will cause
the mirror to gradually darken. This is a good setting for rural driving. At
the
"MIN' setting, bright headlights have to be rather close for the
mirror to darken. This is a good setting for city driving.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
off
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Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab'and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells
that make
the mirror work.
Front Seat Vanity Mirrors
- To use one, turn the
sunshade down. Then
lift the cover
up to see
the mirror. The switch
makes the light
brighter.
Driver side lighted
vanity mirror is
optional.
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The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview
mirrors. Move
the center switch to the left to select the driver side mirror,
or to
the right to select the passenger side mirror. Then press the control
pad to adjust each mirror
so that you can just see the side of your vehicle.
To lock the controls leave the selector switch in the middle position.
When
you operate the rear window defogger, it also warms both outside
mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice.
CONVEX OUTSIDE MIRROR
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat.
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If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another
vchicie. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles)
look farther away than they really are, if you cut tou sharply
into the right lane, you cuuld hit a vehicle on your right. Check
your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing
lanes,
BREAK-AWAY OUTSIDE MIRROR (EXPORT)
The mirrors will collapse in either the forward or rearward direction, and
then return to the normal position.
ASTROROOF - EXPRESS OPEN
If you have this option, the switch is here:
The astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The
control switch
only works with the ignition on or in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)mode.
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The sunshade can also be opened by hand.
If you want to stop the roof in
a partially open position, press the switch in either diredtion to
stop it.
Press the switch again
to open it fully.
To Close: Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The
sunshade can only be closed by hand.
To Vent: Press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the
sunshade
by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward.
SUNGLASS COMPRTMENT
If you have the optional Astroroof you will not have this feature. To gain
access
to this feature located directly above the inside rearview mirror in
the headliner, just push up and the compartment
will open.
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Push this button to turn
on the rear defogger.
With it,
your rear
window and both
outside rearview
mirrors are
heated.
The system will
automatically shut
off
after 10 minutes. If
further defrosting is
desired, simply push
the button again.
Ekctronic Solar Sensor
The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control
System.
The sensor monitors
the sun's solar
radiation
by telling the
Electronic Climate
Control system at what
angle and intensity the
sun is. The Electronic
Climate Control uses
this information
to
automatically make
the necessary
temperature and
air
flow adjustments.
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judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put
the passing driver face to face
with the worst of all traffic accidents -- the
head-on collision.
So here are some tips for passing:
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“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads
for situations that might affect your passing patterns.
If you have any
doubt whatsoever about making
a successful pass, wait for a better
time.
Watch
for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass.
A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side of the lane or a double solid line, even
if the road seems empty of
approaching traffic.
If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want
to pass isn’t
aware
of your presence, tap the horn a couple of times before passing.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting an opportunity.
For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area of vision, especially
if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass
is coming up, start to accelerate
but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move so
you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other
lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that
more than makes up for the distance you would
lose by dropping back.
And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need
only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass
you as you pull out to pass
the
slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors
, glance over your shoulder, and start your left
lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When
you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
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into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem
to be farther away from
you than it really is.)
0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing,
it may be slowing down or starting to
turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get
ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.
LOSS OF CONTROL
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 and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your
foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide (as when you turn a corner on a wet, snow-
or ice-covered road), ease your foot
off the accelerator pedal as soon as
you feel
the vehicle start to slide. Quickly steer the way you want to go. If
you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle will straighten out. As it
does, straighten the front wheels.
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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 01
packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface” -- and slow down
when
you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS) helps avoid only the
braking skid. Steer the way
you want to go.
DRM.NG 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. Remember, this is the most dangerous time.
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