turn signal CADILLAC XLR 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the
safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ¯ow.
Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to
the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as
you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin
to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect
to blend with the ¯ow. Try to merge into the gap at close
to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal,
check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as
often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the
traffic ¯ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower.
Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in
your ªblindº spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
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Tachometer....................................................3-41
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-46
Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel...... 3-5
Testing the Alarm............................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-48
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-50
Tire Size Codes..............................................5-52
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-53
Tires.............................................................5-50
Buying New Tires........................................5-63
Chains.......................................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
In¯ation - Tire Pressure................................5-57
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Lifting Your Vehicle......................................5-69
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-58
Run-Flat.....................................................5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-65
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
Top Strap......................................................1-27
Torque Lock...................................................2-29
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-32
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-46
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-10
Magnetic Ride Control..................................4-10
Stabilitrak
žSystem......................................4-11
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-70
Trip Odometer................................................3-41
Trunk............................................................2-11
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Twilight Sentinel
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