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I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I I CHARGING I BRAKE I RADIATOR COOLANT I FUEL J ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE I ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are used on warning and indicator lights: I 5 These symbols are some other symbols you may see: I 1 I FUSE r tn 1 I RADIO LIGHTER I RADIO VOLUME SELECTOR AIR CONDITIONING I TRUNK'HATCHBACK RELEASE SPEAKER I -
I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I I CHARGING I BRAKE I RADIATOR COOLANT I FUEL J ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE I ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are used on warning and indicator lights: I 5 These symbols are some other symbols you may see: I 1 I FUSE r tn 1 I RADIO LIGHTER I RADIO VOLUME SELECTOR AIR CONDITIONING I TRUNK'HATCHBACK RELEASE SPEAKER I -
Owner's Manual
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...manualrelease lever. will When you move out of your rightfoot. Just pull on . To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake can still release your parking brake. I NOTICE: I You may have a parking brakeproblemand should go off.If it doesn't, you have ... could also damage otherparts of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral), if your engine is running, your hand or arm is on, the brake system warning light come on the manual release lever, as shown. I I Driving with your vehicle. The pedal springs back quickly. Pushdown the parking...
...manualrelease lever. will When you move out of your rightfoot. Just pull on . To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake can still release your parking brake. I NOTICE: I You may have a parking brakeproblemand should go off.If it doesn't, you have ... could also damage otherparts of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral), if your engine is running, your hand or arm is on, the brake system warning light come on the manual release lever, as shown. I I Driving with your vehicle. The pedal springs back quickly. Pushdown the parking...
Owner's Manual
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...the Cruise Control switch from "ON" to (ResumeiAccelerate) for about half a second. "./A" You'll go right back up to reset it . (The "CRUISE" light on the instrument panel will come on.) 0 Take your chosen speed andstay there. 105 But you set button at adesired speed and thenyou apply the... brake.This, of the lever and release it . 0 n r I Push in the set your Cruise Control at the end of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control. ...
...the Cruise Control switch from "ON" to (ResumeiAccelerate) for about half a second. "./A" You'll go right back up to reset it . (The "CRUISE" light on the instrument panel will come on.) 0 Take your chosen speed andstay there. 105 But you set button at adesired speed and thenyou apply the... brake.This, of the lever and release it . 0 n r I Push in the set your Cruise Control at the end of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control work on steep hills. Many drivers find this to step on the brake pedal OR i Q To Get Out of Cruise you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed down. When going downhill, you Control. Of course, applying ...the brake takes out of Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control: Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to keep your speed...
... Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control work on steep hills. Many drivers find this to step on the brake pedal OR i Q To Get Out of Cruise you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed down. When going downhill, you Control. Of course, applying ...the brake takes out of Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control: Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to keep your speed...
Owner's Manual
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... ,the other part still workand stopyou. So please get to dorepairs can braking, though, you locate them. They're a big help you need both partsworking well. Brake System WarningLight Your Cadillac's hydraulicbrake system is wrong before it will help . If the warning light goes on, therecould be oris a problem with this happens. If it...
... ,the other part still workand stopyou. So please get to dorepairs can braking, though, you locate them. They're a big help you need both partsworking well. Brake System WarningLight Your Cadillac's hydraulicbrake system is wrong before it will help . If the warning light goes on, therecould be oris a problem with this happens. If it...
Owner's Manual
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...~ Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If the light doesn't come on when you set your parking brake, andwill on stay on if your parking brake is fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Cadillac" in the Index.) A CAUTION: Your brake systemmay not be... ready to push. Or, thepedal may go closer to an accident. If the light is still on afteryou've pulled off the road and stopcarefully. This light will also come on, have it fixed so it will be working properly if the brake light...
...~ Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If the light doesn't come on when you set your parking brake, andwill on stay on if your parking brake is fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Cadillac" in the Index.) A CAUTION: Your brake systemmay not be... ready to push. Or, thepedal may go closer to an accident. If the light is still on afteryou've pulled off the road and stopcarefully. This light will also come on, have it fixed so it will be working properly if the brake light...
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Brake To S h i !Light This lightwill come on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to shift out of "P" (Park). BRAKE Trunk Ajar Light 1 AJAR This light will come on if your trunk is not closed. 132
Brake To S h i !Light This lightwill come on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to shift out of "P" (Park). BRAKE Trunk Ajar Light 1 AJAR This light will come on if your trunk is not closed. 132
Owner's Manual
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... in that lane at that lane.Look for a turn or change signals. Disabled. They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway. red X light above a lane means no driving in some places the law requires driver signals. Turn and lane change lanes. Many city roads andexpressways, and even bridges..., use hand signals out thewindow: Left arm straight out for a turn, down .If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in effect. A green arrow means you . See "Hazard Warning Flashers" in that time.
... in that lane at that lane.Look for a turn or change signals. Disabled. They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway. red X light above a lane means no driving in some places the law requires driver signals. Turn and lane change lanes. Many city roads andexpressways, and even bridges..., use hand signals out thewindow: Left arm straight out for a turn, down .If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in effect. A green arrow means you . See "Hazard Warning Flashers" in that time.
Owner's Manual
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... police officer is going to run stop signs when youare on a through intersections. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in front of way. Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by ...the road conditions you is also a sourceof important information.The officer's signalsgovern, no matterwhat the traffic lights or othersigns say. Allow enough following distance. someone may if not have to brake or turn suddenly. 166 Watch for movement in both city and rural driving. Yet they might ...
... police officer is going to run stop signs when youare on a through intersections. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in front of way. Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by ...the road conditions you is also a sourceof important information.The officer's signalsgovern, no matterwhat the traffic lights or othersigns say. Allow enough following distance. someone may if not have to brake or turn suddenly. 166 Watch for movement in both city and rural driving. Yet they might ...
Owner's Manual
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... with care. Don't "ride" thebrakes by heavy braking -- Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedalwhile driving. 1 A CAUTION: "Riding" your brakes can cause them to overheat to cool between hard stops. Avoid"riding" the brakes. This is a mistake. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you...
... with care. Don't "ride" thebrakes by heavy braking -- Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedalwhile driving. 1 A CAUTION: "Riding" your brakes can cause them to overheat to cool between hard stops. Avoid"riding" the brakes. This is a mistake. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you...
Owner's Manual
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... anti-lock brake system warning light will stayon. That means better of braking and longer brake life. This light on the instrument panelwill go on Coach Builder limousines and funeralcoach packages. And you may get harder topush down. If you brake. This is deleted on when you start your brakes. Your Cadillac has anadvanced electronic braking system that your...
... anti-lock brake system warning light will stayon. That means better of braking and longer brake life. This light on the instrument panelwill go on Coach Builder limousines and funeralcoach packages. And you may get harder topush down. If you brake. This is deleted on when you start your brakes. Your Cadillac has anadvanced electronic braking system that your...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically comes on whenever you should always leave your traction controlsystem on , you hear the brake wear warning sound, have built-in slippery road conditions, you start your vehicle. Then restart.... TRACTION CONTROL DISABLE SWITCH 3 - That could to . Disc brake pads have your vehicle serviced. To turn the ignition. The "Traction Control" light will come andgo or be heard the time your vehicle is all... in wear indicators that sooner or later your brakes won't work well. Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Cadillac has frontdisc brakes and rear drumbrakes.
...automatically comes on whenever you should always leave your traction controlsystem on , you hear the brake wear warning sound, have built-in slippery road conditions, you start your vehicle. Then restart.... TRACTION CONTROL DISABLE SWITCH 3 - That could to . Disc brake pads have your vehicle serviced. To turn the ignition. The "Traction Control" light will come andgo or be heard the time your vehicle is all... in wear indicators that sooner or later your brakes won't work well. Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Cadillac has frontdisc brakes and rear drumbrakes.
Owner's Manual
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.... If you rarely make a moderate brake stop , thenyour brakes might not adjustcorrectly. make a few times. Also, the rear brake drums should always be asign of brake trouble. This could result in costly brake repair. 1 - Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are first applied or lightly applied. Brake Adjustment Every time you ever hear...
.... If you rarely make a moderate brake stop , thenyour brakes might not adjustcorrectly. make a few times. Also, the rear brake drums should always be asign of brake trouble. This could result in costly brake repair. 1 - Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are first applied or lightly applied. Brake Adjustment Every time you ever hear...
Owner's Manual
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...road ahead of you because it 's harder to controlled stop in front of the reasons driving experts recommend that you should adjust your brakes. there isn't room. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like this can "drive" through the curve. If you are holding the steering wheel at night, it... driver. If you need toreduce your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from the straight beamsof your lights.This is one of you can avoid these . For example, you have to go slower. This is better toremove as much speed as you approach...
...road ahead of you because it 's harder to controlled stop in front of the reasons driving experts recommend that you should adjust your brakes. there isn't room. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like this can "drive" through the curve. If you are holding the steering wheel at night, it... driver. If you need toreduce your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from the straight beamsof your lights.This is one of you can avoid these . For example, you have to go slower. This is better toremove as much speed as you approach...
Owner's Manual
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Even though the brake lights are always possible. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's reviewwhat driving experts say about ...your vehicle will straighten out.As it easy for the following driver to get ahead of skids correspond to your Cadillac's three control systems. In thebraking skid your driving to slow down and adjust your wheels aren't rolling. ...And the acceleration skid too much speed or steering in the sameway. what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringandacceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to go. A cornering skid isbest handled...
Even though the brake lights are always possible. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's reviewwhat driving experts say about ...your vehicle will straighten out.As it easy for the following driver to get ahead of skids correspond to your Cadillac's three control systems. In thebraking skid your driving to slow down and adjust your wheels aren't rolling. ...And the acceleration skid too much speed or steering in the sameway. what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringandacceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to go. A cornering skid isbest handled...
Owner's Manual
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... too fast through large water puddles even going through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes normally. You could drive along for some or car washes can cause accidents. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Try to slow down before you can happen if ...'re goingfast enough. Whenyour vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or nocontact with the road. So much water can build up under your tires _ I A CAUTION: Wet brakes can causeproblems, too. The water may cause pulling to one side. This can 't, try to avoid puddles.
... too fast through large water puddles even going through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes normally. You could drive along for some or car washes can cause accidents. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Try to slow down before you can happen if ...'re goingfast enough. Whenyour vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or nocontact with the road. So much water can build up under your tires _ I A CAUTION: Wet brakes can causeproblems, too. The water may cause pulling to one side. This can 't, try to avoid puddles.
Owner's Manual
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...it needs service, have itdone before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Here aresome things you need it. time andflash your brake lights (in addition to your turn signal) as after a day's work -- If it 's ready to go. Reduceyour speed according to your speedometer... for a successful longtrip. . They'll be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Of course, you'll find experienced and ableservice experts in Cadillac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? t U c L DRIVTNG A LONGDISTANCE Although most long trips today are . The exit ramp can check...
...it needs service, have itdone before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Here aresome things you need it. time andflash your brake lights (in addition to your turn signal) as after a day's work -- If it 's ready to go. Reduceyour speed according to your speedometer... for a successful longtrip. . They'll be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Of course, you'll find experienced and ableservice experts in Cadillac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? t U c L DRIVTNG A LONGDISTANCE Although most long trips today are . The exit ramp can check...
Owner's Manual
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...thevehicle you start, check thetrailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailerhas electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller hand to tap into your rig. If you 'll want to ...vehicle and your vehicle is secure, and that the load is by working . - . 212 or Driving with the addedweight of handling and braking with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. and they must be adequate.Be sure to install, adjust and maintain them properly...
...thevehicle you start, check thetrailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailerhas electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller hand to tap into your rig. If you 'll want to ...vehicle and your vehicle is secure, and that the load is by working . - . 212 or Driving with the addedweight of handling and braking with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. and they must be adequate.Be sure to install, adjust and maintain them properly...
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... a trailer, your instrument panel will alsoflash, telling other objects. The greenarrows on thetrailer are not. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will flash for turnseven if the bulbs on your signal when they are burned out. Making Turns When you are seeing your instrument panelwill...trailer. Passing You'll need togo much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you avoid situations that hand to the To move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. - Backing Up _Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. - Then, to...
... a trailer, your instrument panel will alsoflash, telling other objects. The greenarrows on thetrailer are not. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will flash for turnseven if the bulbs on your signal when they are burned out. Making Turns When you are seeing your instrument panelwill...trailer. Passing You'll need togo much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you avoid situations that hand to the To move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. - Backing Up _Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. - Then, to...
Owner's Manual
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Check the othervehicle. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, andradios. TO JUMP START YOUR CDILLAC: 1. If they are, it could save both vehicles. Put an automatic transmission in "P" (Park) or a manual ... can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren't touching each vehicle. You wouldn't be injured if the vehicles roll. This will avoid sparks andhelp save your Cadillac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. A CAUTION: I I 3. Andit could cause a ground connection don't want. Set the parking...
Check the othervehicle. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, andradios. TO JUMP START YOUR CDILLAC: 1. If they are, it could save both vehicles. Put an automatic transmission in "P" (Park) or a manual ... can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren't touching each vehicle. You wouldn't be injured if the vehicles roll. This will avoid sparks andhelp save your Cadillac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. A CAUTION: I I 3. Andit could cause a ground connection don't want. Set the parking...