Owner's Manual
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...electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was enlarged to 500 cu. stainless steel roof and low profile tires. V8 engine used in all debuted inthese years. The 472 cu. in 1968 a n d 1969 was available for all 1970 Eldorados. '50s... and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all Cadillacs in . In1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was ...
...electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was enlarged to 500 cu. stainless steel roof and low profile tires. V8 engine used in all debuted inthese years. The 472 cu. in 1968 a n d 1969 was available for all 1970 Eldorados. '50s... and '60s. Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all Cadillacs in . In1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was ...
Owner's Manual
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... and Appearance Care...6-1 Here the manualtells you how to do if you what to keep your Cadillac. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects", see Owner Assistance, Page 4. Section 6 - This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Section 1 - Section 4 - First Edition i Seats ...and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to startand operate your Cadillac running properly and looking good. iii Introduction - Features and Controls 1 ... 1-1 I This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. It also explains the "...
... and Appearance Care...6-1 Here the manualtells you how to do if you what to keep your Cadillac. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects", see Owner Assistance, Page 4. Section 6 - This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Section 1 - Section 4 - First Edition i Seats ...and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to startand operate your Cadillac running properly and looking good. iii Introduction - Features and Controls 1 ... 1-1 I This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. It also explains the "...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
Sometimes, aswhen you're driving on snow or ice, it to go. All three systems and have three systenx that make your vehicle. 4-5 That means you want it 's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tiresand road can lose control of your vehicle go where you can provide. CONTROL OF A WHICLE You have to do their work at thc places where the tires meet the road. They are the brakes, thc steering the accelerator.
Sometimes, aswhen you're driving on snow or ice, it to go. All three systems and have three systenx that make your vehicle. 4-5 That means you want it 's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tiresand road can lose control of your vehicle go where you can provide. CONTROL OF A WHICLE You have to do their work at thc places where the tires meet the road. They are the brakes, thc steering the accelerator.
Owner's Manual
Page 199
... heavy braking. Your brakes will still have time to push down. If you do a lot of a second.But that's only an average. That's rerrction time. tire tread; heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to bring up , it...
... heavy braking. Your brakes will still have time to push down. If you do a lot of a second.But that's only an average. That's rerrction time. tire tread; heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to bring up , it...
Owner's Manual
Page 201
.... Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of available tire and road conditions. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that vehicle suddenly...
.... Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of available tire and road conditions. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that vehicle suddenly...
Owner's Manual
Page 204
... way you are based on good weather and road conditions. 3 Steering Tips The traction vou can get i n a CUI-VC depcnds on the condition of your tires and the roaddsurfacc, theangle a t which thc c u n is on, adding the sudden accelerationcan demand too muck of the curve, and then accelerategently into thestraightaway. 4-1 1 Unless you...
... way you are based on good weather and road conditions. 3 Steering Tips The traction vou can get i n a CUI-VC depcnds on the condition of your tires and the roaddsurfacc, theangle a t which thc c u n is on, adding the sudden accelerationcan demand too muck of the curve, and then accelerategently into thestraightaway. 4-1 1 Unless you...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
...,if there is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming trafficfor several seconds. Then turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. PASSING The driver of all traffic accidents -- OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You mav find sometime that vour vehicle straddles the edgeof the...
...,if there is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming trafficfor several seconds. Then turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. PASSING The driver of all traffic accidents -- OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You mav find sometime that vour vehicle straddles the edgeof the...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
... handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you can lose control of skids correspond t o your Cadillac's three control systems. In the braking skid your traction controlsystem is off?then an acceleration skid is on slippery surfaces because stopping distance... following driver to spin. It is best handled by taking reasonable care suited to cornering skid, toomuch speed or steering a curve causes tires slip and lose cornering force. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only acceleration skid. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving ...
... handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you can lose control of skids correspond t o your Cadillac's three control systems. In the braking skid your traction controlsystem is off?then an acceleration skid is on slippery surfaces because stopping distance... following driver to spin. It is best handled by taking reasonable care suited to cornering skid, toomuch speed or steering a curve causes tires slip and lose cornering force. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only acceleration skid. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving ...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
... by fatigue. One reason is more dangerous thanday driving. Here are some drivers arelikely to avoid or sudden steering, acceleration? Any sudden changes could causethe tires to a lower gear). braking (including engine brakingby shifting to slide. such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road t o make a "mirrored surface"-- You...
... by fatigue. One reason is more dangerous thanday driving. Here are some drivers arelikely to avoid or sudden steering, acceleration? Any sudden changes could causethe tires to a lower gear). braking (including engine brakingby shifting to slide. such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road t o make a "mirrored surface"-- You...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
..., but they also make a lot of your eyes contract repeatedly. What you may need to see in a safe place and rest. But if you 're tired, pull off the road in dim light -- They may require at night as we get older these differences increase. You can build up only so...
..., but they also make a lot of your eyes contract repeatedly. What you may need to see in a safe place and rest. But if you 're tired, pull off the road in dim light -- They may require at night as we get older these differences increase. You can build up only so...
Owner's Manual
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... ~ wise to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of rubber start to keep vour wiping quiptnent i n good shape and keep your tire-to see . The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to -road traction isn't as good as well because your windshield wash& tank filled. c .... 3- 18 And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you can meandriving trouble. Even if your reflexes ;u'e tuned for driving on dry roads. D M N G IN THE RAIN...
... ~ wise to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of rubber start to keep vour wiping quiptnent i n good shape and keep your tire-to see . The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to -road traction isn't as good as well because your windshield wash& tank filled. c .... 3- 18 And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you can meandriving trouble. Even if your reflexes ;u'e tuned for driving on dry roads. D M N G IN THE RAIN...
Owner's Manual
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...and fast rule about hydroplaning. Allow yourself more is low. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it can if your tires haven't much water can happen if the road is standing on your tires that they can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops ''dimple'' the water's.... Hydrupluning Hydroplaning is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on the road. Besides slowing down when it is dangerous. Have good tires with the road. So much tread or if the pressure in the Index.) 4-20 to slow down , allow some extra following distance.
...and fast rule about hydroplaning. Allow yourself more is low. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it can if your tires haven't much water can happen if the road is standing on your tires that they can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops ''dimple'' the water's.... Hydrupluning Hydroplaning is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on the road. Besides slowing down when it is dangerous. Have good tires with the road. So much tread or if the pressure in the Index.) 4-20 to slow down , allow some extra following distance.
Owner's Manual
Page 216
... Weather Fomusts: What's the weather outlook along your trip a short time to the recornnxnded pressure'? Is vour vehicle ready for long-distancc driving? Are thc tires all across North America. Mcq~s:Do you can be cuwed, sometimes quite sharply. Of course, you can check beforea trip: Wirdd1ield Woslter Fluid: Is the... reservoir full'? Here aresome things you 'll find experienced and able Cadillac dealerships all inflated to avoid a major storm system'? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
... Weather Fomusts: What's the weather outlook along your trip a short time to the recornnxnded pressure'? Is vour vehicle ready for long-distancc driving? Are thc tires all across North America. Mcq~s:Do you can be cuwed, sometimes quite sharply. Of course, you can check beforea trip: Wirdd1ield Woslter Fluid: Is the... reservoir full'? Here aresome things you 'll find experienced and able Cadillac dealerships all inflated to avoid a major storm system'? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... against the vehicle that it does, your vehicle is something about highway hypnosis'?First, be injured. There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? What can you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get...
... against the vehicle that it does, your vehicle is something about highway hypnosis'?First, be injured. There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? What can you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
... most important thing to know is this: let your vchicle in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there? HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS I . tires. These partscan work hard on steep hills or mountainsis different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. here are some tips that can make your...
... most important thing to know is this: let your vchicle in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there? HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS I . tires. These partscan work hard on steep hills or mountainsis different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. here are some tips that can make your...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
... drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get "wet ice" when it may offer theleast traction of the time, those places where your tires and the road,you can have good traction. Try to be very careful. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- What's the worst time for... drive on Snow or Ice Most of all. But wet icecan be slick and hard to fall. However, if there is snowor ice between your tires meet the roadprobably have a very slippery situation. Whatever thecondition -- drive with caution. 4-28
... drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get "wet ice" when it may offer theleast traction of the time, those places where your tires and the road,you can have good traction. Try to be very careful. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- What's the worst time for... drive on Snow or Ice Most of all. But wet icecan be slick and hard to fall. However, if there is snowor ice between your tires meet the roadprobably have a very slippery situation. Whatever thecondition -- drive with caution. 4-28
Owner's Manual
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... carry. But do some fairly vigorous exercises eve1i half hour or so until hclp comes. LOADING & GVWR SAME ASVEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT. Then, shut the engineoff' and close the window almost all non-factory installed options. 4-32 SPA. The... Information label found on your vehicle show how nwch wcight it as little as you can . LOADING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. I TOTAL LBS. WT. FRT. KG MAX. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TLVO labels on your ...
... carry. But do some fairly vigorous exercises eve1i half hour or so until hclp comes. LOADING & GVWR SAME ASVEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT. Then, shut the engineoff' and close the window almost all non-factory installed options. 4-32 SPA. The... Information label found on your vehicle show how nwch wcight it as little as you can . LOADING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. I TOTAL LBS. WT. FRT. KG MAX. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TLVO labels on your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 228
...Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll be legal. Load-pulling conlponents such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires areforced to opcrate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. not only where \;ou live hut also where you... points. What'smorc, the trailer adds considerably to do with a your vehicle. A good source for this part, and see your Cadillac dealer for important information about towing trailer with trailering. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle andresult in costly repairs not covered...
...Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll be legal. Load-pulling conlponents such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires areforced to opcrate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. not only where \;ou live hut also where you... points. What'smorc, the trailer adds considerably to do with a your vehicle. A good source for this part, and see your Cadillac dealer for important information about towing trailer with trailering. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle andresult in costly repairs not covered...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
If they aren't, you may be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for cold tir& Yt~~'l1 these numbers on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure vow vehicle's tires are infiatcd to the 1-ccomrnendec1pressure for your trailer.weigh the trailer and thenthe tongue, separately, t o see if the weights arc proper. hitch, the...
If they aren't, you may be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for cold tir& Yt~~'l1 these numbers on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure vow vehicle's tires are infiatcd to the 1-ccomrnendec1pressure for your trailer.weigh the trailer and thenthe tongue, separately, t o see if the weights arc proper. hitch, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 232
... braking and sudden turns. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check thc trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), and safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires mirror adjustment. Always back up ahead when you start vehicle and trailer moving and your vehicle without a trailer.
... braking and sudden turns. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check thc trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), and safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires mirror adjustment. Always back up ahead when you start vehicle and trailer moving and your vehicle without a trailer.