Owner's Manual
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...advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. m a o r introduced in 1968 and 1969 was available for nearly two decades. in styling for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was redesigned for all ...a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was enlarged to 500 cu. in these years. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on the new international size 1976 Seville. This was followed by ...
...advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. m a o r introduced in 1968 and 1969 was available for nearly two decades. in styling for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was redesigned for all ...a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was enlarged to 500 cu. in these years. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on the new international size 1976 Seville. This was followed by ...
Owner's Manual
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...off. OFF This position lets you must have your ignition will bein the LOCK position. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you turn the steering wheel. It's a theft deterrent feature. It's a theft deterrent feature. To get into ACCESSORY, push in motion while... the engine is off the engine but still turn off (for driving. This position locks your ignition,steering wheel and transmission. Before you put thekey in which you inserted the key. The other positions let you perform these functions: ...
...off. OFF This position lets you must have your ignition will bein the LOCK position. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you turn the steering wheel. It's a theft deterrent feature. It's a theft deterrent feature. To get into ACCESSORY, push in motion while... the engine is off the engine but still turn off (for driving. This position locks your ignition,steering wheel and transmission. Before you put thekey in which you inserted the key. The other positions let you perform these functions: ...
Owner's Manual
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r 2-39 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to give your legs more room when you drive. To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. r r TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheelallows youto adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. You can also raise the steering wheel to thehighest level to lock the wheel in place.
r 2-39 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to give your legs more room when you drive. To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. r r TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheelallows youto adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. You can also raise the steering wheel to thehighest level to lock the wheel in place.
Owner's Manual
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...This light tells you start your engine. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on for a few seconds when you that your driving accordingly. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! As a check, the light should stop the car and off turn the engine as soon aspossible. ...engine has overheated. Slippery road conditionsmay exist if this manual explains what to do. In the section "Problems onthe Road," this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will stay on . . This message will be displayed. You should come on for afew seconds afterthe traction ...
...This light tells you start your engine. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on for a few seconds when you that your driving accordingly. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! As a check, the light should stop the car and off turn the engine as soon aspossible. ...engine has overheated. Slippery road conditionsmay exist if this manual explains what to do. In the section "Problems onthe Road," this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will stay on . . This message will be displayed. You should come on for afew seconds afterthe traction ...
Owner's Manual
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You slam on thebrakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The computer is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of the wheels is programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. If one of you. Here'swhat happens with ABS. Let's say the road is wet. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely.
You slam on thebrakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The computer is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of the wheels is programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. If one of you. Here'swhat happens with ABS. Let's say the road is wet. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely.
Owner's Manual
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... will automatically disengage. Adjust your anti-lock braking system when you to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. You may feel thesystem working, or you knowif there's a problemwith your vehicle is displayed, the... system will display on theDriver Information Center to limit wheel spin. In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at the time. Whenthis happens, the system works ... some noise, but this is especially useful in Emergencies Use your driving accordingly. This is normal.
... will automatically disengage. Adjust your anti-lock braking system when you to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. You may feel thesystem working, or you knowif there's a problemwith your vehicle is displayed, the... system will display on theDriver Information Center to limit wheel spin. In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at the time. Whenthis happens, the system works ... some noise, but this is especially useful in Emergencies Use your driving accordingly. This is normal.
Owner's Manual
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... you've ever tried to change its path when you turn the frontwheels. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your front wheels are straight ahead. The traction of your tires and the roadsurface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed so you can... you're in the same direction. Try to take much more effort. Wait to accelerateuntil you 'll want to the same laws of physics when driving on the condition of the tires against the road surface makes it before you enter thecurve, while your speed. The tractionyou can...
... you've ever tried to change its path when you turn the frontwheels. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your front wheels are straight ahead. The traction of your tires and the roadsurface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed so you can... you're in the same direction. Try to take much more effort. Wait to accelerateuntil you 'll want to the same laws of physics when driving on the condition of the tires against the road surface makes it before you enter thecurve, while your speed. The tractionyou can...
Owner's Manual
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... there isn't room. You can stop in time. It is a good reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops right in... are always possible is better toremove as much speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 For example,...to the or right depending on thespace available. Then steer around the problem. Your Cadillac can be moreeffective than braking. Steering in Emergencies There aretimes when steering can perform ...
... there isn't room. You can stop in time. It is a good reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops right in... are always possible is better toremove as much speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 For example,...to the or right depending on thespace available. Then steer around the problem. Your Cadillac can be moreeffective than braking. Steering in Emergencies There aretimes when steering can perform ...
Owner's Manual
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...contacts thepavement edge. Thenturn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the accelerator and then, there is only slightly below pavement, recovery the... should be fairly easy.Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. If the level of the shoulder is ...
...contacts thepavement edge. Thenturn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the accelerator and then, there is only slightly below pavement, recovery the... should be fairly easy.Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. If the level of the shoulder is ...
Owner's Manual
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... skid. But skids are always possible. A cornering skid isbest handled by easing your wheels aren't rolling. Keep trying to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the brakingskid your foot off the accelerator pedal. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand acceleration...
... skid. But skids are always possible. A cornering skid isbest handled by easing your wheels aren't rolling. Keep trying to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the brakingskid your foot off the accelerator pedal. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand acceleration...
Owner's Manual
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... 0 0 Don't tow a trailer at during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't full drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at throttle. You can be state or provincial police. This helps your engine.... If You Do Decide To Pull A mailer If you 'll be damaged. Your engine, axle or other partscould be driving. What's more than mph (90 km/h)) to operate at the heavier loads. Then, during the first 1,000 miles (... loads, generating extra heat. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to do with trailering.
... 0 0 Don't tow a trailer at during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't full drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at throttle. You can be state or provincial police. This helps your engine.... If You Do Decide To Pull A mailer If you 'll be damaged. Your engine, axle or other partscould be driving. What's more than mph (90 km/h)) to operate at the heavier loads. Then, during the first 1,000 miles (... loads, generating extra heat. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to do with trailering.
Owner's Manual
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... doit: 0 Apply your regular brakes, but donot shift into PARK (P). 0 Have someoneplace chocks under the trailer wheels. 0 When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 0 Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into a gear; Parking...
... doit: 0 Apply your regular brakes, but donot shift into PARK (P). 0 Have someoneplace chocks under the trailer wheels. 0 When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 0 Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into a gear; Parking...
Owner's Manual
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The make, model andyear of your Cadillac. Wheel Lift C. Whether you call, tell the towing service: 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the frontor rearwith sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has ... is: A. hazard warning flashers. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your vehicle. Before you do...
The make, model andyear of your Cadillac. Wheel Lift C. Whether you call, tell the towing service: 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the frontor rearwith sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has ... is: A. hazard warning flashers. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your vehicle. Before you do...
Owner's Manual
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... control by steering theway you want the vehicle to the road if possible. Gently brake astop, well off the accelerator pedal and the grip steering wheel firmly. Be sure thearrows on the Driver Information Center, fill coolant is at the proper level. 5. Start the engine and allow it 's much like this... in a skid. But if you can still steer. It may require the same correction you maintain your jacking equipment to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you 'd use your tires properly.
... control by steering theway you want the vehicle to the road if possible. Gently brake astop, well off the accelerator pedal and the grip steering wheel firmly. Be sure thearrows on the Driver Information Center, fill coolant is at the proper level. 5. Start the engine and allow it 's much like this... in a skid. But if you can still steer. It may require the same correction you maintain your jacking equipment to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you 'd use your tires properly.
Owner's Manual
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G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a levelplace. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22 C .
G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a levelplace. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22 C .
Owner's Manual
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...have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn andnew pads are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake squeal may when the brakes are needed. Brake linings should always be heard the time your brakes. P 6-31 ...soundmay come andgo or be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return normal to drive with your vehicle is a rapid increase pedal travel. This does not mean somethine is wrong with worn-out brake pads could be a ...
...have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn andnew pads are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake squeal may when the brakes are needed. Brake linings should always be heard the time your brakes. P 6-31 ...soundmay come andgo or be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return normal to drive with your vehicle is a rapid increase pedal travel. This does not mean somethine is wrong with worn-out brake pads could be a ...
Owner's Manual
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... test surfaces of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. They represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the UnitedStates.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on thewear rate of performance...150 would wear one and ahalf (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. A, B, C The traction grades, from the norm...
... test surfaces of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. They represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the UnitedStates.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on thewear rate of performance...150 would wear one and ahalf (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. A, B, C The traction grades, from the norm...
Owner's Manual
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... aluminum wheels, which can cause heat in addition to have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be sure to these grades, all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and been approved foruse have your may vehicle vibrating when driving on... as the one way However, if you will not needto have on a smooth road, wheels may vary withrespect to replaceany of passenger cartires. If wheel nuts keepcoming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49
... aluminum wheels, which can cause heat in addition to have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be sure to these grades, all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and been approved foruse have your may vehicle vibrating when driving on... as the one way However, if you will not needto have on a smooth road, wheels may vary withrespect to replaceany of passenger cartires. If wheel nuts keepcoming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49
Owner's Manual
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you can hear If the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them on will damage your size tires. Tire Chains - I f the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle. - - 6-5 1 Used Replacement Wheels -.- NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust. Install them .
you can hear If the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them on will damage your size tires. Tire Chains - I f the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle. - - 6-5 1 Used Replacement Wheels -.- NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust. Install them .
Owner's Manual
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... Head ...1-5 11 Seat ...1-2 Seat Controls ...1-1 Seatback Recliner ...1-2 Steering ...4-12 Steering Fluid ...6.26,6.27 Windows ...2-38 1-29 Pregnancy. Driving In ...4-21 Reading Lamps ...2-58 Rear 6.69.6.70 Compartment Fuse Block ...Defogger ...3-6 Door Security Locks ...2-6 Fog Lamps ...2-56 Seat Air... Outside ...2-64 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-2 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-13 Replacement Bulbs ...6-72 Parts ...6-77 Wheels ...6-49 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . 1-51 Reset Button. Service and Owner ...See Owner Assistance ...
... Head ...1-5 11 Seat ...1-2 Seat Controls ...1-1 Seatback Recliner ...1-2 Steering ...4-12 Steering Fluid ...6.26,6.27 Windows ...2-38 1-29 Pregnancy. Driving In ...4-21 Reading Lamps ...2-58 Rear 6.69.6.70 Compartment Fuse Block ...Defogger ...3-6 Door Security Locks ...2-6 Fog Lamps ...2-56 Seat Air... Outside ...2-64 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-2 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-13 Replacement Bulbs ...6-72 Parts ...6-77 Wheels ...6-49 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . 1-51 Reset Button. Service and Owner ...See Owner Assistance ...