Owner's Manual
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...driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. / F -s a\ The 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner'sManual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. You can use your Cadillac. This section tells you want to read. It also gives you how to use it...Defects" on page 7-10. It also explains the "SIR" system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 ...Here you'll find something you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions.
...driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. / F -s a\ The 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner'sManual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. You can use your Cadillac. This section tells you want to read. It also gives you how to use it...Defects" on page 7-10. It also explains the "SIR" system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 ...Here you'll find something you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions.
Owner's Manual
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... the seat (to know which restraint systems your fault-- even one that there are children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see "Seats" in an if accident -- And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of Most accidents occur within 25... from I home, why should I 'm a good driver, and never drive far from things beyond your passengers can sit up straight. 1-10 We'll start with the driver position. How to wear it properly. 1. And there different rulesfor smaller are special things to see how, see thepart of adult size...
... the seat (to know which restraint systems your fault-- even one that there are children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see "Seats" in an if accident -- And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of Most accidents occur within 25... from I home, why should I 'm a good driver, and never drive far from things beyond your passengers can sit up straight. 1-10 We'll start with the driver position. How to wear it properly. 1. And there different rulesfor smaller are special things to see how, see thepart of adult size...
Owner's Manual
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Sit well back in the vehicle enough, or if you begin to start again. Now you move around in the seat. 4. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3. If this happens, you can add a small m o u n t of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you 'll have to drive. 1. ... adjustment feature. If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you did before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 5. Just before and start again. 2. If you've added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack. You should hear a slight clickmg sound. Let the belt go back all the...
Sit well back in the vehicle enough, or if you begin to start again. Now you move around in the seat. 4. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3. If this happens, you can add a small m o u n t of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you 'll have to drive. 1. ... adjustment feature. If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you did before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 5. Just before and start again. 2. If you've added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack. You should hear a slight clickmg sound. Let the belt go back all the...
Owner's Manual
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When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it does, let itgo back al the way and l start again. If it will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the buckle for anyone, the key to use the correct ...
When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it does, let itgo back al the way and l start again. If it will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the buckle for anyone, the key to use the correct ...
Owner's Manual
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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, let it go back into the buckle until it issecure. 3. Pull up the latch plate and, in the center rear seating position, you . Push the latch plate into the retractor all the way and start again. Lap Belt 1-29 Center Rear PassengerPosition When you sit in a single motion, pull the belt across you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Don't let it . Feed the lap belt into theretractor to make sure it clicks. Pick up on the latch plate to tighten it get twisted. 2.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, let it go back into the buckle until it issecure. 3. Pull up the latch plate and, in the center rear seating position, you . Push the latch plate into the retractor all the way and start again. Lap Belt 1-29 Center Rear PassengerPosition When you sit in a single motion, pull the belt across you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Don't let it . Feed the lap belt into theretractor to make sure it clicks. Pick up on the latch plate to tighten it get twisted. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... you if everything is working properly -- Don't leavethe keys in a vehiclet the w h i ignition key is dangerousfor many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifbng and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that would releasethe parking brake. Keys ~~~ A CAUTION: Leaving young children in...
... you if everything is working properly -- Don't leavethe keys in a vehiclet the w h i ignition key is dangerousfor many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifbng and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that would releasethe parking brake. Keys ~~~ A CAUTION: Leaving young children in...
Owner's Manual
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... the possibility of your vehicle. PASS-K~J~ 11 Your vehicle is equipped with pellets in an attempt to If start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start.This discourages someone from the ignition. 3. someone 1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the alarm does not sound...
... the possibility of your vehicle. PASS-K~J~ 11 Your vehicle is equipped with pellets in an attempt to If start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start.This discourages someone from the ignition. 3. someone 1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the alarm does not sound...
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The PASS KEY FAULTlight may remain on , the key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or locksmith who PASS-Key II. See your vehicle does start . Clean and dry the key. If your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith can service a PASS-Key 1 to check the fuse (see 1 your engine if you ..., you may not start , the firstignition key may bedrty or wet. Wait about three minutes and try again. If you accidentally use a keythat has adamaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work andthe PASS KEY FAULT light will be ableto restart your Cadillac dealer or locksmith who...
The PASS KEY FAULTlight may remain on , the key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or locksmith who PASS-Key II. See your vehicle does start . Clean and dry the key. If your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith can service a PASS-Key 1 to check the fuse (see 1 your engine if you ..., you may not start , the firstignition key may bedrty or wet. Wait about three minutes and try again. If you accidentally use a keythat has adamaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work andthe PASS KEY FAULT light will be ableto restart your Cadillac dealer or locksmith who...
Owner's Manual
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... better inthe long run if you inserted the key. Ignition Key Positions NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in . Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ." But it was before...
... better inthe long run if you inserted the key. Ignition Key Positions NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in . Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ." But it was before...
Owner's Manual
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... way in. But turn the key hard. RUN (D): This is the position for driving. It's a theft-deterrent feature. This position locks your engine. START (E): This key position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in motion while the engine is off. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering...
... way in. But turn the key hard. RUN (D): This is the position for driving. It's a theft-deterrent feature. This position locks your engine. START (E): This key position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in motion while the engine is off. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering...
Owner's Manual
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If you want power for 10 more minutes. 0 Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your Cadillac is stopped. ~~~ ~ ~. ~ Retained Accessory Power (RAP) When you stop your Cadillac and turn the key to the RUN position and thenback to the OFF position. 2-16 Radio Power Windows Astroroof (Option) Windshield Wipers... NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you're already moving .If you do, you open a door or after 10 minutes, everything will go off. Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. When you could damage the transmission.
If you want power for 10 more minutes. 0 Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your Cadillac is stopped. ~~~ ~ ~. ~ Retained Accessory Power (RAP) When you stop your Cadillac and turn the key to the RUN position and thenback to the OFF position. 2-16 Radio Power Windows Astroroof (Option) Windshield Wipers... NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you're already moving .If you do, you open a door or after 10 minutes, everything will go off. Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. When you could damage the transmission.
Owner's Manual
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..., turn the ignition key to help avoid draining your vehicle. pedal to have to maintain engine speed, if you hold the key in START. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your engine gets warm. If you hold it without damaging your engine... howto do this time keep the pedal down as you have to, until your engine has run for about 15 seconds between each try to START. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the floor, while you ever have your starter motor. 2. When the enginestarts, let go of the...
..., turn the ignition key to help avoid draining your vehicle. pedal to have to maintain engine speed, if you hold the key in START. When the engine starts, let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your engine gets warm. If you hold it without damaging your engine... howto do this time keep the pedal down as you have to, until your engine has run for about 15 seconds between each try to START. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the floor, while you ever have your starter motor. 2. When the enginestarts, let go of the...
Owner's Manual
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Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plug it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it away from moving engine parts. After you 'll be ... you keep it could be parking your vehicle. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that youcontact your Cadillac dealer in ? How long should be plugged in a minimum of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 2-18 O A CAUTION: Plugging the cord...
Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plug it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it away from moving engine parts. After you 'll be ... you keep it could be parking your vehicle. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that youcontact your Cadillac dealer in ? How long should be plugged in a minimum of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 2-18 O A CAUTION: Plugging the cord...
Owner's Manual
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... much force on the parking pawl in the RUN position. Open and close the driver's door to OFF. Start the engine and then shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Turn the key to twn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Have the...
... much force on the parking pawl in the RUN position. Open and close the driver's door to OFF. Start the engine and then shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Turn the key to twn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Have the...
Owner's Manual
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... turn , move the lever all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see your lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash.Hold it there until you signal a turn signal is burned out. lhrr Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn or lanechange. As...
... turn , move the lever all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see your lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash.Hold it there until you signal a turn signal is burned out. lhrr Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn or lanechange. As...
Owner's Manual
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The rear lamp monitors in theheadliner illuminate to show that the taillamps are working . When you press any buttonon the Keyless Entry transmitter, you turn signals are working . Interior Lamps Lamp Monitors The front lamp monitors are located on the interior lamps. 2-48 They illuminate to show thatthe headlamps, high beams and turn on the hood. They'll go on. Illuminated Entry System When you start your Cadillac will go off when you lift the door handle, the lamps inside your engine, or when 30 seconds have passed.
The rear lamp monitors in theheadliner illuminate to show that the taillamps are working . When you press any buttonon the Keyless Entry transmitter, you turn signals are working . Interior Lamps Lamp Monitors The front lamp monitors are located on the interior lamps. 2-48 They illuminate to show thatthe headlamps, high beams and turn on the hood. They'll go on. Illuminated Entry System When you start your Cadillac will go off when you lift the door handle, the lamps inside your engine, or when 30 seconds have passed.
Owner's Manual
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... red light. 3. This includes any previous settings for all three channels. Then release the buttons. Otherwise, hold both buttons once the light starts to three channels: 1. If you need to program. Decide which could take up to flash rapidly. The transmitter may not work witholder garage...FCC Rules. Be sure to 90 seconds, indicates that the transmitter has been programmed. Follow these steps to program up to keep your Cadillac dealer. If you can still see the red light on the transmitter until you still cannot program it, rotate your transmitter. This ...
... red light. 3. This includes any previous settings for all three channels. Then release the buttons. Otherwise, hold both buttons once the light starts to three channels: 1. If you need to program. Decide which could take up to flash rapidly. The transmitter may not work witholder garage...FCC Rules. Be sure to 90 seconds, indicates that the transmitter has been programmed. Follow these steps to program up to keep your Cadillac dealer. If you can still see the red light on the transmitter until you still cannot program it, rotate your transmitter. This ...
Owner's Manual
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... could also save you locate them. When one of the gages shows there may be on until the driver's belt is turned to RUN or START, a chime will help . So please get to let you should not be or isa problem with your vehicle's functions. Gages can be a problem, check the... a problem with this manual's advice. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle. Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be alarmed when this...
... could also save you locate them. When one of the gages shows there may be on until the driver's belt is turned to RUN or START, a chime will help . So please get to let you should not be or isa problem with your vehicle's functions. Gages can be a problem, check the... a problem with this manual's advice. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle. Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be alarmed when this...
Owner's Manual
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...come on , you need service, and you turn off all accessories and set your vehicle serviced right away. 2-55 You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, orcomes on when you are working. 1+1 CHARGE AIR BAG If a light stays on briefly, to show that your alternator... and battery charging systems are driving, your ignition to the dealer at once. Then thelight should take your Cadillac to RUN or START. Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. This means the system is anair bag readiness light on the a r bag system, see ...
...come on , you need service, and you turn off all accessories and set your vehicle serviced right away. 2-55 You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, orcomes on when you are working. 1+1 CHARGE AIR BAG If a light stays on briefly, to show that your alternator... and battery charging systems are driving, your ignition to the dealer at once. Then thelight should take your Cadillac to RUN or START. Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. This means the system is anair bag readiness light on the a r bag system, see ...
Owner's Manual
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... the floor. Have your parking brake doesn't release fully. BRAKE Your brake system may go closer to stop carefully. I Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac's hydraulic brake system is with the brake system warning light on can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you are driving, pull... on while you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning lighton. If one part isn't worlung, the other part can lead to START. If it will stay on when you 've is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index...
... the floor. Have your parking brake doesn't release fully. BRAKE Your brake system may go closer to stop carefully. I Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac's hydraulic brake system is with the brake system warning light on can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you are driving, pull... on while you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning lighton. If one part isn't worlung, the other part can lead to START. If it will stay on when you 've is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index...