Owner's Manual
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... the 1949 model. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on 1976 Cadillacs. advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated the first on the new...
... the 1949 model. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was closely followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on 1976 Cadillacs. advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated the first on the new...
Owner's Manual
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...brake linings aren't yet broken in. if so, is , then turn thekey only with your vehicle needs service. -- -- 2-20 But turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you key; Using a tool to force could break thekey or the it all the way in? During this breaking-inguideline every time... you followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Cadillacdoesn't need...
...brake linings aren't yet broken in. if so, is , then turn thekey only with your vehicle needs service. -- -- 2-20 But turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you key; Using a tool to force could break thekey or the it all the way in? During this breaking-inguideline every time... you followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Cadillacdoesn't need...
Owner's Manual
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... 0 ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like LOCK. The steering wheel will be used for example,if your Cadillac may be in the ignition switch, you turn the steering wheel. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off (for up... to 10 minutes after the ignition key turned from is the only position in , the ignition will remain locked, just asit was before you inserted key. If you want power another for driving. START...
... 0 ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like LOCK. The steering wheel will be used for example,if your Cadillac may be in the ignition switch, you turn the steering wheel. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off (for up... to 10 minutes after the ignition key turned from is the only position in , the ignition will remain locked, just asit was before you inserted key. If you want power another for driving. START...
Owner's Manual
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...the first position the control operates the on the center of the steering wheel pad. Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing on driver's power window in place. Tilt steering allows to you drive. Pressing the control rearward into the second position then releasing itwill lower... the window completely. Rear Window Lockout Pressing the button down will disable the rear passenger window controls. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward to ...
...the first position the control operates the on the center of the steering wheel pad. Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing on driver's power window in place. Tilt steering allows to you drive. Pressing the control rearward into the second position then releasing itwill lower... the window completely. Rear Window Lockout Pressing the button down will disable the rear passenger window controls. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward to ...
Owner's Manual
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...If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could bestartled andeven lose control. If you don't want to off...'t use your cruise control switch when on . Keep the cruise control switch until you want to safely use it. Cruise control can 't drive safely a steadyspeed. A I Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.On such roads, fast changes in the Index.)...
...If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could bestartled andeven lose control. If you don't want to off...'t use your cruise control switch when on . Keep the cruise control switch until you want to safely use it. Cruise control can 't drive safely a steadyspeed. A I Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.On such roads, fast changes in the Index.)...
Owner's Manual
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... componentsof the instrument panel are: A. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls,If Equipped) L. Electronic Climate Controls H. Driver Information Center Control Buttons D. The instrument panelis designed tolet you 'll need know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. LampControls K. You'll know how ...fast you're going, how much you're using and many the other things you know to drive safely and fuel of to economically. Radio N.
... componentsof the instrument panel are: A. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls,If Equipped) L. Electronic Climate Controls H. Driver Information Center Control Buttons D. The instrument panelis designed tolet you 'll need know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. LampControls K. You'll know how ...fast you're going, how much you're using and many the other things you know to drive safely and fuel of to economically. Radio N.
Owner's Manual
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...a problem with your traction control system and See your vehicle may be a problem with If it stays on, comes on , the system will not limit wheel spin. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly as you turn and the off and the warning light will come on... a brake system problem thatis specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off warning light will come is on when you're driving, there your regular brakes. "Brake System Warning Light" may need service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for ...
...a problem with your traction control system and See your vehicle may be a problem with If it stays on, comes on , the system will not limit wheel spin. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly as you turn and the off and the warning light will come on... a brake system problem thatis specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off warning light will come is on when you're driving, there your regular brakes. "Brake System Warning Light" may need service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for ...
Owner's Manual
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... will be displayed after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. This occurs when the traction ordoff button in the...brakes have turn signal the on ).This message also self cancels after driving abouta mile, that the transaxle fluid in the suspension control system ... system is displayed. - - - - - - The PCM determines the speed your driving accordingly. After a few seconds after the traction control has been turned off : pressing ... the rear defog buttons until this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ENGAGED message willbe displayed. TRACTION OFF 89...
... will be displayed after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. This occurs when the traction ordoff button in the...brakes have turn signal the on ).This message also self cancels after driving abouta mile, that the transaxle fluid in the suspension control system ... system is displayed. - - - - - - The PCM determines the speed your driving accordingly. After a few seconds after the traction control has been turned off : pressing ... the rear defog buttons until this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ENGAGED message willbe displayed. TRACTION OFF 89...
Owner's Manual
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... can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheelsis about to is wet. ABS. A computer senses that wheels slowing down.If one are of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes.... As you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Let's say the road is make the most of available tire and road conditions. The computer programmed to stop ...
... can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's how anti-lock works. You're driving safely. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheelsis about to is wet. ABS. A computer senses that wheels slowing down.If one are of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes.... As you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Let's say the road is make the most of available tire and road conditions. The computer programmed to stop ...
Owner's Manual
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...your driving accordingly. This is normal. reduces engine power to lose traction.See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the the When this warning light is limiting wheel spin. "Driver Information See always leave the system on whenever you start your vehicle.To limit wheel spin,...brakes. The system operates only it reengage thecruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) This warning light will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on The TRACTION ENGAGEDmessage will display on . You may feel pedal pulsate, but this ...
...your driving accordingly. This is normal. reduces engine power to lose traction.See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the the When this warning light is limiting wheel spin. "Driver Information See always leave the system on whenever you start your vehicle.To limit wheel spin,...brakes. The system operates only it reengage thecruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) This warning light will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on The TRACTION ENGAGEDmessage will display on . You may feel pedal pulsate, but this ...
Owner's Manual
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...that you can demand too much of those places. Adding the sudden acceleration can "drive" through a sharp curve. Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is banked and your speed. to the front wheels. The traction you can get in the Index. 4-11 If you've ever If... tried to steer a vehicle on the Information Center. have the DeVille Concours, you can lose control. Both control systems steering and -acceleration -- What shouldyou do it before you 'll understand this ever happens? Steering Tips Driving onCurves It's important to take curves at Try to adjust your front...
...that you can demand too much of those places. Adding the sudden acceleration can "drive" through a sharp curve. Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is banked and your speed. to the front wheels. The traction you can get in the Index. 4-11 If you've ever If... tried to steer a vehicle on the Information Center. have the DeVille Concours, you can lose control. Both control systems steering and -acceleration -- What shouldyou do it before you 'll understand this ever happens? Steering Tips Driving onCurves It's important to take curves at Try to adjust your front...
Owner's Manual
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...hand. steering around the problem, to the or left quick decision.If you avoided the object. But you have you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. First apply your lane,a car suddenly pulls or out from nowhere, or a child darts ... positions, you can avoid these . if you from a possible can perform very well in emergencies like this section.) is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at right depending on the space available. That's the time evasive action -- Your Cadillac can An emergency like these problems braking --
...hand. steering around the problem, to the or left quick decision.If you avoided the object. But you have you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. First apply your lane,a car suddenly pulls or out from nowhere, or a child darts ... positions, you can avoid these . if you from a possible can perform very well in emergencies like this section.) is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at right depending on the space available. That's the time evasive action -- Your Cadillac can An emergency like these problems braking --
Owner's Manual
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... steering wheel to go straight down the road, to the sides to pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway waits just the right moment, for situations that might indicatea turn or an intersection, delay your turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge: Then your pass. If you 're driving...
... steering wheel to go straight down the road, to the sides to pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway waits just the right moment, for situations that might indicatea turn or an intersection, delay your turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge: Then your pass. If you 're driving...
Owner's Manual
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...Index. 4-15 Skidding In a skid,a driver can lose control of skids correspond to your Cadillac's want the way vehicle to go. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care ... skid, too or surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and much throttle causes the driving wheels to these three control systems.In the braking skid, your footoff the avoid only the ... handledby easing your traction controlsystem is on slippery aren't rolling. If you have the DeVille Concours, you start steering quickly enough, your is Remember: Any traction control system helps...
...Index. 4-15 Skidding In a skid,a driver can lose control of skids correspond to your Cadillac's want the way vehicle to go. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care ... skid, too or surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and much throttle causes the driving wheels to these three control systems.In the braking skid, your footoff the avoid only the ... handledby easing your traction controlsystem is on slippery aren't rolling. If you have the DeVille Concours, you start steering quickly enough, your is Remember: Any traction control system helps...
Owner's Manual
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... Is there actually such condition as an emergency. 4-24 Call it highway hypnosis, lack of against the vehicle that it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? or There is it can road in less than a second, and you get some tips: a Make sure your instruments frequently. Don't it ...does, your eyes moving. it can youdo about an easy stretch road with of the same scenery, along with is different from or driving inflat or rolling terrain. a Or is something about highway hypnosis? For safety, treat drowsiness on steep hills mountains is a Hill and Mountain Roads...
... Is there actually such condition as an emergency. 4-24 Call it highway hypnosis, lack of against the vehicle that it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? or There is it can road in less than a second, and you get some tips: a Make sure your instruments frequently. Don't it ...does, your eyes moving. it can youdo about an easy stretch road with of the same scenery, along with is different from or driving inflat or rolling terrain. a Or is something about highway hypnosis? For safety, treat drowsiness on steep hills mountains is a Hill and Mountain Roads...
Owner's Manual
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... or other parts your vehicle wear in handling, durability and fuel economy. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityis for trailers (or no more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). Load-pulling... components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many it time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. be used properly. In are many different laws, including speed...
... or other parts your vehicle wear in handling, durability and fuel economy. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityis for trailers (or no more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). Load-pulling... components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many it time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. be used properly. In are many different laws, including speed...
Owner's Manual
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... different turn or lane change lanes or stop. Backing Up Hold the bottom the steering wheel with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.Do this so your The instrument panel will...trailer lamps will also flash, telling other objects. When you're turning with one hand. or Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift a lower gear to turn, change . Signal well in contact ...and transaxle overheating. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to be damaged. you can return to your Cadillac dealer. move the trailer the right, move that so they are still working. And, because you...
... different turn or lane change lanes or stop. Backing Up Hold the bottom the steering wheel with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.Do this so your The instrument panel will...trailer lamps will also flash, telling other objects. When you're turning with one hand. or Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift a lower gear to turn, change . Signal well in contact ...and transaxle overheating. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to be damaged. you can return to your Cadillac dealer. move the trailer the right, move that so they are still working. And, because you...
Owner's Manual
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... periodically to review these is clearof the chocks. 4. If something goes wrong, your rig could start your trip. Then shift into a gear; Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When You Are Ready to move. Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with...trailer attached, on a Hill 1. the But if youever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you 're trailering, it : 1. When the wheel chocks are tight. 4-39 Apply your regular brakes and the pedal down hold while you start...
... periodically to review these is clearof the chocks. 4. If something goes wrong, your rig could start your trip. Then shift into a gear; Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When You Are Ready to move. Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with...trailer attached, on a Hill 1. the But if youever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you 're trailering, it : 1. When the wheel chocks are tight. 4-39 Apply your regular brakes and the pedal down hold while you start...
Owner's Manual
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If there was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may wantto see them. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. 0 0 Front Towing The make, model and year of your vehicle. "Roadside Service" in See the Index...
If there was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may wantto see them. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. 0 0 Front Towing The make, model and year of your vehicle. "Roadside Service" in See the Index...
Owner's Manual
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Don't have the ignition key turned tothe OFF position. the vehicle must towed onthe If be drive wheels,be sure to be supported on drive wheels the unless you must. The transaxle should be clamped in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Front Towing Tow Limits ...Do not use the vehicle's steeringcolumn lock for towing service. If these limitations mustbe exceeded, then the drive wheelshave to follow the speed and distance restrictions laterin this . The steering wheel should be in a straight-ahead position, with clamping a device designed for this section or your vehicle...
Don't have the ignition key turned tothe OFF position. the vehicle must towed onthe If be drive wheels,be sure to be supported on drive wheels the unless you must. The transaxle should be clamped in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Front Towing Tow Limits ...Do not use the vehicle's steeringcolumn lock for towing service. If these limitations mustbe exceeded, then the drive wheelshave to follow the speed and distance restrictions laterin this . The steering wheel should be in a straight-ahead position, with clamping a device designed for this section or your vehicle...