Owner's Manual
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... wheel drive personal luxury car. A n Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for all debuted in autonlotive stylingfornearly two decades. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on the new international size 7976 Seville. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the stainless steel roof a n d low profile tires. for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs...
... wheel drive personal luxury car. A n Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for all debuted in autonlotive stylingfornearly two decades. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on the new international size 7976 Seville. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the stainless steel roof a n d low profile tires. for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
...lock gives you get new brake linings. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Before you fotlow these guidelines: Don3 drive st any one speed fast or slow €or the First SUO miles (804 h , make fulf~throttle ) Don't starts, 9-0 Avoid making.... 79 During this C4breaking-in'p guideline ewry time you five different positions. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. NEW VEHICLE "BREAK-IN" NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in," Rut it will perQarmbetter in the long run if you put thekey in...
...lock gives you get new brake linings. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Before you fotlow these guidelines: Don3 drive st any one speed fast or slow €or the First SUO miles (804 h , make fulf~throttle ) Don't starts, 9-0 Avoid making.... 79 During this C4breaking-in'p guideline ewry time you five different positions. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. NEW VEHICLE "BREAK-IN" NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in," Rut it will perQarmbetter in the long run if you put thekey in...
Owner's Manual
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move A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your lever. There are several different positions for your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in T * (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. shift R ...Reverse N ...Neutral @ ...Overdrive 3 ...Third Gear (Drive) 2 ...Second Gear 1 ...First Gear P...,.Par P (Park) This locks your vehicle can roll. 84 Your vehicle can 't easily. the best positionto use when you It's start your engine because your front wheels.
move A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your lever. There are several different positions for your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in T * (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. shift R ...Reverse N ...Neutral @ ...Overdrive 3 ...Third Gear (Drive) 2 ...Second Gear 1 ...First Gear P...,.Par P (Park) This locks your vehicle can roll. 84 Your vehicle can 't easily. the best positionto use when you It's start your engine because your front wheels.
Owner's Manual
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.... Don't shift out of "P'' (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your vehiclecould move very rapidly. You'll shift downto thenext gear and have more power for normal driving. I @ Automatic Overdrive This positionis for If passing, and you're: Going lessthan about 35 mph (56 km/h), push youraccelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 kmh... towed. you 're already moving, "N" (Neutral) only. To with restart when you need more power. 86 Also, use use "N" when your engine doesn't connect the wheels. N (Neutral) In this position, your vehicle is dangerous.
.... Don't shift out of "P'' (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your vehiclecould move very rapidly. You'll shift downto thenext gear and have more power for normal driving. I @ Automatic Overdrive This positionis for If passing, and you're: Going lessthan about 35 mph (56 km/h), push youraccelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 kmh... towed. you 're already moving, "N" (Neutral) only. To with restart when you need more power. 86 Also, use use "N" when your engine doesn't connect the wheels. N (Neutral) In this position, your vehicle is dangerous.
Owner's Manual
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... lever is put in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. T h i s could overheat and damage the transaxle, Use your brakes to drive, This might happen if you were stuck in "1," the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is on, the brake system warning light... economy) than "2." You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your vehicle in deep snow or mud. Push down the parking brake pedal with your front wheels can use it on very steep hills, or in position on . 88 NOTICE: If your left foot. 0 1 (First Gear) This position gives you stop when...
... lever is put in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. T h i s could overheat and damage the transaxle, Use your brakes to drive, This might happen if you were stuck in "1," the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is on, the brake system warning light... economy) than "2." You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your vehicle in deep snow or mud. Push down the parking brake pedal with your front wheels can use it on very steep hills, or in position on . 88 NOTICE: If your left foot. 0 1 (First Gear) This position gives you stop when...
Owner's Manual
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Movethe pull steering wheel toa comfortable level, then release the leverlock the to give your legs more room when you drive. TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to adjust the steering wheelbefore you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and the lever. You can also raise it to the highest level to wheel in place. 98
Movethe pull steering wheel toa comfortable level, then release the leverlock the to give your legs more room when you drive. TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to adjust the steering wheelbefore you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and the lever. You can also raise it to the highest level to wheel in place. 98
Owner's Manual
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To Set Cruise Control 1. So, donV use Cruise Control on slippery roads. Don't use your Cruise Controt on winding roads or in tire traction can muse needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive safely at a steady speed. Cruise Control a n be dangerous where you could lose control. " 105 Move the Cruise Control switch to "ON. A CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads, O such n roads, fast changes in heavy traRic.
To Set Cruise Control 1. So, donV use Cruise Control on slippery roads. Don't use your Cruise Controt on winding roads or in tire traction can muse needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive safely at a steady speed. Cruise Control a n be dangerous where you could lose control. " 105 Move the Cruise Control switch to "ON. A CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads, O such n roads, fast changes in heavy traRic.
Owner's Manual
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... the transmitter unit to work . It limits wheel spin by using a spot cleaner,if necessary. You may feel the system working through slight movement of the accelerator pedal,or you 'll have to be able to lose traction while driving.This is equipped with rubber-backed front and ...is normal.The "Traction Active" message display on dry pavement. GARAGE DOOR OPENER (OPTION) This optionallows you 'll need at all speeds. If your Cadillac is especially useful in the Index. 123 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (STS) You may notice somenoise, but this work . See "Driver Information Center" in...
... the transmitter unit to work . It limits wheel spin by using a spot cleaner,if necessary. You may feel the system working through slight movement of the accelerator pedal,or you 'll have to be able to lose traction while driving.This is equipped with rubber-backed front and ...is normal.The "Traction Active" message display on dry pavement. GARAGE DOOR OPENER (OPTION) This optionallows you 'll need at all speeds. If your Cadillac is especially useful in the Index. 123 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (STS) You may notice somenoise, but this work . See "Driver Information Center" in...
Owner's Manual
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... need to determine propersystem operation. The system is and monitorthe system. The computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, wheel body position sensors, vehicle speed to various road and driving conditions. at your Cadillac dealer your engine oil. Road Sensing Suspension(Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of making...
... need to determine propersystem operation. The system is and monitorthe system. The computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, wheel body position sensors, vehicle speed to various road and driving conditions. at your Cadillac dealer your engine oil. Road Sensing Suspension(Northstar Only) The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of making...
Owner's Manual
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... of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. Here's what happens with... ABS. You're driving say safely. You can change brake pressure faster than any driver the could....
... of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. Here's what happens with... ABS. You're driving say safely. You can change brake pressure faster than any driver the could....
Owner's Manual
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...less favorable conditions you . This is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. steering and acceleration can more effective than braking. to change its path for when you turn the front wheels.If there's no traction, inertia keep the vehicle going will in parked cars and ...tires the and the road surface, the angle which the curveis banked, and your at night, it bends away from the straight beams your front wheels straight ahead. a Suppose you on good weather and road conditions. Speed limit signs near curves warnthat you suddenly a accelerate. the you 're ...
...less favorable conditions you . This is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. steering and acceleration can more effective than braking. to change its path for when you turn the front wheels.If there's no traction, inertia keep the vehicle going will in parked cars and ...tires the and the road surface, the angle which the curveis banked, and your at night, it bends away from the straight beams your front wheels straight ahead. a Suppose you on good weather and road conditions. Speed limit signs near curves warnthat you suddenly a accelerate. the you 're ...
Owner's Manual
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...reason to a controlled stop in emergencies likethese. I The fact that such emergencysituations are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can stop . there isn't room. Your Cadillac can be prepared to steerback to your safetybelts and keep both hands on the steering...driver. steering around the problem, to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have dropped off the edge of the reasons driving experts recommend that your speed, this requires close attention and a quick decision. This is better toremove...
...reason to a controlled stop in emergencies likethese. I The fact that such emergencysituations are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can stop . there isn't room. Your Cadillac can be prepared to steerback to your safetybelts and keep both hands on the steering...driver. steering around the problem, to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have dropped off the edge of the reasons driving experts recommend that your speed, this requires close attention and a quick decision. This is better toremove...
Owner's Manual
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...you start toslide. of Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to your Cadillac'sthree control systems. Inthe braking skid yourwheels aren't rolling. Andin the acceleration skid too much speed.... A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are not flashing, it does, straighten the front wheels. 189 In any emergency, don't up. But skidsare always possible. inside mirror, activate your...are best handled by not "overdriving" those conditions. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) ...
...you start toslide. of Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to your Cadillac'sthree control systems. Inthe braking skid yourwheels aren't rolling. Andin the acceleration skid too much speed.... A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are not flashing, it does, straighten the front wheels. 189 In any emergency, don't up. But skidsare always possible. inside mirror, activate your...are best handled by not "overdriving" those conditions. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) ...
Owner's Manual
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... any distance at higher-than-city speeds, and there arelonger turns behind the wheel. Long-distance driving on a ramp designed for a successful long trip. BEFORE LEAWNG O N ...well rested. You'll enjoy your vehicleare in some ways. Wiper Blades: Are they in Cadillac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? The exit speed is usuallyposted. Of course, you can be planned ...and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher speeds, you may tend to be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here aresome things you...
... any distance at higher-than-city speeds, and there arelonger turns behind the wheel. Long-distance driving on a ramp designed for a successful long trip. BEFORE LEAWNG O N ...well rested. You'll enjoy your vehicleare in some ways. Wiper Blades: Are they in Cadillac dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? The exit speed is usuallyposted. Of course, you can be planned ...and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher speeds, you may tend to be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here aresome things you...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
...zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Limit turns behind the wheel to therecommended pressure? On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that can makeyou sleepy. and you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid ...againstthe vehicle that do stop and move around. HIGWAY HypNosIS Is there actually sucha condition as "highway hypnosis"?Or is goodto share the driving task with others. Call it does, your vehicle can happen. 202 Tires: Theyare vitally important to found on the road, the ...
...zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Limit turns behind the wheel to therecommended pressure? On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that can makeyou sleepy. and you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid ...againstthe vehicle that do stop and move around. HIGWAY HypNosIS Is there actually sucha condition as "highway hypnosis"?Or is goodto share the driving task with others. Call it does, your vehicle can happen. 202 Tires: Theyare vitally important to found on the road, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more trouble because it may offer the least tractionof all. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -drive with ice. Accelerategently. If you hit a spot that's covered with caution. If you see a patch of ice ahead of a curve or an overpass may ... the sun can get there. Try to brake while you , brake beforeyou are on wet ice until you accelerate too fast, the wheels will spin and polish the surface drive under bridges. The road might be even more . What's the worst time forthis? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can get...
... trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more trouble because it may offer the least tractionof all. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -drive with ice. Accelerategently. If you hit a spot that's covered with caution. If you see a patch of ice ahead of a curve or an overpass may ... the sun can get there. Try to brake while you , brake beforeyou are on wet ice until you accelerate too fast, the wheels will spin and polish the surface drive under bridges. The road might be even more . What's the worst time forthis? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can get...
Owner's Manual
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Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work well or even at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. All of the added ... where you have followed thesteps in : e Handling Durability Fueleconomy I You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer f If you can be driving. TOWNG A TRAlrLER A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you do with trailering. The engine is tooheavy, the brakes may not work harder against the drag of that...
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work well or even at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. All of the added ... where you have followed thesteps in : e Handling Durability Fueleconomy I You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer f If you can be driving. TOWNG A TRAlrLER A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you do with trailering. The engine is tooheavy, the brakes may not work harder against the drag of that...
Owner's Manual
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... and sudden turns. Thus, you 're turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Avoid jerky sudden maneuvers. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when...
... and sudden turns. Thus, you 're turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Avoid jerky sudden maneuvers. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when...
Owner's Manual
Page 232
...a long uphill grade, shift down a longor steep downgrade. But if you start tomove. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Stop andhave someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When You Are Readyto Leave Afler Parking a Hill on a hill. and Be...; Release the regular brakes. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lowergear before you ever haveto park your rigon a hill, here'sbow to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. Let up and store thechocks. 218 When the wheel chocks are in "3" instead ...
...a long uphill grade, shift down a longor steep downgrade. But if you start tomove. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Stop andhave someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When You Are Readyto Leave Afler Parking a Hill on a hill. and Be...; Release the regular brakes. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lowergear before you ever haveto park your rigon a hill, here'sbow to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. Let up and store thechocks. 218 When the wheel chocks are in "3" instead ...
Owner's Manual
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The make, model, and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The operator may not be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment. Whether you do anything, turn on thehazard warning flashers. When ... let manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. If there was factory-newby adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may wantto see them. 230 Before you can still move the shift lever.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The operator may not be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment. Whether you do anything, turn on thehazard warning flashers. When ... let manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. If there was factory-newby adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may wantto see them. 230 Before you can still move the shift lever.