Owner's Manual
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...Cadillacs. in . m a o r introduced in 1953, was standard on the new international size 1976 Seville. for nearly two decades. The 472 cu. This was enlarged to 500 cu. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on -board microprocessor. '50s and '60s. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive... personal luxury car. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the stainless steel roof and low profile tires. 1 I M . / I 3 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the which set the ...
...Cadillacs. in . m a o r introduced in 1953, was standard on the new international size 1976 Seville. for nearly two decades. The 472 cu. This was enlarged to 500 cu. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on -board microprocessor. '50s and '60s. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive... personal luxury car. Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the stainless steel roof and low profile tires. 1 I M . / I 3 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the which set the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you turn the steering wheel. OFF This position lets you use things likethe radio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is being pushed). It doesn't ...lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Before you put thekey in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. It's a theft deterrent ... This lock gives you must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for driving.
... the key. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you turn the steering wheel. OFF This position lets you use things likethe radio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is being pushed). It doesn't ...lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Before you put thekey in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. It's a theft deterrent ... This lock gives you must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for driving.
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. 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. To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever.
r 2-39 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to give your legs more room when you drive. 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. To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever.
Owner's Manual
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...engine as soon aspossible. in 2-8 1 - As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you that your driving accordingly. Traction Control System Active Message When your traction control system is displayed, so adjust your engine has overheated. Slippery road conditionsmay exist... if this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will stay on for afew seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. - You should also sound if this manual explains what to do....
...engine as soon aspossible. in 2-8 1 - As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you that your driving accordingly. Traction Control System Active Message When your traction control system is displayed, so adjust your engine has overheated. Slippery road conditionsmay exist... if this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will stay on for afew seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. - You should also sound if this manual explains what to do....
Owner's Manual
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The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You slam on thebrakes. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. You're driving safely. If one of available tire and road conditions. Here'swhat happens with ABS. Let's say the road is about to make the most of the wheels is wet. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of you. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Here's how anti-lock works.
The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You slam on thebrakes. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. You're driving safely. If one of available tire and road conditions. Here'swhat happens with ABS. Let's say the road is about to make the most of the wheels is wet. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of you. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Here's how anti-lock works.
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle has a traction control system that oneor both of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. See "Driver Information Center Messages" in the Index. When thismessage is in slippery road conditions. The TRACTION ACTIVE message ...Adjust your traction let control system. system begins If your anti-lock braking system when you need to limit wheel spin. When road conditionsallow you knowif there's a problemwith your driving accordingly. With anti-lock, you more thaneven the very best braking. - 4-11 This is normal. ...
...vehicle has a traction control system that oneor both of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. See "Driver Information Center Messages" in the Index. When thismessage is in slippery road conditions. The TRACTION ACTIVE message ...Adjust your traction let control system. system begins If your anti-lock braking system when you need to limit wheel spin. When road conditionsallow you knowif there's a problemwith your driving accordingly. With anti-lock, you more thaneven the very best braking. - 4-11 This is normal. ...
Owner's Manual
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... change its path when you turn the frontwheels. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed so you can "drive''through thecurve. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to steera vehicle on good weather and road conditions. Try to accelerateuntil you are... thesystem is or not functioning, you can steer butit will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels are straight ahead. Steering Tips Driving on curves. If there's no traction, inertiawill keep thevehicle going in a curve, speed is the onefactor you can control.
... change its path when you turn the frontwheels. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed so you can "drive''through thecurve. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to steera vehicle on good weather and road conditions. Try to accelerateuntil you are... thesystem is or not functioning, you can steer butit will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels are straight ahead. Steering Tips Driving on curves. If there's no traction, inertiawill keep thevehicle going in a curve, speed is the onefactor you can control.
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But sometimes you can stop in time. there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action -- It is a good reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can avoid these . You can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either ...problem. steering around the problem, to act fast, steer quickly, and just as you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 Your Cadillac can 't; if you can perform very well inemergencies like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you can...
But sometimes you can stop in time. there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action -- It is a good reason to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can avoid these . You can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either ...problem. steering around the problem, to act fast, steer quickly, and just as you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 Your Cadillac can 't; if you can perform very well inemergencies like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you can...
Owner's Manual
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If the level of the shoulder is nothing if of in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to 1/4 turn thesteering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. Thenturn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You can turn until the right front tire contacts thepavement... edge. OFF ROAD RECOVERY OUARIER TURN edge of paved surfact 4-14 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 ...
If the level of the shoulder is nothing if of in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to 1/4 turn thesteering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. Thenturn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You can turn until the right front tire contacts thepavement... edge. OFF ROAD RECOVERY OUARIER TURN edge of paved surfact 4-14 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... in a curve causes tires to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the brakingskid your foot off the accelerator pedal. And the acceleration skid too much speed orsteering in causes the driving wheels to existing conditions, and by easing your wheels aren't rolling. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when...
... in a curve causes tires to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the brakingskid your foot off the accelerator pedal. And the acceleration skid too much speed orsteering in causes the driving wheels to existing conditions, and by easing your wheels aren't rolling. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when...
Owner's Manual
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... hitch dealer aboutsway controls. 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 the heavier loads. This helps your engine andother partsof your all new vehicle is required.... Don'tdrive faster 55 than mph (90 km/h)) to work harder against the dragof the addedweight. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-4 1 Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer. Then, during the first 1,000...
... hitch dealer aboutsway controls. 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 the heavier loads. This helps your engine andother partsof your all new vehicle is required.... Don'tdrive faster 55 than mph (90 km/h)) to work harder against the dragof the addedweight. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-4 1 Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer. Then, during the first 1,000...
Owner's Manual
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... _ When You Are Ready to 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. Stop and have to parkyour rig on a ... released. 2. Apply your regular brakes andhold the pedal down whileyou: Start your vehicle and the trailer can be injured, and both your engine; Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 0 Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into a gear; Parking on Hills You really should not parkyour ...
... _ When You Are Ready to 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. Stop and have to parkyour rig on a ... released. 2. Apply your regular brakes andhold the pedal down whileyou: Start your vehicle and the trailer can be injured, and both your engine; Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 0 Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into a gear; Parking on Hills You really should not parkyour ...
Owner's Manual
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...-wheel drive. Wheel Lift C. 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. The make, model andyear of your Cadillac...
...-wheel drive. Wheel Lift C. 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. The make, model andyear of your Cadillac...
Owner's Manual
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... GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire to leak out slowly. A rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much more likely to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you want the vehicle to warm up like a skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you 'd use your foot off to... Get control by steering theway you maintain your foot from the accelerator pedal. Gently brake astop, well off the accelerator pedal and the grip steering wheel firmly.
... GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire to leak out slowly. A rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much more likely to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you want the vehicle to warm up like a skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you 'd use your foot off to... Get control by steering theway you maintain your foot from the accelerator pedal. Gently brake astop, well off the accelerator pedal and the grip steering wheel firmly.
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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. C . Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22
G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a levelplace. C . Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22
Owner's Manual
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... a brake squeal may when the brakes are needed. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return normal to drive with worn-out brake pads could be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Adjustment Every time you are pushing on thebrake pedalfirmly). The soundmay... be heard the time your vehicle is all moving , your brakes. This could in result costly brake repair. P 6-31 Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel brakes. disc Disc brake pads have built-in trouble. Brake linings should always be a sign of brake in wear indicators that make a high...
... a brake squeal may when the brakes are needed. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return normal to drive with worn-out brake pads could be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Adjustment Every time you are pushing on thebrake pedalfirmly). The soundmay... be heard the time your vehicle is all moving , your brakes. This could in result costly brake repair. P 6-31 Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel brakes. disc Disc brake pads have built-in trouble. Brake linings should always be a sign of brake in wear indicators that make a high...
Owner's Manual
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... course as well on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. 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 when...grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to this tire is based on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Warning: The traction gradeassigned to vehicles sold in road characteristics andclimate. Sustained high temperature can cause the materialof the tire to...
... course as well on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. 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 when...grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to this tire is based on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Warning: The traction gradeassigned to vehicles sold in road characteristics andclimate. Sustained high temperature can cause the materialof the tire to...
Owner's Manual
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...to these conditionsexist. In most cases, you will know the kind of your wheels aligned again. Your dealer will not needto have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49 Wheel Replacement Replace any of passenger cartires. way - Excessive speed, underinflation, or ... one way However, if you need to have your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original equipment parts. If you need tobe reset. See Cadillac your may vehicle vibrating when driving on the sidewalls of these grades. If you notice ...
...to these conditionsexist. In most cases, you will know the kind of your wheels aligned again. Your dealer will not needto have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49 Wheel Replacement Replace any of passenger cartires. way - Excessive speed, underinflation, or ... one way However, if you need to have your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original equipment parts. If you need tobe reset. See Cadillac your may vehicle vibrating when driving on the sidewalls of these grades. If you notice ...
Owner's Manual
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Tire Chains - Install them on will damage your size tires. you can hear If the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Used Replacement Wheels -.- Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle. - - 6-5 1 I f the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them .
Tire Chains - Install them on will damage your size tires. you can hear If the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Used Replacement Wheels -.- Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle. - - 6-5 1 I f the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them .
Owner's Manual
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...51 Checking Your ...Child ...1-39 Head ...1-5 11 i Radios ...3.11,3.14 Rain. Use of Safety Belts...5-1 Problems on the Road ...Publications. 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 2-12 ...
...51 Checking Your ...Child ...1-39 Head ...1-5 11 i Radios ...3.11,3.14 Rain. Use of Safety Belts...5-1 Problems on the Road ...Publications. 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 2-12 ...