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1993 cadillac fleetwood owner`s manual

1. LIGHTS MHL CIGAR 20 CIGAR OLA CATAL HEAD 21 AAP ACCESSORY RELAY E22 bP PAE MOO 23 WP TRUNK RELEASE PI PAATI 10 AAP ACCES Say 3271 CATAL 33 uF TELTALE i34 PCCM 2 IPARRA LOCK EV i18 CIRCUIT BREAKER U F RAF Pt RELAY WEM T 5o I F HETAINED ACCESSORY PFL RAP 4 LUF TUIFES FLASHER UP CRAHR 213 PAA 17 UP TELTALE 14 UF CENTHAL GNTRL MOD n 13 UF EHIME 7 TRACTION CHTIL NiSLUHINJELTDHE 74 LUH ENGINE CNTAL MOC EEM IN LINE CONCEALED KEYLESS ENTRY IGPITIDIN IGNES 3 AD UCR Se 17 SEATS VDC IGNTIDN PAWEL RELAY 0 VF HVAC CNTRL HEAD 07 FAN RELAY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM TRACTION CHTAL ABETE HYDRAULIC MOGULATOR HOT USED PRIMAY CLG FAN 50 AMP i PRIMARY COOLING FAN AELAY ECHDR CLO FAN 50 AMP SECONDARY COOLING FAN RELAY LEVEL CMTRL 20 AMP a5 LUH ELECTSIONKC LEVEL CNTRL EL FUEL PUMP 29 AMF HEEL HEADLIGHTS HORNS 30 AMF 1 FLOR RELAY 2 FIL HEADLIGHTS RELAY 5 CIRCUIT BREAKER PRHEAD HTS 12 PARR LIGHTS 20 AMP ga EILFAHK LIGHTS Fir FORE LXGHTE 22 P CORNERING LIGHTS 82 PDEA PAEAN LIGESTS INJECTORS 10 AMPI FUEL INJECTORS ENGINE CNTHL MO
2. D Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Government See Owner Assistance to General Motors See Owner Assistance to U S Government See Owner Assistance Replacement Fasteners ciere nen 252 Replacing Brake System Parts 277 Replacing Safety Belts Bl Replacing Tires as eee rtm Rn mn cond 296 Replacing Wheels Paar de Restarting Your Car When It s Moving Ei Ru Au ES SU eee Oke ern CR pee RICE 43 Restraint Occupant isaret 19 Restraint Systems Checking 61 co a chase ss vee eei em ace 43 Restraints Head eae gi cial ge RE Roe a eas 10 Restraints Larger Children 57 Reverse Gear Fositi n waa a Ea S 84 Radiug Ihe TAREE oie Lc ep v che re E CY 172 Road Your Driving and the Ce re 157 Bund SNE CE ADESSET 157 Roads Hill and Mountain 198 Rocking Your Car Qut Of Snow Ice Sand Or Mud 250 Hotahon Te a a ah 295 Rotate If You re Stuck And Your Rear Wheels Can t B7 Run Ignition Key Position 79 Running Your Engine While Parked 94 5 Safety Belt Extender 6
3. 198 A Va ais 56 Drivin BENENE reer ERR IE 185 166 DIUnken esee ete hee OI on 167 Hill and esee enter tni 198 In A Foreign LEY see TIAE E RR RY 254 193 In Fog Mist And Haze 191 On Snow 204 ES BREN M ere 188 In Witte 203 On A Long Trip eoe sors 196 LX ERE PROMO Lore eer se Pann TERR mE 194 On The Road Sea rik eae 197 On Ee 179 Through Deep Standing 82 Drunken Driving Peeve ae E 167 E Electric Outside Mirror Control 116 Electrical Equipment Adding hae SO 143 312 Electronic Climate Control 139 Level Control ice BS Electronic Solar Sensor AU 141 Emergencies Braking ID 1 7 Emerpencies Steering Im 180 Emergency Starting Discharged Battery 218 Emergency Towing T eo 223 Engine Block Heater UTE T IC ea 82 LARUE See ee EA TER Ae 269 Coolant Temperature Warning puer r
4. 1 Maintenance A Word About Sec Maint Book p 2 fos cin eshte a TE Sec Maint Book All Explanation of Services See Maint Book 18 20 22 24 E See Maint Book 2 Owner Checks See Maint Book 26 28 30 Operating Record Log See Maint Book p 44 80 Recommended Fluids See Maint Book p 38 40 42 Schedules See Maint Book p 10 12 14 16 Service Ctr Inspec amp Serv See Maint Book p 32 34 36 Service Station Owner Checks Sce Maint Book 8 Maintenance Record PE Pree ye See Maint Book p 44 Markings Pavement 165 Master Cylinder Brake Cu EEUU E 215 Methanol In Gasoline 253 Mileage Indicator ETT 124 Mirror Inside Day Night 114 Mirrors Automatic 114 Mirrors Front Seat Vanity 117 Mirrors Outside lt ea ire dw sud waa ala da a ada 116 Mirrors Rear Seat Vanity Aaa dau pad 117 Mist Driving In 191 Mobile Telephone Adding 143 312 Monitors Lamp Se oC Se ee Ro E Mountain Driving P Aer rU xum M MTBE In Gasoline ren 253 Mud If You re Stuck In E 249 N
5. See Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving SHIFTING INTO P PARK N CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when vou re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking On Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 59 J Move the shift lever into P Park position like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go Lad With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Move the ignition key to Lock 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park 9 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the Park position ho
6. 2 2 ets EE HEDUYS 101 Water Don t Use For Windshield Washer 102 Wear Indicators Front Brake 177 Weatherstrips Cleaning 308 Wet Road Driving Rares rer c 188 Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance 298 Wheel Nut Morus sess dee sas 245 Wheel Replacement eet 299 White Sidewall Tires Cleaning sescca 308 Why Safety Belts EI RE 14 Why Wear Sale Bel s c oec keen 14 Windows Power i ded ica TN 96 Windshield ei ote ana arai ee ee E ed 101 Washer Fluid ELSE 274 ict eee Tee eee em ee n 100 Winter Drivitig es emacs ee 203 Wiper Blade Replacement vua ec EV EH sonic 288 Working On Your 251 WD INGREDI rire VEN AUC da erts 296 renker ruere ein oo oe ec ee ak 223 16 bl dem T ux e 2t Y 3 Li M 2 t Pon hs mS LI a 4 m Li j 4 i amp Vot IN x 4 LU 7 14 a
7. CLEANER AND POLISH HEMOVES AUST AND CORROSION ON CHAGME AND STAINLESS STEEL 16 02 0 473 L WHITE SIDEWALL TIRE CLEANS WHITE AND BLACK TIRES CLEANER 105 OF 0 046 L VN LILES THER CLEANER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL CN LEATHER OR VINYL T 04721 FABRKC CLEANER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL ON i CLOTH AND FABRIC 1050427 2302 0 680 LI GLASS CLEANER GLASS CLEANING AND SPOT a CLEANING ON VINYLS a LE 2 72 KG MULTI PURPOSE POWDERED CLEANS VINYL AND CLOTH ON CLEANER DOOR TRIM SEATS AND CARFET ALSO TIRES AND MATS 1052348 12 OF 0 354 L GREASE FOR HOOD TRUNK AND DOOR HINGES AND LATCHES 8 OZ 0 237 1 VINYL TOP CLEANER WASHWA CONC 051298 802 2237 SPOT LIFTER SPOT AMD STAIN REMOVAL ON CLOTH AND FABA LUBRIPLATE WHITE GREASE 1051518 32 Oz 09461 GMOPTKLEEN WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT AND ANTLFREEZE 1080201 16 OF arai MAGIC MIRROR CLEANER EXTERIOR CLEANER POLISH POLISH ag OF 0 048 L DEXRON IIE ALTONMATIC TRANSMISSION 1052367 16 OF 0 4731 GM ENGINE OIL SEE YOUR DEALER FOR SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENT 8 USAGE 1 GAL 3 785 Lh PERMANENT YEAR FDUND COOLANT AND AHTIFREEZE COOLANT ANT FREEZE ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE 052271 2a OZ 0 580 Lj GM GEAR LUBRICANT REAR AXLE 356 1202 10 254 L LIMITEDI SLIP ACICIETIVE HEAR AXLE ig Oz 0 473 L DELCIO SLIPREME BRAKE BRAK
8. FAR RLDCKE 3 STOP LPS 38 MIRRORS PR LUMBAR SEATS TRE PDWH 15 AMP TRLINK LID PLILL 20 BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK ETAMETOP LIGHT BRAKE EM PWR 15 AMP DANER EEAT EN PASSENGER SEAT RECLINE SV PWR LUNE 20 LUMBAR SEAT MOD HTO 15 AMFI DANVERS AND PASSENGER HEATED SEAT CHTAL MOD WAST TOR CATAL 41 GORANA LP 10 INSTRUM RADIO CN a2 DIMMS EP AA T LPS ces CLUSTER TAL HEAD ARE LIGHTS INT DIM 10 HEADLIGHT SWITCH INTERICEI LIGHTS s AMF REAT TAL LIGHTS HEAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS E LAMP RETAINED PNR OR AMP PAR RELAY GE 3 PW DRIVER E ER a EL PASSENGER PIWA SEAT EN MEMORY SEAT NOD iHDLP 35 AMP HEADLIGHT RELAY DAYTIME LESH TS gatti Underhood U H Electrical Center he U H electrical center is located on the passenger side wheel housing in the engine compartment Remove the cover to pain access E JOE 008 a 16 1 L_J EH oo 15 18 EHE 7 UNDERHOOD U H ELECTRICAL CENTER 1 50 AMP 45 PWA DR LOCH AHELAT 536 TAUNE 17 STOPI HAZARD BECLINE 53 PWA 40 HEATED SEAT PW SEAT CIBICUAT BRIEARER 4 HEAR DEFDI RELAY CIRCUIT BHREAKER DEES BODY 2 50 AMP ir ANTENNA
9. If you only want to replace the wiper insert follow these steps ev 1 Disconnect the wiper insert by bending the end of the insert gently using plyers Then pull it from the blade housing retaining tab 2 Now pull the insert from the blade housing 289 3 Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the edge of the insert Make sure that the insert is connected to all the housing tabs 4 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm LOADING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR HR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PSI 28KPa SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GEN Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the driver s door tells vou the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for 290 the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR M THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO A
10. ECON Use this in cold or cool weather to save fuel It won t cool or remove humidity from the air However the system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature If it s so warm outside that vou need to cool the air use the next choice AUTO With this setting the system automatically controls the temperature air distribution and fan speeds In cold conditions the the fan well not come on until the system senses that the engine has started to warm up This prevents cold air from blowing on you and your occupants FAN The fan speed is controlled automatically if vou have the Electronic Climate Control set on AUTO However if you want the fan to run at a lower speed push the lower portion of the fan switch If you want the blower to run at a fixed higher speed push the upper portion of the fan switch until you see HT on the display If you want the fan to run at a fixed low speed push the switch until LO is shown on the display If you want the fan speed ta be automatic but you like the fan to be higher or lower than the AUTO settings just push the switch until either HI AUTO or AUTO LO is displayed If the Fahrenheit F or Celsius C symbol begins to flash or flashes when you turn on the ignition it indicates an electrical problem with your 140 air conditioning system The flashing will continue for about two minutes It means you should have your system serviced Defroster To get fog
11. FLEETWOOD OWNER S LITERATURE She PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP every field of human endeavor he that is first must perpetually hive in the white light of publicity Whether the leadership be vested In m rmn ar im a rranutactured product emulation and envy are ever at work In art in literature in music im industry the reward and the punishrnent nre always the same reward m widespread recog nition the punishment fierce denial and detraction Wien a man s work becomes a standard for the whale world it also becomes target for the shafts of the envious few TI his work be merely mediocre sull be left severely alone if he achieve a masterpsece sit will set million tongues a weeging jealousy does not protrude its forked tongue at the artist who produces a commonplace painting Whatsoever you write Of paimk of play or sing or build mo ame wil strive to surpass ar to slander you unless your work be rtamped with the seal of perius Long long after great work or a good work has been done these who are disappointed ar envinus continue to cry cut that rt can mot be Spiteful little voices in the dosuiri of art were rmised against our own Whistler as a mountebank long after the big world had acclaimed him its greatest artistie genius Multitudes locked to Bayreuth to worship at the musical shrine of Wagner while the little group of those whom he had dethroned and displaced argued angrily
12. Park only when your vehicle is stopped l Don t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine In some other vehicles you might need to do this but because of your vehicle s computer systems you don t P Turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm 3 If it doesn t start within 3 seconds push the accelerator pedal about one third of the way down while you hold the ignition key in Start When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator su pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to Start and hold it there After two seconds push the accelerator pedal about one third of the way down When the engine starts let go of the key Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed if you have to until your engine has run for a while If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as y
13. RESERWE Mon LOW WOD INSTRUMENT PANEL CLLISTER INDICATORS NUT USED CHIME 10 AMP CHIME MOD SPEED HEREOF BUFFER MOD TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DISABLE RELAY AUTO DAY NIGHY MIRFIOA HERA GEFOSOGER RELAY E he oe 4 MOO THROTTLE POSITION TP SENSOA MOD ELECTRONEG LEVEL CATAL ELC AIR BAG 10 OL POLE SENSOR CRUISE 10 AMP GENERATOR GALIJE CHTIL HTD ST 15 AME DRIVER y BEAT DRIVER HEATED SEAT PABSENGERH HEATED SEAT ION 10 AMF CENTRAL CNTRL MOD JCCM INSTRUMENT CLLIETER m RETAINED RETLESG ENTRY LG RAL THEFT DETERRENT RECENWER PWR 10 AMP RETAINED ACCESSORY FAA RAPI 0 SOLE MU INSTAUMENT CLUSTER HVAC CATAL HEAD BATT 25 AMF CCESSORY PWA AAF WIPER RELAY 25 tog til HVAC PR n THE AEL ETA RTER ENABLE HEALY DWNT ENERGY RESERVE MOD DERM MIA FG IO 2 abe VIEW MIRADA DERODOGGERS ANT 20 AMP THUNK LAMP PAR ANTENNA ELA ELAYED INTERIOR LIGHTS DIL FAT C3 10 FRONT CESAR LESHTER AA GiG m AMP BEAR CIGAR LIGHTERS HVAC HVAC 10 AM BEME TRACTION CHTRL MOD 9 AMP LL T0 1 CHIME MOD IHSTHLIMENT CLUSTER LOW CEL MOD PUR 10 HEADLIGHT EN RALIC HECIETWER 10 ALC MOD
14. Safety Belt Reminder Light 12 19 Safety Belt Replacement Need For a te 61 12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 34 Safety Belt Usage By 19 Safety Belt Usage By Children CE PICO DEI ET 43 Halt E a A bala hale ie a ITI C E X Eo ad 12 safety Belts Center Front Adult Passenger NUES CERE 35 Safety Belts Center Rear Passenger Position 37 Safety Belts Cleaning oasis ede ese rrr raga a 306 Safety Belts How To Wear a CE aC 19 Safety Belts Torn 62 Safety Belts Rear Seat Ree peepee aes ME Safety Belts Replacing After A Crash 61 Safety Belts Right Front Adult Passenger 35 Safety Belts They re For Everyone 12 Safety Belts Twisted 20 Safety Belts Why To Wear 14 n a e Der areis ERI RUE ais WR IC 1 Safety Defects Reporting to Canadian Gov t See Owner Assistance Reporting to General Motors See Owner Assistance Reporting to U S Gov t Er Sec Owner Assistance Safety Warnings is csp e Dee FERE EPY NE 55231 Sand If row re Sturic In e eee pee ee tee ene Ree eae dees 249 Schedule I Maint 5 See Maint Book p 14 Schedule II Maint Serv
15. This light should come on while you are starting your engine 130 If it doesn t come on have it repaired If the light comes on and stays on your engine oil level is too low Check your oil level and add enough oil to bring the engine oil level up to the proper level See Engine Oil in the Index Change Oil Light This light will come on or a few seconds as you first start your engine The light will also come on following engine start up tor 20 seconds when the engine oil needs changing See Life Indicator in the Index Door Ajar Light Option This light will come on if a door is not completely closed Brake To Shift Light This light will come on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to shift out of P Park Trunk Ajar Light his light will come on if your trunk is not closed 32 Cruise Engaged Light This light will come on when your cruise control 15 set to a selected speed Low Coolant Warning Light If the coolant level in the radiator ts low by 3 quarts 2 8 L ar more this light will come on The light will stay on until you add coolant Continuing to drive your vehicle with the Low Coolant warning light on may result in damage to your engine See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon VOL This light will come on when the ignition is but the engine is not running as a
16. and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights They re a big help Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light goes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake svstem inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem This light will also come on when you set your parking brake and will stay on if yout parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while dris ing pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Cadillac in the Index N CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light If the light doesn t come on h
17. A telltale light on the control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use To preserve the battery the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on and is deactivated when the ignition 15 turned off SAFETY BELTS THEY RE FOR EVERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells vou some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air bag system N CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where they can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that vour passengers belts are fastened properly too This figure lights up when you turn the key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn t buckled and you ll hear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if 1t will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious like being hit by a train that even buckled up a pers
18. FLOOR MATS Al The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area To open it press the lever at the front edge Inside is a dual cupholder which can be rotated outward for use with the cover closed Inside you will also find a coin holder and a cassette and CD holder The rear seat armrest opens into a storage area with a dual cup holder Just push on the front af the armrest to access this feature Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats Keep floor mats vacuumed and use a spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash 122 THE INSTRUMENT PANEL YOUR INFORMATION SYSTEM err Roca Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically English Metric Button ENE You can change from B English miles to metric kilometers by pushing this button ENG MET w aie The same button also makes other readings like temperature fuel and odometer go between English and metric Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer Jets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used i
19. Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac This Part begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearance care SERVICE Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks rr Delco Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service yaur Cadillac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index 3 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index 2 Z CAUTION You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric
20. If vou drive in dusty areas change the engine oil after every 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers or 3 months whichever comes first unless instructed to do so sooner by the CHANGE OIL light 263 Engine Block Heater Option An engine block heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Block Heater in the Index How To Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed you ll need to reset your system To do that turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine stopped fully depress and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on for 5 seconds it did not reset You ll need to reset the system again What to Do with Used Oil Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask vour dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 264 AIR CLEANER Reter to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter Z CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can caus
21. Ln D Third Gear This is like 2 but you never go into Overdrive Here some times you might choose D instead of 00 When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in 2 Second Gear for more than 5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transmission Use D or as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage vour engine First Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in 1 the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes to hold your vehicle
22. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the Cruise switch to OFF The CRUISE light will go out To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition vour Cruise Control set speed memory is erased You ll find the control here LIGHTS 108 It controls these light systems Headlights Taillights Parking Lights License Lights Sidemarker Lights Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lights Here s how your light systems work ALL LIGHTS PANEL NEEDS EPT RIGHTNESS Ks HTS pon O OFF ALL LIGHTS Headlight Warning If the manual light switch is left on as when someone has parked your car you ll hear a warning tone when you turn off the ignition and open the driver s door Power Drain Protection When the ignition is off and the interior lights or underhood light are accidentally left on they will automatically shut off after after 10 minutes This protects you from a possible dead battery To turn power back on lift up on the outside door handle or turn the ignition to the RUN position 109 Twilight Sentinel Your Cadillac has this the control is behind the headlight knob TWILIGHT SENTINEL FF DELAY i It switches your lights on a
23. The volume should always sound close to the same level to you as you drive It lets you see what station you have When the radio is on push the knob to display the station e It tells you the time When the ignition is off push the upper knob to display the time Behind the upper knob is a balance control It moves the sound between the left and right speakers The lower knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Push the knob to switch from AM to FM The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers SCAN When you push this switch either up or down the SCAN indicator in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay there for 5 to 10 seconds Then it will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that When you want it to stop just push either the SCAN switch again or the upper knob SEEK This switch chooses stations but it doesn t keep moving as SCAN does When you push SEEK up or down the radio will automatically go to the next strongest station and stay there 146 PUSH BUTTONS You can set the push buttons to get up to ten favorite stations Five on AM and five on FM Just PRESET 1 17 FER ATION B E D Oia Choose either AM or Tune in the station Push the SET button Within 5 seconds push one of the five push buttons Repeat these steps for each of
24. hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Don t make your brakes do it all Shift to a lower gear when vou go down a steep or long hill That way you will slow down without excessive use of your brakes Z CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope N CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You could crash Always have your engine running and vour vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better e Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane That way you wan t be surprised by a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane 199 It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you re going uphill You ll want to leave extra room to pass If a vehicle is passing vou and doesn t have enough room
25. heavy duty engine and transmission cooling and heavy duty radiator Also included are heavy duty front and rear springs 3 73 rear axle ratio and P235 70R15 ALZ whitewall tires 1 ASHTRAYS Front Center Ashtray Here s how to take it out for cleaning e Lift it out by pulling on the snuffer e fit won t come out reach under the drawer and push up on the ashtray bowl and remove it 119 Other Ashtrays Here s how to remove them NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire CIGARETTE LIGHTER It s near the ashtray To use a lighter just push it all the way in When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element 120 ASSIST HANDLES A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger s door can be used when getting out of your vehicle GARAGE DOOR OPENER OPTION EM NO This option allows vou EE Lo open up to three garage doors The transmitter unit fits into the overhead panel Your Cadillac dealer can tell you about the hand held power pack unit and the installation you ll need at home to make this work FRONT STORAGE ARMREST
26. in position on a hill LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL REAR AXLE If you have this feature your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle PARKING BRAKE The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels 97 To set the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking hr ake pedal with your lett foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on When vou move out of P Park or N Neutral if vour engine is running your parking brake should go off If it doesn t vou have a parking brake problem and should have it Fixed In the meantime you can still release your parking brake Just pull on the manual release lever as shown CAUTION If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are on a hill See Parking on Hills in the Index That section shows how to turn your front wheels If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
27. the LOW FUEL light will go on If the fuel supply gets critically low none of the bar segments will be lit and the LOW FUEL will flash You should get fuel immediately Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage The pump at the gas station shuts off before the fuel gage reads F e Ittakes more or less gas to fill up than the gage said For example the gage said 1 27 but it took more or less than half the tank capacity to fill it e The gage changes when vou turn or stop or speed up OIL LIFE INDICATOR Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature This tells you when you need to change your engine oil It s based upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns The CHANGE light will come on for a few seconds as a bulb check when you start your engine The system probably will say to change the oil 136 between 3000 miles 5000 km and 7500 miles 12500 km but it may even say to change it before 3000 miles under severe conditions It all depends on your driving patterns If it doesn t or if it doesn t even light up then something is wrong You will need to have it serviced There are two things the system won t do It can t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive If you drive in a dusty area you should change your oil every 3000 miles 5000 km or 3 months whichever co
28. to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill on the left side of a one way street your wheels should be turned to the left Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the Index b a If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park WINTER DRIVING Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct e Snow tires can help in loose snow but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow but may have to travel over ice vou may not want to switch to snow tires at all You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk 203 Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel flashligh
29. 06 225 PUBL UE SPREE en E 252 Fuel Door Locking pale faa Nae UTE CIPRO re EI esaet 136 Fuel Terre ere Vestes E RET 255 Fuel Tank Filling Your sor nn 255 Fuse Replacement an 313 Fuses And Circuit Breakers ETERNI EC G Garage Door Opener Option 121 Gear ol elus e coe Ww 83 Gearshift Lever Positions 83 21 ERU Qu 2412 2 a adu a ate ade d 23 222 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 255 OG REMIND oc Fe CES 306 ue i 68 Graphic Symbols Pad YT LIT TI TITEL 3 Guard Against Theft ee nere 75 Guide En Sce Introduction H ERUGEEVBHIDRE 278 Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal OE 280 Hazard Warning Flashers 217 Haze es seis aaa tho tra cett re mita 191 Headlight High Low Beam 100 Headlight On Warning 109 Head 8 pe Vue sn 10 CELESTE Ed 139 Heater Engine Block sees as wes sas n nnno nace ree pave 82 High Low Headlight Beam 100 ELI Mean a ee ECKE TEUER C ERU
30. Don t use your high beams The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you Use your defogger In high humidity even a light buildup of moisture on the inside of the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility Run your windshield wipers and washer occasionally Moisture can build up on the outside glass and what seems to be fog may actually be moisture on the outside of your windshield Treat dense fog as an emergency Try to find a place to pull off the road Of course you want to respect another s property but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles space trees telephone poles a private driveway anything that removes you from other traffic If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road turn your lights on start your hazard warning flashers and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely Even then be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead If other vehicles try to pass you make it casy for them 192 CITY DRIVING One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to
31. Driver Car of the Year Auramobile Magazine A 1999 Cadillac Allant in stock technical configuration was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap olis 500 The demanding pace car performance and handling require ments were met because of such advanced systems as the 32 valve dual overhead camshaft Northstar 4 6 liter VS engine 4 80 E electroni cally controlled automatic transaxle road sensing suspension speed sen sitive steering antilock brakes and tractor CORE val Far more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical PLO aOR gw prc tnan ever xi takes shi pr 1993 Allene hice can TABLE OF CONTENTS This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections Introduction How to use this Manual XI f This section tells you how to use your Manual and includes Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols Section Seats and Safety Belts ET 2 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly Section 2 Features and Controls A A I EIU This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 138 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Sound System Section 4 Your Driving and the Road 157 E Here you ll find helpful information and tips abou
32. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 to 200 F 82 C to 93 C check transmission fluid hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in D 3rd Gear until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures 266 has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer A hot check must follow when fluid is added during a cold check To check the fluid hot or cold Park your vehicle on a level place e Place the shift lever in P Park with the parking brake applied e With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in Park e Letthe engine run at idle lor three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these staps Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three secon
33. Level 130 Light Pass Key 135 Light Safety Belt Reminder 12 19 Light Service Engine Soon 134 Light Trunk Ajar TU SU EI NI ee PTT Pre s Light Turn Signal Indicator eee TIMER 108 Light Underbond 111 Light Washer Fluid Low 102 Lighter Clgarette foie aces cae bad eee is sein RAN LEM a ERE NIS 108 CDBEREOR DE a wes sete ees tere 99 Lights Meat ies legals sae cria rentre Lights Traction Control System 127 on ncn conn DA Lights Warning On Instrument Panel eect ee Limited Slip Rear Axle ee red ae 87 Loading Your Vehicle 4 e deer ae rra 290 Locking Fuel Filler Door kh rip 255 Log Operating Record See Maint Book p 44 Long Distance Driving 196 184 Low Battery What To Do AER 0 218 Low Coolant Warning Light 133 Low Oil Pressure Warning Light For 130 Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light For 102 Lubricants Recommended See Maint Book p 38 Lumbar Heater Seat Controls 11 M Manual How Ib Use 1 lul eee
34. N Neutral Gear Position 85 Mew Vehicle 2 Cer FB Might Driving fay ate perro ners 185 Night Vision Vu Wi E ibi deba dra ara 186 Notices About Damage STEERER AEE EAGER ELE EC 2 2235222 Canes 19 Octane Required For Your Car 252 oor cr eas eie es ee 124 Odometer And 124 TST ie casi CAKE EE E 124 Off Ignition Key Position enn nnm 79 Off Road Recovery eae gi easels ESSI sx A Oil Additives Engine 263 Cl BARING iore nose ceres ale cese acr eie raras 258 Oil What Kind of Oil to Use 261 Oil When To Change Your Engine 263 DH Lie Bor ase ea a is 136 Ou CRI ay scree sere ex EXT RR Ra 261 Oil Thickness Viscosity BORRAR ESAE AUR ILU ere 262 Operating Record See Maint Book p 44 Operation In Foreign Countries 254 MUTE a a aa wa 138 Outside Temp UG E a REOR Ee eee LR n DR A 139 116 10 Overdrive Automatic ERE mae B5 Overhcated Engine ees eee
35. Pay For Roadside Service Payment is due at the time the repair is performed Payment may be made by cash personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating Cadillac dealership What If You ve Locked Your Keys In The Car If your keys are locked in the car the technician or locksmith must be given proof of ownership original vehicle registration and your driver s license before attempting to enter the vehicle This precaution is for your protection For this reason we suggest you carry your vehicle registration and Gold Key Card which includes a convenient credit card type key This special key can be used to unlock either front door or the trunk compartment What If Your Car Is In An Unsafe Location Or On A Limited Access Highway If your car is located in an area that is determined to be unsafe by you the advisor or the technician or if the vehicle is on limited access freeway or regulated highway the advisor will arrange to tow your Cadillac to a safe location where service can be performed Additional assistance will be provided if necessary Other Roadside Services Cadillac Roadside Service is committed to your total peace of mind and is staffed by Cadillac trained phone advisors and technicians to provide phone or on site repair assistance Beyond the coverage period Roadside Service can also arrange a wide variety of other services to assist you such as Tow Service Battery Jump Start F
36. Postal 107 BIS Mexico 1 D F Telephone 905 245 17 86 Telex 1763185 GM PARTICIPATION IN BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEDIATION ARBITRATION PROGRAM Our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction If you have discussed a concern with your Dealership management and have not been able to resolve it let us know Questions and concerns are resolved most efficiently if you telephone or write directly to our offices as described However if you have not been substantially satisfied Cadillac wants you to be aware of GM s voluntary participation in a no charge mediation arbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus Jt can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure However you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB or calling the following 24 hour toll free number to obtain the telephone number of your nearest BBB office 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filling a claim you may also write to BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlin
37. RTO RR ie AVERETT ene 119 Assist Handles a E salem c ATOTO ee etn VA aee CER 118 Audio Systems Comfort Controls and 138 Automatic Air Conditioning System 139 Automatic Door Lock 44 RENE T 67 Uwerdrive 85 Automatic Transmission 2 83 Automatic Transmission Fluid 266 Axle Rear Clasps ean ae a E ala Ve d 269 B Baby Restraint Soa ee Mee ese e UE EP UL ACIE Eit ga 43 PAE a See O eer Xo EX ESTER SO 277 Battery Cables Starting Or eee cape EE 218 Beam Headlight High Low Switch 100 irs Li reges Ebaen Cree Ore 36 Lap shoul deg is iis o uou ner ERE 20 ERE otc 37 38 Blizzard If You re Caught In A 206 Block Heater Engine 1 1 oscar EAE 82 BIBO BOLE aae e oec 167 Owing 5 52 2221 BESSER QUEUE 208 Brake REID Dele LIB PIDE EVER EA A E 276 Lining Replacement How To Drive After 271 Makler Collie 275 EE EVA EACH ORE Fra daa 87 Pedal Travel o coriis cecaecu kann rano Ln n 178 Brake System Antilock Warning Light 126 Brake System War
38. Time For New Tires 296 Tires White Sidewall Cleaning Pu sae 308 Tone Control Automatic PR eR eRe seas Torn Safety Belts ee Ele ERIS CATENA acri soU AS 62 Torque Lock ATTESA 202 SEITE Lore wc ya EXE Ron XR ORA YO ede ER TCR 208 Towing Your 223 Traction Control Disable Switch 68 177 Traction Control System Lights Exit uir 127 Traction Control System 176 Trademarks UM svg veers xn 251 TREE LL racine igen cae raion fear X UR RT 164 iid lla 166 Trailer IOWIDRE coercere Enc ea UE 208 Trailer Towing Package 99 A478 S OR on 118 Transmission Automatic 2 BS aoa sees scere aerias EE 266 Transmission Gear Positions 83 Transmission Service See Maint Book p 22 RAE as Hae ee KO n ee 178 PRO ia ae aa ee ate ena E ald 124 Trunk Light iara 132 Trunk Release Remte 69 Turn Signal and Lane Change 98 Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever 100 OCHS Seni e wai aa uenia a niea vada 110 Twiste
39. alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above FULL COLD start your ve hicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing vou can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it N CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little thev can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap bo How to Add Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first s
40. and the least dangerous times for driving every week fall on the same day That day is Sunday The most dangerous time is Sunday from 3 a m to 4 a m The safest time is Sunday from 10 a m to 11 a m Driving the same distance on a Sunday at 3 a m isn t just a little more dangerous than it is at 10 a m It s about 134 times more dangerous That leads to the next section DRUNKEN DRIVING Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every vear Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle e Judgment Muscular Coordination e Vision Police records show that half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving Over 25 000 motor vehicle related deaths occur each vear because of alcohol and thousands of people are injured Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s tao much It can be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things e How much alcohol is
41. back on you must stop and turn off the ignition Then restart the engine The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Cadillac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle i5 moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly rra Z CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Rear Drum Brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if
42. be remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE you can still go to court because an arbitrator s decision is binding on Cadillac but not on you unless you accept it Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage on the component involved and other factors For further information concerning the program call your local or call 1 800 955 5100 for the toll free number of your nearest BBB You may also call the Cadillac Consumer Assistance Center This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners should refer to the Canadian Warranty Booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Some states may require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE before resorting to state operated procedures including court REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors IfNHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors
43. be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed Non Greasy Stains Like catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood e Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water e Ifa stain remains follow the foam type instructions above If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to cup 250 ml of lukewarm water e Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner 304 Combination Stains Like candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains e Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry e l astain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner CLEANING VINYL OR LEATHER Just use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once e Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if vou don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and solvent type vinyl leather cleaner CLEANING THE TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care Of W
44. can see only a few feet meters ahead It may come suddenly to an otherwise clear road And it can be a major hazard When you drive into a fog patch your visibilitv will be reduced quickly The biggest dangers are striking the vehicle ahead or being struck by the one behind Try to read the fog density down the road If the vehicle ahead starts to become less clear or at night if the taillights are harder to see the fog is probably thickening Slow down to give traffic behind you a chance to slow down Everybody then has a better chance to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead A patch of dense fog may extend only for a few feet meters or for miles kilometers you can t really tell while you re in it You can only treat the situation with extreme care One common fog condition sometimes called mist or ground fog can happen i in weather that seems perfect especially at night or in the early morning in valley and low marshy areas You can be suddenly env eloped in thick wet haze that may even coat your windshield You can often spot these fog patches or mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they can be waiting for you as you come over a hill or dip into a shallow valley 191 Start your windshield wipers and washer to help clear accumulated road dirt Slow down carefully Tips on Driving in Fog If you get caught in fog turn your headlights on low beam even in daytime You ll see and be seen better
45. comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance 297 Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead ta sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet un
46. contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on vou If you accidentally get it in your eves or on vour skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If thev do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 7711 8 CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The el
47. down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop ona slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot red with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an Overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If vou see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around vou If vou have no blankets or extra clathing make body insulators from newspapers
48. e mm eU E EAE EIE ECCE aes rH tein 224 in 5696 mm PHONE eio crore etree re 22 57in 1451 mm henner ree err mer US NOTES 5 CERTIFIED We technicians certified by the National institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let us show you ther credentials Catalog Number 3022 Part Number 3532629 B OF PIAL P IMDLLMAPDCHE 005 eee 4 F E TOAL PPC CAR TOTH AREAS MAA N S a d d am OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR SATISFACTION We are committed to providing you the finest ownership experience in the world starting the moment you take delivery of your new Cadillac Cadillac offers another major step toward your continued satisfaction with Cadillac Roadside Service Roadside Service is your key to peace of mind ownership one that covers you on the road far from home all day and night and during the weekend Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac Motor Car Division We hope the need never arises but if it does Roadside Service can help How Can Roadside Service Help You Cadillac Roadside Service with a staff of phone advisors trained in Cadillac service excellence offers assistance exclusively to Cadillac owners In many cases the advisor can quickly help resolve your car problem over the phone If the phone advisor determines that it m
49. es 227 Owner Check amp Services See Maint Book p 26 P PU PIX POUDHE oec e eene eere em mores 83 Paint Spotting Chemical 309 Patric icc acer ret nr rm 89 Parking BREA aera tres 87 Parkins Downhill 1 ek iss bene E 201 Parking On Hills RECEN 200 Parking Over Things HAR ee E PDE EE 92 Parking with a Trailer rr rrr a 214 Parking Uphill PEUULCEEF AE BIRR PIED eT 201 PASS Key Hl Senile QA TA 77 Pass Key Fault Light 21er RA TRI prr 3 135 Pasting Another Vehicle eee rn reese eee 182 Pavement Markinps ii i ea eek saw eae ee we 165 Pedal Travel BAKE cance sibs eosin ake ex 178 Perception Time Tn Biakie 171 Polishing and Waring 307 Possible Damage to Your Car Notices About 2 Possible Injury To People Cautions 1 Power BEBE CL Ce ac ee eor ca teo Rec 7 Power Antenna Cleaning The usus uw Eg E EN VUA 155 Door MU UAE 67 Reclining Front Scatbacks 9 Seat Controls E DR 6 Steering GU E a MIRA RA E e SER M rn 95 vac drap Mec LEER 272 WHEGUWS 365 pudor ERR SA HA VR 96 Pregnancy Use Of Safety Belts Duri
50. fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt FUEL Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane ar higher It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal 252 Wm m and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your v
51. for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s face or neck If so put it behind the child restraint 54 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 55 7 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly d e Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people
52. have hearing difficulties Cadillac has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment in its Consumer Relations Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TT Y can communicate with Cadillac by dialing 1 800 TDD CMCC TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 ZONE AND CENTRAL OFFICE ADDRESSES CENTRAL OFFICES UNITED STATES Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 2860 Clark Detroit Michigan 48232 1 800 458 8006 24 Hours 1 80 ALLANTE Allant s only INTERNATIONAL EXPORT SALES Box 828 Oshawa Ontario LIH 7N1 Fax 416 644 1866 Telex 821 06981215 CADILLAC ZONE OFFICES CENTRAL ZONE Post Office Box 33109 Detroit Michigan 48232 FLORIDA ZONE Barrette Bank Centre Fifth Floor 625 North Flagler West Palm Beach Florida 33401 MID ATLANTIC ZONE Post Office Box 9010 Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 EASTERN ZONE Post Office Box 3003 Parsippany New Jersey 07054 SOUTHEAST ZONE Post Office Box 50256 Atlanta Georgia 30302 CANADA Consumer Relations Department General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa Ontario LIJ 546 1 800 263 3777 ENGLISH 1 800 263 7854 FRENCH LOS ANGELES ZONE Post Office Box 5018 Thousand Oaks California 91359 5018 MIDWEST ZONE Post Office Box 3002 Naperville Illinois 60566 NORTHWEST ZONE Post Office Box 23850 Oakland California 94623 SOUTHWEST ZONE Post Office Box 660
53. impact of sufficient severity sensors strategically lacated on the vehicle detect that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash These sensors complete an electrical circuit triggering a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates a cloth bag The inflator cloth bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air hags would not provide protection in many types of collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflation After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated The air bag will not impede the driver s vision or ability to steer t
54. in the drink e The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking e The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol 167 According to the American Medical Association 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 9 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level 168 DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF 05 IN THE TIME SHOWN NUMBER OF DRINKS In 120 140 180 200 220 2 WEPRGHT Ai POUNDS The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other countries it s lower than that The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive 1s affected w
55. is the air bag The driver s air bag i5 in the middle of the steering wheel Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag it is located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side When is an air bag expected to inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near trontal crashes The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact 1s above the designed threshold level When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph 14 and 23 km h However this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles per hour faster or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the Ea 0 SS SES LLLEIOOOA amp XZE 30 vehicle s Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damage is only one indication Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal
56. oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not usc other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 Energy Conserving II Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that display the logo GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for vour vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil life indicator feature Oil change intervals are determined by the and will usually fall at or between the two recommended alternative intervals of 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers and 7 500 miles 12 500 kilometers but could be shorter than 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers under some very severe driving conditions shown in Schedule The system will also indicate the need for an oil change if 7 500 miles 12 500 kilometers When the oil life index reaches the CHANGE OIL light come on This indicates that no oil life remains and the oil should be changed as soon as possible hut certainly within the next 200 miles 320 km The EOLI will not detect excessively dusty conditions or engine malfunctions which may effect the oil
57. seating position Additional anchor brackets for child restraints at one or both of the rear outside seating positions are available at Cadillac dealerships in Canada Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Lal Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s face or neck If so put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll he able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 49 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 30 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using
58. size spare OF After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index LN CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 295 When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires Is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric e The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire
59. slow down to make it easier for the other vehicle to get by Asyou go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in vour lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action e Winter driving can present special problems See Winter Driving in the Index Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery But please be careful where you stop if vou decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing 200 Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic Here s how Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the right You don t have to jam your tires against the curh if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need If there is a curb turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle 201 If you re going uphill on a one way street and you re parking on the left side your wheels should point to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill turn the wheels
60. steps to be sure your vehicle won t move If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index 94 TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the height of the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle o tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place POWER STEERING Your Cadillac is equipped with Electronic Variable Assist power steering system Steering is easier at a lower speed and when parallel parking At higher speeds steering efforts are increased to improve vehicle stability If your engine stops or the power assist is reduced vou can still steer But it will take more effort POWER WINDOWS The controls are near each window Here s how the master control works e Push the switch forward to close Push the switch rearward to open Express Down Window Driver s Side Just press the switch once for half a second or more and then let go The window will go all the way down If you want to stop the window as it is going down press the switch again Your vehicle has Ketained Accessory Power RAP When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF vou can still use your power windo
61. the five push buttons PRESET EQUALIZATION The Preset Equalization buttons let you adjust the tone to sound just the way you want it Each individual auto equalization button A through E contains a separate equalization adjustment feature When your vehicle is new the auto equalization is already preset with Preset A having more bass and treble tone than mid range tone Preset B has more bass than treble and mid range tone Preset C has an overall flat response in sound Preset D has more treble than bass and mid range and Preset E has more mid range sound than bass and treble These preset settings can be modified individually for AM FM cassette ar CD play 147 Follow these steps to modify each of the Preset Auto cqualization buttons First select one of the Preset Equalization buttons PRESET EQUALIZATION 1 Settings Either F Factory U User or P Program 2 Equalization Bands 1 thru 5 3 Equalization Gain 1 thru 15 e Press the SET button and then press and hold the Preset Equalization button you have selected until either an F or U is displayed about 10 seconds The display will show either 3 or 4 digits and the preset button LED will flash In the farthest right position of the display will be an F for factory setting or if the equalization has been modified a U for user setting Press the SCAN switch up or down to select the band vou prefer The middle dig
62. the lap belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping 4 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 51 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 6 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 52 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be UTE it 15 SCCUTE To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in this position Here s why You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front facing child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions
63. to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a march The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and and the PASS KEY FAULT light comes on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again The security light will remain on during this time If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try the other ignition key At this time you may also want to check 77 the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If vour vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Cadillac dealer or i oc FF a locksmith who can service the PASS Key If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work and the security light will flash But you don t have to wait three minutes hefore trying one of the other ignition keys See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the Pass Key to have a new key made If you re ever driving and the PASS KEY FAULT light comes on and stays on you will be able to restart vour e
64. to your head restraint To make these adjustments hold PY both sides of the restraint and pull it forward until you reach the forward most position From this position firmly pull it forward From this position firmly pull it forward again until it releases Slowly move the restraint forward you will hear a clicking sound until you reach a comfortable position Now holding both sides of the restraint gently rotate it in a forward or rear direction 10 Lumbar Heater Seat Controls Fleetwood Brougham With this feature you can change the shape of the driver s or passenger s seatback Adjust the power seat control first to get the proper position For the best adjustment it is recommended that vou first start with the MIDDLE lumbar MIDDLE Back Support Adjust support for the middle back e UPPER Back Support Adjust support for the upper back e LOWER Back Support Adjust support for the lower back Push the switch to either or LO to turn on the heating element seat Designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days the LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature On colder days the HT setting heats the seats to an even higher temperature To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at the setting selected
65. underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Continued NOTICE Continued Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear e Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Your tire pressures are Front and rear 30 psi 210 kPa Optional Limousine packages Front and rear 35 psi 241 kPa Recommended tire size is P235 70R15 Front and rear e 45 80016 Compact spare e P235 75R15 XL Coach Builder Option 294 Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Use this rotation pattern FRONT FRONT with compact spare with full
66. were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cad illac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment The Penalty of Leadership first appeared in the January 2 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac com mitment to leadership quality and innovation It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first produc tion VE engine The VB was stan dard in all 1815 model Cadillacs Many Cadillac firsts have fol lowed over the years including the amp ynchra mech clashless transmis natan wide comprehensive 45 V 16 Engine service policy security plate glass chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist 1927 La Salle Harley Earl The 30s wit nessed production of the smooth and guier V LZ and The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling During World War 11 shortly atter Pearl Harbor Cadillac discon tinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison 1710 en gines Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra Matic transmissions were used in each tank 931 Vere Sport Plime tori For the 1948 model Cadillac introduced the legendary tail fin which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades This wa
67. wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and vour speed While vou re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate If your traction control system is disabled those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control What should you do if this ever happens Let up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down 179 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway When you drive into a curve at night it s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight
68. wood beam is required Position the cross bar just behind the rear edge of the front bumper Attach T hook chains into the bottom slots on both frame rails Attach a separate salety cham around the outboard end of each lower control arm 224 Rear Sling Type Hook Ups oes Attach T hook chains to the EOS EM slots in frame rails just ahead 7 of the rear wheels No 4x4 wood beam required Position lower sling cross bar directly under the rear bumper Attach a separate safety chain around each side of the axle inboard of the springs ENGINE OVERHEATING You will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Cadillac instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Z CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 227 NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Comi
69. your rear fender skirt back on Pull its handle down Align the lower locator pins on each side to the skirt 247 Align the upper locator pins and insert the pins into the holes Push the handles up to lock the skirt in place COMPACT SPARE TIRE Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa The compact spare is made to go up to 3 000 miles 5000 km so vou can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course its best to replace vour spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle 248 And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or c
70. your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle 65 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed unlock the doors only with the key or Keyless Entry System This will avoid setting off the alarm From the inside To lock the door push down on the lock lever unlock the door push the lock lever up h Power Door Locks Push the lower part of the switch marked LOCK to lock all doors at once Push the upper part of the switch marked UNLOCK to unlock all the doors The switch on each rear door will lock all the doors It won t unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Automatic Door Locks Option Just close your doors turn on the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of P Park all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into P Park your doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not in P Park have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again Central Door Unlockin
71. your vehicle s trailer towing capability to 7 000 pounds 3175 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask vour dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Cadillac In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H SPT Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 1256 of the total loaded trailer weight B If your vehicle is equipped to tow up to 7 000 pounds 317
72. 0 4 cult l Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock 74 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally THEFT Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways vou can help Key in the ignition If vou walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Cadillac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or t
73. 0 inj Connecting Rods Length EEEE ponte RTT 144 78 mm 5 7 in dem incar BRE Gala cc ara CO RR ETT TM Cast Mam SPSL IMIS o s vais Dried ces nadie wie eoa Five ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil Pressure 1000 rpm 2 6 0 psi 41 2 kPa Tune OU BEG eee a a C XHECUOE Stationary Filter System LIO eH Sauer Full Flow ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Radiator Cap Relief 15 psi 104 kPa Thermostat Starts To phd ie 181 83 C EE dE COE sce scala cer CeT Drive Belt er ae ee Suter c WESTER ee BEDA TIRE Radiator Core Pe Copper Brass Radiator Cooling 2 22 222222222 524 2 5 4 Electric Radiator Cooling Fan H D Centrifugal FUEL SYSTEM Induction TYPE assis cr eee Thrattle Body Injection TBI System Pressure P RT RE ET 9 12 psi 62 90 kPa ECM Controled Filet TVG Feet Paper Type Element Fue PHP ie Ra RA 22 2 2 Electric In Tank Fuel Requited Unleaded 87 Octane AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Trade Name Hydra Matic 4160 TERR 2 4 Speed Automatic Torque Converter Clutch Phin Required oe aes DEXRON REAR DRIVE AXLE Descriptio wie eee ies ede eee ee eee eee Sem
74. 1 PASTE AREA E EKO en mee 98 aT e 157 SERKIER aise EXER OP SIE EX 22 184 Slippery Surfaces Driving 05 Smaller Children Use Of Lap Shoulder vus 44 Snow If You re Stuck In Deep S 208 Snow Or Ice Driving On 204 Snowstorm If You re Caught In A Bad Pee 206 Solvent Type Cleaner On Fabric 304 Sound Equipment Adding 5 4244 143 312 142 Sound System MON PNE Mode cuu PU IR Spare Tire Specifications Tice E eee a pele 321 Speedometer And 124 Stains Removing re AKA E UE Cx Eu A S l Start Ignition Key Position 79 Starting Your Engine 4 Pau 80 Starting Your Car If The Battery 15 Dead 218 Steam From Hot Overheated Engine 227 Steep Hill Parking 200 sande aa edie a 179 NICHE PRONE E ats 95 Steering In 180 Steering eie dia 179 Steering Wheel TIE sre ee tee one rotto rtr siio M Steering Without Power Assist S Ere oa ees 179 S
75. 118 Dallas Texas 75266 0118 NOTE The state of Alaska is serviced by the Northwest Zone The state of Hawaii is serviced by the Los Angeles Zone GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA REGIONAL OFFICES CALGARY AB T2P 3W7 4220 Blackfoot Trail P O Box 2510 1 800 263 3777 MONTREAL QUEBEC H9R 4R2 5000 Trans Canada Hwy Pointe Claire Quebec 1 800 263 7854 TORONTO ONTARIO M3C 1J1 1200 Eglinton Ave E 416 359 0588 1 800 263 3777 GENERAL MOTORS OFFICES OVERSEAS FAR EAST GM Overseas Distribution Corp Roppongi Fuji Building 2 5 Nishiazabu 3 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo Japan 106 Telephone 03 470 3461 Telex JAPAUTO 122776 DUBAI OGMODC TES Middle East Regional Marketing Office Dubai International Trade Centre Level 30 Box 9233 Dubai United Arab Emirates Telex 46542 GMODC EM SAUDI ARABIA GM Overseas Distibution Corp Box 5784 Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Telephone 02 665 3380 Telex 401748 GMOT 81 EUROPE GMODC TES Europe GM Service GMBH Postfach 1710 D6090 Ruesselsheim Federal Republic of Germany Telephone 6142 602319 or 312 Telex 418284 GMOD Fax 6142 82632 or Code 02 PUERTO RICO U S VIRGIN ISLANDS GM Overseas Distribution Corp Centro Commercial San Francisco Rio Piedras Puerto Rico Mail G P O Box G 4382 San Juan Puerto Rico 0936 Telephone 809 763 1315 Telex 3450394 MEXICO General Motors de Mexico Consumer Relations Supervisor Service nt Apartado
76. 255 A e 321 Finish E A 307 Fish Pami an EEG sie ete emis m aan 308 First Gear When To Use 56 Flashers Hazard Warning 217 Flat TIE iacere Sa CUR T ETE V y pana 237 Flat Tire Changing A EE 237 Flooded Engine Starting A Bl BIO RATES uu ERRAT ane Deis 122 Fluids amp Lubricants Recommended See Maint Book p 38 Fluid S YR ITI BEER IA 324 Fluid Brake 276 Fluid Power Steering Wika Joti ae ae 272 Fluid Tran amp mission 266 FM Stereo Radio Reception 143 Foam Type Cleaner On Fabric 303 POR ERNE ace AS eme 191 Fog Getting It Off the Windshield 141 Foreign Operation RR nhanh ena 254 Francais Guide En See Introduction Freedom Battery 277 Freeing Car From Sand Mud Ice or Snow 249 Pree oe L2 es iaaa bab kk EE ER Re En 194 French Language Manual See Introduction Front Brakes Brake Wear Indicators 177 Front Seatbacks Reclining Power 9 Front Towing 1
77. 8 kg and you should use a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B Or if vou have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 1256 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer 3 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge af the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If vou don t seal them de
78. 9 Cooling System Service See Maint Book p 20 Corrosion See Warranty E ISE CIEN OE me e ORCI Dn 103 Cruise Control Change te With 106 Cruise Control Get Out OF 1 eee 107 Cruise Control On Hills A es 107 Cruise Control Turning Off 108 Cruise Engaged Light ose err IRI 133 Curves Driving SEES seat 179 D Damage Ib Pin mA Ee Waele bier ee Damage To Sheet Metal Damape eae aaa aa ana ae 2 Daytime Running Lights Canada Only 111 Dead Battery What To Do If You Have 218 Defensme Driving RE ERE 166 Defogger Rear Window eee rn nnn 142 E Ru ura DLE 142 sa ER COE 141 Delco Cassette and Compact Disc Music System CE EET 152 acr ord aane le 142 LDEXRON HES 268 Dimensions Vehicle 94 Disabled How To Have Your Cadillac Towed Tf It Is Sere 223 LHsposal Led eae nee sane 264 Door Ajar Light EXE Ea Cr CR 131 Door Locks ee 2233 i Downhill Parking 201 Down Hills and Mountains Driving
79. 957 ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE z 4 4 7 P t 2 OWNER ASSISTANCE This section will explain how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance It also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects This section includes the following Customer Satisfaction Procedure Zone and Central Office Addresses Customer Assistance for Hearing Speech Impaired Mediation Arbitration Program Reporting Safety Defects Product Service Publications PSPs Owner s Manuals and Service Manuals CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concem has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Satisfaction can often be quickly obtained at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the General Manager or owner of the dealership STEP TWO If after contacting a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Con
80. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Refrigeramnt 12 R 12 3 125 Ib 1 4 kg Not all air conditioning versis are the same If the air condi tioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Cadillac dealership FLUID CAPACITIES Auto Trans 4L60 Pan Removal 5 gts 4 7 L Auto Trans LAO Overhaul 245mm Torg Conv v 8 915 7 9 L Auto Trans 4L60 Overhaul 298mm qu Conv 11 qts 10 6 L 011 ean meas a BETA LU With Filter Change 5 0 dia 4 7 L Fuge s suu uu eue Wlan ie Uaioe acida 15 qts T 4 T Engine Cooling System VER IRIS E REL 16 gts 14 9 L Fuel ink i veg cai are ee vial Boye doses TH 23 gallons 87 1L Power Steering ME 2 qts 5 1 9 D BC LL s cereis rd em Hi E 4 2 pts 2 0 Washer ead 2 5 gts 24 L TIGHTEN TORQUE SPATE DIM ies is es cae come ACE SCR IRR C 15 N m 11 Ib ft CU Pan DumPl g eoo 41 Nm 30 Ib ft Wheel Lug eset cece 135 Nm 100 Ib ft Rear Axle Filler Plug 2 2 2 35 N m 26 Ib ft VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Shipping Weight Fleetwood Brougham 4361 Ibs 1978 kg Shipping Weight Fleetwood 4295 Ibs 1948 kg WHO HESSE a ssc te ssid wave aids daa dus 121 5 in
81. Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8 7 Cadillac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Cadillac products Cadillac monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles Your Cadillac dealership or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle You can subscribe to all Cadillac bulletins This way you ll get them as they come out You can wait a while and get an index ta the bulletins You can also get individual bulletins However you ll need the index to identify them Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Cadillac Product Service Publications PSPs This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Cadillac and will not be limited to PSPs applicable to any particular model When you buy a subscription you will receive the PSPs in periodic mailings shortly after they come subs
82. E maries To review all product service publications PSPs for a specific model 1992 year vehicla it is necessary to order the in dex for that model year and all subsequent model year indexes H 2752B Bound PSP Edition includes index plus complete PSP s Bound PSP Edition includes index plus complete PSP s Bound PSP Edition includes INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Refer to PSP Index for Form Number index plus complete PSP s Bound PSP Edition includes IMODEL FORM NO DESCRIPTION 1990 See details First Individual PSP Per Order index plus complete PSP s 1993 PSP Each Additional PSP In Same Order ANNUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PU ee FORM NO DESCRIPTION Subscription to all Product Service Publications released by Cadillac throughout the Model Year September 1 int August 31 PSP s mailed Ring Binder for Product Service Includes set of Index NOTE Please fill in order form and MAIL TO Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48207 SE eee ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 NOTE For Credit Card Holder Orders Only Monday Friday 6 30 A M 6 00 P M EST amp Minimum Credit Card Ordner 10 00 If further information is needed write to the address shown above or call pn 883 1430 Materia cannot be returned Tor credis withoul receiving advance aulhorzation within 14 days of de
83. E FLUID FLUID in 310 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN 166DW527XPR700001 1 G6 DW 527 X PR700001 HATION OF ORIGIN USA MANUFACTURER GENERAL MOTOAS MARE B CADILLAC CARLIME SERIES LAW BROLUGHAM VIN BODY CODE BODY gt EB SEDAN 4 DOOR 4 NOTOHBACE SEQUENCE HUMBER PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY PLANT ARLINGTON TEXAS MODEL YEAR 1993 CHECK DIGIT ENGINE CODE T 6 7 LITER V RESTRAINT SYSTEM ACTIVE MAN BELTS WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGERS INFLATABLE HESTRAINT SYSTEM 311 This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for vour GM engine This code will help you identify vour engine specifications and replacement parts in this section SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL You ll find this label on the underside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if vou ever need to order parts On this label is e Your VIN e Its model designation e A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from
84. Eu ans plates avita le BR 194 Headlight High Beam 906 HB4 H2990 4 Headlight Low 905 HB3 K1790 3 License Plate Light ere eee eee ree 194 REINS 4 2 2 CES EUN ein cries tripe or d 2057 320 Side Marker uses cessare mea leis Sie 194 Stop Tail amp Directional Signal Light MIENTO HI 2057 Trunk Light Monee TRE ED MEN 5 92081 LANE o reor eoe nim eur miU mimm 93 Vini Mirror LIEM 4 vu raga raa E A Qd e Roda AZ aca 194 NORMAL MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Air Cleaner Element ees ee sas eens AC Type A348C E whe VIRO Go a ian CLA 6484235 EPA E Sv an ecb ee EGER FU 78A 72 Fuel Filter Element ese ae AC Type GF 573 wis eiat aq ae ata IR 10091780 Engine Oil Fieri o eee AC Type PF25 SUA es NUR UK MEG T 3 cR OUR Eas E OE a ara TEC ae 6438261 PEY VANE emu mnm ERREUR Ea AC Type CV789C PR a NU Uu UE 8995284 Spark Plugs Gap d io ea a AC Type 41 9056 PEEL EA TID SF ar UA er aay SM ELTE 5614243 Serpentine Drive Belt i cce xe er ee a aca 22518599 Serpentine Drive Belt Heavy Hie presi SIRE 10186191 Upper Radiator Hose E Eni Lower Ra
85. FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept anv interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this e Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement e Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range e Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal e Sce your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment 70 Operation Press this symbol to unlock the driver s door Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights y Press this symbol to 57 lock your doors This also arms the Theft Deterrent System e Press this symbol to open the trunk Press this button to turn on the interior lights only Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring the remaining tra
86. Fuel Filler Door Option Your vehicle may have the locking fuel filler door The cap is behind the license plate Pull down from the top of the license plate bracket door to open The filler door is locked and unlocked every time you use the power door locks If pushing the power lock switch doesn t unlock or lock the fuel filler door you can use the manual lock release lever in the trunk Move the lever to the left to unlock the fuel filler door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise N CAUTION If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until vou hear a clicking noise NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release geneween LN CAUTION An elec
87. G EGRUPCHM IGN 10 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCLLATION IER VALVE AIR PUMP RELAY PURGE CANISTER LEVEL CNTHL 20 AMF BLECTRONIG LEVEL CATAL JELO HEIGHT SENSOR ELC COMPRE SSDEUHE ASSEMBLY FUEL PUMP 10 AMPJ ENGINE CNTAL MOD ETS FUEL PUMP RELAY FUEL PUMPICHL PRESSURE SA COOLING FANE 10 AMPS SECONDARY COOLING FAN RELAY COOLING FANE CATAL BELA AIR PUMP 20 AMP AA PUMP HELAY MOT USED COOLING FANE CNTRL RELAY COOLING FAN GATAL RELAY AC DISABLE HELAY NH CONO DISABLE RELAY FUEL PUMP RELAY FUEL PUMP RELAY Forward Light F L Electrical Center The foward lighting electrical center is located on the driver s side in front of the windshield washer fluid container Remove the cover to gain access 008 009 5 mm e 006 FORWARD LIGHTS F L ELECTRICAL CENTER 1 HORN 25 AMP NOT USED HORN RELAY COIL B DRL RLY HORNS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS HDLP 10 AMP DRL RELAY HEADLIGHT RELAY COIL C HORN RELAY DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS HORN RELAY DRL RELAY PARK LP RELAY NOT USED PARK LIGHTS RELAY PARK LP 20 AMP PARK LIGHT RELAY FRT PARK LP 10 AMP FRONT MARKER LIGHTS FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT USED Instrument Panel Relay Center This relay center is located left of the steering column in the engine compartment Cooling Fan Relay Center If Equipped This relay center is located on the passenger side bulk hea
88. I onm ACE 306 The Inside Of Your Cadillac T RTT TS DET M 302 The Outside Of Your Cadillac Wm 307 The Power Antenna oso osc soir eee tess x Ae rea The Top of the Instrument Panel 305 The Underbody Of Your Car 3090 The Windshield clever aa ace ala ae ewe 306 LL hicks orca ERI SDN E Id NER 308 White Sidewall Tires 2 308 205 oe sm amg a a 154 Climate Control Electronic 139 Closed In Places Don t Idle In 94 Your ERAS Cir serre hd hama 93 207 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 138 Compact Disc Music System 152 Compact Disc Player Care Of Your 155 Compact Soane TIE Louisa v nor EO 248 Contents Table Of See Front of Owner Info Manual Control OF MERLE 1 1 2 S558 ais a ae AG 170 Control Loss Of a eR YA MES 184 Controls Features Wad te ee DIARI HUND 63 Convex Outside VE OA SOUS HR A SLE RR 117 Coolant Engine Proper Solution To Use 221 269 Coolant Engine Warning Light 128 Coolant Safety Warnings About EEL TRS BE COLE gt eere cr rmm ee ri Rn Hele 22
89. LL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVEN TION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE GEN GME The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Mever exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 200 pounds 90 kg in your trunk 291 NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If vou have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going L N CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless
90. Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow 296 If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Z CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with vour compact spare though It was developed for limited use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a
91. NE Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means don t cross YOUR OWN SIGNALS Drivers signal to others too t s not only more polite it s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turn and lane change signals Always signal when you plan to turn change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Left arm straight out for a left turn down for slow or about to stop and up for a right turn Slowing down If time allows tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance of slowing or stopping This warns the driver behind you Disabled Your four way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard See Hazard Warning Flashers in the Index 165 TRAFFIC OFFICER The traffic police officer is also a source of important information The officer s signals govern no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say The next section discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter DEFENSIVE DRIVING The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freew
92. NG NARROW BRIDGE YELLOW indicates a general warning Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing 158 zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross LOW WORKERS FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD AHEAD ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance You ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign as part of the road may be closed off or torn up And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around too WEST Ga 27 Gee EAST SMALLTOWN ANYTOWN 1 MILE GREEN is used to guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something too 180 An OCTAGONAL eight sided sign means STOP It is always red with white letters A DLIAMOND shaped sign is a warning of something ahead for example a curve steep hill soft shoulder or a narrow bridge A TRIANGLE pointed downward indicates Y IELD It assigns the right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection 161 A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane r
93. OLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem KEYS 3 Z CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of P Park that would release the parking brake Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 52 The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When new Fleetwood is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs DOOR LOCKS CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop
94. Ree REE ES 187 High Speed Shifting When Your Engine Is Running At 85 Hill and Mountain Vig wd A Ure PELA ECR E RE i 197 and Mountain Roads EEG EE TEENER 198 Holding A Baby In Your Car ere ee res 45 Hood Don t Open If You See Steam 227 Hood Release i err es aua Pu MT HON correr Lev UI ren SEER EEE Excel esee 97 Hot Coolant Warning Light For 128 Hot Engine Safety Warnings About 227 How The Air Bag System Works 30 How To Obtain Roadside Service See Roadside Service How To Operate Your Sound System 145 How To Use This Manual How To Wear Safety Belts dae MEE EE EX 19 Hydroplaming a ae aaa aaa sanan 189 I lce You re Stuck mu oes oec Enn Ier ERE 249 Identification Label Service 312 Identification Number Vehicle VIN 311 YOUR EMS ca ee perc 94 If A Tire Goes Flat i Tren PIER 237 guion Key races stema 79 Illurninated Entry System 67 Indicator Bulbs For Turn Signal 320 Indicators Front Brake Wear raa ese Indicators Warning On Instrument Pais estes 125 infant Restraint our e CERA a 46 Inflation Proper Tire 293 Information system On Instrumen
95. ST PLAY to switch back to the radio without ejecting the tape In ST PLAY function only the tuning knob can be used for selecting stations Io Eject A Tape To remove the tape once it is stopped push EJECT The Delco Cassette And Compact Disc Music System This optional sound system combines an AM FM stereo radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit To operate the radio and cassette tape player portion of this music system please read the beginning of this section How To Operate Your Sound System and Your Cassette Tape Player To Play the Disc Player Before you begin please note don t use the mini dises that are called singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs only Turn the radio on Insert a disc lahel side up partway into the slot The player will pull it in Wait a few seconds and the disc will play The DNR will be disabled and the display will show Track 1 CD for about 5 seconds then CD will show in the display If the disc comes back out check to see if e The disc is upside down The disc is dirty scratched or wet e There s too much moisture in the air If there is wait about one hour and try again RCL PROG Recall Program e Press once to see which track is being played It also allows for dise programming 152 e Within 5 seconds press it a second time to see how long the disc has heen playing Pre
96. See Maint Book p 16 Schedule Maint Serv Explanation of See Maint Book H seatback Recliner 2 hey celeste AE EUH E kr 12 seni MEIIODY TIU 8 SEA POWEE C SEN a ES 7 nien enis etis e Rcx warn VERIOR EU aera e 6 Seat Controls 2 Cran dE ES Second Gear When To Use 86 Securing A Child Restraint Center Rear Seat lesse 51 Securing A Child Restraint Rear Outside 222 48 Securing A Child Restraint Right Front Seat 53 Security Lock Rear 74 Selecting the Right Schedule See Maint Book p 12 Service and d a se D T T 251 Service Center Inspec amp Serv See Maint Book p 32 Service Engine Soon Light 134 Service Publication See Owner Assistance Service Parts Identification Label 312 Service Station Checks Sce Maint Book p 8 Servicing Your Cadillac With Air Bag System 33 Tbe CIR oor n 9 ERR x EX 43 154 Setting The Trip Odometer M 124 Sheet Metal ieu 308 13 Shift Lever Positions 83 Shifting Into Park ee Te Eee 89 Shiftmg Qut of Fark EE AS 9
97. To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll Free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 01 23 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Ltd You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario 332 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at our Consumer Relations Center 1 800 458 8006 or in Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write Cadillac Motor Car Division Consumer Relations Ceriter 2860 Clark Avenue Detroit MI 48232 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications subscriptions Indexes and summaries as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the District fo Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications
98. adly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Index under Carbon Monoxide Dirt and water can too Don t let the steel in a hitch contact the aluminum on your bumper If you do the two will corrode You can use something like paint or plastic tape to separate the steel and aluminum The same steel to aluminum problem can happen with fasteners too 211 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes don t try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to
99. ake it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps vou can ease a little to the right LOSS OF CONTROL Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or arca of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillae s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your traction control system is off or disabled an acceleration skid is best handled in the same way If your vehicle starts to slide as when you turn a corner on a wet snow or ice covered road ease your foot off the accelerator pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start to slide Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enoug
100. ake them with Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave vour ignition kev What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s e Then take the door key with you THEFT DETERRENT OPTION If your Cadillac has this option it has a thett deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITY SYSTEM light will Hash as vou open the door if your ignition ts cll This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System The SECURITY SYSTEM light should come on and stay on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY SYSTEM light should ga off If a door or the trunk is opened without the key the alarm will go off Tt will also go off if a door lock or the trunk lock is damaged Your vehicle s lights will flash and the horn will sound Remember the theft deterrent system won t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock It arms only if you use a power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System Here s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident Ifyou don t want to arm the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be l
101. and get out is much greater if you are belted Why don t they just put in air bags so people won Y have to wear safety belts Air bags or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If Um a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts Unless the driver s safety belt is buckled a chime will also sound HOW TO WEAR SAFETY BELTS PROPERLY Adults his section is only for peop
102. ant E 231 271 E tpa aa 260 Power Steering Fluid 273 Transmission Fluid 268 Additives Engine 263 Adjustment Brake saa Adult Safety Belt Usage 19 olg TEE EOS 27 ey 265 Air Cleaner amp PCV Filter Replace See Maint Book 22 Conditi mner ee La eed 139 KI OBER o 138 Fr ioni M BR UNIUS MEM RUNS 139 Alarm How To Turn Off Theft 76 Alcohol Driving Under The Influence Of 167 Alcohol in Gasoline 2 666 cece eee ew eee nnn 253 DOR eer CE ra RE 144 AM Radio Reception 144 AM Stereo Radio Reception 144 Antenna Cleaning 155 ARIE M Oc UE aW 269 AAE HERE ee ara n iR 173 Antilock Brake System Warning Light CREAN UTR 126 eren Rhen mrs eof 301 Appearance Care Service 251 Arm Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your wa aa aaa al 25 Armrest OTRO or crew rA toe ble sisi CX Ee tse 122 Ashtrays le ERE es att a
103. ar ice off the windshield push the Defroster button The fan speed will work automatically or you can choose another fan speed il vou want It will help a lot if you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the air inlet it s between the hood and the windshield Electronic Solar Sensor The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control System ECC The sensor monitors the sun s solar radiation hy telling the ECC system at what intensity the sun is The ECC uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature adjustments The sensor is located in the defroster grille Rear Window Defogger To get fog or ice off the rear window push the Rear Defogger button With it your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are warmed To turn it off push the button again After 10 minutes it will go off by itself To make it go longer just push the button again SOUND SYSTEMS Your Delco sound system has been designed to operate easily and eive years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it 142 N CAUTION Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that s
104. arts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor P Q What s wrong with this At The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way Q What s wrong with this Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen Q What s wrong with this e ani LL nr i The belt is twisted across the body Blo unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM AIR BAGS This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Your Cadillac has an air bag for the driver and for the right front passenger Here s t
105. at unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts 38 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear onec properly l Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks lf the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until vou can buckle it If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to 40 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part s lr e j C 1 Ui a The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid 41 under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuri
106. ave it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is problem 126 Traction Control System Lights Traction Engaged This light will go on as a bulb check when you Start your engine It will also come on when the traction control system 18 active Traction Disabled This light will come on when you first start your vehicle or when you turn off the system If it ever comes on and stays on it means that your traction control system is not working and you should have it serviced as soon as possihle These lights are deleted on Coach Builder limousines and funeral coach packages 71 PF CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed when the Traction Disabled light comes on your tires can explode and you or others could be injured And spinning your tires with this light on can cause the automatic transmission to overheat or can cause other problems that could cause an engine fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible If your vehicle is stuck don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning your wheels when the Traction Disabled light comes can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin your wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Engine Coolant Temperature Wa
107. ay be possible to repair your car at roadside and a technician is available the advisor will arrange for an experienced Cadillac dealership technician to contact you and if appropri ate travel to your location in a specially equipped vehicle and attempt to repair your car on site The Roadside Service vehicle contains the necessary tools and parts to complete most minor repairs to get you back on the road Roadside Service phone advisors and technicians are trained by Cadillac and are familiar with your car which provides a level of service knowledge usually found only at your Cadillac Dealership Because Roadside Service assists Cadillac owners exclusively vour call always receives top priority and immediate action Should you require a tow truck locksmith hotel accommodations or other vital services on a moments notice Roadside Service will locate and make the arrangements for you promptly When Is Roadside Service Available Cadillac owners have the peace of mind knowing that Roadside Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year as follows TYPE OF WEEKENDS AND ASSISTANCE MONDAY FRIDAY HOLIDAYS Dealer Technician 5 00 p m 12 00 midnight 8 00 a m 12 00 midnight Where Is It Available To You Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada an advisor 15 available to assist you over the phone and a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac deale
108. ay from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the block heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact a Cadillac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can vive you the best advice for that particular area AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION There are several different for your shift lever PF Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily Z CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park in the Index If you are parking on hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Cadillac has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to full
109. ays it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to he careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars often followed by other children Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic Watch for movement in parked cars someone may be about to open a door Expect other drivers to run stop signs when you are on a through street Be ready to brake if necessary as you go through intersections You may not have to use the brake but if you do you will be ready If you re driving through a shopping center parking lot where there are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot Pedestrians can be careless Watch for them In general you must give way to pedestrians even if you know you have the right of way Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly 166 Here s a final bit of information about defensive driving The most dangerous time for driving in the U S is very early on Sunday morning In fact GM Research studies show that the most
110. back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel vour pass vou need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another oppartunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start vour left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in vour inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really 15 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle e Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn e If you re being passed m
111. beams of your lights This is one good reason to drive slower Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop Depending on your speed this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel 180 The fact that such emergenc
112. burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 206 Z CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of vour vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that vou get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charg ged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour
113. check It doesn t have to be fixed right away 133 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take vour vehicle in for service soon 34 Pass Key Fault Light If this light comes on while driving and stays on you will be able to restart your vehicle If vou turn it off your vehicle will not be protected by the PASS Key II feature Have it serviced by your Cadillac dealership ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL This keeps your car level When the system Is adjusting the LEVEL RIDE light will be on If the light comes on and off while driving that s normal The ignition has to be ON for the level control to work If the light stays on for 7 minutes it warns that your leveling system may not be working You should see your dealer for service You can keep using your Cadillac though FUEL GAGE Your fuel gape shows about how much fuel is in your tank It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position The 17 bar segments show the fuel remaining in your tank When only one bar segment still is lit
114. clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank i5 boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 2700 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t vou may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Z CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the fan or if equipped electric engine fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If vou haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferahly distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank 5ee Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix N CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like
115. convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see mare from the driver s Scal Z CAUTION If you aren t used to a convex mirror vou can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If vou cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on vour right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Front Seat Illuminated Vanity Mirrors use one turn the sunshade down Then lift the cover up to see the mirror The switch makes the light brighter Rear Seat Vanity Mirrors he Fleetwood Brougham has these unless you have an astroroof Press the button to bring a mirror down The switeh makes the light brighter ASTROROOF If you have this option the switch 18 here If you have this option you have a safety glass panel and a sunshade With the handle you can slide your sunshade open or closed When your ignition is in Run move the switch toward the rear of the car to open the roof To close it move the switch toward the front of your car Once the roof is closed you can let go of the switch and then push the front of it again This opens the roof at the rear to a vent position TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OPTION If your Fleetwood is equipped with this package you can increase your vehicle s trailer towing capability to 7 000 pounds 3175 kg This package includes a trailering harness
116. coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze 270 AL ig Adding Coolant To Check Coolant P When your engine 15 cold the coolant level should be at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL ora little higher To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank N CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it N CAUTION You can be burned if vou spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from
117. cription costs 100 00 U S 110 00 including a special binder and it entitles you to all PSPs published by Cadillac during that model year You can purchases a subscription by sending a check or money order to Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48027 along with the order form located on page 15 Your may get additions subscription ordering forms by calling the toll free number shown in this section or your can find them at participating dealerships Individual PSPs If you don t want to buy all the PSPs issued by Cadillac for all models in the model year you can buy individual PSPs such as those which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSPs It provides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What You ll find in the Index A list of all PSPs published by Cadillac in a model year 1990 or later PSPs covering all models of Cadillac cars are listed in the same index Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSPs you may want Price information for PSPs you may want to buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most of the PSPs which could potentially apply to the most recent Cadillac models will hy listed in the last quarterly publication for that model year This means you may want to wail until the end of the model year before ordering an index if you are inter
118. d Salety Belts sees seared ve 26 Two Children Wearing The Same Safety M cM U Underbody Maintenance 309 Underiood 111 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 297 Unleaded Gasoline 22 22 2 2 252 Uphill Parking 1 res CREARE 201 NDE arse STREET FES SE CEA ERES 302 Urban Driving Ee casa am E CE 193 Used Oil How To Dispose 2 srsecer 264 V Vanity Mirrors Front Seat 116 Vanity Mirrors Rear 117 Vehicle Damage Warnings PU S ETE E 2 Vehicle Identification Number VIN CU Ko waa Yaoi 311 MERIC cece acti EREEREER EASIT m Vehicle Symbols ERES VELIM EXE re A 138 Vinyl Cleaning a HERES CEBESUS ENS SUES Sed E awe EINE 305 W Warning Light Antilock Brake System 126 Light Brake System Light Engine Coolant Temperature 128 Light Low Coolani 4 133 Lipht Cil Pressure aaa nho 129 Lights On Instrument 125 Lights What To Do If One Goes On 125 Warnings Safety a 1 Warnings Vehicle Damage 2 22 2 2
119. d bolts are tight ES id Lh Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 216 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights Hash on and otf Your hazard warning f and even il the kev isn t ashers work no matter what position vour key is im To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work OTHER WARNING DEVICES lf you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle JUMP STARTING It your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadillac But please follow the steps below to do it safely A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn vou If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you 218 NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Cadillac by pushi
120. d in the engine compartment 319 Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off f this happens have your headlight wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away BULB CHART You can get these from your Cadillac dealer DESCRIPTION BULB NO Ash Tray Illumination 2 1445 Backup 2057 Center High Mounted Stop Light 1141 Lp sous ip a aids as rk enr dire dae nia i 2057 Courtesy Light Front 5214 2 Courtesy Light Rear Door 5214 2 Courtes crererkecer eR ne me rn yen 192 Front Parking amp Directional Signal 2057NA Front Side Marker Light MM E 194 ERES Lu
121. d restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat However before securing a forward facing child restraint ALWAYS move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat 4n Z CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the front center seat can be badly injured by the passenger air bag if it inflates NEVER use a child restraint in the front center seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat only with the seat moved all the way back Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly CAUTION An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box along with instructions for installing it This should be used only with a child restraint and only to secure child restraint at the center rear
122. d when worn CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing non detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives AII cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 10056 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure cadillac washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of vour Cadillac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning praducts from vour dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Cadillac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks NOTICE Using certain glass cleaners and cleaning solvents on plastic lenses can produce stress cracks Use only a mild detergent and water to clean thes
123. d when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle e Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have it fixed immediately RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU RE PARKED It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know N CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake move the shift lever to P Park Follow the proper
124. der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required hy law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Those grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available s standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles m y vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give vou the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if vou notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wh
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126. ds and then pull it back out again 287 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must he in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT arca or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is where it should be push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance 5chedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the COLD arca for a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON TIE because fluids with that label are made especially for you automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty e After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way 268 REAR AXLE When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to
127. duce vehicle emissions FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give vour Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors of Canada Ltd International Export Sales PO Box 828 Oshawa Ontario LIH 7N1 Canada FILLING YOUR TANK Z CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or if you re refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline If you re refueling your tank using a hydrocarbon recovery nozzle the fuel pump may shut off before the fuel capacity of vour tank reaches full This is a normal condition If you slow the flow of fuel going into the tank it is more likely to fill to capacity without shutting off Locking
128. e Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure e Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system e Maps Do you have up to date maps ON THE ROAD Unless you are the only driver it is good to share the driving task with others Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles 160 km or two hours at a sitting Then either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee tea or soft drinks and same limbering up But do stop and move around Eat lightly along the way Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy On two lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access you ll want to watch for some situations not usually faund on freeways Examples are stop signs and signals shopping centers with direct access to the highway no passing zones and school zones vehicles turning left and right off the road pedestrians cyclists parked vehicles and even animals HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and
129. e lenses WHITE SIDEWALL TIRES Your Cadillac dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a stiff brush with it WEATHERSTRIPS These are places where glass or metal meets rubber Silicone grease there will make them last longer seal better and not squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months SHEET METAL DAMAGE If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection FOREIGN MATERIAL Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains FINISH DAMAGE Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur o
130. e new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods HALOGEN BULBS Z CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs 278 Cornering Lamp Bulb Removal Here s how to change the bulb e Ope
131. e the hood Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on tap of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The transmission is not in P Park At dusk the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on automatically At dawn the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight switch is off Of course you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transmission into Park turn the ignition OFF and then restart your engine The DRL will stay off until you shift out of P Park Reading Lights Here s where you turn them on Lamp Monitors The front lamp monitors show that your headlamps highbeams and turn signals are working The rear lamp monitors show that your taillights are working MIRRORS Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever like this Automatic Your Cadillac may have the op
132. e you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops Name if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working the engine with the air cleaner oif NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine lire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change vour fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too litile fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 907 32 C At high speed for quite a while e
133. ean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first ts that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it i5 you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all S it isn t good idea to top olf your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake Muid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system A CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could he burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to dete
134. ectrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 271 ll Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 1 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal GOOD BATTERY DEAD BATTERY REMOVE CABLES IN THIS ORDER TOWING YOUR CADILLAC Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Cadillac The usual towing equipment is a sling type or a wheel lift or car carrier tow truck SLING TYPE If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with wheel lift equipment That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The ope
135. eel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air out replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis 200 Used Replacement Wheels APPEARANCE CARE Z CAUTION Cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything in a container to clean your Cadillac be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle asoline Benzene CAUTION Continued 301 CAUTION Continued Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acet
136. eems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure vou can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go 143 AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Dolby This feature automatically removes noise on Dolby encoded tapes no button
137. ehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems leaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your e engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels Ln ad You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to re
138. ell below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three beers one hour for a 80 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater at level of 0 15 percent the chances are twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour to rid itself af the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up 109 TII be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that perso
139. eneral Motors Corporation 1992 All Rights Reserved HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it SAFETY WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the yellow caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell vou what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If vou don t vou or others could be hurt You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Dant Don t do this or let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these blue notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the blue notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help a
140. eper er 128 Exhaust eru e eo augus rd E SERERE Ree 258 Oil Additives Eisen arate 263 Pressure Light etal 129 Oil When To Change FRED a 263 Overheating DERI Bare Qa ETT 227 XOUE ties pn ee 2244 80 Warning Light About Need For Service ye 134 English Metric Button 123 Ethanol In Gasoline 253 Exhaust Caution SHE Ma Exhaust Dangerous Gas In 93 207 Exhaust ExSIDR vasa n rura eorr than Expectant Mothers Use Of Safety Belts 34 Explanation of Main Service See Maint Book p 18 Express Down Window Driver s Side RR VA VR M 96 Expressway Driving reve yy Pee rere eee 194 Extender Safety Belt e Exterior Appearance 301 Explanation of Maintenance Service See Maint Book p 18 F Fabric Foam Type Cleaner 303 Fabric Solvent Type Cleaner On 304 Los n MM MN e 140 Fasteners Replacement 252 Features And Controls 63 Fetus Risk To From Safety Belt ee eia ra ura Ran 34 Filling aha
141. es The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull it very quickly out of the retractor LN CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body e Tounlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle CHILDREN Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In Fact the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle CUM M U M M 1 Smaller Children and Babies N CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries 5o be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant rest
142. ested in buying PSPs pertaining to a current model year vehicle Some PSPs pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published on later years and these would be listed in the later year s index When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published quarterly issue You can specify an index for an earlier model year but not before 1990 Cut out the order form fill it out and mail it We will see to it that an index is mailed to you There 15 no charge for indexes for the 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSPs are at your Cadillac dealership You can ask to see them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSPs are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and training to do a job quickly and safely Cadillac reserves the right to change these procedures without notice after November 1991 Cadillac Owner s Manuals and Service Publications You can get these by using the order form Additionally past model Owner s Manuals and Service Information Manuals are available far a minimum o
143. f ten model years and frequently much longer Credit card orders may be placed using the toll free number 1 800 782 4356 High quality copies of out of print older model manuals ar available also You may receive a free listing of either by using the order form 8 SERVICE MANUALS EE Available after June 1993 MODEL PRICE en FORM NO DESCRIPTION s ania Senice Manual s5500 1 peed H 2814 DeVille Sixty Special Service Manual 193 H 3016 Eldorado Seville Service Manual 1993 H 3008 Allant Service Manual 5500 H 3046 Quick Reference Specifications Guide 1993 and Prior All Models i Order Form for Past Model Service CPCH 093 OWNER S LITERATURE MODEL ag 5 PRICE 15 00 1993 H 3025 Sixty Special Owner Information 15 00 Seville Owner Information H 3028 Eldorado Owner Information Fleetwood Owner Information H 3020 Allant Owner Information 3592657 Warranty Booklet 1993 3532627 All Models except Allant 3532628 Allant Assurance Plan Warranty 1993 and CPCH 093 Order Form for Past Model Owner s Prior Literature NOTE Owner Literature Portfolios Vehicle and Owner Information labels and Gold Keys are available by contacting your Cadillac dealership ONT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS INDEXES MODEL PRICE YEAR Breer oo mme Index Includes applicable bulletin sum FRE
144. f the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the Cruise switch from ON to Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to RIA for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it e To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow dawn to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier 106 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will wark on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill vou may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control
145. g Feature Option You can unlock the doors from either front outside door lock Hold the key in the turned position for a few seconds Illuminated Entry System When you lift the door handle the lights inside your Cadillac will go on They ll go off when you start your engine or when 30 seconds have passed If you vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry feature just push any button on the transmitter Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system see Universal Theft Deterrent in the Index Glove Box The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat To unlock the door insert the door key into the lack cylinder and turn it to the left To lack the door turn the key to the right and remove the key The key may be removed in the locked or unlocked position Traction Control Disable Switch This feature is deleted on Coach Builder limousine and funeral coach packages You ll find the switch in the glove box You will need to use this switch should you get stuck in a snow bank and can t rock the vehicle out To disable traction control press the right end of the switch until the yellow TRACTION CONTROL telltale light comes on The system is reset the next time the ignition key is turned off 68 Remote Trunk Release You ll find t
146. ge Release it to play the passage The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD FWD Fast Forward Press and hold FWD to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD ST EJECT Stop Eject Press ST EJECT The disc or tape will stop without ejecting it and the radio will start to play Press it again and the disc or tape will eject PLAY Press PLAY to restart the disc or tape It will begin playing at the point where it had stopped If the CD and cassette tape are inserted at the same time pressing the play button will switch between CD and the Tape COMP Compression Pressing COMP makes soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume For example playing classical or jazz music with very quiet and very loud passages in the same The COMP display will light as long as COMP is on Setting The Clock Turn the ignition and radio on Then To Set the Hour Press SET and within 5 seconds Press and hold SEEK up or down When the clock gets to the correct hour let go 154 To Set the Minutes Press SET and within 5 seconds Press and hold SCAN up or down When the clock gets to the correct minute let go Your clock is set Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechani
147. get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets vau check your electrical connection at the same time During vour trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to vour lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns When y
148. get to where vou are going Trv not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 193 Obey all posted speed limits But remember that they are for ideal road weather and visibility conditions You may ne ed to drive below the posted limit in bad weather ar when visibility i is especially poor e Pull to the right with care and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles FREEWAY DRIVING Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving ts Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Ioo fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane Entering the Freeway At the entrance there is
149. gton Virginia 22203 In order to file a claim you will have to provide your name and address the vehicle identification number VIN of your vehicle and a statement of the nature of your complaint BBB staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation If mediation is not successful or if you do not wish to participate in mediation eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator al an informal hearing The arbitrator will render a decision in your case which you may accept or reject f you accept a valid arbitrator decision Cadillac will be bound by that decision The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaint to the time a decision is rendered or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealership or Cadillac We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts We believe it offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is fast free of charge and informal lawyers are not usually present although you may retain one at your expense if you choose Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of faimess and equity They are not required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying state or federal law f you wish to go to court however we do not require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may
150. h your vehicle will straighten out As it does straighten the front wheels Ol course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material 15 on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery 184 surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Anv sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Steer the way you want to go DRIVING AT NIGHT Night driving is more dangerous than day dr wine One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving e Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangerous time e Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this problem e Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can
151. he vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle There will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bags Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger s bag hot for a short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will nat be hot to the touch The nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have vented into the passenger compartment and the bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision Nitrogen makes up about 80 of the air we breathe and is not hazardous As the nitrogen Ladi vents from the bag small particles are also vented into the passenger compartment In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air bag CAUTION e Don t attach anything to the steering wheel pad It might injure the driver if the air bag inflates Don t set anything on or attach anything to the instrument panel It might injure the passenger if the air bag inflates The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate vou ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A
152. he button in the glove box It works only when the ignition is on If you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF you can still use the remote trunk release Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP The electrical power to the Trunk Release will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed If you want this power for another 10 minutes just turn the key RUN and then back to OFF AUTOMATIC PULL DOWN FEATURE Z CAUTION You car has an automatic pull down feature that helps close the trunk electronically Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down Your fingers could be injured and you would need someone to help you free them Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down 69 NOTICE If you have this don t slam the trunk lid down If you slam it you can damage the Pull Down system REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM If your Cadillac has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System is intended to be used as a supplementary vehicle entry device It is not intended to replace but rather should be used in conjunction with door lock key It operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the
153. he most important thing to know LN CAUTION Even with an air bag if you re not wearing a safety belt and you re in a crash your injuries may be much worse Air bags not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety helts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and the driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle N CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the Children and Safety Belts section of this manual and read the caution label on the front passenger s safety belt 2n Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel The system checks itself and the light tells you if there is a problem You will see this light flash for a few seconds when vou turn your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the system is ready 29 How The Air Bag System Works Where
154. hicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to Fit Remove the whecl nuis and take off the flat tire 242 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 244 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the vehicle completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench The torque setting should be 140 N m 100 ft Ibs Now put all the equipment back in your vehicle 245 Just follow this drawing FULL SIZE SPARE 246 Reinstall Fender Skirt Here s how to put
155. i Floating Hypoid No of Differential Pinions RH Driving Wheel Bearing Roller Axle gt 2 9671 Axle Ratio Fleetwood Brougham Saab 3 08 1 Axle Ratio Trailer Towing Option assesses ses 3734 Axle Ratio Optional 91 gt Ring 3 73 1 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Air Injection Air Injection Reaction Pump AIR Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Valve Catalytic Converter Dual Bed Oxidizing and Reducing Evaporative Emission Control Charcoal Canister Crankcase Emission Positive Crankcase Ventilation Electronic System OPI UE Closed Loop EXHAUST SYSTEM ck ER EIER EROR ROC EA Single with Crossover Pipe MUTET oe ees oa eet ee ere One Reverse Flow ROSODBIOT eee eo n One Straight Through PORE DEBES om eminem ric TR PO IE ES UR acm m Stainless Steel Intermediate Pipes e aaa aa a tee a a Aluminized Steel HIE ore ca sia mina aon deers CENE CT EE Aluminized Steel ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PORDE ir MER CER Wane Sie 12 ctim eds er poe Negative LIEDEESMUE E VEG O Sw ne at RE TE 140 AMP Regulator Cae SEM ESE YA PY sis Integral Solid State
156. into Acc push in the key and turn it toward you Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like Lock Use Off if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off for example if your car is being pushed RUN This is the position for driving START This starts your engine 79 NOTICE If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service STARTING YOUR ENGINE Engines start differently The 8th digit of vour Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for vour engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only NOTICE Don t try to shift to P Park if your Cadillac is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to
157. iously this could lead to serious trouble on ramp designed for 20 mph 30 km h DRIVING A LONG DISTANCE Although most long trips today are made on freeways there are still many made on regular highways Long distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some ways The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared you drive at higher than city speeds and there are longer turns behind the wheel You ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape Here are some tips for a successful long trip BEFORE LEAVING ON A LONG TRIP Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes vou can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If vou keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Wash luid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape e Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels 196 Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean
158. is required AM Stereo This means the Delco system can receive C OUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM isa registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your ST light will come on when you re receiving it Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories This means that your sound system can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound in addition to improved sound quality includes more stations on the AM band You don t have to do anything in your radio because AMAX is automatic Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories 144 How To Operate Your Sound System Your Cadillac will have one of these Delco Radio Systems a b G TUNE ee ee nmm rn aa BEN OFA Please read the following to operate the radio portion of your Delco radio system The upper knob The upper knob does these four things 11 turns the radio on and off e t controls the volume Volume level automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as your driving your Cadillac Adjust the volume to the listening level you want at any time Then as you drive the volume will change to match the noise present at any particular speed
159. it indicates the equalization band There are five bands 60Hz 250Hz kHz 3 5Hz and numbered 1 through 5 respectively The band will display band 1 when the mode is first entered e Press the SEEK switch up or down to select the gain setting you want The left digit or two digits are the equalization gain settings 0 15 for each band The display will indicate the active setting F or U when the mode is first entered A typical setting for a flat response is 7 Press the upper radio knob to compare the factory setting to your setting Once you are satisfied with your selection press and hold the preset equalization button for about 4 seconds the Pr program will display indicating that your selection is programmed 145 ee m zx uni Pan PHEDET EBUALIZATION TUNE If you have programmed the preset equalization buttons and set the push buttons to the stations you ve selected you can preset the five Preset Equalization buttons to a particular station Just e Tune in a station using one of the preset push buttons Push one of the Preset Equalization buttons A thru E until you like the sound e Push the SET button e Push the same Preset Equalization button you ve selected Push the preset push button again to set the Preset Equalization tone Now each time you push that push button the Preset Equalization is set in memory for that station For Example Suppose y
160. it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds e Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge e Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with an air hose a hair dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the fabric e Wipe with a clean cloth 303 USING SOLVENT TYPE CLEANER ON FABRIC First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use it then e Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth e When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS Greasy or Oily Stains Like grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Then follow the solvent type instructions above e Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should
161. l levers The lever at the bottom of the air outlet opens or stops the air flow from that outlet 138 ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL icc Se With this system you can control the ventilation heating and au conditioning in your vehicle automatically by setting the desired temperature The digital screen displays the outside temperature the inside temperature setting fan speed and the ECC selection you have selected OUT TEMP Outside Temperature Push this to get the outside temperature Push it again to return to the regular system display TEMP Inside Temperature Sets the interior temperature you want Press the lower portion blue arrow to lower the inside temperature setting Press the upper portion red arrow to raise the temperature setting Once you set the temperature the system will automatically maintain the set temperature You can change the temperature from 65 F 18 C to 85 F 29 C one degree at a time You may also choose 60 F 16 C for maximum cooling and 90 F 33 C for maximum heating the fan will stay on high speed unless you select a different speed In maximum heating most of the air will flow out the heater ducts In maximum cooling the system will recirculate the air inside your vehicle instead of pulling air from outside 139 OFF Nothing is on but air will flow through your Cadillac if the the car is moving The air flow will be felt through the heater ducts
162. lat Tire Change Locksmith Fuel Delivery e Trip Routing e Taxi Lost Keys e Hotel Information While there is no charge for some of these items during the specified period the owner is responsible for any expenses beyond the covered period We hope you never need any of the emergency services but if you do Roadside Service can promptly locate and arrange them for you wherever you travel in the United States or Canada It s part of how Cadillac Roadside Service is dedicated to your continued satisfaction Glove Compartment Decal And Wallet Card The Roadside Service toll free number is located on a decal in the glove compartment on the wallet card in the back of the Gold Key Owner s Literature portfolio and on the Gold Key Card you received shortly after taking delivery of your new Cadillac imr ES T TM dett TOLL FREE HOTLINE 1800 8821112 Information To Provide When Calling Cadillac Roadside Service When you call Cadillac Roadside Service the advisor will ask your name and home address the telephone number and location you are calling from the location of your Cadillac and a description of the problem The advisor will ask the following information about your Cadillac Vehicle Identification Number VIN This 17 character code is located on the driver s side top surface of the instrument panel and may be seen through the windshield e Model and Year Delivery Date Mileage 8 1
163. ld the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from Park without first pulling it toward vou If you it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into Park SHIFTING OUT OF P PARK Your Cadillac has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the Run position See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish If vou ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this Turn the key to Off Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to Neutral Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want Ln Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 91 92 ENGINE EXHAUST N CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damage
164. le of adult size Z CAUTION There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are dilTerent rules for babies and smaller children If a child will be riding in vour Cadillac see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position 19 DRIVER POSITION This section describes the driver s restraint system The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 20 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These p
165. light High Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward vou Then release it When the high beams are on this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers WIPER To control the wipers turn the band on the multifunction lever MIST Turn the band to MIST and then release it for a single wipe cycle For more cycles hold the band on MIST longer LO or HI Turn the band toward you to either LO low speed or to HI high speed depending on the wiper speed you want DELAY With this you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes Move the band to ON for long delays and the closer you get to LO the shorter the delay OFF turn the wipers off turn the band to OFF Z CAUTION Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer FR To wash your windshield push the gt paddle labeled PUSH gt then release it After x washing the windshield the wipers will sto
166. livery returns a re stocking lee may be applied against tha orginal onder a Prices am Subido chang dfi aki imcorng Loi misu Product canan ps 5 Wihan apap aa biiain tinie These numben may ba Meng in ce PEP ine Predict Serace tons adoibosg PEP cose 82 TOTAL MATERIAL Wichegan 45s a Harding Charge GRAND TOTAL NOTE Dealers and Campanias plaasa prada dealer o company names and alea ihe rame of the person dn whose atiantion the shipment should be sani Fer purchases auimde U S A please wile to he above address fer quotation wil be maed within 12 daya of recslpi Pisas alos ime Inr 111 serving TENTION ADOREA NO PO BOr MUMIEN EPT NB S icr c r mm ETATE EF HAE DAYTIME TELEPHONE HO CODE Yj Checks er Money Cedar payanie Hmm inc USA funds only not een cash MasterCard Humber LILLLLIL Dems Date mayr M ane yo biting arara is CUSTOMER BIGNATURE 4541 2 2 et T CETTE SUBJECT INDEX A Acc Ignition Key Position 79 Adding Brake AUR 276 Electrical 143 312 Engine Cool
167. lockwise to remove it 285 To remove the bulb push it in and rotate it counterclockwise Install bulb and socket into taillight housing by turning it clockwise Be sure it locks into place 288 Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into the housing just reverse the steps to assemble the taillight Make sure when installing the chrome bezel that vou insert the two prongs at the bottom first Lamp Housings Exterior Your Cadillac s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture will be removed when the lights are on or after driving for a short time CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT Gently pry up on trim like this NT Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replace the bulb WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position To do this turn the ignition key to Accessory and turn the wipers on Then with the door open turn the ignition key to off Start with the driver side wiper blade assembly Using a small screwdriver Or your finger gently lift the release lever up while at the same time pulling the blade assembly from the wiper arm Do the same with the passenger side wiper blade assembly E To install the wiper blade align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place
168. lps remove background hiss noise from the radio Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the volume and balance just as you do for the radio Push the upper knob to change tape direction The arrows show which direction the tape is being played To go forward rapidly to another part of the tape push FWD To go backward push REV To stop the tape push the same button lightly or any of the other buttons The radio will play during fast forward or reverse To go from one side of the tape to the other push in the upper knob on your radio To remove the tape push ETECT The tape can be cjected when the ignition is turned off SCAN Push the SCAN button up to jump quickly to the next selection or down to return to the beginning of the selection you just heard The tape will play for approximately 15 seconds to sample a selection before going on to the next selection To stop the SCAN function just press it up or down again or the upper knob If the selection is at the end of the tape the tape will reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed SEEK Push the SEEK button up to quickly go to the beginning of the next selection Push the SEEK button down to ga back to the beginning of the selection you are listening to During the SCAN and SEEK functions the radio will not play DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation 151 ST PLAY Stop Play Press
169. lso learn about some things you should not do with safety belts SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints E E 7 z Power Seat TILT FWD BACK SEAT ADJUSTER The control 15 located on both front door arm rests The front TILT switch makes the front portion of the seat cushion move up and down The rear TILT switch makes the rear portion of the seat cushion move up and down Moving the center control switch sideways makes the whole seat cushion move up or down Moving the center control switch back or forward makes the whole seat move rearward or forward Memory Seat If your Fleetwood has this option the control looks like this Here s how to make it work You don t need to start your vehicle vet just make sure it is in P Park Adjust the driver s seat the way you want it e Push the Set button Move the memory switch to 1 your seating position is programmed Now it s set When your Fleetwood is in Park and you move the memory switch to 1 the seat will go to where you have just set it Do the same thing for a second driver following the steps above but move the memory switch to 2 The EXIT button allows you to get out of your vehicle more easily The EXIT button is programmed the same as the memory selections F
170. mes first unless the CHANGE OIL light comes on sooner It doesn t check how much oil you have so you will still have to check for that To check it see the Index under Engine Oil When You ve Changed the Oil When new oil is put in you ll need to reset your system To do that turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine stopped Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on for 5 seconds it did not reset You ll need to reset the system again COMFORT CONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Cadillac YOUR CADILLAC AIR SYSTEM This part tells you how to make your Electronic Climate Control ECC work for you Outside Air Outside air always flows through your Cadillac when the car is moving Even if the car is nat moving you can always get outside air to flow through by selecting anv air choice except the rear window defagger The Electronic Climate Control System may automatically recirculate the inside air of your vehicle to provide maximum air conditioning During recirculation a louder blower noise may he heard until the system returns to outside air Air Outlets The air outlets are located in the center and each side of the instrument panel You can adjust the direction of air flow by moving the contro
171. n really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts off Z CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic e Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise Control switch to ON e Get up to the speed you want 104 e Pushin the set button at the end of the lever and release it The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there 105 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end o
172. n Canada Trip Odometer You can tell how far you ve gone since you last set it back to zero To reset push the button A TRIP SET ODOMETER Your Cadillac Brougham has a tamper resistant odometer If your odometer displays ERROR someone has tampered with it You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed The new speedometer has to be programmed with the correct mileage as the old one If it can t be then it is set at zero but a label on the driver s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS This section describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle The pictures will help vou locate them Warning lights can signal that something is wrong hefore it hecomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paving attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicles functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let vou know they re working If you are familiar with this section yOu should not be alarmed when this happens When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow the manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly
173. n cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent Wipe cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting Make the antenna go and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off 6 Then repeat if necessary NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to he cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged vou can easily replace it Scc your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving ROAD SIGNS The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color shape and symbols It s a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it a Lh Color of Road Signs RED means STOP It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY RAILROAD NO PASSING ADVANCE ZONE CROSSI
174. n had not been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers CONTROL OF A VEHICLE You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road 1710 Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s casy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle BRAKING Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First vou have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and cyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet drv icy tire tread and the condition of your b
175. n t be repaired within that time or requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility the advisor will arrange tow service for you Towing may also be necessary after the technician has attempted a repair but determines that your car cannot be repaired at roadside If arrangements for towing are made by an advisor from the Cadillac Roadside Operations Center it is for the convenience of the owner and Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company During the first 12 month 12 00 mile period towing services are covered for any disable ment Beyond this period if the repair is covered under the applicable General Motors New Car Limited Warranty the towing expense will be eligible for reimbursement by the servicing Cadillac dealership Is There Any Membership Or Enrollment Fee There is no membership or enrollment fee for Roadside Service any Cadillac is eligible under this program While Cadillac Koadside Service 15 not an auto club the services and repairs provided often go beyond those offered by some auto clubs Our objective is to provide immediate assistance to ensure that all Cadillac drivers are assisted in a professional and timely manner with the help of experienced Cadillac advisors and dealership technicians What Will Roadside Service Cost You There is no cost to call the toll free Roadside Service number If a dealership Service Technician travels to your location there is a nominal service fee to co
176. n the hood and remove the screw securing cornering lamp housing Gently pull out the cornering Lamp 279 Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly then gently push and rotate bulb counterclockwise and remove it Once you have replaced the bulb just reverse the steps to reassemble the cornering lamp Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal Here s how to change the bulb 280 1 Rotate the headlight housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 2 Gently remove headlight housing socket and bulb 3 Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating locking clip 4 Install new bulb and sockel and connect the wiring harness Make sure that harness is locked to bulb socket NOTICE Do not touch glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from you fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb 5 Install the headlight housing socket into the headlamp assembly TAILLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT dose ee dama ce 1 Remove the upper screw from the bezel 2 Pull the upper portion from the extension housing then gently lift up to remove the bezel 283 3 Remove the lower taillight housing screw 284 Gently tilt the top portion of taillight housing out first and then gently remove it 5 Press the bulb socket housing lever and rotate the socket housing counterc
177. n the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you CHEMICAL PAINT SPOTTING some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Cadillac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first A09 APPEARANCE CARE MATERIALS CHART GM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1051518 a2 Oz 0 046 L WASHER SOLVENT GAS WINDSHIELD WASHING SYSTEM LINE DE ICER GAS LINE 100017 32 OF 0 9480 POWER STEERING FLUID POWER STEERING 1052277 12 02 10 354 L SPRA T A EXILIE AK WEATHER BSTRIPS STOPS SOLEAKS ON METAL TO METAL AMD VWETALTO RUBBER CONTACT 1050172 1802 047311 TAR AND ROAD OIL REMOVER REMOVES OLD WAXES POLISHES TAR AND ROAD OIL 105073 1602 04731
178. nd off by sensing how dark it is outside To operate it leave the light switch off and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but OFF If you move the control all the way to MAX your lights will stay on about 3 minutes after you turn off vour engine If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction so it s just on the lights will go off quicklv when you turn off your engine Retained Accessory Power When you stop your Cadillac and turn the ignition to OFF you can use these accessories for 10 more minutes e Radio Astro roof e Trunk release e Power windows e Windshield wipers When you open a door everything will go off And after 10 minutes everything will go off also If you want power for another 10 minutes just turn the key to RUN and back to OFF Please don t cover the light sensor If you cover the sensor it will sense that is is dark outside and your lights will come on Cornering Lights If vour exterior lights are on the cornering lights will come on when you signal a turn This will provide more light for cornering when its dark Underhood Light Your vehicle has a Delay Interior Lighting System DIL This system controls power to the underhood light Just pull up on the door handle with the hood raised and the lamp will light for about 10 minutes Every time the door handle is pulled up the light will stay on another 10 minutes The light will go off when you clos
179. ne position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If your tire goes the next section shows how to use your jacking ge a flat tire safely CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to level pl ace Turn on your hazard warning flashers 4 1 7 CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving Put the shift lever in Park Set the parking brake firmly Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Your vehicle may be equipped with the opti
180. new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the right front passenger s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace both the air bag and the instrument peus Don t open or break the air bag cover Servicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the air bag system There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Your Cadillac dealer and the 1993 Cadillac Service Manual have information about the air bag system including repair or disposal When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle the ignition should be in Lock if possible Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Your vehicle has a driver s air bag and a right front passenger s air bag Both air bags must be disconnected if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the steering column is to be disassembled Disconnect both air bags like this e Turn off the ignition e Remove the SIR air bag fuse see Fuses and Circui
181. ng erie inu E er 34 Problems the Road 18081759954 216 Product Service Publications See Owner Assistance Proper Safety Belt Usage For Adults 19 Pull Down System 69 R EC Reverse Gear Potiti n laorem 84 Racing Shifting When Your Engine Is 85 Radiator Pressure Cap 234 272 Radiator Overheating 227 Radio Two Way Adding C ERI I a 143 312 KB creek we rare eres por rim n e Do ORO ee 142 RE 188 11 Rainy Weather Tips Some Other 190 Reaction Time In Braking 171 Redding LE o ceca 112 o Lt li AREE e Y RTT YO TT TT TERT ec 87 Fenr BEAR es oe ER 178 Rear Door Security Lock 97 Rear Towing Hook Ups 226 Rear Window Defogger Zire qax ds qi Riese 2 142 Hear Window Lockout 97 Reclining Front Seatbacks Power 9 Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants See Maint Book p 38 Recovery Off oe RR ROR ES 181 Recreational Vehicle Towing A 208 Remote Keyless Entry System 70 Remote Trunk Release
182. ng From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day e Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods in traffic e Tow a trailer If vou get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to Neutral If vou no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE QUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away 228 COOLING SYSTEM When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fans If Equipped CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands
183. ng or pulling it won t work and it could damage vour vehicle TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Cadillac and the bad g grounding could damage the electrical systems batteries And it could save your nae 219 Ifyou ice y your radio on it could be badly dama repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries N CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Z CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if vou need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid
184. ngine if you turn it off Your 1 PASS Key II system however is not working properly and must be serviced hy your Cadillac dealer Your vehicle is not pratected by the rg TM PASS Key II system If you lose or damage a PASS Key ignition key see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key to have a new key made NEW VEHICLE BREAK IN NOTICE Your modern Cadillac doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804 km e Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings 78 IGNITION KEY POSITIONS This lock gives you five different positions Before you put the key in your ignition will be in the Lock position This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s an anti theft feature The other positions let you perform these functions ACC Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To get
185. ning Light 125 Brake To Shift Light TOME d n Brake Wear Indicators Front id ws Daw Brakes AQHOCK eerekRKR Ad xe ey ES coc ES 178 Brakes Trailer eoru ER DR YO E RA RO RUN ERUNT AUR sina eevipe nen 27 171 Braking in Emergencies 179 Braking If Your Engine GE Ve red Elena 173 Bresk In Mew EDIE ia eae ee acres ETC 78 Break In Schedule When Towing A Trailer 209 PMR CHAP C REGE Xa rn Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 287 Bulb Cornering Lamp Removal 279 Bulbs Halogen Removal 280 Bulbs Taillight Replacement 282 Bulbs Tum Signal eoo x e 320 Cables Battery Starting With ymo ee S 218 Camper Towing 208 Capacities Fluid REF ee ERE S 324 Car Jack TOS ne eee erm hne mI mh 237 Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust 93 207 Cassette Tape Player Care Of Your 155 Cassette Tape Systems 150 debole cured REC ER PA FE ek a TX T ER 1 CB Radio Adding 143 312 Cellular Telephone Adding A 143 312 Center High Mo
186. nsmitter with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitter must also be matched 7 You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only 2 transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries i Use round end of the door key or a quarter to rotate cover counterclockwise 1 16 of a turn TA 2 Remove battery and replace with CR2 025 of equivalent Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter 3 Make sure batter is positioned with E facing cover Align notches on cover and transmitter and rotate clockwise to reinstall Rear Door Security Lock Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To use this lock JE M F LI p em f DNEM AEAN DODA AL 5
187. oads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE This sign will be on the left side of the roadway KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY RECTANGULAR square or oblong signs show speed limits parking regulations give directions and such information as distances to cities 152 Symbols on Road Signs There are many international road signs in use today The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do TRAFFIC LIGHTS We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to proceed with caution yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must stop before turning on red REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTI LANE ROADWAY 164 Many city roads and expressways and even bridges use reversible lane traffic control during rush hours A red X light above a lane means no driving in that lane at that time A green arrow means you may drive in that lane Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in ffect PAVEMENT MARKINGS NO PASSING ZO
188. ocked after the doors are closed e Always unlock a door with a key or Keyless Entry System Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key or Keyless Entry System The alarm won t stop if vou try to unlock a door any other way How to Test The Alarm Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door lack Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the door The horn will sound and your headlights will flash If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index To reduce the possibility of theft always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle PASS KEY II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key II Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key IT isa passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key I system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries
189. ollision loose equipment could strike someone 5tore all these in the proper place IF YOU RE STUCK IN SAND MUD ICE OR SNOW What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries vou may need to be towed out If you do need ta be towed out sce Towing Your Cadillac in the Index 2 SECTION 6 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
190. on When you sit ina center front seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to 56 CENTER REAR PASSENGER POSITION Your vehicle has a rear bench seat and someone can sit in the center position 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted TJ Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back into the retractor all the way and start again 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if vou ever had La REAR SEAT PASSENGERS It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show th
191. on wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on tt 5 Get it up to speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something n a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 17 HERE ARE QUESTIONS MANY PEOPLE ASK ABOUT SAFETY BELTS AND THE ANSWERS Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if lm wearing a safety belt You could be whether vou re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle
192. onal full size spare tire Remove the spare tire cover Then remove the spare and jack Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt and rotate it clockwise That will raise the lift head Rear Fender Skirt If the flat tire is at the rear wheel you have to remove the fender skirt first 2441 To unlock the fender skirt locate the handles inside the fender skirt Push the handles up and inward and then pull them down Gently remove the skirt by pulling it toward you Place it to one side Use the flat end of the wheel wrench Insert into the small slot on the wheel and gently remove the center cover Be careful not to drop the cover on the ground you could scratch it Jacking and Removing Flat Tire M Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Now move the jack over to where the flat tire is Your Cadillac has a hole in the frame near each of the wheels Fit the lift head into the hole nearest the wheel with the flat tire CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only be a jack NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your ve
193. one Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too NOTICE Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses they will damage your vehicle Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl with a clean damp cloth Your Cadillac dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well 3uz Here are some cleaning tips e Always read the instructions on the cleaner label e Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set e Useaclean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area e Ifa ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or 1t will set USING FOAM TYPE CLEANER ON FABRIC Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label e Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge e Don t saturate the material e Don t rub
194. ood Panels e Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth e Wood surfaces can be polished using ordinary household furniture polishes Apply the polish to a clean cloth then rub the cloth on the wood panel 305 CARE OF SAFETY BELTS Keep belts clean and dry GLASS Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WIPER BLADES If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replace
195. or easy entrance and exit it is recommended that vou position it fully back and fully down If you hit the wrong memory switch or EXIT button you can stop it by just pushing any of the Power Seat Adjuster switches adjust the seatback press the switch B forward or rearward to E operate the recliner But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Z CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against vour body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the driver s seat while the car is moving The seatback could jerk and cause a loss of control Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint 1s closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash If you have the Fleetwood Brougham you have additional adjustment
196. or so until help comes If You re Stuck in Deep Snow You should turn your Traction Control System off if you re stuck in deep snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging It See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index TOWING A TRAILER NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity 15 for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your 208 safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transmission wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resis
197. ou hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this Manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Cadillac in the Index 81 DRIVING THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly ENGINE BLOCK HEATER OPTION In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine block heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine Warm up To use the block heater Turn off the engine l 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into normal grounded 10 volt outlet NOTICE After you ve used the block heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it aw
198. ou like classical music with a flat sounding tone The station has already been preset to push button 3 Since the flat response is on button C you would just Push the preset push button 3 e Push the tone control button C e Now push the SET button 149 Push the tone control button C again Push the Preset push button 3 again and your Preset Equalization is set in memory Now every time you push the preset push button 3 the Preset Equalization tone is programmed to that preset push button Tuning to the station already preset to 3 using the knob or Seek or Scan the tone control will automatically change to C The Preset Equalization button will light when it is programmed to a particular push button or when manually pushed in Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this player To Play A Cassette Tape Turn the radio on Insert the cassette squarely through the tape door The TP indicator in the display will light If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound the cassette may not be in squarely Push the EJECT button to remove the tape and start over The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set Inserting the cassette also automatically disables DNR activates DOLBY noise reduction DNR is the Dynamic Noise Reduction It he
199. ou re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down vou might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating and you have an automatic transmission with Overdrive you may prefer to drive in D instead of Overdrive Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goe
200. over and watch for telltale signs turn signals flashing an increase in speed or moving toward the edge of the lane Be prepared to delay your move Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night Leaving the Freeway When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous If vou miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit At each exit point is a deceleration lane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and then do your braking before moving onto the exit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes are long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through lane and if there is traffic close behind vou you can allow a little extra time and flash vour brake lights in addition to your turn signal as extra warning that you are about to slow down and exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are For example 40 mph 65 km h might seem like only 20 mph 30 km h Obv
201. overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap AC cap is recommended THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended POWER STEERING FLUID How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick DU e When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark e Whenthe engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 273 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cl
202. p unless you were using your wipers If you f were the wipers will resume the wiper speed you were using For more washer cycles push and hold lt the paddle 101 Washer Fluid Low Light If this light comes on when your wipers are turned on it means you re low on washer fluid CAUTION Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 102 CRUISE CONTROL SET CRUWSE 2 C Li With Cruise Control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This ca
203. ple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic If vou suspect that the driver of the vehicle vou want to pass isn t aware of your presence tap the horn a couple of times before passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep
204. raint Z CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy vou can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg bahy will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold CAUTION Continued 44 CAUTION Continued CHILD RESTRAINTS Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always secure a rear facing chil
205. raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use tandar Use Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL S gear lubricant Limited Sli To add lubricant when the level is low use Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 gear lubricant To completely refill after draining add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Differential Lubricant Additive GM Part No 1052358 Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 gear lubricant ENGINE COOLANT The proper coolant for your Cadillae will e Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 262 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage 269 aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant change If you use these you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to vour coaling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s
206. rakes 171 Most drivers treat their brakes with care Some however overwork the braking system with poor driving habits Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking e Don t ride the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving Z CAUTION Riding your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they won t work well You might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid an accident If you ride your brakes they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal force to slow vou down Avoid riding the brakes NOTICE Riding the brakes wears them out much faster You would need costly brake replacement much sooner than normal and it also reduces fuel economy If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist i5 u
207. rator may want to see them CAUTION To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a vehicle Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly Z CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t properly secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Front Towing Hook Ups No 4 x 4
208. ray can often be worse for vision than rain especially if it comes from a dirty road So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 188 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them T CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road You might not be aware of hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant contact with the road 189 You could find out the hard way when you have to slow turn move out to pass or if you get hit by a gust of wind You could suddenly find your
209. right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatch area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 240 What Kind of Oil to Use Look for three things e 5G SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC SG CD SESG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute levels of quality NOTICE If you use oils that don t have the SG designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty 261 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR 10W 30 GRADE 0115 ARE AVAILABLE SAE 20 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES E DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 GRADE IL OF ANY OTHER GRADE RECOMMENDED SAE5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an
210. rmine when to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir The fluid levels should be above MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there is leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only 276 NOTICE 5 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle Don t use it Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle REPLACING BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Cadillac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to hav
211. rning Light This light tells you that vour engine coolant has overheated If you have heen operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible 128 HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The light goes on when you turn your key to Run or Start It goes off once you start your engine That s just a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if samething goes wrong When this light comes on and stays on it means oil isn t going through your engine properly You could be low on oil or you might have some other oil problem 129 NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Charge Light When you turn the key to Run or Start this light will come on briefly to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working If a light stays on you need service and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer at once To save your battery until vou get there turn off all accessories and set your Electronic Climate Control system to OFF Low Oil Level Light
212. rrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete vour lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see vour turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs If vou have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights a different turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working Operation of Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights side marker lights and taillights meet all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example some jurisdictions may require that headlights be turned on whenever you must use vour windshield wipers In addition 99 most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It 15 recommended that you check with you own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations Head
213. rship If you are not within a 30 mile radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership or service facility of your choice after which you may recontact us for further assistance 7 How Do You Obtain Roadside Service Just dial the special toll free number and an experienced advisor at the Cadillac Roadside Operations Center will assist you The advisor will ask your name home address location and the telephone number you re calling from avoid using credit card phones since return calls cannot be placed to you through them along with the location of your Cadillac the model year Vehicle Identification Number and a description of the problem Remember Roadside Service is available to drivers of any model year Cadillac Whe Will Repair Your Cadillac At Roadside In many cases the advisor at the Roadside Service Operations Center can provide instructions to get you back on the road For more complex problems the advisor will have an experienced Cadillac Dealership Service Technician when available call you The technician will evaluate the possible cause of the problem and if you choose come to your assistance to attempt a roadside repair What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired at Roadside When you call the Roadside Operation Center the advisor will determine if your car can be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of time approximately 45 minutes If your car ca
214. s followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the modern overhead valve high compression V8 engine Engineering innovations con veniences and styling dominated the 30s and 60s Cruise control auto matic climate control tilt and telescoping ste ring wheels twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years 1957 the Eldorado Brougham teatured ad vances such as air suspension mem ory seat automatic electric door lacks transistor radio brushed stainless steel roof and profile Ones The Eldorado 1953 was redesigned for 1967 as the introduced in first frome wheel drive personal lux ury ear The 472 cu in VB engine used in all Cadillacs 1968 and 969 was enlarged to 500 cu in for all 1970 Eldorados An Air Cushion Restraint Sys tem airbag was available for 1974 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs Analog Elecrronic Fuel Injec tion was available on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new inter national size 1976 Seville In 1978 the Trip Computer option incor porated an on board microprocessor 957 Eldorado Brougham his rich tradition continues into the 90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The 1992 Seville STS is the first car ever to win all three major auto motive awards Car of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car amp
215. s wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park vour rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into Park yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chacks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then shift into P Park firmly and apply your parking brake 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine e Shift into a gear and e Besure the parking brake has released 2 Let upon the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks 214 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts an
216. sed by dust Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfaces very filmy and can be a vision hazard if it s left there Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eves contract repeatedly You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in vour vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as vour headlights should he checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 187 DRIVING IN THE RAIN Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left vou ll get even less traction Its always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if vour windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking Road sp
217. sed up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS This feature is deleted on Coach Builder limousines and funeral coach packages Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle Once the vehicle speed reaches about 5 mph 8 km h you may hear momentary motor or clicking noise And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road 15 wet You re driving safely suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS 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 change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstac e while braking hard As vou brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Ju
218. self out of control Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water 15 standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining and be careful Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e Turn on your headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visihle to others e Look for hard to see vehicles coming from behind You may want to use your headlights even in daytime if it s raining hard e Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray If the road spray is so heavy you are actually blinded drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowly is better than having an accident Use your defogger if it helps Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 190 DRIVING IN FOG MIST AND HAZE Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hundred feet meters Or it might be so thick that you
219. sm Cassette tapes should he stared in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape plaver Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use If vou notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension Dampen clea
220. ss it a third time to see the time of day To Program Tracks You can program up to 10 tracks for your listening pleasure 1 Press the RCL PROG knob CD and TRACK will light in the display This also allows you to program disc track playback 2 Within 5 seconds turn the lower TUNE knob to the track you want to hear first The track number will flash 3 Press the SET button and the track number will stop flashing This indicates that the track is programmed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program up to 9 more tracks 5 Press the RCL PROG knob a second time to begin playing the first programmed track To cancel the programming mode press RCL PROG and press SET If ALL is showing on the display allow 10 seconds to pass You can also cancel the programming mode bw ejecting the disc SEEK Push this switch up or down to go to the beginning of the next or previous track At least 8 seconds must have played for the SEEK function to find the start of the current track SCAN Push this switch up or down to sample about 15 seconds of the beginning of each track Press it again or the upper knob to stop the SCAN function Note If vou are in the Program mode it is possible to modify the playback order hy using the TUNE knob If you need to review the playback order use either the SEEK or SCAN switch This review can be stopped by pushing the SCAN switch REV Reverse Push and hold KEV to return rapidly to a favorite passa
221. st hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Traction Control System This feature is deleted on Coach Builder limousines and funeral coach packages Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This 15 especially useful in slippery road conditions The traction control system works at all speeds It limits wheel spin by reducing engine torque by closing the throttle and applying the rear brakes You may feel the system working you may notice some noise but this is normal You may also feel the accelerator pedal push back against your foot The Traction Control warning light lets you know when there 15 problem with your traction control system unless your system is turned off When this light is on you have no automatic wheel spin protection Adjust your driving accordingly If you can t get the light off after recycling the ignition have your car serviced To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave your traction control system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to TRACTION COMNTAOL DISABLE SWITCH Owners FT ha sogun een To turn the system off press this switch The Traction Control light will come on and stay on To turn the traction control system
222. sumer Relations Center 24 hours per day by calling 1 800 458 8006 or if you have an Allant call I 800 ALLANT In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 ENGLISH or 1 800 263 7854 FRENCH In Mexico call 1 900 254 17 86 In Puerto Rico U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 416 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Consumer Relations Representative Your name address and telephone number Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Mehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of problem In order to give your inquiry prompt attention please call the appropriate toll free number listed However if you wish to write Cadillac pleasc send all correspondence to the respective United States Canada or GM Overseas Central Office address listed on the following page When contacting Cadillac please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using dealership facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED To assist owners who
223. t better tor the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit Henry M Le land known ds tH Le master of precision initiated his pre cision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902 His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years Craftsmanship A Creed Accuracy A Law The introduction of the first four cylinder en gine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention t quality and in novation the Royal Automobile Club of England awarded the pres tigious to Cadillac twice first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the elec tric self BEBTLET electric lighting and ignition Cadillac is the only A CELITET to win this honor and the only manufacrurer in the world ra win it twice As commonplace as stan dardized parts arc today 1908 parts were still individually hand fitred both in production and service id LU Arh En E Standardization opened the eves af the industrial world and was the cor ner stone of modern EEE production From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as Standard af the World In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience clean liness and all weather comfort
224. t a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will he driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between vour tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful 204 What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If your traction control system is disabled accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast when your traction control system is disabled the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your traction control system improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow
225. t Breakers in the Index e Disconnect both yellow connectors at the base of the steering column When the work is complete if the air bag system was disconnected be sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignition on When you turn the ignition key on be sure you see the inflatable restraint light on the instrument panel If you don t see this light flash and then go out as usual have your air bag system repaired 33 SAFETY BELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly 34 RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part The lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again CENTER FRONT PASSENGER POSITION Your vehicle has a front split seat and someone can sit in the center positi
226. t Panel hiatal aca 123 Hipectio DI a hee eee Cem eee ee 295 ee a Ee 123 Instrument Panel Warning EIS ioni ART ens 125 Interinr CESTE eere sce ie pepe eee ee ek cee gee OE EIE roS 302 Introduction See Front of Owner Information Manual J Jacking And Removing Flat Tire pee A Jump MATHE gt 4 4 tes 218 K Keyless Entry Remote ee die pene 70 OYE 4 occ vasenale ene eet hee eg HEC 63 Keys Ignition xdi ern CARE d E n T a ME ACE I c on Kilometer III 123 L Lamp Housings Exterior 287 ESTO ENTIER ei Oo CO BEG ODER Ee heb FI Lane Change And Turn Signal IBOIAtOE Lap Hell geese Ee 30 Lap Shoulder 20 Larger Children and Safety Belt 57 Leaking Of Exhaust Into Your FENCE ES 93 207 leather doh scar sone E br ea 305 SARE Au BaP een Rx OE REIR C 29 Light Brake To Shift L view Fe VE TEE 132 Light Change Oil VARI RES LERNTE ER DUE ERR 131 Lit CHATE inercia er e rn TOT PTT 130 Light Coolant 128 Light Cruise Engaged 133 Light Door Ajar E ever IM ANS e 131 Light Low Engine Oil
227. t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles It s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just by looking at its taillights Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine vou are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if vou re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible that should remain visible such as parked cars obstacles pedestrians or even trains blocking railway crossings You may want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly lighted service or refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road But be sure to remove your sunglasses before you leave the service area You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes
228. t the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road eoe mela ee 216 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Section 6 Service and Appearance Care 251 8 the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good For more information on Reporting Safety Defects see Owner Assistance Page 6 Third Edition THE 1993 FLEETWOOD LITERATURE Please keep this lite rature in vour Cadillac so it will be there if vou ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this book in it so the new owner can use it FOR CANADIAN OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE MANUAL Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario LST 1C7 This literature includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature GENERAL MOTORS GM and the GM Emblem CADILLAC and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation Copyright G
229. tance increasing the pulling requirements All of that means changes in e Handling Durability Fuel economy If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws having to do with trailering Make sure vour rig will he legal not only where you live but also where you ll he driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using sway control if vour trailer will weigh 2 000 pounds 900 kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 1 000 miles 1600 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Avoid continuous operation in mountainous areas that have grades greater than 2 and are longer than 5 miles Change axle oil annually or every 6 004 miles 9654 km of trailer towing whichever comes first Three important considerations have to do with weight 1 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 2 000 pounds 907 kg But if vou have the optional Trailer Towing 209 Package you can increase
230. tereo Sound Systems RAT 142 Storage 122 Storing Your Vehicle 2 00 saci peewee CARO 278 Stuck If Your Ignition 15 BO Stuck If Car Is In Sand Mud Ice 249 Subscribing to Cadillac Product Serv See Owner Assistance Sunglasses Wearing At Night 186 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System 27 Symbols Used On Your Vehicle 3 T Table Of Contents See Front of Owner Info Manual Taillight Bulb Replacement bee Era T 282 Tamper Resistance Of Odometer 124 TRAD DH SME Y on mE EROR 155 Temperature Engine Warning Light 128 14 Ram ORG Ya Fa eerte 75 Theft Deterrent System gt gt gt 76 22 48 2 44 272 Third Gear When Io Wise SS 86 Tilt Steering Wheel ee ee eee 95 Time Setting The datus wis ella yal 154 Te HESS eiii ar orare cya a Fan Cur 300 TI MINE Aen Ame Iu d 237 Fire EBU 35 2222222 qq ru am 293 Tire Inspection and Rotation 205 MUN MBA iss ED 291 Tire Quality Gr ding 22 2 ER 297 TBR XGA eo ee E AURA OE Ue IRE 292 Tires When It s
231. that he was no musicum at all The little world continued to protest that Fulton could never build a steamboat while the big world flocked to the river banks to see his boat steam by The leader is assailed because he is leader and the effort to equal hirn is merely added proofofthatleadershin Failing tn equal r to excel the follower seeks to depreciate and to destroy but only confirms once more the superiority of that which he strives to suppliant V There is nothing new in this is as old as the world and as old as the human passions envy Bear greed ambition and the desire to surpuss And it all avails nothing the leader truly leads he remains the leader Master poet Tnuber panurrer workman each in his turn is assailed and each holde his laurels through the ages That which is good ar great males itself known mo matter how loud the clamor of denial That which deserves to live lives mma TEX Pr si OT ife LATLRISA COR INT Awi hka SHE THE CEA T oor RART Ca ee CAR EXE TRAC Henry M Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac the French military commander who founded the city of Detroit in 1701 Wha
232. the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1000 miles 1600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times 178 Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking STEERING Power Steering If vou lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front
233. the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen 97 Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time This can help vou avoid a fixed stare Wear good sunglasses in bright light Glare can cause drowsiness But don t wear sunglasses at night They will drastically reduce your overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing power you have If vou get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency As in any driving situation keep pace with traffic and allow adequate following distances HILL AND MOUNTAIN ROADS Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work
234. the vehicle ADD ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some of it can just keep other things from working as they should FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of Mini Fuses Circuit Breakers and Maxi Fuses This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems If vou ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Select a feature that you can get along without that is the same value you need like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse Be sure to use a fuse with the same amperage rating number on it ie 10A 20 etc Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Panel Fuse Block gain access to the fuse block Remove the 3 instrument panel side COVCT 4 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL IP FUSE BLOCK REMOTE NOT USED T S4 15 AMPI AND INCKUP LAMP SWITCH ELECTHIC TURN FLASHER ELEC HDR BRAKE CATAL MOO DAONCSTIC EACH LAB WPR 25 AMF RETAINED PL PAP RADSO 10 eir RACIO RECEIVE WIPER 25 AMP WINDSHIELD WEPERWABHER HOC TELETAIL 10 AMF
235. tional automatic electrochromic rearview mirror During the daylight it s like the standard mirror But at night the system goes to work 114 During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car At night when the glare is too high it darkens to reflect only part of the light behind you When the mirror darkens it holds that position until the glare is no longer present Settings Your automatic rearview mirror has different positions for light sensitivity At the MAX setting bright headlights far away wi the mirror to graduallv darken This is a good setting for rural diis Al the MIN setting bright headlights have to be rather close for the mirror to darken This is a food setting for city driving Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in R Reverse the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up Off Turn the switch t OFF when you want the mirror to stay in the day mode Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work Outside Mirrors Your Cadillac has electric mirror controls Rotate the knob to choose either the left or right mirror Then move the knob to adjust the mirror MIRRORS 116 Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror i5 convex
236. to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights If there is a line of opposing traffic make occasional glances over the line of headlights to make certain that one of the vehicles isn t starting to move into your lane Once you are past the bright lights give your eyes time to readjust before resuming speed 186 High Beams If the vehicle approaching you has its high beams on signal by flicking yours to high and then back to low beam This is the usual signal to lower the headlight beams If the other driver still doesn t lower the beams resist the temptation to put your high beams on This only makes two half blinded drivers On a freeway use your high beams only in remote areas where you won t impair approaching drivers In some places like cities using high beams is illegal When you follow another vehicle on a freeway or highway use low beams True most vehicles now have day night mirrors that enable the driver to reduce glare But outside mirrors are not of this type and high beams from behind can bother the driver ahead A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the g glass can build up a film cau
237. tops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap bul now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 234 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD 235 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off Start the engine and let it run until vou can feel the upper radiatoi hose getting hot Watch out for thc engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower H the level 15 lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this IF A TIRE GOES FLAT It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire its much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and prip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain la
238. tric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Z CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly ENGINE OIL If the Low Oil Level light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away You should check your engine ail level regularly the light is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If vou don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick slightly Pinch the end of the dipstick tube as you remove the dipstick to wipe the oil from it Then push it all the way back in Now remove it without pinching the tube keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the
239. ty belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt CHECKING YOUR RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If vou see anything that might keep restraint system from doing its job have it repaired REPLACING SAFETY BELTS AFTER A CRASH If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may he necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision 6 Q What s wrong with this The belt is torn AN CAUTION Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away FEATURES AND CONTR
240. unted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement 287 Central Door Unlocking 67 LX TIS ERICH ERA DR GE CREE 300 Change Oil Light eee eee bein nee we RR n ne nnn 131 Change The Oil When To 263 Changing A Flat Tire 25 2000 a 237 con cE O ee Fere AONE 130 Chassis Lubrication See Maint Book p 15 Checking Service Station See Maint Book p 8 22 lusu lr Pas and The Engine Qil Level San EEA 259 The Power Steering Fluid 273 The Transmission Fluid 266 Things Under The Hood 257 Your Restraint Systems 61 Your Safety Belt Systems se 61 Chemical Paint Spotting cs c MM Child Restraint Securing are sere sees Child gt gt beer d Camrelie Litier acs csc nA E ETVE ERA 120 Circuit Breakers RUD S IN NITE ee 313 CUI HERBE oa seks iota ie ueri a a e Rn eee 193 SAGES E Vii nen 265 Cleaning dns fe cioe PEL ee ace CUT Re EE Merc Leather And Vinyl EF ERU Te ET 305 sr 116 Ern eS
241. usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow If traffic is light vou may have no problem But if it 15 heavy find a gap as you move along the entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed 194 Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move along and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if its slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass If you are on a two lane freeway treat the right lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane If you are on a three lane freeway treat the right lane as the slower speed through lane the middle lane as the higher speed through lane and the left lane as the passing lane Before changing lanes check your rearview mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes make sure another vehicle isn t about to move into the same spot Look at the vehicles two lanes
242. ver the technician s travel to and from your location Labor is charged at one and a half times the Cadillac dealership retail labor rate with a 30 minute minimum There is also a charge for any parts used and a milcage fee if the technician travels beyond 30 miles If the repair to your car is determined to be eligible for coverage under the General Motors New Car Limited Warranty the participating Cadillac Koadside Service dealership will arrange for a reimbursement for the total cost of the repair on the next business day Additional No Charge Roadside Service Special Features For Cadillac Owners Emergency Road Service Performed at the Scene for the Following Disablements during the first 12 month 12 000 mile period e Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts e Gas Delivery Flat Tire Change Towing Service Covers Change Only Determination af replacement tire under Warranty Coverage must be made by a Cadillac dealership or appropriate tire manufacturer Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 12 months 12 000 mile period Items covered are hotel meals and rental car Trip Routing Free trip routing assistance is available during the first four years Within a week of contacting Roadside Service with your travel plans Cadillac will provide a detailed trip routing and personalized North American Road Altas How Do You
243. void the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words and colors that Cadillac has used for years You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same colors and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BLIFINS CAUTION PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING SPARS FLAME EXPLODE HAT TEY These symbols are Important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven POWER VHC DOOR LOCE UINLOCK FASTEN EEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights TURA SxSHALE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS DR FLASHER HIGH BEAM WIRGSHIELD WIPER A WAHE REAA Vi ILD WINOSHELD DEFRGHSTER WAGE RAWIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights BATTERY CHARGING RADIATCIR COOLANT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE ENGINE DIL PRESSURE ERIE CFI TEMPERATURE COnDITETNING TAURS HATCH ADE SECTION 1 SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS Here you ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint air bag system and how to use your safety belts properly You can a
244. who are N CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must he used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder helt is very close to the child s face or neck Ag Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt Z CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt farce to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Ol SAFETY BELT EXTENDER If the vehicles safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safe
245. ws The electrical power to the power windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed If you want this power for another 10 minutes just turn the key to RUN and then back to OFF 96 Rear Window Lock Out With this feature you can cut electrical power to the rear HEAR WINDOW power windows by pressing the right end LOCK OUT of the lock out switch This feature is useful when you re transporting small children and you don t want them using the power windows HORN Io sound the horn just press the steering wheel pad THE TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION LEVER The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High Low Beam amp Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn 15 finished the lever will return automatically 98 A green arrow on the instrument panel wil flash in the direction of the turn or lane change If the turn signal remains on after you have driven about 5 mile 8 km a reminder chime will sound until you turn the turn signal off To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green a
246. y apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run position If you cannot shift out of Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of P Park in this part R Reverse Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped 84 To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index e N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving If vou need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 60 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 60 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power s
247. y situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times OFF ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while your re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 181 If the shoulder appears to be about four inches 100 mm or more below the pavement this difference can cause problems If there is not enough room to pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop then follow the same procedures But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement do NOT steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the accelerator and steering input straddle the pavement once more then try again PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A sim
248. you need to TIRES We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Cadillac If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires vou will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 292 N CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is located on the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that

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