Cadillac - Fleetwood - Owners Manual - 1995 - 1995 (2)

I" PENALTY O F LEADERS'HIP F , r. r i r r (Caddlac &tor Car Co. Detroit, Mich.) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENIN0 POST 1[ JANUARY 2ND, IN THE YBAR 1915 1COPYRIOHT,CADlLLACM m R CAR DIVISIQN r r ,r Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated hisprecision manufacturing techniques at r exacting His 1902. in interchangeability perfect of parts 1912 and inagain motto byCadillac forwhich 7 tigious to Cadillac twice . . . the founding achieving for1908 ofinCadillac first standards prompted the ri Club of England awarded the pres- introducing the elec- has been guided overthe tric self starter, electric years - “Craftsmanship lighting and ignition A Creed- Accuracy A Law:’ system. 1 Cadillac is the only The introduction of American manufacturer the first four cylinder en- to winthis honor and the gine in 1905 led the industry and only manufacturer inthe world to win enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds it twice. As commonplace as stan- up to 50 mph. dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts still individually handfitted For attention to quality and in-were novation,the Royal Automobile both in production and service. I I .$' Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the corner-stone of modern1 r t r r r r r r r ’F evolved the referenee to Cadillac as “Standard of the Wsrldl’ In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new €herd Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort mere greatly enhanced in €910when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as stand-ard equipment. “The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issueof The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment 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 production V8 engine.’ The V8 was standard in all 1915 model Cadillacs. Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nation-wide comprehensive service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The ’30s witnessed production of the smooth and quiet V12 and The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. -* ’ I rl I I. J r r F r r r For the 1948 m.odel, C.adillac styling for nearly two decades. This was followed-by the 1949 model with the two dom h-ardtap.Coupe DeViIle and the modern overhead value, high compressionV8 engine. Engitreering innovations, conveniences and styling dgminated the '50s and '60s. Cruise ,control, .automa-tic climate c-ontrol, t i l t and telescqing steering wheels, twilight sentiael and four door hard tops all debuted in these years, In 1957 the Eldatado I3ruugha.m featured adwnces such as-air suspension, memory s'eat, autornatis elc.etr.ic do,or logks, transistar rE-dia, a brushed 1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. II--A 1993 Cadillac Allantk in stock This rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Bald'rige National Quality Award. The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car 6t Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. technical configuration, was selected as the pace car forthe 76th Indianapolis 500. The demanding pace car performance and handling requirements were met because of such advances as the Northstar system. The system includes the 32 valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape ,.. .., This Cadillac Manualis divided into major sections. e-= .......................... tion - HowUse tothis Manual This section tellsyou how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. ‘ ’ ......................... Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.It also explainsthe “SIR” system. ’ . Section 2- Features and Controls .............................. 2-1 4 This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. ................. 3-1 4 Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . ... ... _. .. +p . r - r c , This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort - . controls andhow...,,, to?>“t,w:.‘.;:, operate your audio system. . . . . :.. . . . .(. ~ . , ~ . ~ -~:- ., I _ I . . - , .- . ;L; y. T.-,$.;*?& + = “ ;.-,& 2. !,,, ’? I. - - ’ . , , Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road I .......................... Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road andhow to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road .............................. ........................ Here themanual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properlyand looking good. I- - 5-1 This section tells you what to do if you h.avea problem while driving; such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care r‘ 4-1 For more informationon “Reporting Safety Defects”,see,Owner Assistance, Page4. First Edition i 6-1 - - HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people readtheir 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 placeto look for whatyou need is the Index in backof I the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s inthe manual, andthe page number where you’ll find it. I - - SAFETY W m I N G S A l V D SK’WBOLS You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book. We use abox with gray background andthe word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning. - In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, youor others could be hurt. i i . iii You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” - 4 Khicle Damage Warnings Also, in this bookyou will findthese notices: NOTICE: 7 B- ~.,u 1”41 L d These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area,we tell you about somethingthat can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it couldbe costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE or in different words. warnings in different colors You’ll alsosee warning labelson your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols - These are some of the symbols you will findon your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: I CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES COULD I BATTERY ACID These sym 201s are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: I I DOOR LOCK UNLOCK 1 POWER WINDOW FASTEN SEAT BELTS F t V - AIR BAG - 1 These symbols have to do with your lights: a- - pS ' I MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH I A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER I TURN SIGNALS I I PARKING #O II LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM I t3 FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WINDSHIELD WIPER 81 WASHER I REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER I VENTILATING FAN w WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER II HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER LAMPS C1 These symbols are used on warning andindicator lights: I- r ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING BRAKE I RADIATOR COOLANT ,(@) I- I I FUEL II ENGINE OIL PRESSURE I ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE I ANTI-LOCK BRAKE Here aresome other symbols you may see: I I I I RADIO VOLUME RADIO SELECTOR I-- ~ P -E TRUNK RELEASE I LIGHTER AIR CONDITIONING 1 I I E3 -HORN Vii SPEAKER I ! !-- SEATS A N D RESTRAINT SYSTE-MS Here you'll find information about .the seats'in-your Cadillac and howto use your safety belts properly. You can also -learnabout some things you should.notdo with air bags and safety b.elts. SEATS AND SEAT CONTR.OLS Power Seat 7 - I This section tellsyou about. theseats -- how to acljust them; and alsoabout' reclining front .se.atbacks and head restraints. The control is located on both front daor.armrests. 0 The frontTILT switch makes.the front portion.of.the seat cushion move up and down. .The-rearTILT switch makesthe rearportion of the seat Gushion move up and down. Moving the centercontrol switch to theright or left .makesthe.whole seat cushion moveup or down. - 0 M-owingthe centercontrol switch .back, or .forward makes.the whole seat move rearward or fo.rward. 1-1 Memory Seat If your Fleetwood has this option, th.e control looks like this: Here’s how to make it work: 0 You don’t need tostart your vehicle yet, just make sure it is in PARK (P). 0 Adjust the driver’s seatthe way youwant it. 0 Press the SETbutton. 0 Move the memory switch to1and your seating position is programmed. +Now it’s set. When your Fleetwoodis in PARK (P), andyou movethe memory switchto 1,the seat will go to where you have just set Do it. the same thing for a second driver following the steps above, but move the memory switch-to2. i I ; kThe EXITbutton allows youto get out of your vehicle more easily. The EXIT button is programmedthe same asthe memory selections. For easy entrance and exit,it is recommended that you position itfully back and fully down. If you select the wrong memory switch or EXITbutton,you can cancel it by just pressing anyof the SEAT ADJUSTER switches. id - I i 1-2 l k l -? Lurnbar/Heuter Seat Controls(Fleehvood Brougham) With thisfeature, you can changethe shape of the driver's or passenger's seatback. Adjustthe power seat control firstto get the proper position. - I - - -I -, Move the lumbar control forwardto increase lumbar supportor rearward to decrease lumbar support. Move the switch to either HI or LO to turn on the heating element inthe seat. Designed primarily for useon damp and chilly days, the LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. On colder days,the HI setting heatsthe seats to an even higher temperature. To prevent uncomfortable overheatingof the seats, the heating elementsare thermostatically regulatedto automatically maintain the temperature at the setting selected.A telltale lighton the control switch reminds youthat the heating system is in use.To preserve the battery, the heated seats can onlybe used whenthe ignition is turned on, and is deactivated whenthe ignition is turned off. 1-3 . . To adjust the seatback, press the switih -tarwardor .rearward.. F But don’t have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle ismoving. 1-5 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that thetop of the restraint is closest to thetop of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a new injury ina crash. The head restraint on a Fleetwood Brougham articulates. Holdboth sides and gentlyrotate therestraint in a forelaft direction. - SAFETYBELTS: THEY’RE FOR EKERYONE This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly.It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts, And it explainsthe Supplemental InflatableRestraint, or “air bag” system. 1-6 ‘ 1 Your vehicle hasa light that comes on asa reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the hdex.) In many states and Canadian provinces,the law saysto wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never knowif you’ll b.e in a crash. If you do havea crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.-But mast crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckleup can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could, have been badly hurt orkilled. After more than 25 years of safety beltsin vehicles, the facts are clear. I n most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! i m 1-7 why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or onanything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. .Get-it,up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The ri&er doesn't stop. ri - 'The person keeps going until stopped by something. real vehicle,.it could bethe windshield ... i r I r 1-9 f ’ F ASKABOUT SMETYBELTS -AND THE ANUKERS Q: Won’tI be trapped in the vehicle aJler an accident ifI’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can 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 and getout, is much greater if you are belted. I- Q: Why don’t theyjust put in air bags so people won’t haveto wear safety belts? c . A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But theyare supplemental systems only;so they workwith safety belts-- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has requiredthe use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle upto get the most protection. That’strue not only infrontal collisions, but especially in side andother collisions. - Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive farfiom home, why shouldI wear safety belts? -. A: You may be an excellent driver, butif 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 krn)of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 kmh). Safety beltsare for everyone. 1-11 HOW TO lVl!%tR SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This part is onlyfor peopleof adult size. Be awarethat there arespecial thingsto know about safety belts and children. Andthere aredifferent ruIesfor smaller children and babies. If a child willbe riding in your Cadillac, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll wantto know whichrestraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. DRIVER POSITION This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lockthe door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 1-12 m 3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. i -‘ i r r 4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. Pull upon thelatch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety BeltExtender” at the end of this section. Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you everhad to. r Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment i 2 I : Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustmentfeature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjustit before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. '2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. i3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 1-15 4. Let the .belt go back allthe way. You should heara slight clicking sound. you don’t;the adjustmentfeature won’t set, and you’ll have to start .again. ‘ I f 5. Now you can %add a.-small mount of slack. Lean forward slightly,then sit back.If you’ve added more”than4inch (25 mm) of slack, pullthe shoulder belt out as you didbefore and start again. If y0.u movearound in thevehicle enough,or if you pull out the .shoulder belt, the,beltwill become tight again.If this happens,you-canreset it. -Q:What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. Q: What’s wrong with this? I A: 1 I I 1 I I I I I The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 r; f3 To unlatch the belt, just push the buttonon the buckle. The belt should .back out of the way. Before you closethe door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle. M 1-21 R E S T U N T SYSTEM (SIR) This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint(SIR), or air bag, system. Your Cadillac hastwo air bags-- one air bagfor the driver andanother air bag for the right front passenger. Here arethe most important thingsto know about the air bag system: 1-22 1 f I r I How the Air Bag System Works r Where is the air bag? , , . .,. .~. . . f- , ..*- . . The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.The right front passenger’s air bag is inthe instrument panel on the passenger’s side. i I 7< When should an air bag inflate? . , ,. . . i . I ” The air bag is designedto inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag willinflate only,if the impact speedis above the system’s designed“threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform,the threshold level is about 1 I 9 to 15 mph (14to 24 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, sothat it can be somewhat above or below this that will moveor deform, such as range. If your vehicle strikes something a parked car,the threshold level willbe higher. The air bag is not 1 designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle .or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation isdetermined by the angle of the impact.and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is onlyone indication of this. 7 - 1-25 Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Cadillac Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systemin several placesaround your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Cadillac dealer and the 1995 Fleetwood Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.To purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications” the in Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. .. ... . . . .. . I . . F - SAFETYBELT USE DURING PREGNmCY Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, theyare more likelyto beseriously injured if they don’twear safetybelts. A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possiblethroughout the pregnancy. - - belt The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety is worn properly, it’s more likely that thefetus won’t behurt in a 7 crash. Forpregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearingthem properly. 1-29 RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION 5 1 The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.If it does, let it go back the all way and start again. Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder Ifbelt. you findthat the latch platewill not go fullyinto the buckle, seeif you are using the buckle forthe center passenger position. a a CENTER FRONT PASSENGER POSITION Lap Belt If your vehicle hasa front split seat and rear a bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. 1-30 Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next tothe windows have lap-shoulderbetts. Here's how to wear one properly. ., ... >-.e ' : .. 1-32 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. - c-4 - r-. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou’d be less likelyto slide underthe lap belt. If you slid 1-35 I under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These- partsof the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-36 r-- CENTER REAR PASSENGER POSITION 3. Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it. .. Smaller Children and Babies 7 r Wherever you installit, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mindthat an unsecured childrestraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secureany child restraint in your vehicle-- even when no child is in it. Top Strap If your child :restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. 1-42 ?- -, i r i Securing a Child Restru&t.in.a ‘Rear,Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoul-der belt.See the earlier part about -thetop strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. FoHow~theinstructionsfor the d d d restraint. 2. S,ecureth.echild in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, a d r u n the lapand shoulderportions of $he vehicle’s safetybelt through .or-aroundthe restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tiltthe latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’s face or ne’ ck, put it behind the child restraint. r r7 1-43 To remove the child restraint,j;u& , ~ ~ u ~ ~ ~ . . safety ~ t ~belt ~ .and ~ ~ , ~ . let it go back allthe way. The safety belt wil move freely againand be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position _ 1 ‘I I r You’ll be usingthe lapbelt. I See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. f 1-45 Your vehicle hasa right front passengerair bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: You'll be using the lap-shoulder b e k See the earlier part aboutthe top strap if the child restraint has one. J. Because your vehicle has a-rightfront passenger air bag,always move a forward-facing child the seat as far back as it will.go before securing restraint. (See".Seats" inthe Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the i-nstructions forthe child restraint. 3. Secure the child inthe child restraint asthe instructions say. 4. Pick up the latch plate, and runth.e~lapand shoulder portionsof the vehicle's safety belt throughor around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will showyou how. If the should.er belt goes in fron,t of the child's faceor neck, put it .behind thechild restraint. 1-48 r? 5.- the belt. i I r ,r , I - - 6. Pull the Test of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back intothe retractor whileyou push down on the child restraint. it 8. Push and pullthe child restraint in different directionsto be sure itis secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and all let go back the way. The safety beltwill move freely again and be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger. I i 7 uf 1-50 ~ a. Q: What if a childis wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis 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 isso small that the shoulder beltis stillvery close to the child’s face or neck, you might wantto place the child inthe center seat position, the one that has onlya lap belt. 1-52 J . ... r SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten )aroundyou, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough fasten, to your dealerwill order you an extender. It’s free. When you ,go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you willwear, so the extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender ,willbe justfor you, and just for the seat in your vehiclethat you choose. To wear it,just attach itto the _;,milar,safetv belt. ~ If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. ifBut the beks were stretched, as they wouldbe if worn duringa more severe crash,then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace-them.Collision damage also may mean youwill need to’havesafety belt or seat partsrepaired or repl.aced. New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn’t being used at thetime of the collision. I n FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and informationon starting, shifting and. braking. Also explained are theinstrument panel and the warning systemsthat tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to doifyou havea problem. KEYS 2-1 The square ignition keys are for the ignition oniy. They have resistor pellets which are part of the vehicle's PAsS-Key@II system. The round keys are for the doors and allother locks. When anew Fleetwood is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the keys. Each plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extrakeys. However,the ignition keys do not have plugs. The ignition keys come with a bar code tag attached to them. Your dealer or qualified locksmithby reading the number onthe bar code tag can then make extra ignition keys. to help discourage There are 15 alternative ignition-PMS-Key@II blanks theft. Keepthe bar code tag andthe 'door key plugs ina safe place.If you lose your keys, you will be able to have new ones made easily using the plug or number on the bar code. tag. W , -. 2 , . ', ... ... NOTICE:. Your Cadillac has a numberof new features tha.t can help trouble getting into your prevent theft. But you. can have aoflot vehicle ifyou. ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys. Your Cadillac hasan ignition key anti-lockoutfeature. Itdoesn't allow you to use the door switches to lock yourdoors when anydoor is open and the key isturned toany position exceptRUN. Note that if your sngine is running, this feature will ~ oprevent,'you t from locking your keys inside. In addition, you can still lockthe'.doorsusing the,Remote Keyless Entry System regardlessof the key position. rp-c? 7 DOOR LOCKS r 2-3 There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside, use your door key. If your vehicle hasa Theft Detexrent system and it is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System.Thk will. avoid setting off the alarm. From the inside, to lock the door, slide the control down. To unlock the door, slide the control up. q j 2-4 Power Door Locks , Push the lower part of the switch marked LOCK to lock alldoors at once., Pushthe upper l~partof ihe switch marked~.UN,LO:CK,to Il unlock Al ,thedoors. r! r I The switch on each rear door works o+ly-th,atdoor's lock. It won't lockall of the doors -- that's a safety feature. Automatic Door Locks r Just close yourdoors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift leverout of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock. In addition, every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK (P), your doors will unlock. If someone needsto get out while the vehicle is not in PARK(P), have that person use the manual or power lock. Whenthe door is closed again, it will not lock automatically.Just use the manual or power lockto lock the dooragain. You can also have this feature changed wherethe doors will stay locked when you shift backinto PARK (P). Ask yourdealer for details. Central Door Unlocking Feature With thisfeature you can unlockthe doors from either frontoutside door lock. Holdthe key in the turnedposition for a few seconds. Rear Door Security Lock Your Cadillac is equipped withrear door security locksthat help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car fromthe inside. To use this lock: I I I 1 I I - . - Illuminated Entry System When you liftthe door handle, the lamps inside your Cadillac will go on. They’ll gooff when youstart your engine,or when 30 seconds have passed. You can turn on theinterior lamps by pressing anybutton on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Leaving Your Phicle r If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and setthe locks from inside.Then get out and closethe door. If your vehicle hasa theft deterrent system, see “Theft Deterrent” in the Index. R E . . O T EKEXLESS ENTRY SYSTEM ._ 13 r Your Cadillac has thisoption which allows youto lock and unlock your doors or unlock yourtrunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away usingthe key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System is intended to be useda as supplementary vehicle entry device. It is not intendedto replace, butrather should be usedin conjunction witha door lock key.It operates ona radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1)This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. Should interference to this system occur, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions onbattery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product hasa maximum range. 0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Cadillacdealer or a qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications to this systemby other than an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use thisequipment. L- I Operation 1. Press thissymbol to unlock the driver’s door. Press it again within five seconds to unlockthe other doors. Pressing this symbol will also disarm the optional Theft Deterrent System and turnon the interior lamps. 2. Press this symbol to lock your doors. This also armsthe optional Theft Deterrent System. 3. Press this symbol to open the trunk. 4. Press this symbolto turn on the interior lamps only. 2-8 1 F"" 1 Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Khicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can r be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any-remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be matched. Oncethe new transmitter is coded, the i lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can matcha transmitter to .as many different vehicles as you own, provided theyare equipped with exactly the same modelsystem. (General 7 Motors offers severaldifferent models of these systems ontheir vehicles.) two transmitters-matchedto it. Each vehicle can have only , - See your dealer to match transmitters to anothervehicle. Battery Replacement I Under normal use, the-b-atteriesin your key chain tr-ansmittershould last - about two years. You can tellthe batteries areweak if the transmitter won't work atthe If you haveto get closeto your vehicle normal range in any location. before the transmitter works, it's probably timeto change the batteries. 1. Use the round end of the door key, or a quarter to rotate the cover slightly counterclockwise. 2-9 2. Remove the battery and replace with CR2025 or an equivalent. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. 3. Make sure the battery is positioned with the "+" facing the cover. 2-10 Remote lkunk Release You'll find the button in the glove box. .. The buttonworks only when the ignition is on.If you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF you can still usethe remote trunk release because .your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power(RAP). The electrical power tothe trunk release will not shutoff until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed.If you want this power for another 10 minutes, justturn thekey to RUN and then back to OFF. .. 2-12 f I [ ?love Box The glove box is directly in front of the frontpassenger seat. To unlock the m o o r , insert the door key into thelock cylinder andturn it to theleft. To ,ock the door, turn the key to theright and removethe key. The key may be removed inthe locked or unlocked position. I I 1 Jecuring Owner Manual Porgolio To secure your portfolio, insert the edge of the portfolio in the groove of the glove box door as shown. r 2-13 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuablesout of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them withyou. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone be will watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But whatif you haveto leave your ignition key? Whatif you have to leave something valuablein your vehicle? Put your valuablesin a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key with you. 2- 14 ?- THEFT D E T E W N T (OPTION) n ‘n If your Cadillac has this option, it has a theft deterrent alarm system. With this system,the amber SECURITY SYSTEM light will flash as youopen the door (if your ignition is off). -This light reminds youto 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 KeylessEntry System. The SECURITYSYSTEM light should come on and stayon. -3. Close all doors.The SECURITYSYSTEM light should go off. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key, the alarm will go off.It will also gooff if a door lock or thetrunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s ,-lamps will flash and the horn will sound. Remember, the Theft Deterrent System won’tarm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms onlyif you use a power door lock 7switch or theRemote Keyless Entry System. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you don’t wantto arm the Theft Deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked after thedoors are closed. Always unlock a door with a key or theRemote Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door anyother way willset off the alarm: If you setoff the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key or the Keyless Entry System. -The alarm won’t stop if you tryto unlock a door any other way. - 2-15 I . How to Test the Alarm 1. From insidethe vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your vehicle keepingthe door open. 2. From outside the vehicle with the door open, lock the vehicle usingthe power door lockor the Remote Keyless Entry Systemand close the door. 3. Once the interior lampsare off, reach in and unlockthe door usingthe manual lock.Open the door andthe horn will sound and your headlamps 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’II is a 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@II uses a resistor pellet theinignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key’II system sensesthat someone is usingthe wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work andfuel won’t goto the engine. If someone triesto start your vehicle againor uses anotherkey during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying differentkeys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. 2-16 i r t J The ignition key must be clean and,drybefore it’s inserted in the ignition. or theengine may not start. If the engine does .not start and the PASS , KEY FAULT light comes on, the key maybe dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. v:Clean and drythe key. If the starter still won’t work, andthe key appears to be clean anddry, wait aboutthree minutes andtryanother ignition key. At this time, you may also w,antto check the fbse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work withthe other key, your vehicle needs service.If your vehicle doesstart, the first ignitionkey may be faulty. Se,e your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key’II. If you accidentally use key a that has a damagedor missing resistor- pellet, the starterwon’t work. But you don’t haveto wait three minutes befo.re trying another ignition key. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key’II to have a new key made. 7If you’re ever driving andthe PASS KEY FAULT light comes on and stays on, you willbe able to restart your engineif you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@% system, however, is not workmg properly and must he 7 serviced by your Cadil-lac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the : PASS-Key@II system. If you loseor damage aPASS-Key% ignition ke ,see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who.can service PASS-Key . I1 to have a new key made. ~ *-, ‘ - - - J NEW VEHICLE “BREAK-IN’.’ NOTIGE Y0u.r modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will performbetter in the long run if you followtheseguidelines: e - Keep your speedat 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). -- o Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow -- for thefirst 500 miies (804-km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops forthe first 200,mi.les(322km) or so. During this time yournew brake linings aren’tyet broken in. Hard stops withnew linings can meanpremature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this.“breaking-in” guideline every time you get newbrake. linings. 0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See ‘‘Tawing a Tkailer” in the Index for more information. r IGNITION SWTCH f the ignition switch, you can turn theswitch to ACCESSORX This positi.on1ets 7you use things likethe radio and the r - windshield wipers whenthe engke is off. To &e, push inthe key andturn it was before it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as you inserted the key. LOCK Before youput the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This isthe only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It'sa theft deterrent feature. OFF: This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transmission but doesn't send electrical power to any accessories.Turn the key to the OFF position if you must have your car in motion while the engine isoff. RUN This is the position for driving. STmR This key position starts your engine. if the engine isnot running,.ACCESSORY and RUN allow you Note that even to operateyour electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. ~~ 2-19 When starting your enginein very cold weather (below0” F or -18 ” C), do this: 1. With yourfoot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed,if you have to, until yolr engine has runfor a while. 2. If your engine stillwon’t start (orstarts but then stops), it could be flooded withtoo much gasoline.Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding itthere as you holdthe 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 gasolinefrom the engine. - I ‘ I 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 If you adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed,the seepart of this manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index. D M N G THROUGH DEEP STMDING WATER N’OTICE: If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddlesor standingwater, water can come in throughyour engine’s air intake andbadly damage your engine. Neverdrive $bough water that is slightly lower than theu-nderbodyof your vehicle.If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drivethrough them very slowly. 2-21 PARK (P): This locks your transmission drive shaft. the It’s best position to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK(P) when the ignition key is inthe RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all theway into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gearyou wish. See “ShiftingOut of PARK (P>” in thissection. REVERSE (R): Use this gearto back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransmission. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your vehicleis stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see“If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor Snow” inthe Index. 2-24 Here aresome times you might choose THIRD (D or 3) instead of OVERDRIVE (@): When driving.on hilly, winding roads When towinga trailer, so there is less shifting between gears .a When going down a steep hill SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND(2) on hills.It can help control your speed as you go dawn steep mountain roads, butthen you would also want to use your brakesoff and on. FIRST (1):This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can useit on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever isput in FIRST (l),the transmission won’t shiftinto first gear untilthe vehicle is going slowly enough. I NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you werestuck m 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 enlythe accelerator pedal.This could overheatand damage- the transmission. Use yourbrakes to hold your vehicle in position ona.WI1. 2-26 .- I I n r I SHIFTING INTO P m '(P) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down withyour right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position likethis: ~r Pull the lever toward you. I- 2-29 Move the lever up as far as it will go- 3. With your right foot still holdingthe brake pedal down, setthe parking brake. 4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5 . Remove the key and take it with you.If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle withthe ignition key in yourhand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). Leaving Your 'vehicle With the Engine Running 2-30 ,. . Torque Lock I€you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) 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 leverout of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, setthe parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “ShiftingInto PARK (P)” in the Index. 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 pullthe shift leverout of PARK (P). SHIFTING OUT OF PARK (P) Your Cadillac hasa brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is inthe RUNposition. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever allthe way into PARK (P) as youmaintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto thegear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shiftout of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OW. Open and closethe driver’s door to turnoff the Retained Accessory Powerfeature. 2. Apply and holdthe brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start thevehicle andthen shift to the drive gear you want. F t r I ’ r i i p I 'r 2-33 RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU’RE PARKED It’s better not to park withthe engine running.But if you ever have to, here are some thingsto know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the‘Index. If you are parking on a hilland-if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in .the Index. 2-34 Rear Window Lock Out ~ : With thisfeature you can cut electrical power to therear power windows by pressing the right endof the lock,aut switch. This feature is useful when you're transporting small childrenand you don't want them using the power windows. . ' HORN To sound the horn, just pressthe steering wheelpad.. TILT M5KEEL A tilt steering wheel allows youto adjust the steering wheel before you drive. r?l 2-36 Turn Signal andLane Change Indicator To signal a turn, move the lever allthe way up or down. Whenthe turn is finished,the lever will return automatically. A green arrow onthe instrument panelwill flash inthe direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever untilthe green arrow starts toflash. Hold itthere until you complete yourlane change. The lever willreturn by itself when yourelease it. As you signal a turn or a lane change,if the arrows flash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see turn yoursignal. If a bulb is burnedout, replace it to help avoid an accident.If the green arrows don’tgo on at all when you signala turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) andfor burned-out bulbs. If for some reason, yourturn signal is left on, a chime will sound (after having driven abouta half of a mile) to remind you to turnit off. 2-38 -, I If you havea trailer towing opkion withadded wiring for thetrailer lamps, 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 turnsignal lamps regularlyto make sure they are working. Headlamp High-Low Beam - - -- r Fhsh-To-Pass This lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver infront of you that you wantto pass. It works evenif your headlampsare off. To use Flash-To-Pass, pullthe multifunction lever toward you. If your headlamps are off, your high beam headlamps will turn on. Theywill stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turnthem off. If your headlampsare on, but on low beam the system works normally. Just pull the lever. Your headlamps will shift to high beam and stay there. To return tolow beam, just pull the lever toward you.If your headlamps are on and on high beam, your headlamps will switchto low beam. To get back to high beam, pullthe lever toward you. 2-39 Windshield Wipers DEUY: With this-you .can set the wiper speedfgr a long or short delay between wipes. Move the band to DELAY for long delays.The closer you get to LO, the sho.rter the delay. OFF: TO tum t,he wipersoff?turn theband to OFE 2-40 I 'WindshieldWasher F" 1 - .. your f using 7 were you m 7 r 2-41 To wash . windshield, pushthe paddle labeled PUSH, then release it. After washing the windshield, the wipers willstop unless. your wipers.If you were, the wipers will resume the speed you .were using. For more washer cycles, push and hold the paddle. m r - rpLh I -CRUISECONTROL With cruise control, you can maintaina speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more-without keeping-your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” inthe Index.) Whenroad .conditionsallow you to safely use it again, you mayturn thecruise control back on. Traction Control is deleted on Coachbuilder limousines and funeral coach packages. I r-- 2-43 If you holdthe switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could bestartled and even lose control. So unless you wantto go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A. To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to go to a higher speed. Here’sthe first: 1. Use the accelerator pedalto get to thehigher speed. 2. Push the button at theend of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.You’ll now cruise at thehigher speed. Here’s the secondway to go to a higher speed: Move the CRUISE switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to thespeed you want,then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to RJA for less than half a second andthen release it. Each time you do this, your vehiclewill go about 1mph (1.6 km/h) faster. To Reduce Speed while Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push inthe button at the end of the lever until you reachthe lower speed you want,then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, pushthe buttonfor less than half a second. Each timeyou do this, you’ll go1mph (1.6 krn/h) slower. Passing AnotherFkhicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to thecruise control speed you set earlier. 2-46 Using Cruise Control on Hills I I How well your cruisecontrol will workon hillsdepends upon your speed, load, andthe steepness of the hills. Whengoing up steep hills, you may have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gearto keep your speed down.Of course, applyingthe brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find thisto be toomuch trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. To Get Outof Cruise Control I I There aretwo ways to turnoff the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal Move the cruise switch to OFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory erased. is LA2MPS This knob controls these lamps: Headlamps Taillamps ParkingLamps LicenseLamps SidemarkerLamps Instrument Panel Lamps Interior Courtesy Lamps P :i 2-47 Here’s how your lighting system works: Pull the knob out to thefirst stopto turn on your parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lamps. Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the headlamps. You can brightenor dim your instrument cluster by rotating the headlamp knob. Push the knob all the way in to turn them off. Headlamp “On’’Warning If the manual lamp switch is left on (as when someone has parked your vehicle), you’ll hear a warningtone when youturn off the ignition and open the driver’s door. , I L--A Retained Accessory Power When you stop your Cadillac and turn the ignition to OFF, you can use these accessories for10 more minutes. Radio 0 PowerWindows Astroroof WindshieldWipers 0 TrunkRelease When youopen ~a door, everything will off. go And, after10 minutes everything will go off also. If you want power for another10 minutes, just turnthe key to RUN and back to OFF. I L. .d - Power Drain Protection When the ignition is off and the interior lampsor underhood lampsare accidentally left on, they will automatically shut off after 10 minutes. This protects you from a possible dead battery. To turn power back on, lift up on the outside front door handleor turn the ignition to theRUN position. !l rsl L. Twilight Sentinel Your Cadillac has thisfeature and the control is under theheadlamp knob. - It switches your lampson.and off by sensing howdark it is01 Itside. To operate it, leave the lamp switch off and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but OFF If you movethe control all the,wayto MAX, your lamps will stay on for about four minutes after you turn theignition to OFF. If you move the control almost allthe way in the otherdirection, so it's just on, the lamps will go off quickly when youturn theignition to OFF. I!- ? 2-49 Please don’t coverthe light sensor.It is located ontop of the instrument panel. If you coverthe sensor, it will sensethat is isdark outside and your lamps will come on. - Cornering Lamps If your exterior lampsare on, the cornering lampswill comeon when you signal a turn. This will provide more lightfor cornering when itsdark. Underhood Lamp Your vehicle has a Delay Interior Light-ing System(DIL). This system controls powerto theunderhood. lamp. Just pull upthe ondoor handle with the hood raised andthe lamp will come onfor about 10 minutes. Every timethe doorhandle is pulledup the lamp will stay on for another 10 minutes. The lamp will go off when you closethe hood. 1 L J . ’Waytime-RunningLamps (Canada Only) I : - ? r - - r - Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) make it easier tosee the frontof your vehicle duringthe day. DRL can be helpful whenit is raining andin the short,periodsafter dawn and before sunset. Several countries, including Canada, require DRL. A light sensor ontop of th.e instrument panel makes the DRLwork, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low beam headlampscome on at reduced brightness in daylight when:. I the ignitionison the headlamp switch is-off,and the transmission is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only your lowbeam headlampswill be on.The taillamps, sidemarker andother lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up e.ither. will change to When it’s dark enough outside, your low beam headlamps full brightness. The otherlamps that come on with your headlampsw-ill alsocome on. When it’s bright enough outside,the regular 1amps.will go off, and your low beam headlamps changeto thereduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the Dm-off, apply your parkingbrake before you turn on theignition. Onceyou release the parking brake, the DRL cannot be turnedoff as.long astheignition is.on. As with any vehicle,. you should turn on the regular headlamp system any time you needit. 2-5 1 Press the lens to turn them on. The rearlamp monitors show that your taillampsare working. ! -.. I AUTOlWTIC MIRROR r? I ' 7 ! Your Cadillac hasan automatic electrochromic rearview mirror. This mirror axtomatically changesto'reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on theback of the mirror senses whenit is Becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into themirror surface sensesthe headlamps behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This changemay take a few seconds. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. rl 2-53 AutomaticJOff Switch There is an automatic and an off position for this mirror. When the a green halo,the button on the bottom of the mirror is pressed up and has mirror is on automatic. Press againto turnoff. Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode isanother important feature of the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed REVERSE in (R), the mirror changesto the daytime mode for a bright imagethe in mirror asyou backup. Front ReadingLamps There aretwo reading lamps locatedon the rearview mirror. Pressthe switch nextto thelamp that you wantto turn on or off. 2-54 s i CONKEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. FLOOR MATS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats. Do not Keep-floormats vacuumed and use a spot cleaner, if~necessary. machine wash. F : FRONT SEAT ILLUMmATED F55ITY 'MIRRORS To use one,turn the sunshade down. Then .liftthe cover upto see the mirror. The switch makes the lamp brighter. REAR SEAT VANITYMIRR,ORS 7 -,' The Fleetwood Brougham has these unless you have an .astroroof. Press the.button tobring a mirror down.The switch makesthe lamp brighter. 2-59 ASTROROOF If you have this option, the switch is inthe'mErhead console. : 1 f-? 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 inRUN, move the switch towardthe rear of the car to open the roof. To close it, movethe switch towardthe front of your car. Oncethe J P roof is closed, you can let go of the switch and then push the front of it again. This opensthe roof at the rear to a vent position. i 1 i 1 I 2-60 L d l HomeLink Universal Transmitter (Option) TM i -/ r- The HomeLink" Universal Transmitter providesa convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to threeindividually heldtransmitters into a single built-in device.The transmitter will operate garage doors and gates, or with the available accessory package,other devices controlledby radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems and security systems. It will actuallylearn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is poweredby your vehicle's battery and charging system. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device maynot cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. f 2-61 I Programming the HomeLink" Universal Transmitter Ensure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming! Then follow these steps. 1. Hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink Universal Transmitter untilthe red light beginsto flash rapidly. Thenrelease the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels. 2. Decide which one of the threechannels you want to program. 3. Hold the end of your hand-heldtransmitter against the bottom surface of the HomeLink" Universal Traasmitter so that you can still see the red light. 4. Using both hands, pushthe hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink TM Universal Transmitter.Continue to press both buttons through Step 5. 5. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light onthe HomeLink Universal Transmitter flash slowly, then rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up to a minute or more, indicatesthat the HomeLink Universal Transmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons once the light starts toflash rapidly. The HomeLink Universal Transmitter can now be used in placeof your hand-held transmitter. Additionally, the procedure noted above canbe repeated toprogram upto two other hand-held unitsthat you may own. If you havetrouble programming the garage door opener, make sure that F you have followedthe directions exactly as described andthat the batteries in the hand-held transmitter are not dead. If you stillcannot program it, rotate your hand-heldtransmitter end over end and try again. f-In a limited number of older installations, due tolegislated changesin the transmission frequencies, it may alsobe necessary to obtain a new receiver and haveit connected to your existing garagedoor opener. Ifyou cannot program the transmitter after repeatedattempts, consult yo’ur Cadillac r dealex -. Operating the HomeLink Universal Transmitter Simply press the appropriate button on HomeLink the TM Universal Transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is beingtransmitted. - Erasing Channels 1 r To erase all three programmed channels, holddown the two outside buttons until the red light beginsto flash. Individual channelscannot be erased, but can be reprogrammed usingthe procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier. 7 Accessories 7 .I Accessories for your HomeLink Universal Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would likeadditional information or are interested in purchasingother home lighting or security products, please call 1-800-355-3515. IC” 2-63 ASHTMYS Front CenterAshtray Here’s howto take it out for cleaning: 1. Lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. 2. If it won’t come out, reach under the drawer and push upon the ashtray bowl and remove it. Rear Door Ashtrays F . ’ - Here’s how to remove them: CIGARETTE LIGHTER It’s near theashtray. To use a lighter, just push itin all the way. When it’s ready, itwill pop back out byhelf. I / i If you hold.a cigarette lighter with in yourhand while it is heating, it won’t be able to backaway from the heating element whenit’s ready..That cmrnake it overheat, damaging @he lighter and.the heating element. 2-65 ASSIST W D L E S A folding handle over eachrear door and the front passenger’s. door can Ti be used when getting out of your vehicle. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR I N F O W T I O N CENTER Your instrument panel is designed to let you knowat a glance.howyour Cadillac is running. You’llknow how fast you’re going,how much fuel you’re using,-andmany of other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-66 p7 You can change from English (miles)to metric (kilometers) by pushing thisbutton. r r I ir. _ L The same button also makes.other readings (liketemperature, fuel and odometer) go between English and metric. Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both. milesper hour (mph) and kilometem per.hour (km/h>.You odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (usedin.the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).. Your Cadillac Brougham has tamper-resistant .a odometer. If your odometer.displays ERROR, someone has probably tampered with it. You maywonder whathappens a car hasto have a new odometer,-- installed. The-newspeedometer has to beprogrammed withthe correct mileage as-theold.one. If.it can't be,then it is set at zero, but a label on the drivefsdoor must show.theold reading .and when-thenew one .was installed.. -, - .if - 2-67 Trip Odometer - I ' You can tellhow far you've gone since you last set itback,to zero. To reset, push.the button. W m I N G AND INDICATOR LIGHTS - This part describes the warning lightsthat are on your vehicle.The c pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repairor replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury. i Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with. one of your vehicle's functions.As you will see inthe details onthe next few you start the engine just '~ pages, some warning lights come on briefly when to let you know they're working. If you are familiar with this section, you -? ns. isalarmed when be not should 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 -,. this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs canbe costly -- and even I dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights. They're a big help. i ---A' I s-sn L -' .d I , ~--' 2-68 1. . I. ', ~ Safety Belt Reminder Light -. - When the key is turned to RUN orSTART, a chime will comeon for about eight secondsto remind peopleto fasten their safety belts, unless will also the driver’s safety beltis already buckled.The safety belt light come on and stay on untilthe driver’s beltis buckled. Air Bag ReadinessLight c--L - - There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel,which shows AIR BAG. The system checksthe air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells youif there is an electrical problem.The system check includesthe air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system,see “Air Bag” inthe Index. i 2-69 You will see this light flash fora few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. . . If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on,or comes on when youare driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Charge Light When youturn 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 you get there, turn off all accessories and set your Electronic Climate Control system OFEto 2-70 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when youstart your engine andmay stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there is a problem. I . If the light stays on,turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.Then start the engine againto reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the re.gular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have’ anti-Iock brakes and there’s aproblem with your. . regular brakes.’See “Brake System Warning.Light” earlier in this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light may also comeon when youare driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire. If the warning light stayson after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if it comes on again when you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. 2-72 .’. . Q m Traction Control SystemWining Light This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there’s a problem. r If it stays on, or comes orwhen you’re $driving, there may be a problem with yourtraction control system and your vehiclemay need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accord.ingly. If you turn the,system off by pressing the .buttonlocated in the glove box, the warning lightwill come on andstay on. To turn thesystem backon, press the buttonagain. The warning light shouldgo off. (See “Traction Control System” inthe Index for moreinformation.) If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays onfor an extended period-of time whenthe system isturned on, your vehicle needs service. i m 2-’73 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This red light should come on briefly as a bulb che.ck when you start. the engine. - .. - ~ . ~.~ - This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should off pull the road, stop your vehicle andturn theengine off as soon as possible. Hot coolant can burnyou badly! In “Problemson the Road,” this-manualshows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” inthe Index. r Low Coolant WarningLight This amber light comes on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the coolant level inthe radiator is low,this light will come on and stay on until you add coolant. Continuing to,driveyour vehicle withthe LOW COOLANT warning light on may resu1.tin damage to your engine. r-See “Engine Coolant” in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soonas you can. n 2-75 MalfunctioPz Indicator Lamp Your vehicle could be :equipped with either m e of these .amber indicator lamps. A computer monitors operation of your ,fuel, ignition and emission control systems. The malfunction indicator lamp should come on when you turn theignition to RUN or START as a check to show youit is on at all, haveit fixed right away. Ifit stays working If it does not come on, orit comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you havea problem. You should take your vehicle infor service soon. - NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, .after a .while the emissioncontro1s:won’t workas well, your fwel economy won’t be as good andy a w engine ,may not run as smoothly. This could leadi o costly repairs not covered by your warran.ty. 2-76 r Brake To Shift Light This amber light will come on toremind you that you must pressthe brake pedal to shift out of PARK (P). P Puss Key Fault Light If this amber light comes on while driving and,stayson, you will be able to restartyour vehicle. If you turn it off, your vehicle will not be protected by the PASS-Key@IIfeature. Have it serviced by your Cadillac i 2-77 . . Cruise Engaged Light Washer Fluid-Low Light If this amber light comes on when your washers are turned on, you’re lowon washer fluid. 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. Che-i% your washer fluid level often. 2-78 Door Ajar Light (Option) This amber light will come on if a door is not completely closed. Trunk Ajar Light r - This amber light will come on if your trunk is not closed. f 2-79 Oil Pressure Light This red light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goeson when youturn 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 sureto have it fixedso it will be there to warn youif something 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. Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly andis not covered by your warranty. 2-80 1 Low Oil Level Light 1 LOW OIL LEVEL I I This amber light should come on while youare starting your engine provided that your engine. hasbeen off long enoughto letmost of the oil drain back into theoil pan. During frequent stopping and starting, the light will not always come on as Iyou start theengine. I I - If it doesn’t come on, have it rep.aimd.If the 1igh.tcomes on and stayson, your e.ngine oil level is too low. Gheck,your oil leveland add enough,oil to bring the engine oil level upto the. properlevel. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. n Chunge Oil Light , This amber light comes on and stays onfor 20 seconds after you turn on the ignition when.the engine oil needs changing. g :’ ‘,,l. :. ,.. .. ,. ’ . ,~. . .-. . . .. -? t.LT:g . i : - . .’ 7 See “Oil LifeIndicator” in the Index. 2-8 1 1 Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac hasan Oil. LifeIndicator feature:This tellsyou when you need to-changeyour engine oil. It’s based upon.the e.ngine oil temperatures and yourdriving.patterns. Your Oil LifeIndicator may say to change the oil soonerthan your maintenance schedule. This canhappen if.driving conditions, such as short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil.life.Always keep a written record of the mileage anddate when you last changed your oil. For more information on when to change youroil, see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule Booklet. The system probably will say to change the oil between 3,000 miles (5 000.km)and 7,500 miles (12 5OO-km), but itmay. even sayto change it before 3,000 miles undersevereamditions. It all depends,on. your driving, patterns. (If it doesn’t, or if it doesn’t even light. up, then something is wrong. You wilheed to have it serviced.) There aretwo things the system won’t do:It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive.. If you drive ina dusty area, you should change your oil every3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first), unless the CHANGE OIL light c-omeson sooner. In addition, it doesn’t check how much oil you have so you will still haveto check for that. To check it, see “Engine Oil”i nthe Index. When You’ve .Changedthe Oil When new. oil is put in, you’ll needto reset your system.To do that, turn the ignition switchto theRUN position withthe engine stopped. Fully push and releasethe accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. The light should flash,then go out if it,.isreset. If the CHANGE OIL light comes. on and-stays on, it.did not reset. You’ll need toxeset thesystem again. - 2-82 1 Fuel Gage . .. . . ... . (gqy . F w - . 1 I " 'Your fuel gage 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 onlyone bar segment isstill'lit, the LOW message will appear. If the fuel supply gets critically low, none of the bar segments willbe lit and LOW will flash. You should get fuel immediately. Here are a-few concerns some owners have h.ad about the fuel gage. All these situationsare normal and indicate nothing wrong.with the fuel gage. The pump at thegas station shutsoff before the fuel gage reads E 0 It takes more (or less) gasto fill up than the gage indicated.For example, the gage indicated1/2,but it took moreor less than half the tank capacity to fill it. 0 The gage changes,when you turn (or stop, or.speed up). i : ' 2-83, I I- m - E 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. ELECTRONIC CLI2MATE CONTROL (ECC) r r 7 r With this system you can control the ventilation, heating and air conditioning in your vehicle automatically by setting the desired temperature. The digital screen displaysthe outside temperature, the inside temperature setting, fan speed, andthe ECC selection. Outside Air Outside airalways flows through your Cadillac when the car is moving. Even if the car is not moving, you can always get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice. The Electronic Climate Control System may automatically recirculatethe inside airof your vehicle, to provide maximum air conditioning. During recirculation, a louder blower noise may be heard untilthe system returns to outside air. 3-1 Air Outlets Air outletsare located in the center andin the driver’s and passenger’s side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the control levers. The lever at the bottom of the air outlet opens or stops the air flow from that outlet. II II il tl System Controls heater ducts. . 3-2 L , ECON Use this in coldor cool weather to save fuel. It won't cool or P remove humidity from the air. However,,the systermwill try to keep the air at thechosen temperature. If it's so warm outside that you need to cool the air, use AUTO. AUTO: With this setting the system automatically controlsthe temperature, 'air distribution andfan speeds. In cold conditions,the fan will not come: on until the system sensesthat theengine hasstarted to F warm up. This prevents cold air from blowing on you and your occupants. DEFOG: Press thisbutton todivide the air betweenthe windshield and the heaterducts. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side i-' glass due toa sudden rain or snowy conditions. Defrost To get fogor ice off the windshield, press this button. The fan speedwill work automaticallyor you can choose another fan speed if you want. It will work better 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 3-4 Rear Window Defogger 'To get fogor ice off the rear window, press this button. It warms your rear window andboth outside rearview mirrors. To turn it off, pressthe buttonagain. After 10 minutes, itwill go off by itself. If you still needto use it, just press the .buttonagain. NOTICE: Scraping the insideof,your rear window could cut and damage the heater.Your warranty wouldnot coverthis damage. And don't put decals there;you might have to scrape themoff later. f i . AUDIO.SYSTEMS Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You-will get the most enjoymentout of it if you .acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco@systemdocan and how to operate all its controlsto be sure you're gettingthe most out of the advanced engineeringthat went into it. Setting theClock Turn the ignition and radioon. Then: To Set the Hour 1. Press SET, and within 5 seconds, 2. Press and-holdSEEK up or down. When the clock gets to the correct hour, let go. To Set the Minutes 1. Press SET, and within 5 seconds, 2. Press and hold SCAN up ordown.When the clock gets to the correct minute, let go. Your clock isset. DNR' This feature automatically removes noise on Dolby encoded tapes(no button is required). Dolby' is a registered trademarkof Dolby Laboratories. DNR@is a registered trademarkof National Semiconductor Corporation. Speed Sensitive Volume Your Delco' audio system automatically adjusts the volume levelto compensate for road and wind noise as youare driving. Operating Your Audio System Your Cadillacwill haveone of these Delco@audio systems. - 7 Please read the following to operate the rzdio portim of your Delco' .,audio :system. 3-7 Upper h o b The upper knob does these four things: a It turns the radio on andoff. a It controls the volume. 0 Volume level automatically adjuststo compensate for road and wind noise as you're driving your Cadillac. Adjust the volume to.the listening level you want at -any time. Then, as you .drive,the volume will changeto match the noise presentat any particular speed.The volume should always sound close to thesame level as you drive. a It lets you see whatstation you have. (Whenthe radio is on, press the knob to display the station.) a It tells you the time. (Whenthe ignition isoff, press the upper knobto display the time.) Behind the upper knobis a balance control.It moves the sound between the left and right speakers. Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Pressthe knob to switch from AM to FM. -The control behind thelower knob moves the sound between yourfront and rear speakers. SCAN: When you press thimwitch either up or down, SCAN will appear in the display andthe.radio.willfind the next station and-stay there for five to 10-seconds. Then it willgo to the next station and pause, andkeep doing that. When you wantit to stop,.just presseither the-SCANswitch again or the upperknob. . SEEK This switchchooses stations, butit .doesn't keep moving asSCAN does. When you pressSEEK.up or down,the .radiowill automaticallygo to the next strongeststation and-staythere. 3-8 i r You can set the pushbuttons to get up to 10 favorite stations (five onAM and five on FM.) Just: 1. Choose either AM or FM. ir-Ls cc IC% - 2. 3. 4. 5. Tune in the station. Press the SETbutton. Within five seconds, pressone of the five pushbuttons. Repeat these steps for each of the five pushbuttons. Preset Equalization The Preset Equalization buttons let you adjust the tone tosound just the way you want it. Each individual auto-equalizationbutton (A through E) contains a separate equalization adjustmentfeature. When your vehicle is new, the auto-equalization is already preset. Preset A has more bass and treble tone than mid-range tone. PresetB has more bass than treble and mid-range tone. Use Preset C for an overallflat response in E sound. Preset D has more treble than bass and mid-range. Choose Preset for more mid-range soundthan bass and treble. These preset settings can be modified individually forAM, FM, cassette or CD play. r 3-9 Follow these stepsto m o d e each of the Preset Equalization buttons. _. First, select oneof the Preset Equalization buttons. I SEEK I 1. Settings Either F (Factory), U (User) or P (Program) 2. Equalization Bands (1 thru 5} 3. Equalization Gain (1 thru 15) 2. Press the SET button, and then press and holdthe Preset Equalization button you have selected, until either an F or U is displayed (about 10 seconds). The display will showeither 3 or 4 digits andthe preset button LED will flash. Inthe farthest right positionof the display willbe an F (for factory setting),or if the equalization has been modified,Ua(for user setting). 3. Press the SCAN switch up or down to select the band you prefer. The middle digit indicatesthe equalization band.There are five bands: 60Hz, 250Hz, lkHz,3.5Hz and lOkHz, numbered1through 5 respectively. The band will displayband 1when the mode is firstentered. Press the SEEK switch upor down to select the gain settingyou wanr. The left digit,or two digits are the equalization gain settings(0-15) for each band.The display willindicate the active setting(F or U) when the mode is first entered. A typical setting for a flat response7.is I 3-10 n 0 Press the upper radio knob to compare the factory settingto your setting. Once youare satisfied with your selection, press and hold the preset equalizationbutton for about4 seconds, “Pr” (program) will display indicatingthat your selectionis programmed. I . -, ? - r If you have programmedthe preset equalization buttons and set the pushbuttons to the stations you’ve selected, you can preset the five Preset Equalization buttons to a particular station. Just: 1. Tune in a station usingone of the preset pushbuttons. 2. Press one of the Preset Equalization buttons(A through E) until you like the sound. 3. Press the SET button. 4. Press the same Preset Equalizationbutton you’ve selected. 5. Press the preset pushbutton againto set the Preset Equalization tone. Now each time you pressthat pushbutton, the Preset Equalization is set in memory for that station. f 3-11 1 For example, suppose you like classical music with a flat sounding tone. 3. Since the flat The station has already been preset to pushbutton response is on button C, you wouldjust: 1. Press the preset pushbutton 3. 2. Next, press the tone control button C. 3. Then, press the SET button. 4. Press the tone control button C again. 5. Press the preset pushbutton 3 again and your Preset Equalization is set in memory. Now every time you press the preset pushbutton3, the Preset Equalization tone is programmedto that preset pushbutton.Tuning to the station already preset to 3 using the h o b , or SEEK or SCAN, the tone control will automatically changeto C. The Preset Equalizationbutton will light when it is programmed to a particular pushbuttonor when manually pushedin. Playing a Cassette Tape Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are SQ thin that they may not work well in this player. 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Insert the cassette squarely throughthe tape door. (TPwill appear in the display.) If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, the cassette may not be in squarely. Press 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@and activates Dolby@ noise reduction. DNR@is a registered trademarkof National Semiconductor Corporation. 3-12 I P=T p--. t lL1 ccr - *-.IcI Once the tapeis playing, usethe upper-andlower knobs to adjust the volume and balance, just as you for do theradio. Pressthe upper knob to change tape direction. The arrows show whichdirection the tape is being played. 0 To go forward rapidlyto another partof the tape,press FWD. To.go backward, pressREV To stop the tape,press the same button lightly or any of the other buttons..The radio will play during fast forward or reverse. 0 To go from one side of the tape to the other, press in the upper knob on your radio.To remove the tape,press EJECT. The tapecan be ejected wh:enthe ignition isturned off. SCAN: Press thisbutton up. toskip ahead to the next selection or down to return to the beginning of the selection you just heard. The tapewill play for approximately 15 seconds t o sample a selection beforegoing on to the next selection.To stop theSCAN function, just press the buttonup or down againor use the upperknob. If the Selection isat theend of the tape, the tapewill reverse directions and-begin playing at a normal speed. During the SCAN function the radio will not-play. SEEK. Press thisbutton up to go-quicklyto thebeginning of the next selection. Pressthe SEEK button down to go backto thebeginning of the selection youare listening to. During the SCAN function the radio will not play. STiPUY: Press thisto switch backto theradio without ejectingthe tape. In ST-PLAY function onlythe tuning knob can be used for selecting stations. EJECTkPress thisto remove the tapeonce itis stopped. Automatic,Cr02 Tape Equalization This allows-equalizationfor metal, chromium or normal biastapes. ! m 3-13 Delco’ Cassette and CompactDisc Music System (Option) This audio system combines an AMFM stereo radio with a cassette tape in a.singleunit. player and a compact. disc player %3 To operate theradio and cassettetape player portion of this music system,. u please read “Operating Your-Audio System” and “Playing a Cassette Tape” earlier in this section. Playing a Compact Disc a Don’t use the mini-discs that are called “singles”. They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs only. Turn the.radio on. 4 7 Insert a disc. (label side up) partway into. the slot. The player will pul1,it in. LJ Wait a few seconds andthe discwill play. The DNR’ will be disabled and the display willshow1TRK CD forabout five seconds,then.CDwill show in the displ.ay.. If the disc comes backout, check to see if 0. The disc is upside down. The disc is-dirty,scratched, or wet. There’s too much moisture .in the air. (If.there is, wait aboutone hour and try again). RCL/PROG: Press once to see which.track is being played. (It also allows for disc.programming.) Withinfive seconds, press ita second timeto see how long the disc has been playing. Press it a third time to see the time of day. iJ 3-14 M Programming Tracks You can programup to 10 tracks for your listening pleasure. 1. .Pressthe RCL/PROG knob. CD and TRACK will appear in the display. This also allows you to program disc track playback. 2. Within five seconds,turn thelower TUNE knob to the track you want to hear first. The track number will flash. -" 3. Press the SET buttonand the track number will stop flashing. This .indicates that thetrack is programmed. 4. Repeat Steps 2-and3 to program up to 9 more tracks. 5. Press the RCLPROG knob a se.cond timeto be.gin playingthe first programmed track. To cancel the programming mode,-pressRCL/PROG and SET. If ALL is showing onthe display, allow10 seconds to p:ass. You can also cancelthe programming modeby ejecting the disc. 7 SEEK Press this switch up or down to go to the beginning of the next or previous track. At least eight seconds must have playedthe forSEEK function to find the star.t of the currenttrack. SCAN: Press thisswitch upor down to sample about 15 seconds of the beginning.of.eachtrack. Pressit again or theupper knobto stop the .SCANfunction. Note that if you are in the program mode, itis possibleto mod@ the playback order by using the TUNEknob. If you need to review the ,playback order, use either the SEEKor SCAN switch. This review can be stopped::by pressingthe SCAN switch. REV: Press and hold thisbutton to returnrapidly to a favorite passage. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed.timewill be displayed to S ~ O W the~reverseprogress of the CD. FWD:Press .and.holdthis button toadvance quickly withina track. Re€easeit to resume playing. Elapsed.time will be displayed to show the forward progressof the CD. - - - -, 7 - 3-15 r T- 7 I”-.* Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, butFA4 signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildingsor hills can interfere with FM signals, causinga popping, crackling, or momentary hissing sound. AM The range for mostAM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interferewith each other. AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. To lower this noise, try reducing the treblelevel. This meansthe Delco@system can receive C-QUAM’ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country useC-QUAM’ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.)If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your ST light will come on when you’re receivingit. -. AIM Stereo r. This meansthe Delco’ system can receive C-QUAM@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some donot. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@system can get C-QUAM@, your ST light will come on when you’re receiving it. - - This meansthat your audio system can produce quality AM,sound comparable to FM stereo. reduces noise without reducingthe high frequencies youneed for thebest sound.In addition to improved includes more stations on the AM band. You sound quality, don’t have to do anything to your radio because is automatic. A M A X @ AMAX’ AMAX’ 3-17 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes,or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat.If they aren’t, theymay not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player shouldbe cleaned after every50 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try known a good cassette to see if the tape orthe tape player isat fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning maybe done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning the cassette. This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.It is normal forthe m cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insertthe cassette at least three times to i 4 u ensure thorough cleaning.A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealership. ,rg You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a This type of cleaning cassette cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always makesure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have yourtape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases or other If the surface of a protective cases andaway from direct sunlight and dust. disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild,neutral detergent solution and cleanit, wiping from the center to theedge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pickup discs bygrasping the outeredges or theedge of the hole andthe outer edge. 3-18 Power AntennaMast Care -1 7 - Your powerantenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. Follow these steps to clean the power antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna tofull mast extension. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removingany dirt. 4. Wipe dry witha clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antennago up and down by turning the radio or ignition on and off. 6 . Repeat if necessary. - NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. -. ) NOTICE: I__ I Before entering an automatic carwash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antennadoes notgo down when youturn the radiooff, it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned. In either case, lowerthe antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. If the mast portionof your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions inthe kit. 3-19 ’ c - YOUR DRNING’ANDTHE ROAD Here you’ll findinformation about driving on different kindsof roads and in. varying weathexconditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. DEFENSIFZ DRIWNG The best advice anyone can giveabout driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” the in Index.) :, Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets,. rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expectthe unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. I t . Rear-end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive 7 driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle infront of you is goingto brake or turn suddenly. - I 4- 1 c Death andinjury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’sthe.number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims everyyear. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needsto drive a vehicle: Judgment MuscularCoordination Vision 0 Atteativeness Police recordsshow that almost half of -all.motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol.In most cases, these deathsare theresult of someone who 18,000 annual motor was drinking and driving. In recent years, some vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured; half the adult population-Many adults-- by some estimates, nearly choose n~everto drinkalcohol, so they never driveafterdrinking. For persons under21, it’s againstthe law inevery U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons. for these laws. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But .what if people do?How much is“too much” if the driver plansto drive’? It’sa lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information onthe problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of -someone who isdrinking depends upon four things: 0 How much alcohol consumed 0 The drinker’s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during .drinking The length of time it has takenthe drinker to. consume the alcohol According. to theAmerican Medical Association, a 180-pound.(82kg) person who.drinks three 1.2-ounce(355 d)~ bottles of beer in an hour will i end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reachthe same BAC by drinkingthree 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) 0f.a liquor like whiskey, gin mixed drinks if each had M or vodka. -, 7 t It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example,if the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounceiS or 90 m1.of liquor each) withinan hour, the~perso.n’s BAC wouldb.e close to 0.12 percent. A person who. consumes~food just before or during &inking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally havea lower relative percentage of body w.aterthan men. Since alcohol is carried body water, this meansthat a woman generally willxeach.a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number: of drinks. The law in manyU.S. states sets the legal limit at a.BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing numberof U.S. sta,tes, andthroughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. Insome other countries it’s even lower.The.BAClimit for all commercial driversin theU.S. is 0.04 percent. i n . 4-3 The BAC willbe over0.10 percent after three tosix drinks (inone hour). Of course, aswe’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohoI is in the drinks, and how quicklythe person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affe-cted wellbelowa BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that thedriving skills.of-manypeople are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that theeffects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0.05 percent. Statistics showthat the chance of being in a collision increases sharplyfor drivers who havea BAC of 0.05 percent or above.A driver witha BAC levelof 0.06 percent has doubled his orher chance of having a collision. Ata BAC levelof 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver havinga collision is twelve times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is twenty-five timesgreater! The body takes about anhour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount-bfcoffee or numberof.coldshowers will sp~eedthat up. “I’llbe careful” isn’t the right answer. Whatif there’s an emergency,a need.to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?A person with even a mod.erateBAC might not be able to react quickly, enoughto avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and drivingthat m,anypeople don’t know. Medical research shows that alcoholina person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the,brain, spinal cordor heart. This meansthat when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher, than if the person had not been drinking. 4-4 B W N G Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decideto push on the brake pedal. That’sperception .time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long two as or threeseconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight 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 kmh) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lotof distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly withthe surface of the road (whether it’s pavementor gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy);tire tread; andthe condition of your brakes. -- heavy Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts acceleration followedby heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have timeto cool between hard stops.Your brakes will wear out much fasterif you do a lotof heavy braking. If you keep pace withthe traffic andallow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lotof 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 harderto push down.If your engine stops,you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Oncethe power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop andthe brake pedalwill be harder to push. r i , Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) i . r; I - 1 1 - - Your Cadillac has an advancedelectronic braking systemthat will help prevent a braking skid. on light This the will instrument panel come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you mayhear a 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 A B S system testing itself. If there’s a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light”theinIndex. 4-7 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in frontof you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer sensesthat wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling,the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel andat the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure fasterthan any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. 4-8 1 - You can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. As you brake, yourcomputer keeps receiving~ updates on wheel speed and controls brakingpressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get yourfoot up to thebrake pedal. If you get too close to the.vehicleih front of you, you won’t have timeto apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead.to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. , To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pumpthe brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you.You may hear theanti-lock pumpor.motor operate,and feel the brake pedal pu1sate;but this is normal. 4-9 The traction control system automatica1.ly comeson whenever youstart your vehicle.To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leavethe system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you everneed to. (You-shouldturn thesystem off if your vehicle ever gets stuck insand, mud, ice or snow. See $‘.Rocking Your Vehicle” inthe Index.) I , - 1 TRACTION CONTROL ENABLE/DISABLE SWITCH r See Owner’s Manual Printed in U.S.A. PT. NO. 10245044 To turn thesystem off, press the buttonin the glove box. The TRACTION CONTROL light will come on and stay on. If the traction control system is limiting wh,eel spin when you press the button, the system won’tturn 4 right away. It will wait-untilthere’s no longera current need to limit wheel spin. You can turn thesystem backon atany time by pressing the buttonagain. The TRACTION CONTROL warning light should go off. Traction control is deleted on Coachbuilder limousines and funeral coach packages. Braking in Emergencies r Use your anti-lock braking system.when you.need to. With anti-lock,you can steer and brake at thesame t h e . In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. - 4-11 STEEHNG Power Steering If you 1ose.power steering assist because the engine stopsor thesystem is not functioning, you can steer but will it take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves 4-12 Speed limit signsnear curves warnthat you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speedsare based on goodweather and road conditions. , Under less favorable conditions you’ll wantto go slower. . If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before 7 you enter thecurve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the curve. Maintaina reasonable, steadyspeed. Wait to accelerate until you are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway. - Steering in Emergencies -, 7 -, There aretimes when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come overa hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right front in of you. You can avoidthese problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’sthe time for evasive action-- steering around the problem. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies likethese. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better toremove 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 thisrequires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at therecommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you canturn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you haveto act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible a good reason to practice defensive driving atall times and wear safety belts properly. -! 1 4-13 4 OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometimethat your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a roadonto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddlesthe edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn untilthe right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Thenturn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. OFF ROAD RECOVERY y / / / /Z*z-: edge of paved surface 4-14 7 c . P- - r 7 7 I ! -ti 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 theright lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passinganother vehicle on a two-lane highway isa potentially dangerous move, sincethe passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender tofrustration or anger can- suddenly put -- the the passing driver faceto face withthe worst of all traffic accidents head-on collision. So here aresome tipsfor 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, waitfor a better time. 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn oran intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never crossa solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, evenif the road seems emptyof approaching traffic. Do not get too close to thevehicle you wantto pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity.For’onething, followingtoo closely reduces your area of vision, especiallyif you’re followinga larger vehicle.Also, you won’t haveadequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slowsor stops. Keep backa 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 willbe increasing speed as the time comesto move into the other lane. If the way isclear to pass, you will havea “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 your pass, you need only slow downand drop back again and wait for another opportunity. - i ,r 4- 15 0 0 If other cars are lined upto pass aslow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t tryingto 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, start and your left lane change signal before moving out of the right laneto pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back is into the right lane. (Rememberthat your right outside mirror convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. Reconsider before passingthe next vehicle. Don’t overtake aslowly moving vehicletoo rapidly. Even thoughthe brake lamps are not flashing,it may be slowing downor startingto turn. If you’re being passed, make it easy forthe following driverto get a to the right. ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease little 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 wherethe tires meetthe road to do whatthe driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escaperoute or areaof less danger. 4-16 ” Skidding In a skid, a driver can losecontrol of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid E 7 7 -I 7 lycs - most skidsby taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are. always possible. The threetypes of skids correspond to your Cadillac’sthree control systems. In thebraking skid your wheels- aren’t rolling. In thesteering or cornering skid,too much speedor steering ina curve causestires to slip and lose corneringforce. And in the acceleration skid too. much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. A cornering skid is besthandled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off,then an acceleration skid. is also best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehiclestarts toslide, ease yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skidif it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel,other -or material is on the road. For safety, you’ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving ona surface withreduced traction, try your bestto avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide. You may not realizethe surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn tor,ecognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “.mirrored surface”-- and slow down when you have anydoubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe braking skid. - !. 1 . 4- 17 D M N G .AT’NIGHT’ g Night drivingis-moredangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here aresome tips.on-night.driving. Drivedefensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the,glarefrom headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space betweenyou and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on high,er speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. 0 If you’re tired, pulloff the-road in a safe place m d rest. 4-18 u I I D M N G IN THE W N ? . r 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. Butif you can't, tryto slow downbefore you hit ,them. .- r r 1 . k-7 4-21 Hydruplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actuallyride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet is hydroplaning, enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much tread orif the pressure inone or moreis low.It can happenif a lot of waterisstanding on the road. If youcan see reflectionsfrom trees, telephone poles, or othervehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds.There just isn’t a hard and fastrule about hydroplaning.The best advice isto slow down whenit is raining. I Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your parking lamps -- to help makeyou more visibleto others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourselfmore clear roomahead, and beprepared to have your viewrestricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) 4-22 J FREEWAYDMNG 1 When you wantto leave the freeway, moveto theproper lane well in advance. If you m i s s your exit do not, under-anycircumstances, stop and back up. Driveon to thenext exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimesquite sharply. The exit spe.ed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your senseof motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds,you may tend to think you are going slowerthan you actuallyare. BEFORE LEAWNG’,ONALONG T W 1 Make sure you’re ready. Try to bewell rested. If you must start when .you’re not fresh-- such asafter a day’.s work-- don’t planto make too many miles t.hatfirst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s readyto go. If it needs service, haveit done before !starting out. Of course, you’ll find experiencedand-able service experts in Cadillac dealers all acrossNorth America. They’ll be -ready and willing to !help if you need it. Here aresome things you can check before a trip: Windshield WasherFluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside andoutside? 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in goodshape? 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 Lamps: Are th,ey all working? Are the lenses clean? 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor lmg-.distancedriving? Are thetires all inflated tothe recommended pressure? 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along yourroute? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? !I HIGmAYHIFNOSIS IS there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleepat the wheel? Call-ithighway hypnosis, lack ofawareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of rotid withthe same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind againstthe 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. be aware that it can What canyou do about highway hypnosis? First, happen. Then here aresome tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. -0 Keep your eyes moving. Scanthe road ahead andto the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. 0 If you get sleepy, pulloff 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 asan emergency. J-r 4-26 n 7 - -,;I ! HILL AND MOUNTMN .ROADS Driving on steephills or mountains is different from driving flat in or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly insteep country, orif you’re planningto visit there, here aresome tipsthat can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehiclein good shape. Check allfluid levels and alsothe brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. ,Shift to a lawer gear whenyougodown a steep or longhill. t 4-27 4 - 0 0 0 Know howto go uphill. You may want to shift downto a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission,yowan and climb the hill better. in hills or Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads mountains. Don'tswing wideor cut acrossthe center of the road. Drive atspeeds that letyou stayin your own lane. As you go overthe topof a hill, be alert. There could be somethingin your lane, like a stalled caror an accident. You-maysee highway signson mountains that warn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passingor no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, orwinding roads. Bealert to these and-take appropriate action. 7 ;! u. ! 4-28 ,- . r--- - Here aresome tipsfor winter driving: Have your Cadillac in goodshape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. 0 You may wantto putwinter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if a small bagof sand, a you will be driving under severe conditions, include piece of old carpet ora couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-29 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 snowor ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You’ll have a lot less tractionor “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.’, Very cold snow or ice can be more trouble because slick andhard todrive on.But wet ice can be even it mayoffer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32’ F; 0’ C) and freezingrain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet iceuntil salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -drive with caution. Keep your tractioncontrol system on.It improves your abilityto 1accelerate when driving ona slipp,ery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you’ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to theroad conditions. See ‘‘TractionControl System” inthe 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 dry on pavement. See “Anti-Lock”theinIndex; Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. E u T 0 ., 4-30 e Watch for slippery spots:The road rnight,&e.-flne until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice.On an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appearin shaded areas where the sun m ’ t reach: around clumpsof trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remainicy when the surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patch of ice aheadof you, brake before youare on it. ‘l[ir not to brake while you’re actuallyon 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 for know sure that you are nearhelp and you can hikethrough the snow. Here aresome thingsto I 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 clothingor wrap a blanket around you. If you haveno blankets or extra clothing, make body -- anything you insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats can wraparound yourself or tuck under your clothingto keep warm. ! 3 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 1 ‘ I_ - i r’ L 4-3 1 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, makeit go a little faster than just idle. That is, pushthe accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heaterrun for awhile. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost allthe way to preserve the heat. Start theengine again andrepeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable fromthe cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. 4-32 - . . . .,-I ..... . , LOADING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP; WT. OCCUPANTS LBS. KG FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL MAX. LOADIN'G& GVWR SAME ASVEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT. R R. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 14-3 GEN GME / -Two labels on your vehicle show how much. weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Idormatbn.labe1found on the driver's door tells you the . - proper size, speed rating and recommended.inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.It also gives you important information aboutthe number of people that canbe in your vehicle andthe total weight thatyou can carry. This weight is called theVehicle Capacity Weight. and .includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all options not installedin the factory. i rn 4-33 r! NOTICE: Your warrantydoes-notcover parts or components tha,tfail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-- they will go asfast asthe.vehiclegoes. If you haveto stop F or turnquickly; or if there is a crash, they'llkeep going. ! f' ! r I f i ' 4-35 4-36 1 Load-pulling components such asthe..enginejtransmission, rear axle, wheel r,assemblies, and tiresare forced to work harder against the drag of the ,j ;added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and undergreater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do Decide To.Pul1A mailer If you do,here aresome important points. n 0 There aremany different laws, including speed limit restrictions, not only having to do with trailering.Maki sure your rig will be legal, where you livebut also whereyou’ll be driving.A good sourcefor this I information can be state or provincial police. 0 You should always usea weight distributing (equalizing) hitchif your trailer will weigh more than3,000 pounds (1362 kg). Consider using sway control if your loaded trailerwill weigh 3,000 pounds (1362 kg) or more. You can aska hitch dealer about sway controls. i 0 Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) should be i equipped with trailer brakes. 0 Surge brakesmay be used on some trailers (e.g. boat trailers). However, surge brakes do not work well with most sway control devices.Do not use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes. Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first1,000 miles (1600 km)your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other partscould be damaged. 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t makestarts at full throttle. T h i s helps your engineand other partsof your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don’t drivefaster !than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no morethan 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wearon your vehicle’sparts. Avoid continuous operation in mountainous areas thathave gradesgreater than 2% for longer than 5 miles. 0 Change axle lubricant annually or every 7,500 miles (12500 km)of trailer towing, whichever occurs first. r F i r 4-37 Three important considerations haveto do with weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be? 7 It should never weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg) including the load LJ or 7,000 pounds (3 180 kg) if you havethe optional trailer towing package. But eventhat can betoo heavy. It also depends on how you planto use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipmentthat you have on your vehicle. You can ask yourdealer for our trailering informationor advice, or you can writeus at: Consumer RelationsCenter Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke EO. Box 9025 Warren, MI 48090-9025. In Canada, write to: ueneral Motors of Canada Limited Customer AssistanceCenter 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Weight of the TrailerTongue 1 The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the totalcapacity weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includesthe curb weightof the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding inthe vehicle. Andif you will towa trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carryingthat weight, too. See “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index for more informationabout your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. 4-38 If you’re usinga “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh10% of the totalloaded trailer weight (B). If you havea “weight-distributing’’ hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). P ’---i F-T A After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then thetongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you maybe able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weighton Your Fkhicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’stires are inflated to therecommended pressure for cold tires.You’ll find these numbers onthe Certification labelat the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index. Then be sure you don’t go overthe GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. -. Gross Combined ‘Vehicle WeightRating (GCVWR) + GCVWR = Curb Weight + 2 Passengers Cargo WHERE: Vehicle Curb Weight = 4,370 pounds 2 Passengers = 150 pounds (Each) Cargo = 200 pounds + Safety Factor ?-I- 4-39 + Trailer How Equipped G C m Standard Vehicle Up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg) Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,450 pounds (3 178 kg) With 7,000 pounds (3 180 kg) Trailer Tow Option (V4P) . . . . . . . 12,100 pounds (5 490 kg) To determine how your Fleetwoodis equipped, seethe Service Parts Identification label onthe underside of the trunk lid. NOTICE: Do not exceed thegross vehicle weightrating (GVWR) for your vehicle. Hitches Will you have to make anyholes in the body of your vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch? If you do, then besure~toseal the holes later when you removethe hitch. I€you don’t seal them, deadly carbon -monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can into get your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” inthe Index). Dirt and water can, too. Don’t let thesteel in a hitch contactthe aluminum on your bumper.If you do, the two will corrode. You can usesomething like paint or plastic tape to separate the steel and aluminum.The same steel to aluminurn problem canhappen with fasteners, too. 4-40 Using A Dead Weight TrailerHitch (Recommended for-loadedtrailers weighing lessthan 3,000 lbs.) .. The trailer tongue should weigh 10% of the totaltrailer load (maximum 300 lbs.) or as specifiedby the trailer manufacturer to minimize sway. Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) should be equipped withtrailer brakes. 0 Consider using sway control if your loaded trailer will weigh 3,000 pounds (1362 kg) or more. Trailer Hitching Procedure Using A Weight Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch f i r IF ! i (Recommended for loaded trailers weighing 3,000 lbs. to 7,000 lbs.) Using a weight distributing hitch without disabling the Electronic Level Control (ELC) systemmay-defeatthe purpose of the weight distributing hitch. Also; your xeartires may become overloaded.A weight distributing hitch shouldspread the €oadto all axles.If you use a weight distributing hitch, always disablethe ELCby followingthe proper steps. Your vehicle isequipped with anElectronic Level Control (ELC) feature. When hookingup a trailer using a weight distributing hitch,always use ,thefollowing.procedure: Place the vehicle on a level surface withoutthe trailer hitched.With the ignition off, and all doors closed, allowthe vehicle to level automatically. Disable the Electronic Level Control (ELC) by pulling the LEVEL CTRL fuse #9 (30 AMP). from the underhood: electricalcenter in engine located on the passenger .side wheel housing the compartment. Remove the cover to gain access. Attach the trailer to thevehicle. The trailer tongue should weigh 1 2% of the totalloaded trailer weight. Level the vehicle withthe load leveling spring: bars (equalizers). Leave the fuse out while towing yourtrailer. Once you have completed towing your trailer, be sure to reinstall the Electronic Level Control (ELC) fuse. 7 . k t .4-41 In Addition 0 Use two friction sway controls if your trailer is over 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)loaded weight, and/or is over 24 ft. (7.3 m) long. Use at least one frictionsway control if pour trailer is over2,000 lbs. (900 kg) loaded weight, and consider using one for trailers under 2,000 lbs. (900 kg.). Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) should be equipped with trailer brakes. Surge brakes work with most weight distributing hitches as long as all the equipment is properly installed. Check with the hitch manufacturer -foradvice and installation instructions. If a,:traileris over 5,000 lbs. (2270 kg), adjustthe vehicle rear tire pressure to 35 psi (240 kPa) (cold tire pressure). Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains underthe tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to-theroad if it becomesseparated 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 and do not attach them to the I ) h' bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you canturn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. !- Trailer Brakes If your trailerweighs more than 1,000pounds (450 kg) when loaded, it needs to beequipped withadequate brakes. Be sure to read and follow the instructions forthe trailer brakesso you'll be able to maintain them properly. 7, Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap intoyour vehicle hydraulic ,bsd -brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or atall. I 4-42 Trailer Wiring Harness I 7 -, If your Fleetwoodis equipped with the heavy dutytrailering option, a five wire trailering harness is locatedin the.trunk.You may have to have it wired to your vehicle. These trailer harness color codes should be followed when connectingto your trailer: 0 white: Direct Trailer Ground for Trailer Lamps 0 .Brown: Park Lamps 0 Yellow: Left Turn and Stoplamps 0 Dark Green: Right Turn and Stoplamps Dark Blue: Auxiliary Circuit .Driving witha Trailer is- 7 -i 7 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for theopen road, you'll wantto get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself withthe feel of handling.and braking withthe added weightof the trailer. And always keep in mindthat thevehicle youare driving is now a good deal longer andnot nearly as responsive as your vehiclebyis itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform(and.attachments), safety chains, electricalconnector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes,start your vehicle andtrailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to besure the brakes are working. Thislets you check your electrical connection at thesame time. During your.trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the1o.d.issecure, and that thelamps and anytrailer brakes are still working. - Following Distance - Stay atdeast twice asfar behind.the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without &railer. This can help you avoid situations that requireheavy braking andsudden turns. i 4-43 Passing You’ll need more passing distanceup ahead when you’re towing trailer. a And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go muchfarther beyond the passed vehiclebefore you canreturn toyour lane. Racking Up Hold the bottom of the steering wneel withone nand. Then, to move me trailer to the left, just move that hand to theleft. To move the trailer to the right, move yourhand to the right. Always backup slowly and, if possible, havesomeone guide you. Making .Turns NOTICE: I Making very sharp turns while trailering cmld-cause the trailer Your vehicle could-be to comein contact with the vehicle. damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’returning with atrailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerkyor sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn Signals When .Towinga Trailer When you tow atrailer, your vehicle hasto .have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring.The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signalturn a or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’reabout to turn, change lanes or stop. When towinga trailer, the green-arrows on your instrument panelwill flash p for turns even if the bulbson the trailer are burned out. Thus,you may think drivers behind youare seeing your signal when they are not. It’s importantto check occasionallyto be sure the trader bulbs are still working. L 4-44 F- Driving On Grades .. .:. ,. :,,,4 ,_ Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start down a longor steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you 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 to a lower gear and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and 7 transmissionoverheating. If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), you should drive in DRIVE (D or 3) instead of OVERDRIVE This allowsthe torque 7 convertor clutch to engage and the transmission to run cooler. ,.- (a). Parking onHills 7 rs. ’ -. -, You really shouldnot park your vehicle, with a trailer attached,hill. on a If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People canbe injured, and both your vehicle the andtrailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: into PARK (P) yet. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift 2. Have someone place chocks under the downhill sideof the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocksare in place, releasethe regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes.Then shift into PARK (P) and applythe parking brake. 5. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave Afier Parking-on _ a Hill r 7 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: 0 Start your engine; 0 Shift into a gear; and 0 Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up andstore the chocks. r 4-45 is Engine Cooling W7ien Trailering Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions such as: Climbing grades steeper than 4% at temperatures above 90" F (32' C) with a loaded vehicle and trailer. -1 Stopping after high-speed driving. Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic. If the TEMPwarning light comeson, pull to the side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the transmission selector to PARK (P) and allowthe engine to idle. If your Electronic Climate Control system ison, shut it off. Do not turn off the engine or increase enginespeed above anormal idle. Withintwo or three minutes, the system should cool sufficiently, and you canturn on the i. Electronic Climate Control. At that time, resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving after 10 minutes if the TEMPwarning light not displayed. ' rp-cB\ .i - i ; l 1 le . kl Maintenance When Trailer Towing .- Your vehicle willneed service more often when you're pulling trailer. a See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Thingsthat areespecially 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 findthem quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodicallyto see that all hitchnuts and bolts are tight. 8 , .~d h- a--a I ~ L. -a ~ LBrq 1 , ' 3- PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you’ll find what to do about some problemsthat can occuron the road. ILL4ZARD W M I N G FLASHERS ru Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off: M m , 5-1 1 If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. -// ' ' m JUMPSTARTING If your b.atteryhas.run down, you may want to use.another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour Cadillac. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. I NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage- toyour vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. - 7 'Ikying-to start your Cadillae by pushing or pullingit won't work, andit could damage your vehicle. dio! TO JUMPSTART YOUR CXDILLAC 9 q 1. Check the othervehicle. It must have a 12-voltbattery with a negative ground system. ;~--d IF-? NOTICE: , # I, i If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground,?both vehiclescan be damaged. L d . 2. Get thevehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be -. sure thevehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause B- 3 a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Cadillac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll.Set the parking brake firmly on eachShift vehicle. into PARK (P). ppc-7 , 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turnoff all lampsthat aren’t needed, and radios. Thiswill avoidsparks and help save both batteries. your -, And it could save ; (k--._d s L.-. .4 I NOTICE: If you 1eave.your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. i ~ I i ra-.c\ i L - Z 1 ~ r--- 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. ’i Find the positive (+) and negative.(-) terminalson each battery. r r 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing hsulatioa. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Before you;.c.onnectthe cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive(+) wil go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to negative (-) or a metal enginepart. Don’t connect(+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damagethe battery andmaybe 0the.r parts, too. r 5-5 . i -. . TOWTNG YOUR WHICLE Try to have aGM 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. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps,aero skirting, or specialtires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tellthe towing service: 0 That your vehicle can be towed from the front or rear with wheel lift equipment. 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. The make, model, and yearof your vehicle. Whether you can still movethe shift lever. If there was an accident, whatwas damaged. 5-8 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 designedfor towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lockfor this. The transmission shouldbe in NEUTRAl (N) and the parking brake released. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rearwheels, unless you must. If the vehicle mustbe towed on the rear wheels, don’tgo more than 35 mph (55 km/h) or farther than50 miles (80 km)or your transmission willbe damaged. If these limits mustbe exceeded, then the rearwheels haveto be supported on a dolly. 5-10 Front Sling=TypeHookups No 4 x 4 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 aseparate safety chain aroundthe outboard end of each lower control arm. r Pq 5-11 5-12 In ENGINE .OvERHlEATING You will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Cadillac instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving withno coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs w-ould not be covered by your warranty. 5-13 V N o Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see .or hear nosteam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimesthe engine can get little a too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hillon a hot day. 0 Stop after high speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, try thisfor a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at thehighest fan speed and open t window as necessary. 3. If you’re in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shiftto the highest gear while driving-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE (D). If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive.Just to besafe, drive slowerfor 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 stillno sign of steam, you can idlethe engine for two or three minutes while you’reparked, to see if the warning stops. Butthen, if you still havethe warning, turn off the engine and get everyoneout of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to liftthehood but to get servicehelp right away. (a) 5-14 a 7 When you decide it’s safeto lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 1. Coolant Surge Tank 2. Electric EngineFan@) r F 5-15 r 1 J - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t founda problem yet, but the coolant level isn’tat the FULL COLD mark, add 50/50 a mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and aproper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, includingthe coolant surge tank pressure cap,is cool before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant” the in Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) 5-17 1. You can removethe coolant surge ta&.+xessure cap whenthe cooling system,including the coolantsurge tankpressure capandupper radiator hose, is no longer hot. f- ;-x ' 1. 8 ; , Turn the pressure cap slowly about cme-cparter turn to the left and,then stop. I ?, . If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss meansthere is still some pressure left. I -I 2 Then keep turningthe pressure cap. slowly,and remove it. 13. Then fill the coolant surgetank with the proper mix, up to .FULL COLD mark. r '1 5-19 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start theengine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose gettinghot. Watch out for theengine fans. By this time, the coolant level insidethe coolant surge tank may be l;wer..If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix to the.coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD. ' -- 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thepressure cap is tight. 5-20 IF A TIRE’GOES FLAT -., - - - It’s unusual for tire a to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a,tire, it’s 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 whatto do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and gripthe steering wheelfirmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stopwell out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a.curve, acts much like a skid and,may require the same.c.orrectionyou’d use ina skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Getthe vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle tu go.It may be very bumpy and noisy; but you can still steer. Gently braketo a. the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the..nextpart shows how-to use your jacking equipment to change a flattire safely. r ! 5-21 Use theflat end of the wheel wrench. Insert it into thesmall slot on the wheel and gently remove the center cover. Be careful notto drop the cover onthe ground oryou could scratch it. 5-24 Using the wheel wrench, loosen allthe I_ i Now move the jack overto where the flat tire is. Fit the lift head into the large circular hole in the vehicle’s fiame. - R 5-25 I NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly posmoned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to offfall the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room forthe spare tire tofit. Remove the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 5-26 5-27 I Tighten the wheel nuts firmlyin a miss-cross sequence as shown. Don’t try to put awheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel coverin the trunk until you havethe flat tire repaired or replaced. I NOTICE: Wheel covers won’tfit on your compact spare.If you try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-28 Now put all the equipment back in your vehicle. - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. P 7. Wing Nut Wrench Compact Spare Full Size Spare Jack Cover (If Provided) Jack Bolt Screw (Hold-down) 8. Floor Bracket Reinstall Fender Skirt Here’s how to put your rear fender skirt back on: Pull the handles down. 5-30 ;-Align-the.lowerlocator pins on each side to the skirt. Align the upper locator pins and insert the pins into the holes. Push the handles up to lock the skirt in place. I r ~ 5-31 COMPACT SPARE TIRE (IF SO EQUIPPED) r t Although the compact sparewas fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.It should be60 psi (420 Wa). After installingthe compact spareon your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure yourtire spare is correctly inflated.The compact spare is made to perform wellat posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again. u 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” inthe Index. n Don’t take your compactspare through an automatic carwash with guiderails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That candamage the tire and wheel, and maybe other partsof ! Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’tmix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicleand destroy the chainstoo. Don’t use tire chains on your compactspare. 5-32 IF YOU’RE STUCK: IN SAND,-MUD, ICEOR SNOW Pi What you don’twant to dowhen your vehicle is stuckto-spin is your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’restuck, but you must usecaution. 7 I 71 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. - For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,see “Tire Chains’’ in the Index. r. ? 5-33 Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. (See “Traction Control System”the in Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Releasethe accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.If that doesn’t getyou out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.If yo do needto be towedout, see “Towing Your Vehicle” inthe Index. 5-34 5 - r SERVL-CEAND APPEARANCE CARE !- Here you will €indinformation aboutthe care of your Cadillac.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it how shows to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, andpart a devoted to its appearance care. - SERWCE ,t Your Cadillac deafer knows your vehicle best and wantstoyou be happy with it.We hope you’ll go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GMparts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll wantto keep your GM vehicle (all 3M. Genuine GM parts have one.of these marks: 6-1 Doing Your 0wn.ServiceWork If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to.get the proper Cadillac Service Manual. It tells you muchmore about how to service your Cadillacthan this manual can. To.order theproper service manual, see. “Service Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle hasan air bag system.Before attempting to do your own service work,see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac” the in Index. You should keep a record with allparts receipts and list the mileage and the dateof any service work youperform. See “Maintenance Record” in your CadillacMaintenance Schedule Booklet. I NOTICE: If you-try to do your owmservice work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. 6-2 1 if-- 6-3 Gasolinesfor Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with. deposit control. additives will help prevent deposits from farming in. your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your enginein tune and your-emission control system working properly. It’s goodfor your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolinesare now blended with oxygenates. General Motors recommends-that you use gasolineswiththese 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 gasolinesare specially designedto reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated the air, especiallyin those parts gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean of the country that have high ozone levels. You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additivesand oxygenates, andif they have been reformulated to reducevehicle^ emissions. r- FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If you plan on driving another in country outsidethe U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuelmay be hardto find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well at all. or 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 ofthat 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. us You canalso write us at the following address for advice. Just tell where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales-(NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H.8P7 I I , ., FILLING YOUR TANK r i ' If you're refueling yourtank using a hydrocarbon recovery nozzle, the fuel pump may shutoff before the fuel capacityof your tank reaches full.This is a normal condition.If you slowthe flow of fuel going into the tank, it is more likely to fill to capacity without shutting off. Your vehicle has the lockingfuel filler door. The cap is behind the license plate.Pull down from the top of the' license platebracketdoor to open. 6-5 The filler door is locked and unlocked every time youuse the power door locks.If pushing the power lock switch doesn’t unlock or lock the fuel filler door, you can usethe manual lockrelease lever, inthe 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). Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac” in the Index. When you put the cap back on,turn it to the right until youhear at least three clicks. 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 wrongittype, may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged. i I 1i I 6-6 -- I Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. I 6-8 J- ‘ ENGINE OIL F- If the LOW OIL LEVEL light onthe instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engineoil level ight away. - For more information, see “Low Oil Level Light” in the Index. You should-checkyour. engine. oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get In fuel. order to get an accurate reading,the oil mustbe warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 7 The dipstick is located on the passenger side of the engine. 7 and off engine Turn the give the oil a few minutes to drain back m , into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level. 1 ~ ’ / 6-9 To Check Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with paper a towel or cloth, then push it back in allthe way. Removeit again, keepingthe tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add someoil. But you must usethe right kind. This part explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase capacity,see “Capacities and Specifications” inthe Index. I NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your enginehas so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Just fill itenough to put the level somewhere inthe proper operating range. Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. The “Starburst” symbol indicatesthat the oil has been certifiedby the American-PetroleumInstitute (MI), and is preferred foruse in your gasoline engine. h If you change yourown oil, be sure you use oil that has the “Starburst” symbol on the..&nt of the oil container.If you .have your oil changed for you, besure the oil putints.yourengine is American PetroleumInstitute certified for gasoline engines. r 6-11 You should also usethe proper viscositv oil for vour vehicle, as shown in the following chart: - EECONlMENOEllSAE MSCiJNTY GRBDEENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL EWNORAY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL HOT MEATHER I1 -- --SAE 10W-30 SAE SW-30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OIL!i ARE AVAILABLE !, SAE 30 GRADE MA\f BE USED AT TEIMPEAATURES WOVE 40 EIEGREES F (4 DEIGREESC). 00 NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown inthe chart, S A E 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However,you can use S A E 1OW-30 if it's going to be0" F (-18" C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity,or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as S A E 20W-50. 6-12 NOTICE: ?-I Use only engineoil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. rn GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets allthe requirements for your vehicle. Engine OilAdditives Don’t add anythingto your oil. Your Cadillac dealeris ready to advise if you think something should be added. - When to Change Engine Oil ~ - l Your Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you -- usually between3,000 miles know whento change your oil and filter (5 000 km)and 7,500 miles (12500 km)since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle morethan 7,500 miles (12500 km) or 12 months without an oil change. The system won’tdetect dustin the oil. So, if you drive ina dustyarea, be sure to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km)or soonerif the CHANGE OIL SOON light comeson. Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicatorwhen the oil has been changed. For more information, see “Oil Life Indicator”in the Index. r I. r ! 6-13 How to Reset theOil Life Indicutor After the oil has been changed, you’ll need to reset your system.To do that, turn the ignition switchto the ON position withthe engine stopped. Fully push andrelease the accelerator pedal3 times within5 seconds. The CHANGE OIL light should flashtwo times and thengo out. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on5 seconds, for it did not reset. You’ll need to reset the system again. Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can bebig a help if you have to park outside in very cold weather,0’ F (-18’ C) or colder.If your vehicle has thisoption, see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil Did you knowthat used engineoil contains certain elementsthat may be unhealthy for yourskin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throwaway clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposalof oil products.) 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 disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouringonitthe ground, into sewers, orinto streams or bodiesof water. Instead,recycle it by taking itto a placethat collects usedoil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recyclingcenter for help. a 6-14 - AIR CLEANER Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. I J NOTICE: I - If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you’re driving. 6-15 AUTOAUTIC T M S M I S S I O N FLUID When to Check and Change A good timeto check yourautomatic transmission fluid level is whenthe engine oil is changed.Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. How to Check Because thisoperation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done atyour Cadillacdealer Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure tofollow allthe instructions here, or you could get a falsereading on thedipstick. E NOTICE: Too much or toolittle fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. ! C , I Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above 90' F (32" C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 In heavy traffic -- especially inhot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid shouldbe atnormal operating temperature, which is 180" F to 200' F (82" C to 93 C). To check transmission fluid hot: Get thevehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles (24km)when outside temperatures areabove 50" F (10' C). If it's colder than 50" F (10" C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves andthen remains steady for ten minutes. Then follow the hot check procedures. 0 6-16 To check transmission fluid cold A cold check is made after the vehicle p has been sitting for eight hours or more withthe 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), yll you may haveto idle the engine longer. Shouldthe fluid levelbe low during [ a cold check, yoummt perform a hot checkbefore adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate readingof the fluid level. ' ' To check thefluid hot or cold 0 !- rr 0 Park your vehicleon a level place.Keep theengine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK(P). With your foot on the brakepedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. j Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out thedipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or papertowel. r 2. Push it back in allthe way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out I ! again. f 7 6-17 . 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read thelower level.The fluid level mustbe in the COLD area for a cold checkor in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is.in the acceptable range, pushthe dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. How to Add Fluid Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluidto use. Add fluid onlyafter checking the transmission fluidHOT. (A COLD If the fluid level is low, add only check is used only asreference.) a enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to theHOT area for a hot than a int. Don’t ove$ZZ. check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less We recommend you use only fluidlabeled DEXRON -111,because fluid with that label ismade especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as describedunder “How to Check.” 0 When the correct fluid level isobtained, push the dipstick back inall the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. 8 6-18 -1 REARAXLE When to Check and Change Lubricant p - Refer to theMaintenance 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 r If the level is belowthe bottom of the filler plughole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plughole. 7 What to Use arr* 7 - Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or S A E 8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your cooling systemand how to add coolant when it is low. If you have aproblem with engine overheating,see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Cadillac will: 0 Give freezingprotection down to -34” F (-37’ C). 0 0 I 0 Give boiling protection up to 262’ F (128’ C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the properengine temperature. Let thewarning lights work as they should. i 6-19 Adding Coolant -i - .- f' I Your cooling system when hot is undera lot of pressure. If the LOW COOLANT light shouldappear, you need to add coolant.If it doesn't, the coolant isat the proper fill level. To Check Coolant When your engineis cold, the coolant level shouldbe at theFULL COLD line. If this light comeson, it means you’re low on engine coolant. F=- SURGE TANlK PRESSURE CAP NOTICE: Your surge tank pressure capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow on tube the radiator filler neck. r ! When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended. THERMOSTAT - Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostatstops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. n i rn 6-23 POWER STEERING FLUID How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrewthe cap and wipe the dipstick witha clean rag.Replace the cap and completelytighten it. Then remove the cap again and lookat the fluid levelon thedipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level shouldbe at the H mark. When the engine compartment is cool,the level shouldbe at theC mark. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Havethe system inspected and repaired. What to Add Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, alwaysuse the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 6-24 WNDSHIELD WASHER FLUID To Add r I Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. r i ; I- NOTICE: - 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the -manufacturer’sinstructions for adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank andother parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t cleanas well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’svery cold. This allows for expansion, which could damagetank the if it is completely full. 0 Don’t useradiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage your washer system and paint. 1 p_ 6-25 BRAKES Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder ishere. It is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. master There areonly two reasons why the brake fluid level in your cylinder might go down. The first isthat thebrake fluid goes downto an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The otherreason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since aleak means thatsooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’ta good idea to “topoff” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’tcorrect a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll havetoo much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. - Refer to the Maintenance ScheduIeto determine when to check your brake fluid. To .CheckBrake Fluid : You can check the brake fluid witbout taking off the cap. Ju&look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above MJN. If they .aren't, have your brake system checked to see if there is ale&. After workis done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and belowthe top af each window. 6-27 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme ll@(GM Part No. 1052535). Use newbrake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. 1 NOTICE: Don’t let someone put in thewrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few dropsof mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damagebrake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint, so be.carefu1 not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.,If you do,wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care’’ in theIndex. Brake Wear Your Cadillac hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators. that make a high-pitched warning sound whenthe brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). I 6-28 I ’ k. .. .A ;T i -&.a ' i r " F 7 - NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some drivingconditions or climates maycause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wearindicators, but if you everhear a rear brake rubbing noise, havethe rear brakelinings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation orchanging. When you havethe frontbrakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. - Brake Pedal Travel - See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This couldbe a sign of brake trouble. w ,-, Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your discbrakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate orheavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drivein thatway, then -- very carefully -make a few moderate brakestops about every 1,000 miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. If your brake pedal goes downfarther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. F 6-29 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 vehicleis 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 I; parts of your braking system-- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you haveto have new onesput in -- be sureyou 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 performanceyou’ve cometo expect can change in many other ways if someone puts inthe wrong replacement brake parts. BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You nevertohave add water to one of these. Whenit’s time fora new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown onthe original battery’s label. Ehicle Storage If you’re not goingto drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, takeoff the black, negative(-) cable fromthe battery. Thiswill help keep your battery from running down. Contact your dealerto learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. a 6-30 r I€4L,OGEN BULBS -EmEIUOR LAiWP HOUSINGS I _ Your Cadillac's lamp housingsare designed with small vents so moisture will be removed whenthe lamps are on, or after driving for a short time. If an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear, see your Cadillac dealershipfor service. 7 Cornering Lamp Bulb Removal 7 ~ ~ I 6-31 1. Open the hood and remove the screw securing the cornering lamp housing. Halogen Headlamp Bulb Removal.:,. i Rotate the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. R 2. Gently remove the headlamp housing socket and bulb. n ! i 4 6-33 Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating the locking clip. 4. Install the new bulb and socket and connect the wiring harness. Makesure that theharness is locked to thebulb socket. NOTICE: Do not touch theglass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil from you fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb. 5. Install the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp assembly. 6-34 m p E R BLADE REpLA.CEMENT To replace the entire wiper blade, follow these steps: 1. Position the windshield wiperson the windshield inthe "mid" wipe position. To do this,turn the ignition key tb ACCESSORY and turn 'he wipers on. Then with the d'ooropein, turn the ignition key to OFF. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PLll 7 1 - 6. Reinstall the new insert by aligning the. bl.ade housing tabs and the edge of the insert, starting with the second set fromthe-outeredge. Make surethat the insert is connected to all of,the housing tabs and that it moves freely back and forth. 7. To install the wiper blade, alignthe wiper arm pin withthe hole onthe wiper blade assembly and snap it into place. Return the wipers to their normal position. TIRES We don’t make tires. Your Cadillac comes with high-quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your Cadillac warranty booklet 7 fordetails. 6-41 Inflation = Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which islocated on thedriver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’recdd. ‘‘C~ld’~ means your vehicle hasbeen sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile. NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tellyou that und,erinflationor overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Badwear Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too muchair Coverinflation), you can get: 0 Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. 6-42 1 r When to -Check i : Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. . If you have a compact sp.are tire, it should be at 60 psif420 P a ) . r, How to Check 7 f-=- 1_ ~ , - - Use a good quality pocket-type-gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at thetires will not .tellyou the pressure, especiallyif you have radial tires-.- which maybok properly inflated.evenif they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, sure be to put them back on. They help prevent. leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Inspection and Rotatian Tires should be inspected every6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signsof unusual wear.If unusual wear ispresent, rotate your tires as soon.as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. Seethe Cadillac Maintenance Schedule Booklet for scheduled rotation intervals. 6-43 When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. . FRONT with full size spare FRONT with compact spare -I I X’ ‘I 7 ’ [email protected] f If yourvehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include your it tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation Make certain pressures as shownon the’Tire-Loading Information label. that all wheelnuts are propefly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. , 6-44 i n r When it’sTimefor New Tires r- One way to tell when it’s timefor new tires is to check the treadwear indicators,which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. r You need anew tire if: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. r 0 You can see cord or fabric showing throughthe tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cutor snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. r i 0 The tire has a bump, bulgeor split. 0 The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because ofthe size or location of the damage. 6-45 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, lookat the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installedon 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 that withsame 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-seasontread design, the TPC number will be followed byan “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure theyare the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. 6-46 r- Uniform TireQualityGrading - The following information relatesto the system developedby the United States NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear,tractionand temperature performance.(Thisappliesonly to vehicles sold inthe United States.) I i Treadwear 1 r - The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditionson a specified government test course. For example, tire a graded 150would wearone and a half (1 1/2) times as well onthe government course as tire a graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends uponthe actual conditionsof their use, however, and maydepart significantly fromthe norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction -A, B, C I_ r The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent the tire’s abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditionson specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Atire marked C may havepoor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assignedto this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. . 1 3 1 Temperature -A, B, C v I , r- - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistanceto the generation of heat and its abilityto dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can causethe material of the tire $0 degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessivetemperature can leadto !sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law. 6-47 Warning: The temperaturegrade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or Incombination, can causeheat buildup and possibletire failure. These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires. While the tires available asstandard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all suchtires 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 vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give youthe longest tire life and best overallperformance. In most cases, you willnot need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the alignment may need to bereset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels mayneed to, be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheelthat is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will knowthe kind of wheel youneed. Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity,diameter, width, offset,and be mounted the same way as the oneit replaces. If you need toreplace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with newGM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sureto have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model. 6-48 f I NOTICE:. The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearimg life, brake coolimg, speedometerJodometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,.vehicle ground clearance, and: tire or tire chain-clearanceto the body and chassis.. Used Replacement Wheels i ! Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal. and only when youmust. Use only SAE Class Y3' type chains.that arethe proper size for your tires. Install athem on the rear tires and tighten-them as tightly as.po.ssible withthe ends securely-fastened. Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 1.f you can hear the chains-contacting your vehicle, s.top and retighten them. If the con.tact continues,. slow.down. until it stops .. Driving too-fast or spinning the wheels withchains.on will damage your vehicle. Ip9 I t i l Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burstinto flame if-you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the L vehicle. Someare dangerous if you breathe. their fumes in a closed.space. When7yuLuseanything from a container ta clean your Cadillac, be sure .to follow the manufacturer's warnhgs andinstructions. And always open your doorsor windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never use theseto clean your vehicle:. Gasoline 0. Benzene Naphtha; 0 CarbonTetrachloride -, Acetone 0 PaintThinner Turpentine 0 LacquerThinner 0 Nail Polish Remover They can. all be hazardous -- some more than others-- and the!y can all damage your vehicle, too. a 6-50 ' !I 7 - 7 - - Don't useany of these unless this manual says you ean.In many uses+ these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap Bleach ReducingAgents Use a vacuum cleaneroften.to.get ridof dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with. a clean, damp cloth. Your Cadillac dealer hastwo GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal' spots and stains-very well. Do not use them on vinyl.orleather. Here are'some cleaning tips.: Always read the instructions onthe cleaner label. Clean up stains.as soon as you can-- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to .a cleanarea often. A soft brush may be-used if stainsacestubborn. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilatedarea only. If you use . them, don't saturate-the stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, dean the entire area immediate1y.m it will set. - Using Foam-Type .Cleaneron Fabrie r3 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose. dirt. Always clean a whole trim panelor section.. Mask. surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 6-5 1 I Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions the on container label. Use suds only and apply.with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material. Don’t rub it roughly. As soon asyou’ve cleaned the section, usea sponge to remove the suds. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. ~ 0 ’ 0 Wipe off what’s left witha slightly damp paper towel or cloth. Then dry it immediately witha blow dryer or a heat lamp. NOTICE: Bexareful. A blow dryer may scorch thefabric. Wipe.with a clean cloth. l I 1 Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First, seeif you haveto use solvent-type cleanerat all.. Some spots and stains will clean .offbetter with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 0 Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.Useverylittlecleaner,lightpressureandcleancloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the-outsideof the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. When youclean a stainfrom fabric, immediately drythe area with a blow dryerto help preventa cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.), 6-52 b r7 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains 7 Stains causedby grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with - oils, wax crayon, tar and cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable asphalt canbe removed as follows: Carefully scrapeoff excess stain. 0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish,wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stainif left on a vehicle seat fabric. They shduld be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the c1eaner:’will dissolvethem andmay cause themto spread. 7 ’, - Non-Greasy Stains Stains causedby catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,urine and blood can be removed as follows: Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, followthe foam-type instructions described earlier. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution:1teaspoon (5 ml) of baking sodato 1cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, cleanlightly with solvent-type cleaner. - Combination Stains Stains causedby candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. 0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. I i 6-53 Cleaning Vinyl 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. Things liketar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Usea clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. Cleaning Leather Use asoft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use mild a solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and90% water. 0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-basedor abrasive cleaners,furniture polish or shoe polishon leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into finish, itcan harm the leather. Cleaning theTop of the InstrumentPanel 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 n ;e it difficult to see through the under windshield Care Of Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water, (use mild dish washing soap).Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. a I 6-55 .. . . WEATHERSTHPS Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be re-auired. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) 0 CLEANIN% THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beaury, of depth color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The bestway to preserve your vehicle’s finish toiskeep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle the in direct raysof the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, or dish car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,or that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowedto dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with asoft, clean chamoisor a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause waterto enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” inthe Index.) f J Your Cadillac hasa “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth andgloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes thatare nonabrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. F NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a .basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl -marks. f- 7 ! Ii" ,- Foreign materials such as calcium chlorideother and salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird ,droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle's iffinish they remain on painted surfaces.Wash the vehicle assoon as possible.If necessary, use non-abrasive cleanersthat are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can helpto keep the paint finish lookingnew by keep.ing your Cadillac garaged or covered whenever PC -ible. - L U M I N U M WHEELS Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to thepainted surface-of your vehicle. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome-polish, abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could waxamay be applied. damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, NOTICE: Don't use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels. TIRES I -/ .To ckan your tires,use a -stiff brush with a tire cleaner. When applying atire-dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from paint,ed surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. SHEET METAL D M G E If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure thebody repair shop applies -anti-corrosion material to the park 3paired or replaced to restore corrosion motection. ~ FINISH D M G E Any stone chips, fractures or deepscratches inthe finish shouldbe repaired ;right amay.Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chipsand 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. Chemicals usedfor ice and-snow removaland dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on theunderbody partsmclmasfuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they havecorrosion protection. At least every spring, flushthese materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean-any areas %where mud and,.otherdebris can collect.Dirt packed in. closed areas of the frame should beloosened before being flushed. Your dealer or anunderbody vehicle washing system can do this for you. CHEMICAL PMNTSPOTTING Some weather and atmospheric conditions cancreate a chemicalfallout. Airborne pollutants can fallupon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage cantake two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. &hough no defect inthe paint job causes this,.Cadillacwill repair, at no charge to theowner, the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within.l2..months or12,000 miles (20000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. GM PART NUMBER SIZE 105.0172 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil--- .Removes Old Waxes, Remover Polishes, Tar and Road Oil 1050173 16 Oz. (0;473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish 1050174 16 Oz. (0.473 L) White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 1050214 32 Oz. (0.946 L) VinylLeather Cleaner 1050427 23 Oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner 1050429 6 Lbs. (2.72 Kg) Multi-Purpose Powdered Cle.ans Vinyland Cloth on Door Trirn,.Seats, and Carpet -- Also, Tires and Mats 1052349 12 Oz. (0.354 L) Lubriplate Grease for Hood, Trunk and Door Hinges and Latches 1052870 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Wash-Wm (Conc.) I Exterior Wash 105 1398 8 Oz. (0.237 L) Spot Lifter I 1051515 32 Oz. (0.946 L) GM Optikleen 1050201 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish pl ?--- 7. DESC.RIPTION 6-59 USAGE Removes Rust and Corrosion on Chrome and Stainless Steel -1 I I Cleans White .and Black Tires Spot and Stain Removal on Leather or Vinyl Glass Cleaningand Spot Cleaning on Vinyls Spot and Stain Removal on Cloth and Fabric Windshield Wash& Solvent and Anti-Freeze I Exterior 'Cleaner and Polish VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER M SAMPLE4UXSMJ72675 J !!l CODE iI.- -m, 9 r \ G E M rn iY MODEL Y€AR ! PLANT . . This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on thedriver’s side.You can see it if you..lookthrough 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 isthe engine code. Thiscode will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. SERWCE PARTS IDENTIFICATIONLABEL You’ll find this labelon theunderside of the trunk lid. It’s very helpful if you everneed to orderparts. On this label is: yourVIN, 0 the model designation, paint information, and a list of all production ,optionsand special equipment. Be sure.that this label isnot removed from the vehicle. 0 I . .1 6-60 - m 7 ADD-ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless yon check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from workingas they should. ~ ,t -1 ~~~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~ Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything elkctrical to your Cadillac. see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac”in the Index. FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 7 I r3 The wiring circuits in your vehicleare protected from short circuits by a combination of mini fuses, circuit breakers, and maxi fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems. If you ever have a problemon the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow”one of the correct value. Selectfeature a that you can get along withoutthat 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 (for example, 1OA). Replace it as soon as you can. 6-61 1n.ctrument Panel Fuse Block To gain accessto the fuse block, removethe cover on the driver's side of the instrument panel. Underhood'(U1H) Electrical Center The U/H electrical centeris located onthe passenger side wheel housing in the engine compartment. Remove the coverto gain access. 6-62 - Headlamps The headlamp wiring isprotected by a circuit breaker in the instrument panel. fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some casesto remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked rightaway. - Windshield Wipers I The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow, etc.,the wiper will stop untilthe motor cools.If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., besure to get it fixed. i Power Windowsand Other Power Options -. Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protectthe power windows andother power accessories. Whenthe current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. -, f- ! F 6-63 Instrument Panel Fuse Block z 1I CIRCUIT BREAKERS * 9 RADIO 10 24 I STARTER I 25 4-=F 1 7 MEMSEAT 18 22 WACMDC 23 37 HAZRDLTS 38 STOP-LTS 39 PWRM 40 HlDSEAT fp 42 IPDIM LTS 43 44 MIRDEFG 45 x 21 PARKLTS 36 41 ~ TRKPDWN TAILLTS FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE OWNER’S MANUAL PRINTED IN U S A . RAP WPR RADIO WIPER I/P INDC TISIG CHIME CCM IGN 1 AIR BAG GEN MEM SEAT CCM IGN 3 RAPPWR A/c COMP RAP BATT ~ Component Center (RAP Wiper) Relay Radio Receiver Windshield Wipermasher Switch Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve (with Sensor) Module, Instrument Panel Cluster Parmeutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch, Turn Signal Lamp Flasher Warnin Alarm Cruise Control Release Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror,%ear dindow Defogge! Relay, Parmeutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch, Automatic Level Control Sensor Central Control Module (CCM) Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve (with Sensor) Module Generator, Secondary Engine Cooling Fan Relay Driver’s Seat Ad’uster Memory Module,Heated Driver’s Seat Switch, Heated assenger’s Seat Swltch Central Control Module (CCM) Remote Control Door Lock Receiver and TheftDeterrent dodule, Cruise Control Module, Cruise ControlSwtch Accessory Time Delay Cut-Off (RAP Power) Relay A/C Compressor Relay, Primary Engine Cooling Fan Relay Component Center (RAP Wiper) Relay Blower Motor Control Module ~~~ 4 6-64 Underhood-ElectricalCenter. FUSE USAGE.CHART MAXI FUSE POWER TO BODY 1 Circuit Breakers: PWR SEAT,RRDEFOG; I/P Fuses:TRK PDWN, W R D LTS, HTD SEAT, STOP-LTS, PWR LK . Circuit Breaker:RAP RLY, I/P Fuses:RAP BAm, HVAC MDL, BODY 2 ELC SENS, D/INT LTS, FRTCIG, RRCIG, HVAC BAT, CCM BAT, PWR MIR Concealed Fuse;I/p Fuses: RAP WPR, RADIO, WIPER, I/P IGN 1 INDC, T/SIG, CHIME, .CCM IGN 1,AIR BAG, STARTER;U/H Electrical Center: PCM IGN, INJ1, EMISSIONS, 2INJ ABS/TCS Brake Pressure.ModulatorValve ABSECS (#5) ABSECS Brake Pressure ModulatorValve ABSECS (#6) SCNDRY CLG FAN Secondary Engine Cooling Fan Relay. Fan Relay PRIMRY CLGFAN' Pfimary .Engine Cooling LEVEL CONTROL Automatic Level Control Air Compressor ENGINE U/H Electrical Center: PCM/FUEL PUMP, AIR PUMP, Circuit-Breaker:HD LTS; I/P Fuses: PARK LTS, HORN HEADLIGHTS/ HORNS ~~ 6-66 P MINIFUSE . I POWER TO- I Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump/Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch, PCMNEL (PCM) Module.Control Powertrain PUMP AIR PUMP. Seconday Air'Injection (AIR) Pump Relay PCMDGN Powertrain Control Module(PCM), Ignition Coil INJ 1 Fuel Injectors Cylinders1,4,6,7 EMISSIONS Exhaust Gas.Recirculation (EGR);Vacuum Control Signal Solenoid Valve, SecondaryAir Injection (AIR), Pump Relay (Coil), Mass-& Flow Sensor, ElectronicTransmission, Left and Right Heated Oxygen Sensors, Evaporative Emission (EVAP)l Canisterpurge Solenoid Valve INJ 2 Fuel Injectors Cylinders2,3,5, 8 RELAY USAGE A/ccorn A/C Compressor Relay AIR PUMP RELAY Secondary Air Injection -(AIR)Pump Relay RELAY I ', -I BULB C . T You can get these from your Cadillacdealer. Description . Bulb No. Ashtray Illumination ................................. 1445 Backup Lamps ...................................... 2057 1156 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ....................... Cornering Lamp ..................................... 2057 Front Parking and. Directional Signal ................ 2057NA 194 Front Sidemarker Lamp ............................... GloveBox ........................................... 194 Head-lampHigh Beam ................................ 9005 Headlamp.Low Beam ................................. 9006 License Plate Lamp .................................... 194 Parking Lamp ........................................ 2057 Side Marker Lamps ................................... 194 Stop, Tail, and Directional Signal.Lamp .................2057 Trunk Lamp ......................................... 920 Underhood..Lamp ...................................... 561 . CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS 5.7L Engine ?I I p 1 Displacement .......................... 5.7L (350 cubic inches) No. of Cylinders .............................. 8 - 90 degree V Power (ACC.to S A E 51349) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 (bhp) @ 5000 rpm 194 (kW)@ 5000 rpm Torque (ACC.to S A E 51349) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 (lb.ft.) @ 3200 rpm 447 (Nom) @ 3200 rpm 101.6 mm (4.00 inches) Bore .................................. 88.4 mm (3.48inches) Stroke ................................. 10.5:1 Compression Ratio ................................... Cast Iron Cylinder Block .................................... Cylinder Head .................................. I. . Cast Iron Cast Aluminum Intake Manifold .............................. Lifter Assembly ................................... Hydraulic 49.3 mm (1.94inches) Intake Valve ............................ 38.1 mm (1.50 inches) Exhaust Valve ........................... Pistons ...................................... Cast Aluminum 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Firing Order .................................. Left Bank .......................................... 1-3-5-7 2-4-6-8 Right Bank ......................................... Cast Iron Crankshaft ....................................... Five Main Bearings ......................................... Engine Lubrication System Oil Pressure @ 1000 rpm ........................ 6 psi (41 P a ) Trpe of Intake ..................................... Stationary Filter System ...................................... Full-Flow - 6-69 Engine Cooling System Surge Tank Cap Relief Pressure ................. 15 psi (104 kPa) 180' F (82' C) Thermostat StartsTo Open ..................... Water Pump Type................................. Centrifugal Drive Belt ....................................... Serpentine Hi-Efficiency Aluminum Radiator Core ....................... Electric Radiator Cooling Fans ............................... Radiator CoolingFan (Heavy-Duty) ................. Centrifugal Fuel System Induction w e . . . . . . . . . . . . Se:Cpential Port Fuel Injection(SPFI) Idlespeed ................... .............. PCM Controlled Filter Type ................... ........... Paper Type Element FuelPump .................. ............. Electric (In Tank) FuelRequired ............... ......... Unleaded (87 Octane) Automatic Transmission Trade Name ....................... .... Hydra-Matic (4L60-E) Type ...... 4-Speed Electronic Automa.tic Torque Converter Clutch .......... DEXRON@-111 Fluid Required ..................... Rear Drive Axle Description ............................. Semi-Floating Hypoid No. of Differential Pinions................................. 2 Roller Driving Wheel Bearing Type............................ 2.56:l Axle Ratio (Fleetwood) ................................ Axle Ratio (Fleetwood Brougham)...................... 2.93:l Axle Ratio (TrailerTowing Option) ...................... 3.42:1 2.93:l Axle Ratio (Coachbuilder) ............................. u 6-70 F r v ' I r f" i F--. , r ! F.h r I r Emission Control Systems Air Injection ..... Air Injection with Computer Command Control Exhaust Gas Recirculation .................... Controlled Flow Warm-up 3-Way Catalytic Converter ........................... Evaporative Emission Control ................ Charcoal Canister Crankcase Emission .............. Positive Crankcase Ventilation ClosedLoop Electronic System .............................. Exhaust System Dual with Crossover Pipe Trpe ................................ Two-Reverse Flow Muffler ................................... Two-Straight Through Resonator .............................. Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipe .................................. Stainless Steel Intermediate Pipe ............................. Stainless Steel Tail Pipe ..................................... Electrical System Voltage ................................................ 12 Ground ........................................... Negative 140 Amp Generator ......................................... Air Conditioning System Refrigerant -- R-134a ..................~.... 1.75 pounds(0.79 kg) Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be the sure proper refrigerant is used.If you're not sure, ask your Cadillac dealership. 6-71 I I F t fl i L i I NOlUWU M N T E N M C E _REPLACEMENT PARTS Air Cleaner Element .......................... AC Type A1096C 25096932 Battery. ............................................. 78A-72 Fuel Filter Element......................... AC Type GF-624K 25121978 AC Type PF52 Engine Oil Filter .............................. 25.160560 AC Vpe CV895C PCVVahe ................................ 25095452 Spark Plugs (Gap 0.052 inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P Type 41-906 5614244 10186120 Serpentine Drive Belt .............................. Upper Radiator Hose ................................ 10260864 10237350 Lower Radiator Hose .............................. Lower Radiator Hose (Heavy-Duty) .................. 10237349 10244485 .SurgeTank Cap ................................... Thermostat ....................................... 10128336 ~ rl f-I. 6-73 'A=': I I 1 We employ technicianscertified by the National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let us show you their credentials Part Number 3547054 A First Edition r TOLL-FREEH i JLINE 14300-C121112 I-' k i.: -1 Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Cadillac if it does, Motor CarDivision. We hope the needneverarises,but Roadside Service is there for you!! Roadside Service covers you on the THERE road, far from home, all day and night, weekends and holidays. ARE NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES. A n y Cadillac is eligible under this program. - ROADSIDE SERVICE AVMLABILIW TYPE OF ASSISTANCE I - 'it 1, Phone Advisor Dealer mchnician Towing Battery Jump Start Lockout Assistance Fuel Delivery Tire Change I DAILY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS 24 Hours I I 8 a.m. - 12 midnight I 24 Hours Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillac Owner Privilegessm that leads to peace of mind. 1 - Cadillac Owner Privileges sm Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privilegessm at “no charge”, throughout your 1995 Cadillac Warranty Period - 48 Months, or 50,000 Miles/80,000 Kilometers. 0 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE- is performed on site for the following situations: 0 0 0 0 TOWING SERVICE BATTERY JUMP START LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE FUEL DELIVERY FLAT TIRE CHANGE (* Covers change only) * Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be determined by a Cadillac dealer or appropriatetire manufacturer. 2 - Cadillac Owner Privileges sm 0 TRIP INTERRUPTION - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expensesmay be reimbursed during the 48 months or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period. Items coveredare hotel, meals and rental car. r 0 TRIP ROUTING- Free trip routing assistance is available during the 48 months or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period. Within a week of contacting Roadside Service with your travel plans, Cadillac will provide a detailed trip routing. Along with your first trip routing, you will receive a Rand McNally North American Road Atlas. r t r r 3 What Will Roadside Service CostYou ? ? ? There is no cost to call the toll-free Roadside Service number. times Roadside Advisors can assist you over the phone. Many There is no cost for Roadside Serviceif the repair is under warranty or the provided serviceis one of the covered Emergency Road Services. If a dealership Service Rchnician travels toyour location, andthe repair is r ,there is a nominalservice fee to cover the ' n m your location, Laboris chargedat one and one half times the Cadillac dealership retail labor rate, with a 30 minute minimum. There is alsoa charge for any parts used anda mileage fee if the technician travels beyond30 miles. How Do You Pay For Roadside Service ? ? ? Payment isdue at thetime servicesare performed if it is determined they are non-warranty related. Payment may be madeby cash, personal check or any majorcredit card honored by the participating Cadillacdealership, tow serviceor locksmith. In some instances where warranty determination cannot be made, the charges muststill be paid. Retain the bill and submitit to anauthorized Cadillac dealership Service Department for review. If the repair is determined to be covered by warranty the dealer will expedite reimbursement directly to you. 4 , Where Is Roadside Service Available? ? ? Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you overthe phone. If needed, a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 miles/50 kilometers radius, of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we willarrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac -dealership. r I r r _. How Do You Reach Roadside Service? ? ? Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882-11 12. An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information: a A description of theproblem e Name,home address, home telephonenumber a Location of your Cadillac, andnumber you are calling porn a The modelyea4 vehicle identification numbeq and dateof delivery 5 who Will Repair Your Cadillac At Roadside ? ? ? In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide instructions to get you backon the road. To resolve more complex problems, the advisor will page an-experienced Cadillac dealership Service Rchnician. The technician will call you and evaluate the possible cause.If a roadside repair is possible, the technician will come to your location and providepermanent a or temporary repair. ?+%atIf Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe LocationOr On A Limited Access Highway ? ? ? Ifyour car is locatedin an area that is determined to be unsafe (by you,the advisor or thetechnician) or if the vehicle ison a limited access freeway or regulated highway, the advisor willarrange to tow your Cadillacto a safe location, where service can be performed. Additional assistance will be provided if necessary. What If Your Cadilhc Cannot Be Repaired At Roadside ? ? ? If your car cannot be repaired at roadside within a reasonableperiod of time (approximately45 minutes) or requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility,the advisor will arrange a tow service for you. Towing mayalso be necessary after the technician hasattempted a repair, but determines that your car cannot be repaired at roadside. Tow services are provided by independent companies, so therefore, Cadiilacis not responsible for the tow company. During the 48 months, or 50,000 miles/80,000kilometerswarrantyperiod,towingservices are covered for any disablement. 6 I r What-q.YouHave Dificulty Hearing Or Speaking bd.;N&d~ Roadside. Service ? ? ? r Roadside -Service.is prepared to assistownerswnohavehearing difficulties or are speechimpaired.Cadillachasinstalledspecial Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has accessto a TDD or a.conventiona1 teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada: 1-8'00-TDD-CMCC or 1-800-833-2622 - daily, 24 hours. r What If You Do Not Speak English Fluently? ? .. 9 . ' ' 3 Cadillacoffersamulti-lingualapproach in assistingyou.Roadside Advisorsare conversantin a numberof languages and utilize the AT&T . Language Line.,I,nterpreter' available 24-hours a day. Just another way Cadillacsaysr "we. care". 7 I - I r- .f i Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privilegesis Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It’s one more example of Cadillac’s commitmentto provide the services you expectand deserveas a Cadillac owner. i i I -r c Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you needto be when your Cadillacis in the dealership for warranty service.* *Please ask aboutthe specific Gold Key Courtesy Transportation benefits offered byyour Cadillac Dealel: . 3- 1 Courtesy Vehicle Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides you with a Cadillac if your car requires warranty repairs. Your dealer will provide you witha courtesy vehicleif one is available. 3-2 Shuttle Service 'n I Warrantyworkcanfrequentlybehandled in oneday,butthere is no reason for you to wait around. Cadillac helps eliminate inconvenience to you with transportation alternatives. Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides shuttle service for same day need to be warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can get you where you with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. t 1 I I 1 . si 3-3 I Pkn Ahead When Possible Whenever possible, schedulean appointment for yourvehicle's warranty work. Your Cadillac Dealer can then prepareto meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniences typically associated with warranty repairs. 3-4 Owner Responsibilities There are only two things which you will be responsible for during the use of your courtesy vehicle.You are required to provide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used. r I In many cases your own auto insurance policy may provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle, similar to rental car agreements. Please, check with your insurance company to be certain what's covered. r I I r I' . .," -- GoM Key Courtesy Transportation Just one more wayyour Cadillac Dealer is committed to you. f 3-5 Fi 1 1 1 ) ' L F1 Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publicationsand how to report any safetydefects. This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service Publications. r---- r- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE v , 7 '. .. , 7 I f13. ,*. '-,- .' Fc. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and Cadillac. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle willbe resolved by your dealer's Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction,the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE -- Discuss yourconcern with a memberof dealer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolvedat that level. If the matter has already been reviewed withthe Sales, Service,or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealer or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealer management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealer without further help, contact the Cadillac Consumer Relations Center 24 hours a dayby calling 1-800-458-8006.In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawaby calling 1-800-263-3777 (English)or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish).In the U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-800-496-9994. In otheroverseas locations,contact GM North American Export Sales inCanada by calling 1-905-644-4112. I ,m GM PARTICIPATION IN BBB AUTO .LINE -AL,TERNATn/23DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM* *This program may not be available in allstates, depending on statelaw. Canadian owners refer to your Warrantyand Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been i adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described i earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Cadillac voluntarilyparticipates in BBBAUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is availablefree of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction v Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE 7 Council~ofBetter Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 To file a claim,you will be asked to provide yourname and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and astatement of the natureof your complaint. Eligibility is limitedby vehicle ageand mileage, and other factors. I - 1 ; i ' t ,. 3 We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure beforeyou resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt toresolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Cadillac. If this mediation is unsuccessful,an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to animpartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitratorwill make a decision which you mayaccept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be boundby that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedureshould ordinarily take aboutforty days from the timeyou file a claim until a decision is made. I h - i i Some statelaws mayrequire you to use this program beforefiling a claim with a state-run arbitration programor in the courts. For further information, contactthe BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or theCadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-458-8006. REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOFERlVMENT 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 TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the AutoSafety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) orwrite to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 4 - 1 L- i, REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO THE -I . If you live inCanada, and you believethat your vehicle hasa safety defect, you should immediately notify TransportCanada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 - REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO G E N E W MOTORS IL. I -, In addition to notifying NHTSA(or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.Please call usat ourConsumer Relations Center, 1-800-458-8006,or write: Cadillac Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke PO. Box 9025 Warren, MI 48090-9025 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 - SERWCE AND OWNER PUBLICATIONS r Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: United States 1-800-551-4123 Canada 1-800-668-5539 SERWCE lMANuALS Service manualscontain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wishto get a greater understanding of their vehicle. Theyare also usefulfor owners with the appropriateskill levelor training who wishto perform “do-it-yourself” service.These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to specialized tools, equipment and safetyprocedures necessary to service the vehicle. SERWCE BULLETINS 1 F Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sentto all General Motors dealerships/retail facilities. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methodsare found which promotebetter service on GMvehicles,bulletins are created to help the technicianperform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describeinexpensiveservice,otherswilldescribeexpensiveservice.Some will advise new or unexpected conditions, andothers may help avoid future costly repairs. An important reminder -- service bulletinsare meant for qualified technicians. Since these bulletinsare issued throughoutthe model p year and beyond,an index is required and published quarterly to help identi@ specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealer/retailer to see an index or individual bulletin. OWNER PUBLICATIONS Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners withgeneral operation and maintenance information. 6 I ~ ~~~~ SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION PRICE DESCRIPTION Pricing and ordering information for GM Service Bulletin Subscriptions H-2855 H-2955 1992 1 Service Bulletin Index:A listing of all Service Bulletins released by Cadillac during the model year listed. For 1994, the index contains a listingof all Service Bulletins released by General Motors. I EACH FREE I $4.00 4.00 1993 H-30055 1994 GM-SBI-94 1991 H-28528 Bound PSP Edition- includes Index plus complete PSPs 20.00 1992 H-2952B Bound PSP Edition- includes Index plus complete PSPs 20.00 1993 H-30528 Bound PSP Edition- includes Index plus complete PSPs 20.00 4.00 4.00 SERVICE BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION FORM NO. 1994 1994 94-CAD-SB DESCRIPTION Four quarterly mailings containing all Service Bulletins produced by Cadillac. Also, includes a copy of the Bulletin Index 34-CAD-SB( ) First, Second, Third and Fourth Quarter packages canbe purchased for Cadillac #). Indicate (use appropriate Item/Model Quarter # in ( ). Also, includes a copy of the Bulletin Index. GM-BB GM Corporate Bulletin Binder for Product of Service Publications. Includes a set Index Tabs. 8 1 I $75-00 -I 25.00 I 20.00 NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publications Post OfficeBox 07130, Detroit, Michigan48207 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-8OQ-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:OO A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST m Iffurther information is needed, write to the address shown above of call 1-800-782-4356. Orders cannotbe returned without prior authorization. A re-stocking fee may apply. PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER I VEHICLE MODEL NAME I YEAR QTY. Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Please allow adequate time for p o s t a l service. t t 4 PRICE EACH' TOTAL PRICE TOTAL MATERIAL Michi an Purchasers a%d6% sales tax Handling Charge $4.00 GRAND TOTAL 1 NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or cornDany name, and also the name of the person whose attention the shipment should be'sent. For purchases outsideU.S:A. please writeto the above addressfor quotation. ) (CUSTOMER (STREET ADDRESS - NO P.O.NUMBERS) BOX (APT.NO.) (CITY) DAYTIMETELEPHONENO. ( (ZIP CODE) ) I 0 Check or Moneyorder payable 0 MasterCard 0VISA i . 1 to Helm, Inc. (USA funds only- do not send cash.) 0Discover Card I n ExDiration : 7 -. 9 ~ : & VOTES NOTES I ~ FLEETWOOD INDEX A I i . f ' t r 7 I i . . . r. I I . . . Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid ..................... 6-18 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27 Electrical Equipment .................... 2.21.3.16. 6.61 Engine Coolant ................................. 6-21 Engineoil ...................................... 6-10 Power Steering Fluid ............................. 6-24 3-16 Sound Equipment ............................... WindshieldWasherFluid .................... 2.42,6.25 Air Bag ........................................... 1-22 How Does It Restrain ............................ 1-26 How It Works ................................... 1-24 Location ....................................... 1-25 Readiness Light ............................ 1.23,2.69 Servicing ....................................... 1-28 What Makes It Inflate ............................ 1-26 What Will You See After It Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 1-25 When Should It Inflate ........................... Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Air Conditioning Systems Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71 Air Outlets ......................................... 3-2 2-15 Alarm. Theft Deterrent System ....................... Alignment and Balance. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 6-57 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......................... AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 AMAX ........................................... 3-17 Antenna. Power Mast Care .......................... 3-19 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Anti-Lock .......................................... 4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ 2.72.4.7 1 . ..,. : , .. . .' ., .I . ...... !1 ' 7 . . "...... ........ .. , ............................. 4-6 .......................... 6-50 .. Appear~wceCare and Materials ...................... '6-59 Armrest, Storage ................................... 2-58 AShtrtiyS .......................................... 2-65 Assist Handles ..................................... 2-66 Astroroof ......................................... 2-60 Audio Systems ...................................... 3-6 AUTO Button ...................................... 3-3 Autqnatic DoorLocks ............................... 2-5 Automatic Overdrive (@) ........................... 2-25 Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-11 Automatic Rearview Mirror .......................... 2-53 Automatic Transmission ........................ 2.23, 6.70 Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................ 6-16 Axle. Rear ........................................ 6-19 B Battery ........................................... Charge Light .................................... warnings .................................... 6-30 2-70 5.3. 5.5 Battery Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance 4-31 Blizzard ........................................... Brakes 6-29 Adjustment ..................................... Anti-Lock ....................................... 4-6 Fluid.Adding ................................... 6-27 Master Cylinder ................................. 6-26 Parking ........................................ 2-27 PedalTravel .................................... 6-29 Replacing Parts .................................. 6-30 Trailer ......................................... 4-42 Transmission Shift Interlock ....................... 2-31 Warning Light ................................... 2-71 Wear .......................................... 6-28 Brake To Shift Light ................................ 2-77 Braking ............................................ 4-6 2 Braking in Emergencies ............................. 4-11 . . .. . . .. _ Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 2-18 BTSI (Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock) .............. 2-31 Bulb Replacement .................................. 6-68 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...................6-39 ? l ..................................... 6-33 Headlamps Billamps ..................... .................. 6-35 r l h r i ‘. P J Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................... 6-57 Fabric .......................................... 6-51 Glass .......................................... 6-55 6-51 Inside of Your Cadillac ........................... Leather ........................................ 6-54 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ......... 6-55 6-56 Outside of Your Cadillac .......................... 2-55 Photocells ...................................... Stains .......................................... 6-53 Tires ........................................... 6-57 Top of the Instrument Panel ....................... 6-54 Vinyl .......................................... 6-54 Climate Control System .............................. 3-2 Clock, Setting the ................................... 3-6 Comfort Controls ................................... 3-1 3-18 Compact Disc Care ................................. Compact Disc Playing ............................... 3-14 5.28.5.32 Compact Spare Tire ........................... Control of a Vehicle ................................. 4-5 Control. Loss of .................................... 4-16 Convenience Net ................................... 2-57 2-56 Convex Outside Mirror .............................. Coolant ........................................... 6-19 2.22.6-14 Coolant Heater. Engine ........................ Coolant Surge Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15.5.17 CoolingSystem ............................... 5.15.6.70 Cornering Lamps .............................. 2.50.6.31 2-43 Cruise Control ..................................... Erasing Speed Memory ........................... 2-47 Getting Out of .................................. 2-47 2-46 Increasing Speed ................................ 2-46 Passing Another Vehicle .......................... 2-46 ReducingSpeed ................................. 2-45 Resuming a Set Speed ............................ 2-44 Setting ......................................... 2-47 Use on Hills .................................... 2-78 Cruise Engaged Message ............................ Customer Assistance Information ...... See Owner Assistance Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... See Owner Assistance r L 4 D Damage.Finish .................................... Damage. Sheet Metal ............................... r1 r rf" i ?- f 1 ' 6-58 6-58 2-51 Daytime Running Lamps ............................ Dead Battery ....................................... 5-3 Defects. Reporting .................. See Owner Assistance 4-1 Defensive Driving ................................... Defog ......................................... 3.3.3.5 Defrost ............................................ 3-4 Delco Audio Systems ................................ 3-6 DNR .............................................. 3-6 Door Central Unlocking System .......................... 2-5 Locks ........................................... 2-3 Door b a r Light .................................... 2-79 Driving Blizzard Conditions .............................. 4-31 City ........................................... 4-23 Curves ......................................... 4-13 Defensive ....................................... 4-1 Drunken ........................................ 4-2 Foreign Countries ................................ 6-4 4-24 Freeway ........................................ Grades ......................................... 4-45 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Night .......................................... 4-19 Rainy Conditions ................................ 4-20 Snow and Ice Conditions .......................... 4-30 Through Deep Standing Water ..................... 2-21 4-43 Trailer Attached ................................. 4-29 Winter ......................................... Drunken Driving .................................... 4-2 E ECONButton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Electrical Equipment. Adding ............... 2.21.3.16. 6.61 6-71 Electrical Systems Chart ............................. f 5 Electrochromic Mirror .............................. 2-53 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) ..................... 3-1 3-4 ...I/ Electronic Solar Sensor .............................. Emission Control Systems Chart ...................... 6-71’- . . Engine 2-33 Exhaust ........................................ Identification ................................... 6-60 Lubrication System Chart ......................... 6-69 Overheating .................................... 5-13 Running It While You’re Parked ................... 2-34 Specifimtions ................................... 6-69 Starting ........................................ 2-20 Engine Coolant .................................... 6-19 Heater .................................... 2-22,6-14 Temperature Light ............................... 2-75 Engine Oil ......................................... 6-9 6-10 Adding ......................................... 6-13 Additives ....................................... Checking ....................................... 6-10 Kind to Use ..................................... 6-10 Used Oil ....................................... 6-14 When to Change ................................ 6-13 Englishmetric Button .............................. 2-67 Ethanol (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3 Exhaust ...................................... 2-33,6-71 Express Down Window .............................. 2-35 1-54 Extender, SafetyBelt ............................... Exterior Lamp Housings ............................ 6-31 F Fabric Cleaning .................................... 6-51 3-3 Fan ............................................... Fender Skirt .................................. 5-24.5-30 Fillingyour-Tank .................................... 6-5 6-14 Filter, Air ......................................... Finish Care ........................................ Finish Damage ..................................... First (1) ........................................... 6-56 6-58 2-28 . 17 r r i r r ! r r Flash-To-Pass Feature ............................... 2-39 Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................ 5-1 Flat Tire. Changing ................................. 5-21 Floor Mats ........................................ 2-56 Fluid Capacities Chart .............................. 6-72 FMStereo ........................................ 3-17 Foreign Countries. Fuel .............................. 6-4 .. Fran ais. Guide en .................................... 11 Front Towing Hookups ........................... .-.. 5-11 Fuel .......................................... 6.3.6.70 Door Release. Remote ............................ 6-4 Filling Your Tank .................................6-5 Foreign Countries ................................6-4 Gage .......................................... 2-83 System Chart ................................... 6-70 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 6-61 G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 Gage. Fuel Garage Door Opener ............................... GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... Glass.Cleaning .................................... GloveBox ......................................... GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 4-36 6-55 2-13 4-40 Halogen Bulbs .....................................6-31 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................. 5-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer .................. 2-39 Headlamp, Wiring .................................. 6-61 Headlamps ................................... 2.47,6.33 Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... See Owner Assistance Highway Hypnosis .................................. 4-26 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................ 4-27 Hitches.Trailer .................................... 4-41 7 . HomeLink Universal Transmitter ..................... Hood Release ..... ................................. Horn ............. ................................ Hydroplaning ...... ................................ 2-61 6-7 2-36 4-22 I If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 5-33 Ignition Switch ......... ............................ 2-19 Illuminated Entry System ............................. 2-7 Instrumenl Panel ....... ....................... 2.66.6.54 J ............. ............................ Jack, Tire J-Hooks .............. ............................. Jump Starting .......... ............................. 5-23 5-9 5-3 K .............................................. 2-1 Keys L Lamps ............................................ Exterior Housings ............................... Monitors ....................................... 2-47 6-31 2-52 Daytime Running ................................ 2-51 2-38 Lane Change Indicator .............................. 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ................................ 2-30 Engine Running ................................. 2-50 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel ....................... 2-68 Lights.Warning .................................... Air Bag Readiness .......................... 1.23.2.69 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning .............. 2.72.4.7 2-70 Battery-Charge .................................. 2-71 Brake System Warning ............................ 2-77 Brake Tb Shift ................................... Changeoil ..................................... 2-81 8 ~. r i 1;'$&;.%;: .i ,~ '.. , , ,: ~W-Jrg I Automatic Reamiew .............................. .~2-53 Convex Outside .................................. J 2-56 VisorVanity ............................ ,........ J 2-591 " B E (In Fuel) ..................................... 1 6-3 , N .................................. Net.Convenience Neutral (N) ....................................... New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................. Night Vision ....................................... 2-57 2-23 2-1g 4-19? 2-67 Odometer ......................................... Odometer. Trip ..................................... 2.68 Off-Road Recovery ................................. 4-14 Oil. Engine ......................................... 6-9 Oil Life Indicator ................................... 2-82 Ordering Owner and Service Publications ....................... See Owner Assistance 3-2 OUT TEMP ........................................ 2-25 Overdrive (@) ..................................... Overheated Engine ................................. 5-13 Owner Manual Portfolio. Securing .................... 2-13 Owner Publications. Ordering ......... See Owner Assistance P ... Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 6-58 Park (P) .......................................... 2-24 Shifting Into .................................... 2-29 Shifting Out of .................................. 2-31 Parking AtNight ....................................... 2-14 Brake .......................................... 2-27 Lots ........................................... 2-14 On Hills (Towing a Trailer) ........................ 4-45 Over Things That Burn ........................... 2-32 EASS-Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Pass Key Fault Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 2-55 Photocells ......................................... Power Antenna .................................... 3-19 10 r i j s SafetyBelts ........................................ 1-6 Adults ......................................... 1-12 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Center Passenger Position ......................... 1-30 Driver Position .................................. 1-12 Extender ....................................... 1-54 How to Wear Properly ............................ 1-12 Lap Belt ....................................... 1-30 Lap-ShoulderBelt .......................... 1.12,1.32 Questions People Ask ............................ 1-12 Rear Seat Passengers ............................. 1-32 Reminder Light ............................. 1.7,2.69 Replacing After a Crash .......................... 1-54 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-15 Use by Children ................................. 1-38 Use During Pregnancy ............................ 1-29 Why They Work .................................. 1-8 Safety Chains ...................................... 4-44 Safety Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Owner Assistance ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................... u1 Seats .............................................. 1-1 Second(2) ........................................ 2-26 SecuritySystem(PASS-Key) ......................... 2-16 Service and Appearance Care ......................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...... See Owner’s Assistance Service Parts Identification Label ..................... 6-60 Service Publications ................ See 0wner’s.Assistance 6-2 Service Work. Doing Your Own ........................ Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac ............. 1-28 Sheet Metal Damage ................................ 6-58 Shifting ........................................... 2-23 Into Park (P) .................................... 2-29 Out of Park (P) .................................. 2-31 Skidding .......................................... 4-17 Sound Equipment, Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Spare Tire, Location ................................ 5-23 t r TI i r r I r r r r r r Specifications Chart ................................ 6-69 Speedometer ...................................... 2-67 Stains ............................................ 6-53 Starting Your Engine ............................... 2-20 Steam. If Coming From Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Steering .......................................... 4-12 Steering in Emergencies ............................. 4-13 Steering Wheel. Tilt ................................ 2-36 Storage Armrests ................................... 2-58 Storage of Your Vehicle ............................. 6-30 Stuck. If You Are ................................... 5-33 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint ..................... 1-22 Surge Tank Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Symbols.Vehicle ...................................... v T Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ......................... 6-35 Tape Player ................................... 3.12.3.18 Temperature Adjustment ............................. 3-2 Theft ............................................. 2-14 Theft Deterrent Alarm System ....................... 2-15 Thermostat ........................................ 6-23 Third (3) .......................................... 2-25 Tilt Steering Wheel ................................. 2-36 Time. Setting the .................................... 3-6 Tire Chains ................................... 5.32.6.50 Tire Loading ...................................... 4-35 Tires ............................................. 6-41 Alignment and Balance ........................... 6-48 Changing a Flat ................................. 5-21 Inflation ....................................... 6-42 Inspection and Rotation .......................... 6-43 Temperature .................................... 6-47 Traction ........................................ 6-47 Treadwear ...................................... 6-45 Wheel Replacement .............................. 6-48 TopStrap ......................................... 1-42 Torque Lock ....................................... 2-31 .. I I ........... I gq2 ............. .;&ha .. .,......... . . . . . .I .- 4-93. .. ' =& , I ...*...!*.*ST I ............ ....... I ... ........i 2-j5h . /&ge , E * " ., , ~~ ..... . I I 1