1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE trailer

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trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This
lets you check your electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to
th.e right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or
other objects. Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel
will
flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing
a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even
if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you
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It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug trailer lights into
your vehicle’s lighting system, its bulb warning lights may not let you
know if one
of your lights goes out. So, when you have trailer lights
plugged in, be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lights
from time to
time to be sure they’re all working. Once you disconnect the trailer lights,
the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of your vehicle lights is
out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift down, 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 “3” (Drive) and reduce your speed
to
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into “P” (Park) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into “P” (Park) firmly and
apply your parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.
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1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
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 and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid
(don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
-- . If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when you:
- Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
0 Tow a trailer.
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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
- minute or so:
- 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to “N” (Neutral).
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes.
If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
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If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right
away.
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e. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes while you’re parked,
to see if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, TURN
OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE OUT
OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
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When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"
in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done
at a Cadillac dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Wait at least
30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90" F (32°C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F to 200" F (82 " C to 93 " C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above
50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F
(10" C), you may have to drive longer.
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Automatic Pull-Down ................................ 69
Automatic Transaxle ................................. 78
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 275 .
Baby Restraint ...................................... 42
Battery ........................................... 287
Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 226
Battery Power Loss ................................. 287
Battery Replacement (R.K.E.) ......................... 67
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch .................... 94
Belt
Lap-Shoulder
.................................... 19
Rear Seat ....................................... 36
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 215
Block Heater. Engine ................................ 77
Blood Alcohol Level ................................ 176
“Blowout. .. Tire .................................... 246
Boat. Towing A .................................... 217
Bose Sound Systems ................................ 151
Adjustment ..................................... 186
Fluid .......................................... 286
Lining Replacement. How To Drive After ............ 286
Master Cylinder ................................. 284
PedalTravel .................................... 186
Brake
Parking
......................................... 82
Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light ................ 122
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 121
Brake Wear Indicators. Front ........................ 185
Brakes. Anti-lock ................................... 182
Brakes. Rear ...................................... 186
Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 220
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 186
Braking ........................................... 180
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 182
“Break-In”. New Vehicle ............................. 74
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 218
Bucklingup ........................................ 18
Bulb Chart ........................................ 334
Bulb. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .... 297
Bulbs. Halogen Removal ............................ 288
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 294
Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. 335
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Time. Setting The ............................... 158. 161
Tire Chains
....................................... 314
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 247
Tire Inflation
...................................... 307
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 308
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 303
Tire Quality Grading
................................ 310
Tires
............................................. 305
Tires. and Winter Driving
............................ 212
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires
.................. 309
Torn Safety Belts
.................................... 57
Torque Lock. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 211
Towing A Trailer
................................... 217
Towing Your Cadillac
............................... 232
Traction Control
................................ 136. 184
Traction Control System Warning Light ................ 123
Trademarks. GM
................................... 260
Traffic Lights
...................................... 173
Traffic Officer
..................................... 175
Trailer Towing
..................................... 217
Transaxle. Automatic
................................. 78
Transaxle Fluid
.................................... 275
Transaxle Gear Positions
............................. 78
Travel. Brake Pedal
................................. 186
Trip Odometer
..................................... 119
Trunk Release. Remote
.............................. 69
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
................. 92
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
....................... 93
Twilight Sentinel
................................... 105
"kisted Safety Belts
.................................. 27
Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt
............. 54
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
........................ 310
Universal Theft Deterrent
............................ 71
Unleaded Gasoline
................................. 261
Uphill Parking
..................................... 210
Upholstery Care
................................... 316
Urban Driving
..................................... 201
Used Oil. How
To Dispose Of ........................ 273
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Vanity Mirrors. Front Seat ........................... 111
Vehicle Damage Warnings ............................. 2
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