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washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a
flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if
you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a
piece
of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be
sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably
have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road,
you can
have a
very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and
will need to be very careful.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This
lets 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this
manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The
operator may want to see them.
~ A CAUTION:
, To help avoid injury to you or others: .. B c
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
N- . er tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
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0 Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the
tow truck.
0 Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a
vehicle.
0 Never use “J” hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking
brake released.
Don’t have
your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must. If
the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than 55
mph (88 km) or farther than 500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to
be supported on a dolly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A C UTION:
A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t properly secured.
This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle
damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains
or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas
etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the
vehicle. webbing,
towed
Front - -,wing Hook- Ups
Do
not tow wi
Use safety chains and wheel straps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine __ If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
A CAUTION
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people
in a sudden stop or tam, or in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. lky to spread
the weight evenly.
Never
stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle
so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
a Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
TIRES
__
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with
every new Cadillac.
If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a
tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers. c_

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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................
Capacities. Fluid ...................................
Car Jack Instructions ...............................
Camper. Towing A ..................................
226
217
338 247
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust
...................... 89. 216
Care and Cleaning
of Phaeton Top .................... 321
Cassette Tape Player. Care
Of Your ................... 163
Cassette Tape Systems
.............................. 148
Cautions. Safety
...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 144. 327
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 297
Cellular
Telephone. Adding A
..................... 144. 327
Center Passenger Position
............................ 35
Central Door Unlocking System
....................... 64
Chains. Tire
....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To
........................... 272
Changing A Flat Tire
............................... 247
Charge. Battery. Warning Light
....................... 126
Checking Chassis Lubrication
.................. See Maint . Book. p.8
Service Station ................... See Maint . Book. p.8
The Brake Fluid
................................. 285
The Engine Oil Level
............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid
......................... 281
The Transaxle Fluid
.............................. 275
Things Under The
Hood .......................... 266
Your Restraint Systems
............................ 56
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 10
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 324
Child Restraint. Securing
.. .. .......................... 44
Child Restraints
..................................... 42
Children And Safety Belts
............................ 39
Cigarette Lighter
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Circuit Breakers ...................................
CityDriving .......................................
Cleaner. Air .......................................
Cleaning
Fabric
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Glass ..........................................
Leather And Vinyl ...............................
Safety Belts .....................................
The Inside Of Your Cadillac .......................
The Outside Of Your Cadillac .....................
The Power Antenna ..............................
PhaetonTop ....................................
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328
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Leather. Cleaning .................................. 318
Light. Air Bag System
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Light. Change Oil Soon
............................. 128
Light. Charge
...................................... 126
Light. Coolant Temp
................................ 125
Light. Oil
......................................... 127
Light. Safety Belt Reminder
......................... 11. 17
Light. Security
...................................... 71
Light. Service Air
Cond ............................. 129
Light. Service Engine Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Service
SSS .................................. 129
Light. Service Vehicle Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Stop Engine Temp
............................ 125
Light. Traction Active
............................... 123
Light. Traction
Off .................................. 123
Light. Turn Signal Indicator
........................... 93
Lighter. Cigarette
.................................. 116
Lights
............................................ 104
Lights. Operation
of ................................. 94
Lights. Traffic
...................................... 173
Lights. Warning. On Instrument Panel
................. 120
Loading
.. Tires .................................... 305
Loading Your Vehicle
............................... 303
Lock. Rear Door Security
............................. 63
Locks. Door
........................................ 60
Log. Operating Record
.............. See Maint . Book. p.44
Long Distance Driving
.............................. 204
Loss
Of Control .................................... 192
Low Battery. What
To Do About A .................... 226
Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For
.................. 127
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
............ 97
Lubricants. Recommended
........... See Maint . Book. p.38
Maintenance A Word About
................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Coupons
........................ See Maint . Book. All
Explanation
of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24
Oil Change
...................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Owner Checks
............. See Maint . Book. p.26,28,30
Operating Record Log
.......... See Maint . Book. p.44-80
Recommended Fluids
....... See Maint . Book. p.38,40,42
Schedules
............... See Maint . Book. p.10,12,14,16
Service Ctr
. Inspec . & Sew ... See Maint . Book. p.32,34,36
Service Station Owner Checks
...... See Maint . Book. p.8
Maintenance Record
................ See Maint . Book. p.44
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“P” (Park) Position .................................. 78
Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 324
Park. Shifting Into
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ParkingBrake
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Parking. Downhill
.................................. 209
ParkPosition
....................................... 78
Parking On Hills
................................... 208
Parking Over Things That Burn
........................ 87
Parking Uphill ..................................... 210
PASS-Key
I1 TM ...................................... 72
Passing Another Vehicle
............................. 190
Pavement Markings
................................. 174
Pedal Travel. Brake
................................. 186
Polishing and Waxing
............................... 321
Possible Damage to Your Car. Notices About
............. 2
Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ................ 1
Antenna. Cleaning The ........................... 164
Reclining Front Seatbacks (Option)
................... 7
Perception
Time. In Braking
......................... 180
Power Door Locks
...................................... 60
Seat Controls
..................................... 6
Steering
........................................ 187
Steering Fluid
................................... 281
Windows
........................................ 90
Problems On The Road ............................. 224
Product Service Publications
.......... See Owner Assistance
Proper Safety Belt Usage. For Adults
................... 18
Pull Down System. Trunk ............................. 69
Pregnancy.
Use Of Safety Belts During
................. 33
R
“R” (Reverse) Gear Position .......................... 79
Racing. Shifting When Your Engine
Is .................. 80
Radiator Overheating
............................... 236
Radiator Pressure Cap
.............................. 280
Radio. Two.Way. Adding A
....................... 144. 327
Radio Systems
..................................... 143
Rain. Driving
In .................................... 196
Reaction Time. In Braking
........................... 180
RearBrakes
....................................... 186
RearDoorSecurityLock
............................. 63
Rear Storage Box
................................... 68
Rear Seat Passengers
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