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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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leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t
work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If you add fluid when
your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new
brake linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The
fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid
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When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will
come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
To Check Brake Fluid:
You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. If it’s low, fill it
to the maximum “FLUID LEVEC’ indicator.
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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
11s (GM part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
REPLACING BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longer
work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change, for the worse. The braking performance you've come to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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SUBJECT INDEX
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ACC (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 74
Adding Accessory Power. Retained
.......................... 328
BrakeFluid ..................................... 284
Electrical Equipment ............................. 327
Engine Coolant ................................. 279
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 281
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 277
Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 272
Adjustment. Brake ................................. 186
Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 18
Air Bag ............................................ 28
Air Bag System Light ................................ 29
Aircleaner ....................................... 274
Air Conditioner .................................... 139
Air Conditioner. Warning Light ....................... 129
Air Outlets ........................................ 137
Air System ........................................ 137
Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 71
Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 261
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 322
AM Radio Reception ............................... 145
AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 1.45
Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 164
Antifreeze ........................................ 278
Anti-lock Brakes ................................... 182
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light ................. 122
Anti-Theft Tips ..................................... 70
Appearance Care ................................... 314
Appearance Care. Service and ........................ 260
Ashtrays .......................................... 115
Astroroof - Express Open ............................ 114
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 137
Automatic Door Lock ................................ 62
Automatic Overdrive ................................ 80
Air Cleaner & PCV Filter Replace .... See Maint . Book. p.22
Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 176
Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 26
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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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“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
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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
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“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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Rear Window Defogger ............................. 142
Recovery. Off Road ................................. 189
Recreational Vehicle. Towing A
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Remote Fuel Door ................................. 264
Remote Trunk Release ............................... 69
Replacement Fasteners .............................. 260
Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 286
Replacing Safety Belts ............................... 56
Replacing Tires .................................... 310
Replacing Wheels .................................. 312
to Canadian Gov’t ................ See Owner Assistance
to General Motors
................ See Owner Assistance
to U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................. 75
Restraint. Infant ..................................... 40
Restraint. Occupant ................................. 10
Restraint Systems. Checking Your ...................... 56
Restraints. Child .................................... 42
Restraints. Head ..................................... 9
Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 52
Retained Accessory Power ........................... 328
Reverse Gear Position ............................... 78
“Riding” The Brakes ................................ 181
Road Signs ........................................ 166
Roads. Hill and Mountain ........................... 206
Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud ...... 257
Rotation. Tire ..................................... 308
Rotate. If You’re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 82
Run (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 75
Running Your Engine While Parked .................... 89
Reclining Front Seatbacks ............................. 7
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ... See Maint . Book. p.38
Reporting Safety Defects
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rety Belt Extender ................................. 55
rety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 11. 17
rety Belt Replacement. Need For .................... 56
!ety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 33
rety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 18
rety Belt Usage By Children ......................... 39
rety Belts. Center Passenger’s Position ................ 34
rety Belts. Cleaning ............................... 319
rety Belts. How To Wear Properly .................... 18
retyBelts ........................................ 10
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