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off).
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into “P” (Park).
The
DRL will stay off until you shift out of “P” (Park).
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instrument panel.
A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on.
- ~. Cornering Lights
The cornering lights come on when you signal a turn. This will provide
more light for turning when its dark.
Maplights
--- The maplights are located above the rearview mirror. To operate the
maplights, just push either button to turn them on. They will both come
on when the courtesy lights are turned
on.
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Automatic DaylNight Inside Rearview Mirror
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automatic
electrochromic
rearview mirror.
During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car. At
-. night, when the glare is too high, it darkens to reflect only part of the light
behind you. When the mirror darkens, it holds that position until the
glare is no longer present.
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Settings
Your automatic rearview mirror has different positions for light
the mirror to gradually darken. This is a good setting for rural driving. At
the
“MIN” setting, bright headlights have to be rather close for the
__ sensitivity. At the “MAX” setting, bright headlights far away will cause
-. mirror to darken. This is a good setting for city driving.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror.
When the shift lever is placed in
“R’ (Reverse), the mirror changes to the
daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up.
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“OFF” when you want
the
mirror to stay in
the day mode.
Cleuning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells
that make the mirror work.
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Outside
Mirrors
Your Cadillac has electric mirror control.
To use one, turn the
sunshade down. Then
lift the cover up to
see
the mirror. The switch
makes the light
brighter.
If you have the Touring Sedan or an Export vehicle, you have collapsible
outside mirrors. These mirrors can pivot
to accommodate tight situations.
Just pivot the mirror inward.
To return the mirror to its normal position,
rotate the mirror until it locks into place.
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Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved a
little
so you can see more looking from the driver's seat.
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If you aren't used to a convex mirror, you can hit another
.vehicle.
A convex mirror can make other things (like vehicles)
look farther
away than they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit
a vehicle on your right. Check
your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
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Just rotate the knob to choose the left
the mirror. or
right mirror. Then move it to adjust
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(Not available on Touring Sedan)
This mirror automatically dims to minimize glare for maximum rear
visibility.
As glare increases, the mirror darkens accordingly. When the
glare subsides, the mirror returns to its clear daytime state.
The mirror
is controlled by the same three position sensitivity switch that
controls the Electrochromic Inside Rearview mirror.
CONVENIENCE NET (OPTION)
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Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back
wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t
for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far
forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.
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light will come on
to tell you it is
working.
The system will go off after a four minute heating cycle (two minutes if
you shift out
of “P” (Park) within the first two minutes of the cycle). If
you want it to cycle again, push the switch. It will go
on for two minute
cycles after that.
If it has cleared your windshield before the cycle is over,
you can turn it
off by just pushing the switch again.
In warm weather the heated windshield system helps keep the vehicle’s
interior cool by blocking much
of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The
system’s solar control properties also help reduce interior fading.
There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or
microwave signals. Therefore, the heated windshield will reduce the
useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors.
(In certain states radar detectors are legal.)
Rear Window Defogger
To get fog or ice off the
rear window, push the
Rear Defogger button.
With it, your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are warmed.
To turn it off, push the button again. After 10 minutes, it will go off by
itself.
To make it go longer, just push the button again.
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“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads
for situations that might affect your passing patterns.
If you have any
doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better
time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines.
If you can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side
of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of
approaching traffic.
If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want to pass isn’t
aware
of your presence, tap the horn a couple of times before passing.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting an opportunity.
For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area
of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate
but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move
so
you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other
lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that
more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back.
And
if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need
only
slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you
are far enough ahead
of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate
your right lane change signal and move back
into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror
is
convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from
you than it really is.)
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