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Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other
protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of
a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
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Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up
discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer
edge.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it's cleaned from
time to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt.
4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition on
6. Then repeat if necessary.
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warning that you are about
to slow down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed
is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are. For example,
40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph
(30 kmih). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp
designed for
20 mph (30 kmih)!
DMNG A LONG DISTANCE
Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still
many made on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in
some ways.
The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you
drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the
wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip more
if you and your vehicle are in good
shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip.
BEFORE LEAVTNG ONA LONG TRIP
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when
you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too
many miles that first 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 ready
to go. If it needs service, have it done before
starting out.
Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
willing
to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel. Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels‘?
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Your vehicle will need scrvice 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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A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing
and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do
anything else until it cools down.
The coolant level should be at or above
“FULL COLD.” If it isn’t, you
may have
a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump
or somewhere else
in the cooling system.
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Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very
hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there is
a leak. If you run the engine, it
z;:s- could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you
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If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above
“FULL COLD,” add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled)
and
a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant’’
in the Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix.)
,/!1 CAUTIO
Adding only plain water ur coomg syscem can De
dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mix
will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system
is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain
water
or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch
fir6
and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of ( m
water I d a Droner antifreeze
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NOTICE:
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In cold weather, water can L Jeze and crack the engine, radiato,,
heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
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I A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the
engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing
and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until it cools down.
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= The coolant level
~ should be at or above
“FULL COLD.” If it
isn’t, you may have a
leak in the radiator
hoses, heater hoses,
radiator, water pump
or somewhere else
in
the cooling system.
A CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very
hot. Don’t touch them.
If you do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there is a leak.
If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak fmed before you drive the vehicle.
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running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above
“FULL
COLD,” add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled)
and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix.)
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A CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain
water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire
and you
or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water -nd
a proper antifreeze.
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remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later,
if you need to, fr) get all the rust or dirt off.
Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare
wheel. Place the spare
on the wheel mounting surface.
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
If you do, the nuts
might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing
a serious
accident.
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Replace the wheel
nuts
with the
rounded end
of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
nut
by hand until the
wheel
is held against
the hub.
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