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Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich
heritage
that is Cadillac, The name Cadillac is appropriately
that
of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military
commander who founded the city of Detroit in
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better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, known as the
master of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at
the founding of Cadillac
in
1902. His exacting
standards prompted the
motto
by which Cadillac
has been guided over the
years
- “Craftsmanship
A Creed -Accuracy A
Club of England awarded the pres-
tigious
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to Cadillac twice . .
Law! The introduction of
the first four cylinder en-
gine in
1905 led the industry and
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and in-
novation, the Royal Automobile
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first in 1908 for achieving
perfect interchangeability
of parts and again in
1912
for introducing the elec-
tric self starter, electric
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Cadillac is the only
American manufacturer
b to win this honor and the
only manufacturer in the world to win
it twice. As commonplace as stan-
dardized parts are today, in
1908 parts
were still individually hand fitted
both in production and service.

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Standardization opened the eyes of
the industrial world and was the cor-
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production. From this achievement
evolved the reference to Cadillac as
“Standard
of the World:
In
1909 Cadillac was purchased
by the then new General Motors
Corporation. Convenience, clean-
liness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910 when Cad-
illac became the first manufacturer
to offer closed bodies as standard
equipment.
“The Penalty of Leadership”
first appeared in the January
2, 1915
issue of The Saturday Evening Post
as an expression of the Cadillac com-
mitment to leadership, quality, and
innovation. It is widely regarded as
one
of the finest documents ever
written and was published following
the introduction of the first produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard in all
1915 model Cadillacs.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol-
lowed over the years, including the
synchro-mech clashless transmis-
sion, a nation-wide comprehensive
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service policy, security plate glass,
chrome plating and the first car to
be designed
by a stylist (1927 La-
Salle/Harley Earl). The
’30s wit-
nessed production of the smooth and
quiet
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The crisp, contemporary lines of the
1938 60 Special series ushered in a
new era in styling.
During World War
11, shortly
after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon-
tinued car production for the first
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks, combat vehicles and
internal parts for Allison
V1710 en-
gines. Two Cadillac
V8 engines and
Hydra-Matic transmissions were
used in each tank.
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touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic
bones. And you’d be
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid
under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious
or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the
shoulder and
across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to
take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash.
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will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air
bags. Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub
for the driver's
air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger's bag
may be hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes into
contact
with you will not be hot to the touch. The nitrogen gas used to
inflate the air bag
will have vented into the passenger compartment, and
the
bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes
up about
80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen
vents from the bag, small particles are also vented into the passenger
compartment.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken
by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a
reaction surface
for the inflating air bag.
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inflate, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If 'i2. 2:
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If you damage the cove Dr ! righ roI-- I Ssenger’ ir baL,
it may not work properly. You may have to redace both the air
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Sewicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the
air bag system. There are parts
of thc air bag system in several places
around your vehicle.
You don’t want thc systcm to inflate while someonc
is working on your vchicle.Tl1e air bag system docs not need regular
maintenance. Your Cadillac dcalcr and the
1993 Cadillac Service Manual
have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
A CAUTION:
For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the
battery disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during
improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an air
bag when it inflates. Be sure to follow the proper service
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When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the
ignition should be
in “Lock” if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow
tape,
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system.
Your vehicle has the driver’s air
bag only. The driver’s air bag must be
disconnected
if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the the
steering column is
to be disassembled. Disconnect the driver’s air bag like
this:
Turn off the ignition.
Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index).
Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic
bones. And you'd be less
likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid
under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the
shoulder and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to
take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks
if there's a sudden stop or a crash.
A CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a
crash you would move forward too much, which could increase
injury.
The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But
if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you
an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat
you will wear,
so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender
will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose.
Don’t let someone else use it, and use
it only for the seat it is made to fit.
To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.
CHECKING YOUR RESTMNT SYSTEMS
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are working properly.
Look for any
loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint
system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
REPLACING SAFETYBELTS AFTER A
CRASH
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a
very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts
were stretched, as they would be
if worn during a more severe crash, then
you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may
mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced
or anchorage locations repaired
-- even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time
of the collision.
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Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yo1
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you cod
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer,
If you
don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
Manual that tells
how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Tnwing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0” F (-1 8 C) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel econonly during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.
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electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If
the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
I overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
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