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This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also
tells you some things you should not
do with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air
bag”
system.
A CAUTION:
Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt
properly.
If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety
belt, your injuries can be much worse.
You can hit things inside
the vehicle or be ejected from it.
You can be seriously injured or
killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled
up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
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This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when
your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the
reminder to buckle up.
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t
know if it will be a bad one.
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Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system
checks itself and the light tells you if there is a problem.
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You will see this light
flash for a few
seconds when
you
turn your ignition to
“Run” or “Start.”
Then the light should
go out, which means
the system
is ready.
A CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start
your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your
air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
’ serviced right away.
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How to Test The Alarm
Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
lock.
door. The horn will sound and your headlights will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn
- works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
- when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
- Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
- different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
Automotive Security System)
theft deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything
the
key from the ignition. PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If
__ someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a
match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and and the
the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try the other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check
- When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
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__ security light will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash in the direction of
the turn or lane
change.
If the turn signal remains on after you have driven about .5 mile (.8 km),
a reminder chime will sound until you turn the turn signal off.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return by itself when you release it.
AS you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just
stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see
“Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights,
a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the
signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check
the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are
working.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights) meet all applicable federal lighting
requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting
regulations that may require special attention before you operate these
lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that headlights be
turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition,
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dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with
you own state or
provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.
Headlight High-Low Beam
Windshield Wipers
To change the
headlights from low
beam to high or high to
low, pull the turn signal
lever all the way toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this blue light
on the instrument
panel also will be on.
WIPER To control the wipers, turn the band on the multifunction lever.
MIST: Turn the band to “MIST” and then release it for a single wipe
cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.
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If this light comes on,
when your wipers are
turned on, it means
you’re low on washer
fluid.
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Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud
splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or
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go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the
windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form
ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
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Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat. _1
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If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another
vehicle.
A convex mirror can make things (like other 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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To use one, turn the
sunshade down. Then
lift the cover
up to see
the mirror. The switch
makes the light
brighter.
Front Seat Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Rear Seat Vanity Mirrors
__ The Fleetwood Brougham has these unless you have an astroroof. Press
the button to bring a mirror down. The switch makes the light brighter.
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This section describes the warning lights that are on your vehicle. The
pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just
to
let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you
should not
be alarmed when this happens.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help.
Brake System Warning Light
Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one
part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light
goes on, there could be
a brake problem. Have
your brake system
inspected right away.
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then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.