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FUEL GAGE
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Your fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is
in your tank.
It works only when the ignition is in the “RUN” position. The
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segments show the fuel remaining in your tank.
When only one bar segment still is lit, the
“LOW FUEC’ light will go on.
If the fuel supply gets critically low, none of the bar segments will be lit
and the
“LOW FUEC’ will flash. You should get fuel immediately.
Here are
a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All
these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel
gage.
The pump at the gas station shuts off before the fuel gage reads “F”.
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It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said
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The gage changes when you turn (or stop,or speed up)
OIL LIFE INDICATOR
Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator feature. This tells you when you
need to change your engine
oil. It’s based upon the engine oil
temperatures and your driving patterns.
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The “CHANGE OIE’ light will come on for a few seconds as a bulb check
when
you start your engine. The system probably will say to change the oil
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Nothing is on, but air will flow through your Cadillac if the the car is
moving. The air flow will be felt through the heater ducts.
ECON
Use this in cold or cool weather to save fuel. It won’t cool or remove
humidity from the air. However, the system will try to keep the air at the
chosen temperature.
If it’s
so warm outside that you need to cool the air, use the next choice.
AUTO
With this setting the system automatically controls the temperature, air
distribution and fan speeds.
In cold conditions the the fan well not come
on until the system senses that the engine has started to warm up. This
prevents cold air from blowing on you and your occupants.
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The fan speed is controlled automatically if you have the Electronic
Climate Control set on “AUTO.” However, if you want the fan to run at a
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lower speed, push the lower portion of the fan switch.
If you want the blower to run at a fixed higher speed, push the upper
portion of the fan switch until you see “HI”
on the display. P-
If you want the fan to run at a fixed low speed, push the switch until“L0”
is shown on the display. L,
If you want the fan speed to be automatic but you like the fan to be
higher or lower than the “AUTO” settings, just push the switch until
either“
HI AUTO” or “AUTO LO” is displayed.
If the Fahrenheit
(F”) or Celsius (C”) symbol begins to flash, or flashes
when you turn on the ignition, it indicates an electrical problem with your

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warning that you are about to slow down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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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 h/h) might seem like only 20 mph c_?
(30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp
designed for
20 mph (30 kmih)!
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DRIVTNG 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 LEAWNG ONA LONG TRlP
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.
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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
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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?
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Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause
deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it,
so you
might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base
of your vehicle , especially any that is blocking
your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to
be sure snow doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side
of the vehicle that’s away
from the wind. This will help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run
the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it
keeps the battery charged. You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later
on with your headlights. Let
the heater run for awhile.
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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But
do it as little as possible.
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until help comes.
If You’re Stuck in Deep Snow
You should turn your Traction Control System off if you’re stuck in deep
snow.
This manual explains how
to get the vehicle out of deep snow without
damaging it. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.
TOWING A TMLER
A CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you
can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well
-- or even at
all.
You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a
trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section.
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Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering ;
capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight
of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
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trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your m .> d
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safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, wheel
assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag
of the
added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds
and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the trailer
adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements.
All of that means changes in:
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Fuel economy
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points.
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There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be
driving.
A good source for this information can be state or provincial
police.
Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh
2,000 pounds
(900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer
will
weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg).
Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(800 km) your new
vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first
1,000 miles (1600 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t
drive over
50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This
helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads. Avoid continuous operation
in mountainous areas that have
grades greater than
2% and are longer than 5 miles.
Change axle
oil annually or every 6,000 miles (9654 km) of trailer towing,
whichever comes first.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
1. Weight of the nailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than
2,000 pounds (907 kg). But, if you have the optional Trailer Towing

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This Part
begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check
important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information
about your vehicle, and a section devoted to its appearance care.
SERWCE
Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy
with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll
get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts
have one of these marks:
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Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the
service your Cadillac than this manual can.
To order the proper service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
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the date of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in
the Index.
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You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the
proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
0 Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
“English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused.
If
you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off.
You could be hurt.
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FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should
meet specifications
ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,
so you should not
have to add anything to the fuel.
1 the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of
gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see
“UNLEADED” right on the pump. And
only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane is at least
87. If the octane is less than 87, you
may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can
damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little
pinging noise when you’re accelerating
or driving up a hill. That’s normal,