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depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.
AUTOMATIC TMSMISSION
different positions for
your shift lever.
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0 P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start
your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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without damaging your transmission, see
“If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice
or Snow” in the Index.
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
To
restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use
“N” when your vehicle is being towed.
A CAUTION:
Shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is
“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t
shift out of
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is
racing.
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@ (Automatic Overdrive)
This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for
passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (60 kmih), push your accelerator
- Going about 35 mph (60 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
pedal about
halfway down
the way down.
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NOTICE:
If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
against
a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
- happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hoh’
with only the accelerator pedal. This could
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damage the transmission. Use your brakes ta
in position on a hill.
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LOCHNG DIFFERENTm REAR AXLE
If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on
snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle
most of the
time, but when one
of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does,
the locking feature
will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
PmNG BRAKE
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The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If vou are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section
shows how to turn your front wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the
trailer from moving.
SHIFTING INTO “P” (PARK)
I A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is
not fully in
“P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Parking On Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in the
~ Index.
Steering Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
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A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the height of the steering wheel
before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the
steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
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- POWER STEERING
Your Cadillac is equipped with Electronic Variable Assist power steering
system. Steering is easier at a lower speed and
when parallel parking. At
I_ higher speeds, steering efforts are increased to improve vehicle stability.
If your engine stops (or the power assist is reduced), you can still steer.
But it will take more effort.
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HORN
With
this feature you
can cut electrical
power to the rear
power windows
by
pressing the right end
of the lock out switch.
This feature is useful
when you’re transporting small
children and you don’t
want them using the
power windows.
To sound the horn, just press the steering wheel pad.
THE TURN SIGNAEIMULTIFUNCTION
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CRUISE CONTROL
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40
km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help
on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below
about
25 rnph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts
off.
A CAUTION:
Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely
at a steady speed.
So, don’t use your Cruise Control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
0 Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such
roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use Cruise
Control on slippery roads.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed when the “Ikaction
Disabled” light comes on, your tires can explode and you or
others could be injured. And, spinning your tires with this light
on can cause the automatic transmission to overheat or can
cause other problems that could cause an engine fire or other
damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible.
If your vehicle is stuck, don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55
h/h) a 1 on the speedometer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
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This light tells you that
your engine coolant has
overheated.
If you have
been operating your
vehicle under normal
driving conditions,
you
should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle
and turn the engine
off
as soon as possible.
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