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pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on
the pressure cap
line up like this.
IF A TIRE GOES FLAT
-- It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you
maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely
to leak out slowly. But
if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal and grip the
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under
control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very
the road if possible.
__ few tips about what to expect and what to do:
__ steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake
__ require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout,
__ bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off
If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
--- equipment to change a flat tire safely.
CHMGING A FLAT TIRE
._- If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to
a
level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
“R7
(Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal when the transmission
is in gear. If that doesn’t get you
out after a
few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out, see “Towing Your Cadillac” in the Index.
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Regulator
................................ Integral Solid State
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Refrigerant-12 (R-12) ......................... 3.125 lb (1.4 kg)
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air condi-
tioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper
refrigerant
is used. If you're not sure, ask your Cadillac dealership. ~~ ... -- 1 ..-i ~ ,
FLUID CAPACITIES
Auto Trans (4L60) Pan Removal .................. 5 qts. (4.7 L)
.Auto Trans (4UO Overhaul (245mm Torq. Conv.)
.... 8 qts. (7.9 L)
.,Auto Trans (4MO Overhaul (298mm Torq. Conv.)
. . 11 qts. (10.6 L)
.Engine Oil
.......... .-. ....................... 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
"With Filter Change
............................ 5.0 qts. (4.7 L)
Engine Cooling ...............................
.Engine Cooling System (H.D.) ...................
'Fuel Tank ................................. 23 gallons (87.1L)
.Power Steering
................................. .2 qts. (1.9 L)
lRearAxle
....................................
'Washer Solvent ................................
TIGHTEN TORQUE
"Spark Plug ................................ 15 N-m (11 lb. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug .......................... 41 N-m (30 lb. ft.)
'Wheel Lug Nut. .......................... 135 N-m (100 lb. ft.)
:Re,ar Axle.Filler.Plug ......... ........................ 35 N.m (26 lb. ft.)
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KlEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Shipping Weight (Fleetwood Brougham) ...... .4361 lbs. (1978 kg)
'Wheel
Base ................................ 121.5 in (3085 mm)
Shipping Weight (Fleetwood) ................ .4295 lbs. (1948 kg)
'Length
.................................... .224 in (5696 mm)
Height ..................................... .57 in (1451 mm)
Width
...................................... .77 in (1952 mm)
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Shifting Into Park ................................... 89
Shifting Out of Park ................................. 91
Signaling Turns ..................................... 98
Signs, Road ....................................... 157
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ........................ 205
Snow, If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 208
Snow Or Ice, Driving On ............................ 204
Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 304
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 143,312
Sound System ...................................... 142
Sound System, How to Operate Your .................. 145
Spare Tire ......................................... 248
Specifications ...................................... 321
Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 124
Stains, Removing ................................... 302
Start (Ignition Key Position) .......................... 79
Starting Your Engine ................................ 80
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 218
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 227
Steep Hill, Parking On A ............................ 200
Steering .......................................... 179
Steering, Power ..................................... 95
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 180
Steering Tips ...................................... 179
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 179
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 142
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 278
Stuck, If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 80
Sunglasses, Wearing At Night ........................ 186
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System ............... 27
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
Skidding .......................................... 184
Smaller Children, Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 44
Snowstorm, If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 206
Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................. 95
StorageArmrest ................................... 122
Stuck, If Car Is . In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow ............ 249
Subscribing to Cadillac Product Sew. ... See Owner Assistance
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Table Of Contents ....... See “Front of Owner Info. Manual”
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 282
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 124
Tape Player Care ................................... 155
Temperature, Engine, Warning Light .................. 128
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Theft .............................................. 75
Theft Deterrent System (Option)
...................... 76
Thermostat
........................................ 272
Third Gear. When To Use
............................ 86
Tilt Steering Wheel
.................................. 95
Time. Setting The
.................................. 154
Tire Chains
........................................ 300
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 237
Tire Inflation
...................................... 293
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 295
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 291
Tire Quality Grading
................................ 297
Tires
............................................. 292
Tires. When It’s Time For New Tires
.................. 296
Tires. White Sidewall. Cleaning
....................... 308
Tone Control. Automatic
............................ 147
Torn Safety Belts
.................................... 62
Torque Lock
....................................... 202
Towing A Trailer
................................... 208
Towing Your Cadillac
............................... 223
Traction Control Disable Switch
.................... 68. 177
Traction Control System Lights
....................... 127
Traction Control System
............................. 176
Trademarks. GM
................................... 251
Traffic Lights
...................................... 164
Traffic Officer
..................................... 166
Trailer Towing
..................................... 208
Trailer Towing Package
.............................. 118
Transmission. Automatic
............................. 83
Transmission Fluid
................................. 266
Transmission Gear Positions
.......................... 83
Travel. Brake Pedal
................................. 178
Trip Odometer ..................................... 124
Trunk Ajar Light
................................... 132
Trunk Release. Remote
.............................. 69
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
................. 98
Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever .................... 100
Twilight Sentinel ................................... 110
Twisted Safety Belts .................................. 26
Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt
............. 59
Transmission Service
................ See Maint . Book. p.22
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 309
Underhood Light
................................... 111
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 297
Unleaded Gasoline
................................. 252
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