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To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever
will return automatically.
A green arrow on the
instrument panel
will
flash in the direction of
the turn or lane
change.
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.
If for some reason your turn signal
is left on, the Driver Information
Center will display
“TURN SIGNAL ON” (after driving about a mile) to
remind
you to turn it off.
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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.
Headlight High-Low Beam
To change the
headlights from low
i 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, a blue light on
the instrument panel
also will be on.
Flash-To-Pass Feature
This lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of
you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlights are off.
To use it, pull the multifunction lever toward you. When you do:
If vour headlights are off Your high beam headlights will turn on. They’ll
stay on as long as you hold the
lever there. Release the lever to turn them
off.
If vour headlights are on, but on low beam: The system works normally.
Just pull the lever. Your headlights will shift to high beam and stay there.
To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you.
If your headlights are on, and on high beam: Your headlights will switch
to low beam. To get back to high beam, pull the lever toward you.
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4. The digital
instrument panel
cluster has
a
“CRUISE
ENGAGED” light
that
will come on.
There is no light on
the analog cluster.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you
apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you
don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can
move the Cruise Control switch from “ON” to ‘‘,/A’ for
about half
a second.
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You’ll find the control on the left side of the instrument panel.
It controls these light systems:
Headlights
Taillights
0 Parking Lights
Underhood Light
Instrument Panel Lights
License Plate Lights
Interior Courtesy Lights
Fog Lights
Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)
ALL LIGHTS PANEL LIGHTS
EXCEPT BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS
COURTESY
LIGHTS
Here’s how to
manually work
your
light system.
Lights On Reminder
If you open the door while leaving the lights on, you will hear a warning
tone.
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They’ll turn back on again when you switch to low beam headlights.
When the twilight sentinel
is on, only the headlights will turn off
automatically. Your fog and parking lights will remain on.
Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)
To operate the rear fog
lights, first turn on the
front fog lights, then
push the lower switch.
A small indicator light
will glow to tell you
they are on.
To turn
them off, press the
switch again.
Cornering Lights
The cornering lights come on when you signal a turn when the headlights
or parking lights are
on. This will provide more light for cornering.
Underhood Light
To operate, turn on your parking lights, then the underhood light will
illuminate when the hood
is open.
Daytims Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running
Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature,
in that DRL can make your vehicle
more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours.
DRL
arc required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
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INFOWTION SYSTEM
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your
'Cadillac is running. You'll
know how fast you're going, how much fuel
you're using, and many
of the other things you'll need to know to drive
safely and economically.
Analog Cluster (4.9 L)
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This message will appear when the A/C refrigerant is so low that it no
longer can cool well. This message shows that some of the refrigerant has
leaked out
of the system, and that the A/C needs recharging. If you do
not have it recharged, the system may not cool at all.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty.
REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only)
This message will appear if the engine starts to cut cylinders to reduce
power.
If this message is ever displayed, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are
no longer working. You may notice a drop in
heating and A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your
Climate Control system serviced
if this message appears.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY
This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS
Key I1 TM ) senses that an improper ignition key is being
used to try to start
the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged,
it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts with a soft cloth
or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for
the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT 3 MINUTES”.
The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the
messages to “WAIT 2 MINUTES”, “ WAIT 1 MINUTE”, and then
“START CAR”. When the “START CAR” message is displayed, try again
to start the engine.
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SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL
This message appears if you have a problem with the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING
This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and
turn your engine
off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See
“Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission
Control System.
If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light on the
instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off, it is an
indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle
checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause
of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEWCAR MAY NOT RESTART
This message means there is atroblem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS
Key I1 ). PASS Key I1 TM will prevent the vehicle
from restarting
if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave
an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn
the engine off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS
Key I1 TM system will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be
displayed
if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage.
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