1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE towing

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If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
Take care that they don’t
touch each other or any other metal.
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TOWNG YOUR WHICLE
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type, or a wheel-lift, or
car carrier tow truck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and
wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Before
you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When
you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
sling-type
equipment.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this
manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The
operator may want to see them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
To help avoid injury to you or others:
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.
Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the
tow truck.
Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a
vehicle.
Never use '3" hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped
in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed
for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be
in Neutral and the parking
brake released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IF YOU’RE STUCK: IN SAND, MUD, ICE OR
SNOW
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels.
The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when
you’re stuck,
but you must use caution.
I A CAUTION
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you
or others could be injured.
And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment
fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the
wheels
as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
Rocking your vehicle to get it
out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between “R”
(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 transaxle
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 Vehicle” in the Index.
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What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired at hadside?
When you call the Roadside Operation Center, the advisor will determine if
your car can be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of time
(approximately 45 minutes). If your car can’t be rep,aired within that time or
requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility, the advisor
will arrange tow service for you. Towing may also
be necessary after the
technician has attempted a repair, but determines that your car cannot be
repaired at roadside.
If arrangements for towing are made by an advisor from the Cadillac
Roadside Operations Center,
it is for the convenience of the owner and
Cadillac is not responsible for the tow company. During the first
12 month/12,000 mile period towing services are covered for any disable-
ment. Beyond this period, if the repair is covered under the applicable
General Motors New Car Limited Warranty, the towing expense
will be
eligible for reimbursement by the servicing Cadillac dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Emergency Road Service Performed at the Scene for the Following
Disablements
- during the first 12 month/12,000 mile period.
Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts
Gas Delivery 0 Flat Tire Change
0 Towing Service (Coven Change Only*)
*Determination
of replacement tire under Warranty Coverage must
be made by a Cadillac dealership or appropriate tire manufacturer.
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nip Interruption - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
12 months/12,000
mile period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.
'kip Routing - Free trip routing assistance is available during the first
four years. Within
a week of contacting Roadside Service wlth your
travel plans, Cadillac will provide a detailed trip routing and
personalized North American
Road Altas.
How Do You Pay For Roadside Service?
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Payment is due at the time the repair is performed. Payment may be made by
cash, personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating
Cadillac dealership.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 278
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 46
Battery ........................................... 293
Battery Cables, Starting With ......................... 223
Battery Charge Light ............................... 13 1
Battery Power Loss ................................. 294
Beam, Headlight, High-Low Switch ................... 101
Belt
Lap
............................................ 41
Lap-Shoulder .................................... 19
Rear Seat .......................... lrl
Blizzard, If You’re Caught In A ........ ,’I I
Block Heater, Enginc ............... N:
Blood Alcohol Lcvcl ................. I *I,
“Btowout,” Tire ..................... 24fb
Boat, Towing A ........................... . . 213
Bose Sound Systems ................. :. ............. 100
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 184
Fluid .......................................... 292
Master Cylinder ................................. 290
Parking ......................................... 88
Pedal Travel .................................... 184
Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light ............... 129
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 128
Brake Wear Indicators, Disc ......................... 183
Brakes, Anti-Lock .................................. 181
Brakes, Trailer ..................................... 216
Braking ........................................... 179
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 184
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 181
“Break-In”, New Vehicle ............................. 79
Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 214
Buckling Up ......................................... 18
Bulb Chart ........................................ 333
Bulbs, Halogen, Removal ............................ 295
Bulbs, Taillight Replacement ......................... 298
Bulbs, Turn Signal .................................. 334
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Cables, Battery, Starting With ........................ 223
Camper, Towing A,. ................................ 213
Capacities, Fluid ................................... 349
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Driving And the Road. Your
.............................. 165
At Night ....................................... 190
Defensive ...................................... 174
Hill and Mountain ............................... 203
In A Foreign Country ............................ 264
In Cities ........................................ 198
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 196
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 209
In The Rain ..................................... 193
In Winter ....................................... 208
On A Long Trip ................................. 201
On The Freeway ................................. 199
On The Road ................................... 202
On Curves ...................................... 184
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 83
Winter .......................................... 208
Drunken Driving ................................... 175
Dual Braking System ................................ 128
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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 118
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 155. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 147
Electronic Level Control ............................ 145
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 151
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 184
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 185
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 223
Emergency Towing ................................. 229
Engine
BlockHeater
.................................... 82
Change Oil Indicator ............................. 143
Coolant ........................................ 282
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 130
Exhaust ......................................... 95
Oil ............................................ 269
Oil Additives .................................... 275
Oil Light ....................................... 132
Oil, When To Change ............................ 275
Overheating .................................... 233
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 133
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 127
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 263
Exhaust, Caution ................................. 95, 211
Exhaust, Dangerous Gas In ........................ 95, 211
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