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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - To Reduce Speed mile Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower - speed you want, then release it.
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To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half
a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Khicle While Using Cruise Control
~ Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your
foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control
speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your
- speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you
may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When
going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep
Control. Many drivers find
this to be too much trouble and don’t use
Cruise Control on steep hills.
__ your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise
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The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror.
When the shift lever is placed in
“R” ‘(Reverse), the mirror changes to the
daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells
that make the mirror work.
Optional Driver Outside Electrochromic Rearview
Mirror
This mirror automatically dims to minimize glare for maximum rear
visibility.
It operates in conjunction with the inside rearview mirror. As
glare increases the mirror darkens accordingly. When the glare subsides
the mirror returns to its clear daytime state.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Express Open feature allows you to open the Astroroof
automatically without holding the switch.
To Open: Press the switch rearward to open the glass panel and sunshade.
The sunshade can also be opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in
a partially open position, press the switch in either direction to stop it.
Press the switch again to open it fully.
To Close: Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel. The
sunshade can only be closed by hand.
To Vent: Press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed. Open the
sunshade by hand. To close the vent press the switch rearward.
ASHTMYS AND LIGHTERS
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~ To access the front
ashtray pull
the drawer
out.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.
If the ashtray will not come out, try this:
Reach under the drawer and gently push up
on the ashtray bowl and
remove
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer
to
the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. (See “Towing Your Cadillac” in the Index.)
A CAUTIEON
Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake
system warning li’ght is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light
on can lead to an accident. If the light-is still on
after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the
vehicle
towed for service.
The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it
will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have a brake problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
ANTI-
LOCK (@)
With anti-lock,this
light will come on
when you start your
engine and may stay
on for several
seconds. That’s
normal.
If the light
doesn’t come on, have
it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as
soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes
on again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on,
you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is
also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your
regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier
in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are
driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light means you
won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size
tire.
If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with
a full-size tire, or if it comes on again when you’re driving, your Cadillac
needs service.
Engine Temperature Warning Light (Canadian Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated. You should
stop the car and idle the
engine as soon as
possible. A warning
chime should also sound
if this light comes on. As
a check, the light should
come on for a few
seconds when
you start
your engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
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This light tells you if
there could be a
problem
with your
engine oil pressure.
The light goes
on when you turn your key to “Run” or “Start.” It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through
your engine properly. You could be low on oil,
or you might have some
other oil problem.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can De
costly
and is not covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfinction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon)
A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission
control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engine is not running,
as a check to show you it is working. If it does
not come on at all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on
while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have
a problem
You should take your vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a \
while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the fuel level is between 1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being
empty the letter
“E” is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to
approximately
1. gallon (3.9 liter) the “E” will flash, and the “ FUEL
LEVEL VERY LOW” message will appear in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
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
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@ At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said
“8 Gallons”, but it took more -- or less -- than the tank’s
remaining capacity to
fill it.
The gage may change when you turn, stop, or speed up is normal.
Fuel Data Panel
Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you want to know about your fuel
economy and
how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here’s how
it works.
AVG Button Push this button to display the “AVG MPG” (average mile
per gallon).
You can also display it in metric units by pressing the “ENG
MET” button.