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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
e
which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This
was followed
by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression V8 engine.
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In 1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed stainless steel
roof and low profile
tires.
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal lux-
ury car. The
472 cu. in. V8 engine
used
in all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all 1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on
1975 Cadillacs
and was standard
on the new inter-
national size 1976 Seville. In
1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.
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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Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
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I NOTICE:
~. Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a
wheel cover on your compact spare, you
could damage the cover
or the spare.
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COMPACT SPARE TIRE
~ Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was
new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be
60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted
speed limits for distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The compact
~ spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your
trip and have
your full-size. tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of
course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and
be in good shape in case you need it
again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on when you are
Light” in the Index.
-_ vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire
I__ driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
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OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RIG
PSVKPa
F RT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE
OWNER‘S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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.- . Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver’s door tells you
the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about
the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that
you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
options. ..-
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NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not.
If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more.
The tire pressures are:
Front - 30 psi (207 kPa)
Rear - 30 psi (207 kPa)
Recommended tire size
is:
Michelin XW4 Blackwall (P215/70R15)
T125/70RIS (Compact Spare)
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How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially
if you have radial tires -- which may look properly inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
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well because of the size or location of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading
Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire
Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number
on each tire’s
sidewall. When you get
new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec
number. That way, your vehicle
will continue to have tires that are
designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride
and other things during normal service on your vehicle.
If your tires have
an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by a
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number,
make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and
construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system developed by the United
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only
to vehicles sold in the United States.)
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NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use
only
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly
as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear
the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If
the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast
with chains on
will damage your vehicle.
APPEGACE CARE
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others
can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you use anything from a container to clean your Cadillac, be sure
to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
And always open
your doors or windows
when you’re cleaning the inside.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine APEMCE CARElMtlTERLALS CHART
SIZE
1052277 12 OZ. (0.354 L)
105291 8 12 OZ. (0.354 L)
3634770 1 OZ. (0.028 KG)
10501 72 16 OZ. (0.473 L)
10501 73 16 OZ. (0.473 L)
10501 74 16 OZ. (0.473 L)
1050214 32 OZ. (0.946 L)
1050429 6 LB. (2.72 KG)
1052349 12 OZ. (0.354 L)
1050729 8 OZ. (0.237 L)
1052870 16 02. (0.473 L)
1051 398
8 OZ. (0.237 L)
DESCRIPTION. USAGE
SPRAY-A-SQUEAK WEATHER STRIPS-STOPS
SILICONE LUBRICANT
I
GOODWRENCH
WEATHER STRIP
LUBRICANT SQUEAKS ON
.METAL-TO-METAL AND
METAL-TO-RUBBER
CONTACT
TAR AND ROAD OIL REMOVES OLD WAXES,
REMOVER POLISHES, TAR AND ROAD OIL
CHROME CLEANER REMOVES RUST AND
AND POLISH CORROSION ON CHROME AND STAINLESS STEEL
WHITE SIDEWALL CLEANS WHITE AND
TIRE CLEANER BLACK TIRES
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VINYULEATHER
CLEANER
FABRIC CLEANER
GLASS CLEANER MULTI-PURPOSE
POWDERED
CLEANER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL
ON LEATHER OR VINYL
SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL
ON CLOTH AND FABRIC
~ GLASS CLEANING AND
~ SPOTCLEANING ON VINYLS
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ON DOOR TRIM, SEATS,
AND CARPETALSO, TIRES
AND MATS
LUBRIPLATE (WHITE GREASE) GREASE
FOR HOOD,
TRUNK AND DOOR HINGES
AND LATCHES
VINYL TOP CLEANER
I CLEANING OF VINYL TOPS
WASH-WAX (CONC.) I EXTERIOR WASH
SPOT LIFTER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL
ON
CLOTH AND FABRIC
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GM OPTIKLEEN WINDSHIELD WASHER
SOLVENT AND
ANTI-FREEZE
CLEANER POLISH POLISH
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