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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive
safely.
To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully
loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an
overload.
Windshield Washer
To wash your
windshield push the
paddle labeled PUSH,
then release it. After
washing the windshield
the wipers will stop,
unless you were using
your wipers. If you
were, the wipers
will
resume the wiper
speed
you were using.
For more washer
cycles push and hold
the paddle.
When
me washer fluid reacnes a low level, “LOW WASHER FLUID”
will be displayed in the Driver Information Center.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad mud splash can
block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or
go off the road. Check
your washer fluid
level often.
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a
reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want
to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in
advance.
If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going slower than you actually are.
BEFORE LEAVTNG ONA LONG THP
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when
you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too
many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and
maintained, it’s ready to
go. If it needs service, have it done before
starting out.
Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
willing to help if
you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
0 Fuel, Engine Oil. Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
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Wheel Alignment
And Tire Balance ................... 298
Wheel Nut Torque
.................................. 244
Wheel Replacement
................................ 298
Why Safety Belts Work
............................... 13
Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. 11
Wiidow Express Down. Driver’s Side ..................
Windows. Power ...................................
Windshield
Cleaning The
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Washer .........................................
Washer Fluid ....................................
Wipers .........................................
Wiper Blade Replacement ........................
Wipers: If They Stop .............................
Winter Driving .....................................
Working On Your Vehicle ...........................
Worn Tires ........................................
Wrecker Towing ....................................
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Ill Ill I I1 I II Ill
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