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NEW VEHICLE “BREM-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it
will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500
miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breakingin” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
. ,, . This lock gives you five
different positions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before you put the key In, your ignition will be in the “LOCK” position.
This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s an
anti-theft feature.
The other positions let
you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off. To get into “ACC”, push
in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel
will remain locked, just as it was-
before you inserted the key.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off”
if you
must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your
car is being pushed).
RUN This is the position for driving.
STARR This starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure it
is
all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your
hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition
switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
-- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N” (Neutral) only.
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Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
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do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “P” (Park) only
when your vehicle
is stopped.
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2. ?iun your ignition key to “Start.”’When the engine starts, kt go of the
key. The idle ,speed’will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. If it. doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start” for about 15 .
secondsat a time until your engine starts. Wait about one minute
between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
NOTICE:
.Holding your key in ‘4S.talrtn €or longer: than .15 seconds -at a. time
will cause your battery to,be drained much sooner. And ‘the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts ‘or accessories, you .could
change the
way the fuel iqjection system operates. Befwe
-adding de,c#rical equ:ipm&, check with,pur.dealer, :If you
don’t, your engine.might
not pedhn properly.
Lf you ever’have to have your vehicle towed, see $he part of this
Mamud ,that tells ‘how to do itwi@hout damaging- your ,vehicle.
See-‘6Towing. Your Vehicle”
in the hdex,
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “PYy (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from “PYy (Park) when
the ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift out of “PYy
(Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way
into and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models
“Pyy (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever
into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the
shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)”
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@ R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transaxle. Shift to
“R” only after your
vehicle is stopped.
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without damaging your transaxle.
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To set’ the parking brake: . .~ . ... I. . . ,-
Hold th,e regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the
parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition .is on, the brake
system warning light will come on.
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When you move out
of “P” (Park) or “N”
,.. (Neutral), if your
: engine is running,
,. your-parking brake
.:, should go off. If it
’ . doesn’t; ,you have a
,’: parking brake
.. problem and should
h\ave it fixed. In the
: meantime, you can
still release your
parking brake.
Just pull
on the manual release lever, as shown.
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NOTICE:
Driving with-the parking brake on can cause your rear b,rakes to
overheat.
You may have to replace them, and you could also
damage other parts of your vehicle.
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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
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up as far as it
will go.
0 Pull the lever
toward
you.
r--- 1 3. With your right foot still holding the brake.peda1 down, set the
parking brake.
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
.5. Remove -the key and take it with you. If you camwalk away from your
vehicle with the-ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P”
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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
Hold in the
button on the
lever, and push
the lever all the
way toward the
front
of your
vehicle.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
parking brake.
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P”
(Park).
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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is in “PYy (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P” (Park) position,
hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift
lever away
from “P” (Park) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you
have the console shift
lever, without first pushing the button). If you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park).
SHIFTING OUT OF “P” (PARK)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
& your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition is in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever --
push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and also release the shift
lever button on floor shift models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. (Press the shift lever
button before moving the shift lever.)
If you ever hold the brake pedal
down but still can’t shift out of “PYy (Park), try this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
Retained Accessory Power feature.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
Shift to “N” (Neutral).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
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