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Folbwing Distance ~ ..
Stay at Least ,twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicie without a trailer.
This can help you.avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
,Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead-.when you’re towing a. trailer.
And, because y0u’re.a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you .can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer ‘to .the- left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to
the right, .move -your hand
‘to the right. Always back up. slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making nrns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do
.this so your trailer won? strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or
other .objects. Avoid jerky.or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn sigreals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
.= flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will f
J I flash, whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked. up, the
trailer
l&hts will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
flash for turns even’if the.bulbs on the trailer are burned out. .Thus, you
may think drivers behind
you are seeing your- signal when they are not.
’ Et’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer. bulbs are still
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F, 4. Stop and have someone pick up .and store the chocks.
Engine Cooling When Tru.ilering
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conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90” Fahrenheit (32O Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
Stopping after high-speed driving.
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If ,“ENGINE HOT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF” message appears on. the
Driver Information Center, do.not be alarmed.
This is. a normal function
continue to drive’your vehicle.
the -Driver Information Center, pull
,off to the side of the road as, soon as
it is safe to do
so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transaxle selector to
P (Park) and allow the engine to idle.:Do not turn off
three minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow A/C operation
to resume. At that time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after
10 minutes if the “ENGINE COOLANT HOT
- designed. to reduce the load on the.engine and cooling system. You can
- If “ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE” message.appears on
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b- IDLE ENGINE” message is not displayed.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
(don’t overfill), engine oil,
axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
these sections before you start your trip.
i especially important in trailer operation are, automatic transaxle fluid
7 help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
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Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
r, 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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A. Sling Type
B. Wheel Lift
C. Car Carrier
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.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
sling-type
equipment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
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 relea\
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the stop “STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING” message is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups
of four cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be
driven to a safe place in an emergency. You may drive up to 50 miles (80
km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode”, to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool befo\
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attempting any repair.
The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and
reset the oil life indicator. (See “Engine Oil, When to Change”
in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Camqc
Motor Car Division.
We hope the need never arises, but if it does,
Roadside.Service
is there for you! ! Roadside Service covers you on the
road,
far from home, all day and night, weekends and holidays.
THERE mE'NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES.
Any CadiUac is eligible under this program.
ROmSDE SER.WCE AVAILABILITY-
TYPE DAILY INCLUDING
OF ASSISTANCE HOLIDAYS
Phone Advisor 24 Hours
Dealer Technib, 8 a.m. - 12 midnight
Towing
Battery Jump Start
Lockout Assistance 24 hours
Fuel Delivery
Tire Change
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Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillac Owner
Privilegessm that leads to
peace of mind.
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Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner PrivilegesSm at \
"no
charge", throughout your 1994 Cadillac Warranty Period - 48 Months
or 50,000 Miles/80,000 Kilometers.
0 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - is performed on site for the .
following situations:
TOWING SERVICE
BATI'ERY
JUMP START
LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE
FUEL DELIVERY
FLAT TIRE CHANGE (8 Covers change only)
* Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be
determined by a Cadillac dealer or appropriate
tire manufacturer.
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In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide
instructions to get you back
on the road.
To resolve more complex problems, the advisor
will page an
experienced Cadillac dealership Service Technician. The technician\
will
call you and evaluate the possible cause. If a roadside repair is possible,
the technician
will come to your location and provide a permanent or
temporary repair.
What I Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe Location Or
On A t imitedAccess Highway ? ? 1
If your car is located in an area that is determined to be unsafe (by you,
the advisor or the technician) or
if the vehicle is on a limited access
freeway or regulated highway, the advisor
will arrange to tow your
Cadillac to a safe location, where service
can be performed. Additional
assistance
will be provided if necessary.
What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired
At Roadside
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If your car cannot be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of
time (approximately 45 minutes) or requires the resources of a Cadillac
dealership service facility,
the advisor will arrange a tow service for you.
Towing may also be necessary after the technician has attempted a
repair, but determines that your
car mot be repaired at roadside.
Tow services
are provided by independent companies, so therefore,
Cadillac
is not responsible for the tow company. During the 48 months
or 50,OOO miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period, towing services are
covered for any disablement.
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