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You'll find the convenience net just inside the back wall of the trunk.
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Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far
forward as your can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs
securing
it to the sill plate.
AUTOMATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE
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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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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along
with the warning lights. See “Driver Information System”
in the Index.
Brake System Warning Light
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
Your Cadillac’s
hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t
working, the other part
can still work and stop
you. For good braking,
though, you need both
parts working well.
This light should come
on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on
then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
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 Vehicle” in the
Index.)
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‘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 3rake System warning Light
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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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
1ig.M isn’t. on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is
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regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
(Canadian \Export 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.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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RESET Buttetr I. .
Pressing thisbutton will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED,
OIL LIFE.LEFT;and TIMER when each function is displayed.
TIMER Button
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The TIMERfeature is like a stop watch, in that you can clock the time .it
takes to get $om one point to another.
To operate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the
INFORMATION button until “TIMER
OO:OO:OO’y is displayed on the
Driver InformationCenter. Each of the fields for the HOURS,
MINUTES, and SECONDS ‘are.
two numeric digits.
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Once the “TIMER OO:~OO.:OO” is displayed, press the TIMER button to -.
start the timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to: stop-it. To reset
it, press and hold the, RESET buaton until: the display reads
“TIMER
0O;OO:OO”. Press the INFORMATION button to,exit from the TIMER
function.
AVG MPH (Average Speed)’,ReseQ
Press successively the INFORMATI0,N button to .display the “AVG
MPH”, then press and.hold the RESET button until
“0.0 AVG MPH” is
displayed.
MPG AVG. (Average Fuel Economy) Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “MPG-
AVG, then press and hold the RESET button until “0.0 AVG‘MPG” is
displayed. Another method to reset both ‘‘AVG MPG’ is to press the
AVG button on the Fuel-Data Panel until
‘‘0.0 AVG MPGis show in
both display.
Fuel. Used Reset
Press successively the INFORMATION button to display the “FUEL
USED.’’on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the
RESET button until ‘‘FUEL USED
0.0” is displayed.
Oil Life Left Reset
Press successively the. INFORMATION button to display the “OIL LIFE
LEFT, then press and, hold. the RESET button until
“0.0, OIL LIFE
LEFT” is .displayed.