1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD mirror

The rear lamp
monitors show that
your taillights
are
working.
MIRRORS
Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever like this: I' I ral
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Automatic
Your Cadillac may
have the optional
automatic
electrochromic
rearview mirror.
You may have the mirror that has a Three-position switch:
OFF, MIN and
MAX. If you do, just select a setting that suits your needs. When selecting
the
MAX setting, bright headlights far away will cause the mirror to
gradually darken. Use this setting in rural driving. By selecting the
MIN
setting, bright headlights have to be rather close for the mirror to darken.
Use this setting
for city driving.

This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlights behind
you.
A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming
dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses the
headlights behind you.
The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a
few seconds.
ONIOFF Switch
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To turn the mirror on, press the switch located at the base of the mirror.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror.
When the shift lever is placed in
"R' (Reverse), the mirror changes to the
daytime mode for a bright image
in the mirror as you back up.
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Cleaning Photocells
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Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells
that make the mirror work.
Outside Mirrors
Your Cadillac has electric mirror controls.
Rotate the knob to
choose either the left
or right mirror. Then
move the
knob to
adjust the mirror.
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Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver's
seat.
Front Seat Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
To use one, turn the
sunshade down. Then
lift the cover up to see
the mirror. The switch
makes the light
brighter.
Rear Seat Vanity Mirrors
The Fleetwood Brougham has these unless you have an astroroof. Press
the button to bring
a mirror down. The switch makes the light brighter.
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Electronic Solar Sensor
The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control
System (ECC). The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation
by telling
information to automatically make the necessary temperature
adjustments. The sensor is located
in the defroster grille.
I the ECC system at what intensity the sun is. The ECC uses this
Rear Window Defogger
To get fog or ice off the
rear window, push the
Rear Defogger button.
With it,
your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are warmed.
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Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area
of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep b.ack a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate
but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move
so
you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other
lane. If the- way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that
more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back.
And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need
only slow down and drop back.again and wait for another opportunity.
take care thatsomeone isn’t trying
to pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember to.glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you
are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal. and move back
into the right lane. (Remember that your. right outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from
you than it really is.)
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to
turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get
ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to
the right.
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slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is
skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
-- such as enough water, ice or
packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system
(ABS) helps avoid only the
braking skid.
DRZWNG AT NIGHT
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that
some drivers are likely to be impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light
up only
so much road ahead.
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