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On a long uphill grade, shift down to a lower gear and reduce your speed
and reduce your speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than
2,000 pounds (908 kg), you should drive
in “D or 3” instead of Overdrive. This allows the torque convertor clutch
to engage and allowing the transmission to run cooler.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, and trailer on a hill. If something
goes wrong your rig could start to move. People can be injured and both
I your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
If you eve1 have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into “P7, (Park) yet.
I Have someone place chocks (tapered triangular blocks) under the
downhill side the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into “P” (Park) and apply the
Release the regular brakes.
the
chocks absorb the load.
parking brake.
When You Are Ready to Leave Afier Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Auto Trans (4L60) Pan Removal ................... 5 qts. (4.7 L)
Auto Trans (4L60) Overhaul (245mm Torque Conv.)
. . 8 qts. (7.9 L)
Auto Trans (4L60) Overhaul (298mm Torque Conv.) 11 qts. (10.6 L)
Engine Oil
& Filter Change ..................... 5.0 qts. (4.7 L)
Engine Cooling ............................. 17.6 qts. (16.6 L)
Fuel Tank
................................ .23 gallons (87.4 L)
Power Steering
.................................. 2 qts. (1.9 L)
Rear Axle .................................... 4.3 pts. (2.0 L)
Washer Solvent.
............................... 2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
TIGHTEN TORQUE
Spark Plug ................................ 15 Nom (11 lb. ft.)
Oil Filter
.................................. 19 Nom (14 lb. ft.)
Wheel Lug Nut.
.......................... 135 Nom (100 lb. ft.)
Rear Axle Filler Plug
........................ 35 Nom (26 lb. ft.)
Oil
Pan Drain Plug
.......................... 41 Nom (30 lb. ft.)
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Shipping Weight .......................... 4410 Ibs. (1999.9 kg)
Wheel Base
............................... 121.5 in (3085 mm)
Length
.................................... .224 in (5696 mm)
Height
..................................... .57 in (145 1 mm)
Width
...................................... .77 in (1952 mm)
Front Tread
................................ 61.7 in (1568 mm)
Rear Tread
................................ 60.7 in (1542 mm)
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Steering In Emergencies ............................. 180
Steering Ti s ...................................... 179
Steering Without Power Assist ......................... 179
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 151
Storage Armrest ................................... 129
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 277
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is. .......................... 86
Stuck. If Car Is . In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ............ 244
Sunglasses. Wearing At Night ........................ 186
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System ............... 30
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 269
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
Steering &eel. Tilt ................................ 102
Subscribing to Cadillac Product Serv .... See Owner Assistance
2' , ~ .I . .- .. .. .... ......
Table Of Contents ....... See "Front of Owner Info . Manual"
. Ullight Bulb Replacement ........................... 281
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 131
'Tape Player Care ................................... 163
Tem .erature, Engine, Warning Light .................. 136
The .............................................. ri 81
Theft Deterrent System (Option) ...................... 82
Thermostat ........................................ 269
Third Gear, When To Use ............................ 93
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 102.
Time, Setting The .................................. 163
Tire Chains ........................................ 300
Tire, Flat .......................................... 231
Tire Inflation ...................................... 292
Tire Ins ection and Rotation ......................... 294
Tire Quality Grading ................................ 297
Tires .............................................. 291
Tires, When It's Time For New Tires .................. 295
Tires, White Sidewall, Cleaning ....................... 307
Torn Safety Belts .................................... 66
Torque Lock ........................................ 98
Towmg A Trailer ................................... 201
Towing Your Cadillac ............................... 219
Traction Control Disable Switch ...................... 177
Traction Control System Lights ....................... 134
%-action Control System ............................. 175
Trailer Towing Package ............................... 94
Transmission, Automatic ............................. 90
. Tires -- hading .................................... 289
Tone Control, Automatic ............................ 156
Trademarks, GM .................................... 245
Trailer Towing 201 4 .......................................
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Wear Indicators, Front Brake ........................ 177
Weatherstrips, Cleaning ............................. 307
Wet Road Driving
.................................. 187
Wheel Replacement
................................ 298
White Sidewall Tires, Cleaning
....................... 307
Why Safety Belts Work
............................... 15
Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. 15
Washer
......................................... 109
Washer Fluid .................................... 271
Winter Driving
..................................... 196
Wiper Blade Replacement
........................... 287
Wrecker Towing
..................................... 219
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... 298
Wheel Nut Torque
.................................. 239
Windows, Power
................................... 103
Windshield Wipers
......................................... 108
Working On Your Car ............................... 245 Worn Tires ........................................ 295
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