Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here are some things that will lower fuel economy:
Quick acceleration.
0 Traveling at higher speeds. Traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 mph
lowers fuel economy by
15 percent.
0 Carrying unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
0 Rewing the engine. This is not necessary for your vehicle.
Operating your vehicle with the suspension out of alignment or with
the wheels and tires out
of balance.
Use of electrical accessories which require high amperage when they
Even things beyond your control such as weather conditions affect your
fuel economy. Driving up steep hills, in rain or snow, and into a strong
wind will lower fuel economy. In the lower left corner
of the fuel
economy window sticker from your vehicle is the range of city and
highway fuel economy you can expect to get from your Cadillac. If you
are doing everything to raise your fuel economy, but are still not within
this range, your vehicle may need service. Collect as much information
about your fuel economy as you can find, (miles driven, gallon's of fuel
used, etc.) and provide it your dealership for their review and assistance.
are
not needed.
FILLING YOUR TANK
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger
type (P Metric) tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
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In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other,
the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly corroded. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be
replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer
if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace
them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure
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to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Washer, Windshield ................................. 108
Water, Don’t Use .. For Windshield Washer ............ 108
Wear Indicators, Disc Brake ......................... 274
Weatherstrips, Cleaning ............................. 305
Wet Road Driving .................................. 190
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance ................... 296
Wheel Nut Torque .................................. 239
Wheel Replacement ................................ 296
Why Safety Belts Work ............................... 13
Why Wear Safety Belts? .............................. 11
Window Express Down, Driver’s Side .................. 101
Windows,Power ................................... 101
Windshield
Cleaning The
................................... 303
Washer.. ....................................... 108
Washer Fluid.. .................................. 270
Wipers ......................................... 107
Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 282
Wipers: If They Stop ............................. 316
Winter Driving ..................................... 198
Working On Your Vehicle ........................... 243
Worn Tires ........................................ 293
Wrecker Towing .................................... 219
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