1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE trailer

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You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, y&r riq could start to move. People can be
injured, and
both your vel;icle and the trailer can be darnagecl.
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But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here‘s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P).
2. ILiave sonleone place chocks under the trailer whecls.
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2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drivc slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t
overfill), engine
oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of
these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such
as:
e Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
Stopping after high-speed driving.
e Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
90' F (32" C) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
If the ENGINE HOT-A/C COMPRESSOR OFF message appears on the
Driver Information Center,
do no be alarmed. This is a normal function
designed
to reduce the load on the engine and cooling system. You can
continue
to drive your vehicle.
if the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message appears on
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 PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle. Do not turn
off the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. After several
minutes resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving
after
10 minutes if the ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE
message
is not displayed.
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If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be
too serious. Sonletimes the engine can get a little too hot
when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
try this for a minute
2. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to
window, as necessary.
thi highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or
THIRD (3).
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about
10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on,
you can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign
of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes
while you‘re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, turx off the cwgillc alzdgct c‘wyouc out of [he vehicle
until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
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Armrest. Storage ................................... 2-15
Ashtrays .......................................... 2-71
Astroroof-Express Open ............................. 2-67
Audio Systems ...................................... 3-8
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-62
Automatic Door Locks ............................... 2-5
Automatic Rearview Mirror .......................... 2-57
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ........................ 2-12
Automatic Transaxle ................................ 2-25
Chart .......................................... 6-72
Fluid .......................................... 6-17
Average Fuel Economy Display ....................... 2-83
Avg Mph Reset. Driver Information Center ............ 2-86
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Battery ........................................... 6-30
Charge Light .................................... 2-76
No Charge Message .............................. 2-87
Power Loss ..................................... 6-30
Replacement. Keyless Entry ....................... 2-10
Volts High Message .............................. 2-87
Volts Low Message .............................. 2-88
Warnings .................................... 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ..................... See Owner Assistance
Blizzard
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Brakes
Adjustment
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Anti-Lock ....................................... 4-7
Fluid. Adding ................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder ................................. 6-26
Parking ........................................ 2-29
Pedal Travel .................................... 6-29
System Parts. Replacing ........................... 6-29
System Warning Light ............................ 2-77
Trailer ......................................... 4-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) ................... 2-33
Wear .......................................... 6-28
Braking. In Emergencies ............................ 4-10
Braking ............................................ 4-6
Break-Away Outside Mirror .......................... 2-63
“Break.1n. .. New Vehicle ............................ 2-20
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp .................. 6-36
Bulb Replacement Chart ............................ 6-70
Headlamps ..................................... 6-32
Taillamps ....................................... 6-35
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Door Central Unlocking System
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Locks ........................................... 2-3
Driver Information Center .................. 2.84.2.85. 2.87
Driver Position ..................................... 1-11
Driving On Grades. with a Trailer ..................... 4-40
Driving
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Night ....................................... 4-16
City ........................................... 4-21
Defensive ....................................... 4-1
Drunken ........................................ 4-2
Freeway ........................................ 4-22
In a Blizzard .................................... 4-30
In the Rain ..................................... 4-18
On Curves ...................................... 4-11
On Hill and Mountain Roads ...................... 4-25
On Snow and Ice ................................ 4-28
Winter ......................................... 4-27
With a Trailer ................................... 4-39
Through Deep Standing Water ..................... 2-23
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Electrical Equipment. Adding ............... 2.23.3.22. 6-61
Electrical Systems Chart ............................. 6-73
Electrochromic Rearview Mirror ...................... 2-59
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) ..................... 3-2
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................ 3-6
Features ........................................ 3-4
Electronic Level Control ............................ 2-95
Emission Control Systems Chart ...................... 6-73
EnglMet Button. Driver Information Center ............ 2-86
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..................... 6-62
Engine Coolant .................................... 6-20
Heater .................................... 2.24. 6.15
Hot Message .................................... 2-89
Cooling System Chart ............................ 6-72
Exhaust ........................................ 2-34
Hot-A/C Compressor Off Message ................. 2-90
Identification ................................... 6-60
Lubrication System Chart ......................... 6-72
Overheating .................................... 5-11
Running It While You’re Parked ................... 2-35
Specifications ................................... 6-71
Starting ........................................ 2-22
Temperature Warning Light ....................... 2-79
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Fuse Block. Engine Compartment ..................... 6-62
Fuse Block. Rear Compartment ...................... 6-66
Fuse Panel ................................... 6.65. 6.66
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 6-62
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Gage. Fuel ........................................ 2-82
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ............................. 6-3
Glass. Cleaning .................................... 6-53
Glove Box ......................................... 2-15
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ................ 4-33
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 4-33
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Halogen Bulbs ..................................... 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................. 5-1
Head Restraints ..................................... 1-5
Headlamps ........................................ 2-51
Bulb Replacement ............................... 6-32
High-Low Beam Changer ......................... 2-41
Wiper Activated ................................. 2-41
Wiring ......................................... 6-69
Hearing or Speech Impaired .......... See Owner Assistance
Heated Front Seat Feature
............................ 1-4
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror ................. 2.62, 3.6
Heated Windshield .................................. 3-7
Heating ............................................ 3-4
High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................... 2-41
Highway Hypnosis .................................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads ............................ 4-25
Hitches. Trailer .................................... 4-38
HomeLink Universal Transmitter ..................... 2-68
Hood Release ...................................... 6-8
Horn ............................................. 2-38
Hydroplaning ...................................... 4-20
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 5-34
Ignition Key Positions ............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 2-7
Information Button. Driver Information Center ......... 2-85
Instrument Panel ................................... 2-73