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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make
sure there
isn’t anothcr vehicle in your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain
you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect
to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in
advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The
exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according
to your speedometer, not to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going slower than you actually are.
BEFORE LEAVTNG ONA LONG TRlP
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when
you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too
many
miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes
you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and
maintained, it’s ready
to go. If it needs service, have it done before
starting out.
Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
willing
to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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WindshieEd Wusher Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper. Blades: Are they in good shape‘?
Fzd, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
Lnmnps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ..
A CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mix
will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system
is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain
water or the
wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch
fire
and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
a proper antifreeze.
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core
and other parts. So use the recommended coolant.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine
parts
are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in
the following chart:
I RECOMMENDED SAE YISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS I
SAE VISCOSITV GRADE OIL FOR IHE EXPECTED TEMPERAlURE
RANGE. 1
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING. SELECT THE LOWEST
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDEO
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best
for your vehicle. However, you
can use
SAE SW-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16OC) before
your next
oil change. When it's very cold, you should use SAE SW-30.
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils, such as SM 20W-SO.
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NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst"
symbol. Failure to
use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
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GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements
for your vehicle.