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No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older
these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice
as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving,
don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down
on glare from
headlamps, but they also make
a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a
second or
two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the
dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t
lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down
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a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. ..
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and
out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the
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inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils
of
your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less
of a roadway when you
are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick
out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked
regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes be examined regularly.
Some drivers suffer from night blindness
-- the inability to see in dim
light
-- and aren’t even aware of it.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you’ll want
to get to know your rig. Acquaint
- yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of
the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments),
safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.
If
the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and
that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before
you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to
the right, move your hand to
the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the button in to
make your front and
rear turn signal lamps
flash on and
off.
One of these lights on
your instrument panel
will
flash indicating
that the hazard
warning flashers are
on.
HAZARD A
Your hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed in
regardless
of the key position.
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The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
The proper coolant
for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34OF (-37OC).
m_ Overheating” in the Index.
Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM
Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant flush and
refill. If you use this mixture,
you don’t need to add anything else.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine EXTElUOR LA2MP HOUSINGS
Your Cadillac’s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture *- 1
will be removed when the lights are on, or after driving for a short time. If
an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear, see your -
Cadillac dealer for service.
HEmMP BULB REMOVL
The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlamp
bulb. Follow either the
EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best
describes your vehicle.
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F
CNSL FAN
CIGAR
BODY
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BODY 1
READ LP
L PRK LP
R PRK LP
RAD (BAT)
ANT/TRK PLD
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Headlamps
Fog Lamp Relays A and F
Rear Blower Motor; Rear Blower Relay
Left and Right Cigarette Lighters; Front Cigarette Lighter; Chime
Module
Power Mirror Switch;
RAP Relay; Lock-out Inhibit Relay “B” (Trunk
Comp.
1 Micro Relay Center ; Panel Lights Inhibit Relay “F” (Trunk
Comp.
3 Micro Relay Center 1 (Export); Courtesy Lamps Relay “C”
(Trunk Comp.
2 Micro Relay Center); RAP Relay “E’ (Trunk Comp.
2 Micro Relay Center); Keyless Entry Module; Trunk Lamp
Rear Door Lock Switches; Front Door Lock Switches; Glove
Box
Lamp; Left and Right Footwell Courtesy Lamps; Headlamp Switch .- -
Left and Right Front Header Lamp; Left and Right Vanity Mirror;
Garage Door Opener; Left and Right Rear Header Lamps
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Left Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamps; Left Front Parkflurn Lamps;
Front and Rear Left Side Marker Lamps; Radio Control Head;
Headlamp Switch; Instrument Panel Cluster
Right Tail/Stop/Turn Lamps; Right Front and Rear Side Marker
Lamps; Right Front Park and Turn Lamps; Engine Comp. Lamp;
License Plate Lamps
Radio
Trunk Lid Pull Down Motor; Power Antenna
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Passengers Heated Seat
Driver’s Heated Seat
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a MAXI TM fuse.
An electrical overload in the headlamp wiring may cause your headlamps to go
off and remain off. You will need to have your Cadillac serviced immediately.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MAXI fuse. An electrical
overload in the motor wiring may cause your wipers to stop working.
If
this happens you will need to have your Cadillac serviced.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load is too heavy (such as a switch being held on
with the window completely up), the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or the load is removed.
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Lights Air Bag Readiness
.......................... 1.24, 2.77
Battery Charge
.................................. 2-78
Brake System Warning
............................ 2-79
Engine Oil Warning
.............................. 2-83
Engine Temperature Warning
...................... 2-81
Safety Belt Reminder
......................... 1.6. 2.77
Service Engine
Soon ............................. 2-82
Lighter
........................................... 2-72
Loading Your Vehicle
............................... 4-37
Locks Automatic Door
.................................. 2-5
Door ........................................... 2-3
Power Door
...................................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................... 2-6
Lockout. Anti-
...................................... 2-7
Loss
of Control .................................... 4-17
Low Oil Level Message
............................. 2-92
Lumbar. Power
..................................... 1-4
Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning
.............. 2.80. 4.8
Torque
......................................... 2-33
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Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts
........................ 6-77
When Trailer Towing
............................. 4-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
. 2-82
Mats. Floor
........................................ 2-66
MaxiFuse/Relay Center
............................. 6-66
Methanol (In Fuel)
.................................. 6-3
Underbody
..................................... 6-60
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2-59 2-65
Mirrors
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Automatic
Rearview .............................
Break-Away Outside .............................
Convex Outside .................................
Heated Outside Rearview .........................
Electrochromic Rearview with Compass .............
2-65
2-61
2-64
Power Folding
.............................. 2.64. 2.65
Mpg Avg Reset. Driver Information Center
............. 2-89
MTBE (In Fuel)
.................................... 6-3
Vanity ......................................... 2-67
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Vehicle Control of
....................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings ................................. iv
Dimensiom Chart ............................... 6-76
Identification Number ............................ 6-62
Leaving Your .................................... 2-7
Loading ........................................ 4-37
Speed Limiter ................................... 2-84
Storage ........................................ 6-32
Symbols ........................................... v
Vision, Night ...................................... 4-20
Visor Vanity Mirrors ................................ 2-67
Warning
Devices
......................................... 5-3
Flashers, Hazard ................................. 5-1
Lights .......................................... 2-76
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 6-57
Weatherstrips ...................................... 6-57
Wheel Nut Torque .................................. 5-30
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-49,6-51
Window, Express Down ............................. 2-38
Windows, Power ................................... 2-38
Windshield Washer Fluid ....................... 2-45,6-28
Windshield Washers ................................ 2-45
Windshield Wiper, Blade Replacement ................ 6-41
Windshield Wiper, Circuit Breaker .................... 6-71
Windshield Wipers ................................. 2-44
Windshield, Heated .................................. 3-8
Winter, Driving in .................................. 4-31
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 2-42
Wood Panels, Care of ............................... 6-56
Wrecker Towing .................................... 5-10
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