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Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at
the same
speed most
of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the.
left lane on
a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as YOU
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with
the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your
turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted
limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless
you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before
you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another 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.
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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.
Passing
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.
Making Thms
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees
or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
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When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different
turn signal flasher and extra wiring. Check
with your Cadillac dealer. The green
arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a
turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will
also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade.
I€ you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade,
shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 b/h) or less to reduce the
possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.
If your vehicle weighs more
than 1,OOO lbs. (450 kg),
you may want to drive in
THIRD (3) instead of
OVERDRIVE (@).
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you'll find what to do about some problems that
can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers
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Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police
know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash
on and off.
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This light on the instrument
panel will flash indicating that the hazard warning
flashers are on.
The hazard warning flashers will work once the button
is
pressed in regardress of the key position.
Pull out on the
collar to turn the flashers off. When the
hazard warning flashers
are on, the turn signals won't
work since they
are already flashing.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk
(behind the
rear seat) on the driver’s side. Loosen the
four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the
fuse block to gain access.
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PZM, Fuel Level
Sensor, Catalytic Converter
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Overtemp Amplifier (Export)
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Usage
PRNDL, Heated Windshield
(Optional),
PZM, Cluster, Air
Control Module (ACM), Upper
and Lower Zone Motor, HVAC
Solenoids, Climate Control Panel
(Optional), Rear Defog Relay,
ELC Relay
Cornering Lamp Switch, Right
and Left Cornering
Lamps,
Electronic Flasher Module,
Turn/Hazard Switch, Right and
Left Rear
Turn Signal Lamps,
Right and Left Front
Turn Signal
Lamps, Repeater Lamps (Export)
Cellular Phone Portable
Docking
Station, Washer Circuit Board,
Heated Seat Switch, Rear Zone Blower, Right
and Left Heated Seat
Switches, Headlamp Wash Relay
CD Player, Remote Function
Actuator (RFA), Controlled Power
Relay, Air Control Module
(ACM),
PZM
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Application Number
* Ashtray ............................... 161
* Back-up ............................. 2057
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ........... 1156’
Cornering
............................ 3156
* Courtesy/Reading ....................... 168
* Glove Compartment ..................... 194
Headlamps, Composite Inner High Beam
..................... 9005
Outer Low Beam ..................... 9006
Application Number
* License Plate ........................... 194
* Park and Turn Signal ................. 3 157 NA
* Sidemarker ............................ 194
Stop/’Tail/Turn Signal ................... 2057
*Trunk................................. 561
“Underhood............................. 561
* Vanity Mirror .......................... 124
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* For service information on these bulbs, contact you Cadillac dealer service department.
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Electrical System Message ...................... 2-80
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-80
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-80
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-69
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-80
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-80
Ignition System Message
........................ 2-80
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 7-1 1
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-53
Publications. Ordering
......................... 7- 1 1
Ride Control Message ......................... 2-80
Transmission Message
......................... 2-80
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6- 1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 7-1 1
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-19
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Into Park (P) ................................. 2-24
Out
of Park (P) ................................ 2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1- 14
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1 - 14
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-31
SR .......................................... 1-20
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Spare
Tire. Compact ............................. 5-35
Speaker Covers. Cleaning ........................ 6-47
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-63. 6-64
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-63
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-80
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 7-3 Speedometer
................................... 2-63
SSS .......................................... 4-10
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starting Disabled Due
To Theft System Remove
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-81
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-16
Steam
.............................. 5-16,s-17, 5-20
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
MAGNASTEER
............................. 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive .............................. 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt .................................. 2-31
Steering Wheel
Touch Control ................. 3-9, 3-29
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-81
Stop Engine Overheated Message
................... 2-81
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-52
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors
.................................... 2-54
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
................... 1-20
Surge Tank, Coolant
........................ 5-18, 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.......................... 6-23
Symbols, Vehicle
................................ xiii
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-33
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-31
Telephone, Cellular
............................. 2-55
Temperature Control, Climate Control System
......... 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft System ProbledCar May
Not Restart Message . . 2-81
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2-12
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