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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result
in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied
or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement of brake calipers and proprely torqued
wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM Specifications.
Brake linings should always
be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with
or without the
vehicle moving,
your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to
be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new.
When you replace
parts of your braking system -- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change -- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake
parts.
--
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel.
This could be a sign of brake trouble.
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Battery
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery.
This will help-keep your battery from
running down.
1 A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See
“Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips
on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer
to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature’’ in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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1. Lift the cover to gain access.
2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise
to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
4. Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness
connector. Make sure that the harness
is locked to the
bulb socket.
5. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating
the locking clip. Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb!
The
oil from your fingers will shorten the bulb life.
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Cornering Lamp
1. Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw.
2. Remove the screw
securing the cornering
lamp housing.
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3. Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly.
4. Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise
slightly, then replace the bulb mid reinstall.
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5. When installing the cornering lamp housing be sure
that the two guide pins are aligned with the holes.
1. Lift the trim cover to remove.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the
socket
and bulb from the housing.
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3. Replace the bulb.
Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly.
Taillamp
1. Loosen the upper Tom@ screw, but don’t remove it.
2. Gently tilt the top portion of the taillamp housing to
access the bulb sockets.
If you can’t access the lower
bulb socket, remove the taillamp housing completely.
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4. Replace the bulb by pressing and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Once you have installed the new bulb and socket into .
the taillamp housing, insert the tab on the lower
portion
of the taillamp housing first, then gently fit
the rest
of the housing in place.
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Wiper Blade Replacement
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, see
“Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later in this section.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield
in
the “mid” wipe position. Then with the door open,
turn the key to
OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap it into place to install.
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