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When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
1 A time for-new tires is to
check the treadwear indicators,
which will
appear when
your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less
of tread remaining.
+- You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
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You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
tire’s rubber.
enough
to show cord or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge
or split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired
well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same
TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle.
If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed
by an “MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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Keep belts clean and dry.
I A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In
a crash they might
not be able
to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window,
an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be
on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of
the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part
No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when
you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth
soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and
replaced
when worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months.
During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may
be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet.)
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered
by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working
as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical
to your Cadillac, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered
by a MaxiFuse? An electrical overload will
cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain
off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse
Incorporated.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have. it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Whenever possible, schedule an appointment for your
vehicle’s warranty work. Your Cadillac dealer can then
prepare
to meet your alternative transportation needs
and minimize inconveniences typically associated with
warranty repairs.
Owner Responsibilities
There are only two things which you will be responsible
for during the use
of your courtesy vehicle. You are
required to provide insurance coverage and replenish the
fuel used.
In many cases your own auto insurance policy may
provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle, similar to rental car agreements. Please, check
with your
insurance company to be certain what’s covered.
This service is provided to
you under the terms of the
New Vehicle Warranty, therefore, it is imperative that
your vehicle 6e picked up from the dealership at the
completion
of the warranty service. Vehicles not picked
up in a timely fashion may incur rental fees charged to
the customer.
GM Participation in BBB AUTO
LINE - Alternative Dispute
Resolution
Program*
*This program may not be available in all states,
depending
on state law. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.
General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation
in this
program.
Both Cadillac and your Cadillac dealer are committed to
making sure you are completely satisfied with your new
vehicle. Our experience has shown that,
if a situation
arises where you feel your concern has not been
adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful.
There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
To assist in resolving these
disagreements, Cadillac voluntarily participates
in BBB
AUTO LINE.
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BBB Auto Line ................................. 7-8
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 7-8
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-28
. Fluid ....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-26
Parking ...................................... 2-23
Pedal Travel ................................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-28
System Warning Light ......................... 2-65
Trailer ...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-27
Wear ........................................ 6-27
Brake Vacuum Problem Message .................. 2-77
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6
Braking ........................................ 4- 5
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 14
Brightness Control .............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-29
BTSI ......................................... 2-27
Capacities and Specifications ............... 6.63. 6.64
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2.28.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3.12.3.16. 3.23
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-31
Cassette Tape Player Errors ............. 3- 12.3.17. 3.24
Cellular Telephone .............................. 2-55
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-32
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-28
Central Door Unlocking System .................... 2-3
CertificatiodI'ire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety .................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-43
Change Engine OiI Message ...................... 2-77
Change Trans Fluid Message ...................... 2-77
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-25
Check Brake Fluid Level Message ................. 2-77
Check Coolant Level Message ..................... 2-78
Check Fuel Gage Message ........................ 2-78
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-78
Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-78
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-47
Child Restraints ................................ 1-35
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-37
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-41
Top Strap .................................... 1-36
WheretoPut ................................ 1-35
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning ........................ 6-50
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-54
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-14
Cleaning ...................................... 6-44
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric ...................................... 6-45
Glass ....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-44
Charging System Indicator Light ................... 2-65
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-51
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
In the Rain .................................. 4- 17
Night
...................................... 4-15'
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-38
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4- 25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........... 2.17.3.30. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3- 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-83
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Exhaust ..................................... 2-28
FuseBlock .................................. 6-55 Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-63
StartingYour
................................ 2-16
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-68
Engine Oil
..................................... 6-9
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When
to Change .............................. 6-13
English/Metric Button
........................... 2-75
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-28
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Engine Message ........... 2-78
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-43
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
................ 3-2
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-32
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats .................................... 2-55
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Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-64
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-3
French Language Manual -11
Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-52
Front Towing .............................. 5.8. 5.11
Fuel
........................................... 6-2
Data Panel .................................. 2-73
DoorRelease ................................. 6- 4
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2- 72
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
Fuel Level Very Low Message ..................... 2-79
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
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Gage. Fuel ................................... 2-72
GAWR ....................................... 4-30 .
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle ................ 2- 19
GloveBox .................................... 2-52
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais 11
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29
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Hazara Warning Flashers .......................... 5- 1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-7
Headlamps .................................... 2-40
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-30
Highbow Beam Changer ...................... 2-32
Wiring ..................................... 6-5 4
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-3
Heated Seats .................................... 1-4
Heated Windshield ............................... 3-7
Heating ........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-32
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-30
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-65
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions .............................. 2-15
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-43
Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror ........... 2-55
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ................... 2-55
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ................... 2-45
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-36
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-60
Brightness Control ............................ 2-43
Cluster ..................................... 2-62
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-43
Cleaning .................................... 6-47
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-28
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
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Remove Key Message
........................... 2-79
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 1.0,7- 11
Checking
................................... 1-47
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-47
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2- 16
Reverse
(R), Automatic Transaxle .................. 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-27
RKE
.......................................... 2-6
Road Sensing Suspension
........................ 2-82
Roadside Service
................................ 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-37
Restraints
RSS ......................................... 2-82
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-47
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults ...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-48
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-28
Children
.................................... l-33
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 12
Extender
.................................... 1-47
Incorrect Usage
..... 1-16. 1-17. 1-18, 1-19. 1-45, 1-46
LapBelt .................................... 1-28
How to Wear
Properly
......................... 1-12 Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 - 12. 1.29
Larger Children
.............................. 1-44
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 11
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-29
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.7. 2.64
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-47
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-14
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment .............. 1-14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-27
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 7- 10. 7. 1 1
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Power Recliner
................................ 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-5
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-1
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
SeatControls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.37.1.39. 1-41
Second (2). Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-22
SecurityOverride
............................... 2-10
Service
........................................ 6-1
A/C System A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-79
AirBagMessage
............................. 2-79
Brake Fluid Switch Message .................... 2-80
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 7-11
Charging System Message ...................... 2-80
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-29
Seatback
Seats
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