1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD instrument panel

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This knob controls these lamps:
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Headlamps
Taillamps Parking Lamps
License Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull
the knob out to the first stop
to turn on your parking
lamps. Pull the knob out all the way to turn on the
headlamps.
You can brighten or dim your instrument
cluster and turn the courtesy lamps on or
off by rotating
the headlamp knob. Push the knob all the way in to turn
them
off.
Lamps On Reminder
If the manual lamp switch is left on (as when someone has
parked your vehicle), you’ll hear a warning chime when
you turn
off the ignition and open the driver’s door.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered
The
DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness
in daylight when:
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0 the headlamp switch is off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up eithe\
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When it’s dark enough outside,
your low-beam headlamps
will change to full brightness. The other lamps that come
on with your headlamps will
also come on.
When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the
reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set your gear
selector in park before you turn on the ignition. Once
you shift out of park, the DRL cannot be turned
off as
long as the ignition is on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
Cornering La.-ps
If the exterior lamps are on, the cornering lamps will
come on when you signal a turn. This will provide more
light for cornering when its dark.
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The Twilight Sentinel control is under the headlamp
knob. It turns your lamps on and
off by sensing how
dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the lamp knob
off
and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position
but
OFF.
If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lamps
will stay
on for about four minutes after you turn the
ignition to
OFF. If you move the control almost all the
way in the other direction,
so it’s just on, the lamps will ,
go off quickly when you turn the ignition to OFF.
The light sensor is located on
top of the instrument panel.
Do not cover the sensor. If
you do, it will sense that is is
dark outside and your lamps
will come on.

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1. Side Vents
2. Main Lamp Control
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Center Vents
5. Comfort Controls
6. Glove Box
7. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
8. Audio System
9. Transmission Shift Lever
10. Horn
11. Multifanction Lever
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The instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many of other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the
air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for
a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to
RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charge Light
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CHARGE
When you turn the key to
RUN or START, this light
will come on briefly, to
show that your alternator
and battery charging
systems
are working.
If
a light stays on, you need service, and you should take
your Cadillac to the dealer at once. To save your battery
until you get there, turn
off all accessories and set your
Electronic Climate Control system to
OFF.
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When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring.
Check with your Cadillac dealer.
The 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 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. If 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 to a lower gear and
reduce your speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce
the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), you
should drive in DRIVE
(D or 3) instead of
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). This allows the
torque convertor clutch to engage and the transmission
to run cooler.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
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your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do
it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
2. Have someone place chocks under the downhill side
PARK
(P) yet.
of the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) and apply the parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.

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To open the hood, first
pull the handle inside
the vehicle. It
is on the
lower left side of the
instrument panel.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the
secondary
hood release. It is under the front edge of the
grill. Lift up on the secondary hood release as you raise
the hood.
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Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinyl/Leather Cleaner
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
or equivalent product.
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If
dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm
the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use
mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately
with a clean cloth.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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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.