1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE wiper blades

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield Wipers
WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the wipers.
MISE Turn the band toward you and then release it for
a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on
MIST longer.
LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either
LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the
wiper speed you want.
DELAY You can set the wiper speed for a long'or short
delay between wipes with this setting. Move the band to
the DELAY position. The closer you move it to LO, the
shorter the delay.
OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow
or ice to prevent an overload.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn
as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get
even less traction.
It’s always wise to go slower and be
cautious if rain
starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly
when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see, Even if your
windshield wiper blades are
in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement markings, the edge
of the road and even
people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in
good shape
and keep your windshield washer
tank filled. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts
when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when
strips
of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think
you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have
it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll
bc. ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Wilzdshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are
the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along
your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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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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Speakercovers .............................. 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-46
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-14
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control ..... 3-14
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-35
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3.22. 3.30
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.26. 3.33
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-48
Console Storage
................................ 2-52
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-53
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-51
Coolant
........................................ 6-20
Heater, Engine ............................... 2- 19
SurgeTank
............................. 5-18. 5-20
Cooling System
................................ 5- 18
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-32
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-43
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-36
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-82 Cupholders
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Customer
Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 7-1
2.52. 2.53
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone Users ......... 7-3
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-51
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-41
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7.10. 7.11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogger
. Rear Window ......................... 3 . 13
Defogging 3.4.3.8. 3.13
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.8. 3.13
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DIC .......................................... 2-77
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ............. 3.18.3.22. 3.29
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-52
Door Open Message
............................. 2-82
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-82
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-77
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-80
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-51
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