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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and
find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out fr~1-11 nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right
in front of you. You can
avoid these problems
by braking -- if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t roonl.
That‘s
the time for evasive action -- steering around
the problem.
Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking
in
Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to
remove as much speed as you can from a possible
collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended
9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can
turn it
a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But
you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just
as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is
a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.
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NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other
parts. So
use the recommended coolant.
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant
on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when
the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there
is still some pressure left.

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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
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The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the
carpeting from the
floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer
(center dial) on the compact spare cover
counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the
cover. (See “Compact Spare
Tire” later in this section
for
more information about the compact spare.)

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counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack
and wrench.
Lift
up the tire to remove it from the trunk.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don't re,move them yet.
head a f& inches.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift
A CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by
a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising
your vehicle.
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(279 mm)
7.0 INCHES
(177 mm)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack
lift head until it
fits firmly into the notch in the
vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.
Put the compact spare tire near
you.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the
ground €or the spare tire
to fit under the vehicle.
5. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

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8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
- 9. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown.
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A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as
you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench
to 100 Ib-ft
(I40 Nom).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine An alternate fuel door
release is located inside of
the trunk on the left hand
side.
Pull it to release the
fuel door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
I A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out
on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and
is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise
to stop. Then unscrew
the cap
all the way.
Be careful
not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon
as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Cadillac” in the Index.
Hang the cap inside the
fuel door while refueling.
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