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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine fmest documents ever written. It was published following the introduction of the first production
VS engine,
which was standard in
all Cadillacs beginning with the
1915 model.
Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by
a stylist (1927 LaSallelHarley Earl). The
'30s witnessed
production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and
V16 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938
60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling.
VI 6 Engine
During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor,
Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time
since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat
vehicles and internal
parts for Allison V17 10 engines.
Two Cadillac
V8 engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used in each MSAI and M24 tanks.
1931 VI 6 Sport Phaeton
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine current displayed station time, press and hold HR or MN
until TIME UPDATED is displayed. There is a two
second delay before the time is updated.
RDS mode
does not have to be on to use this function, but you must
be tuned to an
FM RDS station.
ALERT: This type of announcement warns of national
or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. Alert announcements will come on
even if
RDS mode is turned off. ALERT appears on the
display when an alert announcement plays. The radio
uses TA volume during these announcements. To
increase volume, turn the
PWRNOL knob to the right.
Turn it to the left to decrease volume. TA VOLUME
will appear on the display while the volume is being
adjusted. When an alert announcehent comes on the
tuned radio station or a related network station, you will
hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or
compact disc is playing. If the radio tunes to a related
network station
for an alert announcement, it will return
to the original station when the announcement is
finished. If the cassette tape or compact disc player, play
will stop for the announcement and resume when the
announcement is finished.
Setting the Tone
TONE: Press and release this button until the desired
tone control (BASS or TREBLE) is found.
LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press
the plus
(+) or minus (-) symbol on this button to select
the desired level.
DSP: The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature is
used to provide a choice of four different listening
experiences: TALK, DRIVER SEAT, LIVE and
AUDITORIUM. DSP can be used while listening to the
radio, the cassette tape player or the CD player. Press
this button to turn DSP on. Press and release this button
until you reach the desired selection.
To turn DSP off,
press and hold this button until DSP
OFF appears on
the display.
0 TALK: This setting is used when listening to
non-musical material such as news, talk shows, sports broadcasts and books on tape. TALK
makes
spoken words sound very clear.
0 DlUVER SEAT: This setting adjusts the audio to
give the driver the best possible sound qualities.
DRIVER SEAT can be used at any time for any
material. Rear seat passengers
in the vehicle may not
get the same effect.
LIVE: This setting is used to enhance the stereo effect.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REPORTING SAFETY -TECTS I
GOVERNMENT TO THE CANADIALA
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General
Motors
of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A
ON5
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006 or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O.
Box 436004
Pontiac, MI 48343-6004
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel
Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, owner’s manuals and other service
literature are available for purchase for all current and
past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.
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