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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your  vehicle is sitting  out  on  a  hot  day  and  you  have  it 
set  on 
AUTO, the  air will  first flow out  the floor outlets 
for  a  few  seconds.  This  is  normal.  This  is  to  remove  hot 
air  from  the  air  outlets. 
As the  air  is cooled,  the  airflow 
will  move  through  the  air  conditioning  outlets. 
To  avoid  blowing  cold  air  in cold  weather,  the  system 
will  start  at  reduced  fan  speeds  until  warm  air  is 
available.  The  length  of reduction  depends  on  the 
outside  air  temperature,  engine  coolant  temperature 
or  the  time  since  the  engine  was  last  started. 
As the 
coolant  warms  up,  the  blower  fan speed  will  gradually 
increase  and  air  will  flow  from  the  heater  outlets,  with 
some  airflow  to  the  windshield  to  prevent  fogging  under 
most normal  conditions.  If  you select  defrost  mode  or  a 
manual  fan  speed,  this  function  will  be  skipped. 
If  you  leave  your  vehicle,  the system  will  remember 
the  control  setting  the next  time  you  start  your  engine, 
except  for recirculation  and  defrost.  Each  ignition 
cycle  cancels  recirculation.  Defrost  will  change  to 
automatic  operation  when  the  ignition  is  shut 
off and 
then  turned  back  on. 
Electronic Solar Sensor Electronic Solar Sensor 
The  sensor  monitors  the  sun’s  solar  radiation  and is 
located  near  the  end  of the  instrument  panel near 
the  windshield. 
The  climate  control  panel  uses  this  information  to 
automatically  make 
the necessary  temperature  and 
airflow  adjustments  to  maintain  your  comfort.  The 
climate  control  system  may  supply  cooler  air  to  one side 
of your  vehicle,  if  that  side  is  facing  the  sun.  Be  careful 
not  to  put  anything  over  the sensor  on  top 
of the  dash. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Drunken  Driving 
Death  and  injury  associated  with  drinking  and  driving 
is  a  national  tragedy.  It’s  the number  one contributor  to 
the  highway  death  toll,  claiming  thousands  of victims 
every year. 
Alcohol  affects  four things  that  anyone  needs  to  drive 
a  vehicle: 
Judgment 
0 Muscular  Coordination 
Vision 
0 Attentiveness. 
Police  records  show  that  almost  half  of all  motor 
vehicle-related  deaths  involve  alcohol.  In  most  cases, 
these deaths are  the  result of someone  who  was  drinking 
and  driving.  In  recent  years, over  17,000  annual  motor 
vehicle-related  deaths  have  been  associated  with  the use 
of  alcohol,  with  more  than 
300,000 people  injured. 
Many  adults 
-- by  some  estimates,  nearly  half  the  adult 
population 
-- choose  never  to  drink  alcohol, so they 
never  drive  after  drinking.  For persons  under 
21, it’s 
against  the  law  in  every 
U.S. state  to  drink  alcohol. 
There  are  good  medical,  psychological  and 
developmental  reasons  for these  laws.  The 
obvious  way to  solve  this  highway  safety  problem 
is for people  never  to drink  alcohol  and  then  drive.  But 
what  if  people  do?  How  much  is  “too  much” 
if the 
driver  plans  to drive? 
It’s a  lot less than  many  might 
think.  Although  it  depends  on  each  person  and  situation, 
here  is some  general  information  on  the  problem. 
The  Blood  Alcohol  Concentration  (BAC)  of someone 
who  is drinking  depends  upon  four things: 
0 The amount  of alcohol  consumed 
0 The  drinker’s  body  weight 
The  amount  of food  that  is  consumed  before  and 
during  drinking 
The  length  of time  it  has  taken  the  drinker  to 
consume  the  alcohol. 
According  to  the  American  Medical  Association,  a  180-lb.  (82  kg)  person  who  drinks  three  12-ounce 
(355 ml) bottles of beer  in  an  hour  will  end  up  with a 
BAC  of  about 0.06 percent.  The person  would  reach  the 
same  BAC  by  drinking  three  4-ounce 
(120 ml)  glasses 
of wine  or three mixed  drinks  if  each  had  1 - 1/2  ounces 
(45  ml)  of a  liquor  like  whiskey,  gin  or  vodka.   
     
        
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield  Wiper  Blade - 
Replacement 
It’s  a  good  idea  to  clean  or  replace  the  wiper  blade assembly  on  a  regular  basis  or  when  worn.  For  proper 
windshield  wiper  blade  length  and  type,  see “Normal 
Maintenance  Replacement 
Parts” later  in this section. 
To replace  the  wiper  blade  assembly: 
1. Lift the  wiper  up  from  the  windshield  and  set  into 
the  vertically-locked  position. 
2. Press  the  tab  that  holds  the wiper  blade  to the arm. 
3. Slide  the  blade  down  and off the arm. 
4. Slide  in the  new  blade  and  snap  into  place. 
Tires 
Your new  vehicle  comes  with  high-quality tires made  by 
a  leading  tire  manufacturer. 
If you  ever  have  questions 
about  your  tire  warranty  and  where  to  obtain  service,  see 
your  Cadillac  Warranty  booklet  for details. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement  Bulbs 
Application  Number 
Headlamps  Composite High  Beam 
....................... 9005 HB3 
Low Beam ........................ 9006 HB4 
Front  Turn  Signal ..................... 2357 NA 
Stop/Taillamp ........................... 3057 
Rear  Turn  Signal 
........................ 3057 
Capacities  and  Specifications 
Engine  Specifications 
Displacement ......... 279  cubic  inches  (4.565  cc) 
Type 
......................... 4.6 L DOHC  V8 
VIN Engine  Code 
SLS .................................... Y 
STS .................................... 9 
Horsepower 
SLS ................... 275  (bhp) @ 5600  rpm 
STS 
................... 300 (bhp) @ 6000  rpm 
205  (kW) 
@ 5600  rpm 
224  (kW) 
@ 6000  rpm 
Torque 
SLS .................. 300  (lb-ft) @ 4000  rpm 
407  (N-m) 
@ 4000  rpm  STS 
.................. 295  (lb-ft) 63 4400  rpm 
Firing  Order 
................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 
400 
(N-m) 
@ 4400  rpm 
Thermostat  Starts  To  Open 
, , 177-  184°F (8 1-85 “C) 
Capacities 
Please  refer  to  “Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants” 
in  your  Maintenance  Schedule  booklet  for  more 
information. 
Transaxle 
(4T80-E) .......... 15.0  quarts  (14.2 L) 
Crankcase  (Engine  Oil  with  Filter  Change) 
............... 7.5  quarts  (7.1 L) 
Engine  Cooling  System ........ 12.5  quarts  (1 1.8 L) 
R- 134a  Refrigerant ............. 2.0 lbs. (0.9 1  kg) 
Vehicle  Dimensions 
Wheel  Base ............... 112.2  inches  (285  cm) 
Length 
................. 200.9  inches  (510.5  cm) 
Height 
................... 55.6  inches  (141.4  cm) 
Width 
................... 74.9  inches  (190.4  cm) 
Front  Tread 
............... 62.7  inches  (1 59.3 cm) 
Rear  Tread 
............... 62.4  inches  (158.6  cm) 
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100  lb-ft  (140  N-m) 
Fuel  Tank 
.................. 18.5 gallons  (70.0 L) 
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