
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield Wipers 
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You can  control  the  windshield  wipers  by  moving  the 
lever  with  the  wiper  symbol  on  it.  This  lever  is located 
on the  right  side  of  your  steering  column.  For 
information  on  wiper  activated  headlamp  operation, 
refer  to  “Wiper-Activated  Headlamps” 
in the  Index. 
MIST Pull  the  lever  down  once  and  release  it  for a 
single  wipe  cycle.  For  more  cycles,  hold  the  lever  down 
in  the  MIST  position  longer. 
INTERMITTENT (DELAY): Push  the  lever  up  to the 
INT  position,  then  turn  the  band  (INT 
ADJ), which is 
located  on  the  lever,  to  adjust the delay  time.  The  higher 
you 
turn the  band,  the  faster  the  wipers  will  move. 
LO or HI: Push the  lever  up  to LO for  steady  wiping  at 
a  slow  speed.  Push  the  lever  higher  to 
HI for  steady 
wiping  at  a  high  speed. 
OFF: Lower  the  lever  to  its resting  position (OFF) to 
turn 
off the  wipers. 
To wash  the  windshield,  press  the  center  button  located 
at  the  tip 
of the  lever. 
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 And,  if  your  tires  don’t  have  much  tread  left,  you’ll  ge\
t 
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  windshield  wiping  equipment  in 
good  shape  and  keep  your  windshield  washer  tank  filled 
with  washer  fluid. 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. 
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. 
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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 
be  ready  and  willing  to  help  if  you  need  it, 
Here  are  some  things  you  can  check  before  a  trip: 
0 Windshield  Washer  Fluid: Is  the  reservoir  full? Are 
all  windows  clean  inside  and  outside? 
0 Wiper Blades: Are  they  in  good  shape? 
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have  you  checked 
all  levels? 
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0 
0 
0 
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? 
Highway  Hypnosis 
Is there  actually  such  a  condition  as  “highway  hypnosis”? 
Or is  it  just  plain  falling  asleep  at  the wheel?  Call  it 
highway  hypnosis,  lack 
of awareness, or whatever. 
There  is  something  about 
an easy  stretch of road  with  the 
same  scenery,  along  with  the  hum  of  the  tires  on  the  road, 
the  drone  of  the  engine,  and  the  rush  of  the  wind  against 
the  vehicle  that  can  make  you  sleepy.  Don’t  let  it  happen 
to  you!  If  it  does,  your  vehicle  can  leave  the  road  in 
less 
than 
a second, and  you  could  crash  and  be  injured. 
What  can  you  do  about  highway  hypnosis?  First,  be  aware  that  it  can  happen.   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Care  of  Safety  Belts 
ep belts a :an  and dry. 
Cleaning  the  Outside  of  the 
Windshield  and  Wiper  Blades 
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. 
Cleaning Glass Surfaces 
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 on 
interior  glass. 
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. 
If the  windshield  is  not  clear  after  using  the  windshield 
washer,  or 
if the  wiper  blade  chatters  when running, wax, 
sap  or  other  material  may 
be on the  blade  or  windshield. 
Clean  the outside 
of the  windshield  with  GM 
Windshield  Cleaner,  Bon  Ami@  Powder  (non-scratching 
glass  cleaning  powder), 
GM Part No. 105001 1. The 
windshield  is clean 
if beads  do not  form  when  you  rinse 
it  with  water. 
Grime  fiom  the  windshield  will  stick  to  the  wiper  blades  and  affect  their  performance.  Clean  the  blade  by  wiping 
vigorously  with  a  cloth  soaked  in  full-strength  windshield 
washer  solvent.  Then  rinse  the  blade  with  water. 
Check  the wiper  blades  and  clean  them  as necessary; 
replace  blades  that  look  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  fiequent  application  may  be 
required.  (See  “Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants” 
in 
the  Maintenance  Schedule  booklet.)   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning Aluminum  or  Chrome  Wheels 
................... 6-55 
Fabric 
...................................... 6-51 
Glass 
....................................... 6-53 
Inside  of  Your  Vehicle 
......................... 6-50 
Instrument  Panel 
............................. 6-52 
Leather 
..................................... 6-52 
Outside  of  Your  Vehicle 
........................ 6-54 
Speakercovers 
.............................. 6-52 
Special  Problems 
............................. 6-5 1 
Stains ...................................... 6-5  1 
Tires 
....................................... 6-55 
Vinyl 
....................................... 6-52 
Wheels 
..................................... 6-55 
Windshield  and  Wiper  Blades 
................... 6-53 
WoodPanels 
................................. 6-52 
Climate  Control  Panel 
............................ 3-2 
Climate  Control  Personalization 
................... 3- 10 
Climate  Control.  Steering  Wheel  Controls ........... 3-10 
Clock.  Setting  the ............................... 3- 11 
Comfort  Controls ................................ 3-2 
Compact  Disc  Care 
............................. 3-45 
Compact  Disc  Player 
....................... 3-1 1. 3-20 
Compact  Disc  Player  Care 
........................ 3-45 
Compact  Disc  Player  Errors 
.................. 3-15.  3-28 
Compact  Spare  Tire 
............................. 5-35 
Compass.  Rearview  Mirror  with 
................... 2-47 
Console  Shift Lever 
............................. 2-27 
Console-Mounted  CD Changer 
.................... 3-39 
Continuous  Variable  Road  Sensing  Suspension 
........ 2-75 
Control  Buttons 
................................ 2-80 
Control  of a  Vehicle 
.............................. 4-6 
ConvenienceNet 
............................... 2-52 
Convex  Outside  Mirror 
.......................... 2-50  Coolant 
....................................... 6-22 
CheckMessage 
.............................. 2-83 
Heater.  Engine 
............................... 2-20 
SurgeTank 
.................................. 5-20 
Cooling  System 
................................ 5-18 
Cornering  Lamps 
............................... 2-42 
Cruise  Control 
................................. 2-36 
Cupholders 
.................................... 2-52 
Curbview  Assist  Mirror 
..................... 2.51. 2.79 
Customer  Assistance  Information 
................... 7-1 
Customer  Satisfaction  Procedure 
.................... 7-2 
CVRSS 
....................................... 2-75 
Customer  Assistance  for 
Text  Telephone  Users 
......... 7-4 
Damage.  Finish 
............................... 6-56 
Damage.  Sheet  Metal 
............................ 6-56 
Daytime  Running  Lamps 
......................... 2-41 
Dead  Battery 
................................... 5-3 
Defects.  Reporting  Safety 
................... 7.12.  7.13 
Defensive  Driving 
............................... 4-2 
Defogger.  Rear  Window 
.......................... 3-7 
Defrosting 
..................................... 3-6 
DIC 
.......................................... 2-75 
Dimensions.  Vehicle 
............................ 6-66 
Diversity  Antenna 
.............................. 3-45 
Dolby  Noise  Reduction 
........... 3.14.3.19.3.28.  3.37 
Door  Defogging 
..................................... 3-6 
Central  Unlocking  System 
....................... 2-4 
Locks 
........................................ 2-4 
MapPocket 
................................. 2-51 
OpenMessage 
............................... 2-84 
Driver  Information  Center 
........................ 2-75 
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