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appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible.

CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39: This message will appear when the fuel supply is less than four gallons (15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters only). CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking the oil level be sure the engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.

CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will

appear for several seconds indicating that you need washer solvent.

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CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will DOOR OPEN - 141: The passenger‘s door is open or

appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise.

ajar when this message appears. The vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not in PARK (I?) for this message to display. A chime will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 mph (8.1 km/h). DRIVER DOOR OPEN - 140: This message will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the driver’s door is open or ajar. A chime will also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 mph (8.1 km/h).

ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:

This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248 “F ( 1 24°C). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off the engine and have it serviced before driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11: This message serves MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only

as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low. Stop for fuel immediately.

appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET button. It lets you know that no other messages are stored or currently active.

PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This

warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet information has not been programmed into your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for service. PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has shorted or is loose when this message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your dealership at once.

REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message

informs the driver that due to wheel slippage your vehicle is reducing engine power to compensate for the loss of traction. Accelerating too fast causing the tires to spin is an example of when this message would display.

REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 11) is unable to read the pellet on the ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted. Wait for the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY. The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed, remove the ignition key. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition. Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears. OFF - 14: This message appears when the electronic SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR sensors that control the A/C and heating systems are no longer workmg. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.

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SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with the

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when this message appears. Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealership for service at once.

SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A high

level of brake fluid causes this message to display if the ignition is in the RUN position. Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions listed in that part.

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM - 102: This

message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 106: This

message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the PCM. Have your vehicle service by your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM - 104: A problem in the emissions system has occurred when thts message appears. Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.

SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - 103: A

problem within the engine cooling system has been detected when this message displays. See your Cadillac dealership for service.

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM

has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears. See your Cadillac dealership for service. SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 107: A problem with the idle control has occurred when this message displays. Bring your vehicle to your Cadillac dealership for service. SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM - 105: This message displays when a failure in the ignition system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is

displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is

detected with the transaxle,'this message will appear. Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.

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SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with the vehicle speed sensor will trigger this message to appear. Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle. REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33: This message will STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM

appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 11) senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and wait for the DIC to display WAIT 3 MINUTES. The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START CAR message is displayed, try again to start the engine. STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42: This message will appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35: If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result.

THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEMKAR MAY NOT

RESTART - 34: This message means there is a problem

in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key 11). A fault has been detected in the system which means that the PASS-Key I1 system is disabled and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts however, you may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center before turning off the engine.

TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message

will appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed for your Cadillac has been reached. The speed of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel supply is cutoff. This allows your vehicle to stay in a stable operating range. TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the driver that the traction control system is available. This occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box has been returned to an on position (pressing the button once turns the traction control system off; pressing the button again turns the system back on). TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed after the traction control has been turned off. TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not running and the ignition on, press and hold the OFF and rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC (between 5 and 20 seconds). 2-85

TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates

is too hot

that the transmission fluid in your vehicle (message apppears when fluid temperature has reached 266°F (1 30°C) for 15 minutes or when the temperature reaches 291 OF (144°C) for 32 seconds). Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have the turn signal on. (KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH

trunk is open when the ignition is in RUN.

system has occurred when this message appears. The PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to. Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears. VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR

OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning

system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A/C compressor. To avoid damage the A/C compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there. Have the A/C system serviced if this message appears.

Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed. SIippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Trip Computer Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) and the optional Continuous Variable-Road Sensing Suspension (CV-RSS) automatically adjust the ride of your vehicle, with the CV-RSS having a wider range of control. Automatic ride control is achieved through the RSS controller, a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system. The controller receives inputs from various sensors to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.

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Oil Life Indicator

This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns. To see the display, press the INFORMATION button several times until XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT, 99% of your current oil life remains. The DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more information, see the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see

CHECK OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than 10% of the oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil. If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away. The system should indicate changing the oil between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km). It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles (5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the vehicle has been driven 7,500 miles (12 500 km) it will indicate to change the oil. If you drive in a dusty area, you should change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first) unless the display indicates changing it sooner. The system doesn't check 1 2 0 ~ ) much oil you have. so you'll still have to check for that. To see how, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. When new oil is added, you'll need to reset the system. To reset, display the Oil Life Indicator by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE LEFT. Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It's automatic -- you don't need to adjust anything.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your Cadillac. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.

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Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed.

Temperature Button The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air temperature coming through the system. Press the blue button for a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer setting. The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. You can change it from Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the DIC. Mode Controls The AUTO/ECON button automatically controls the direction of air delivery for air conditioning and non-air conditioning modes.

Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting.

Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature. To find your comfort zone, start with 75°F (24°C) setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F (1 6"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the temperature of 90°F (32 "C), the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. With this setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets (BI-LEVEL mode). On bright, sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out of the A/C outlets (A/C mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.

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Purge.

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 air outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air in the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will move through the A/C outlets. If you start vour vehicle with the fan setting on HI, it will skip the i / ~ To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay 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 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, whereas, DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on.

Manual Operation

RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the

amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or ’limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non-stop. Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature. If you notice the windows fogging, press the recirculation button to exit the recirculation moae. OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperature. The outside temperature will show in the display when the system is off. @ DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to remove ice or frost from the windshield. See “Heated Windshield’’ later in this section.

DEFOG: Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to sudden rain ox snowy conditions. This feature is not available with the heated windshield option. AUTO/ECON: Press this button to switch between AUTO and ECON. The ECON setting attempts to keep air at a selected temperature, however, it does not remove humidity from the air. Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel. The AUTO setting is used when it’s warm outside and you need to cool the air in order to maintain a selected temperature and blower

speed. * FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan

symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the

temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the engine coolant is warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed. This prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment. If you want the blower fan at a high speed, press the up arrow button until you see HI on the display. If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting, press the fan symbol button until .HI AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button until LO is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting, press the button until AUTO LO is shown on the display.

DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove

fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets.

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EIectronic Solar Sensor

Dual-Zone Climate Control (Option)

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The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation and is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield. The ECC system uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort.

Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed.

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Temperature Knob The TEMP knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system. Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running. Mode Button Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE button is pushed again. Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the available modes.

Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting. Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature. To find your comfort zone, start with 75°F (24°C) setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60°F (16"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the temperature of 90°F (32"C), the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.

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With this setting, the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets (BI-LEVEL mode). On bright sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out of the A/C outlets (AC mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness. 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 air outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air in the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will move through the A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle with the fan setting on HI it will skip the A/C Purge.

To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay 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 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, whereas, DEFROST will change to AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on. Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. b e /I AC: This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets.

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BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the middle instrument w. panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor, ’’ the floor outlets and toward the windshield. ’/J HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to the windshield to minimize fogging.

HEATER/DEFROS’E This setting directs air to

DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove

fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets. @? DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to remove ice or frost from the windshield. See “Heated Windshield’’ later in this section. DEFOG: Press this, button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to sudden rain or snowy conditions. This feature is not available with the heated windshield option.

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% FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the engine coolant is warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase to a higher speed. This prevents cold air from blowing into the passenger compartment. If you want the blower fan at a high speed, press the up arrow button until you see HIGH on the display. If you want the fan speed to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting, press the fan symbol button until HIGH AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button until LOW is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting, press the button until LOW AUTO is shown on the display. OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperature. The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OW.

AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the display will show that AC is active, but the air conditioning compressor only operates when the system determines it is needed. RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non-stop. Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature. If you notice the windows fogging, press the recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode. DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: With this feature, the right front passenger can control the temperature of heated air for hisher own zone. The passenger can select a four degree warmer or cooler temperature from the driver’s setting. To turn the system on, press the PASS/TEMP button. Press the up arrow to increase the temperature and press the down arrow to decrease the climate setting. Pressing the OFF button will turn off the dual-zone function.

Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. With the ECC system, press the AUTO/ECON button to assist in cooling air and in maintaining proper airflow. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting by pressing the blue button to cool your vehicle and pressing the red button to warm your vehicle. Press the fan button arrows up or down to adjust the fan speed. If you have the dual-zone system, press the AC button to turn the system on and then select the proper MODE to direct airflow. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. Also while in the AUTO mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. You may also need to adjust the interior temperature. Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature. Adjust the fan speed as needed. When the air conditioner .is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature.

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Heating With the ECC system, press the AUTOECON button to direct airflow out of the floor outlets and to help save fuel. Adjust the temperature, if necessary, by pressing the blue button to decrease temperature and pressing the red button to increase temperature. Also remember to adjust the fan speed by pressing the up or down arrow. If you have the dual-zone system, press the MODE button to select heater. This will direct airflow out of the floor outlets. Adjust the interior temperature to your comfort level by turning the TEMP knob clockwise to increase temperature and counterclockwise to decrease temperature. If the fan speed needs adjusting, press the up or down arrow. With each system, outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets. The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it.

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Ventilation System Your Cadillac’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.

The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of aifflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located on each side of the outlets downward.

Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather. adjust the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake outlets of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps circulate air throughout your vehicle.

The direction of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted. Move the FAN lever to adjust the blower speed from LO to HI. Move the VENT lever to direct airflow toward the upper or floor outlets.

Heated Windshield (Option) The heated windshield will remove ice or frost in cold weather. 1. Remove snow that is piled up on the windshield. 2. Start your Cadillac and leave it in PARK (P). 3. Press the DE-ICE button. A light will come on to tell

you it is working. Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working.

The system will go off after a four-minute heating cycle. If you shift out of PARK (P), the system will only cycle for two minutes. If you want it to cycle again, press the button. It will go on for two-minute cycles after that. If the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over, you can turn it off by pressing the button again.

Use the defroster feature to clear fog from the windshield as previously described. There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals. Therefore, the heated windshield will reduce the useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors. (In certain states, radar detectors are legal.) Do not use the DE-ICE button if your vehicle has a. cracked windshield. A crack will not allow the system to function properly. Have the windshield repaired before using the DE-ICE button again.

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Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. If you have the ECC system, press the DEFOG or DE-ICE button and adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you use DEFROST, adjust the fan speed the same way. If you select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control the fan speed. The temperature will also need to be adjusted to your comfort level. Press the blue button to decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature. If you have the dual-zone system, press the DEFROST or DE-ICE button. If you select DEFROST, adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will controI the fan speed. The teinperature also needs to be adjusted by turning the TEMP knob. Note that recirculation is not available in the defrost or defog modes.

@ Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. With it, the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated. The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the button again. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or'decals across the defogger grid on the rear window.

NOTICE:

Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heating grids. Your warranty would not cover this damage. And don't put decals there; you might have to scrape them off.

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Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Cadillac system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins to change. Release the button as you get close to the correct time. The time may be set anytime the clock is displayed. There is a two-second delay before the clock goes into time-set mode.

Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Controi Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System” later in this section.

# FAN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase the fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease fan speed. TEMP: Press the up arrow lever to increase the temperature and the down arrow lever to decrease temperature.

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Also available is an AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player which includes four Bose amplified speakers. See your dealer for details. Playing the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position. The system will turn on. Press the button again to turn the system off.

VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The volume level will appear on the display. DSPL: Press this button to display the station being played or the time of day. Finding a Station AM: Press this button to select AM and preset stations. FM1-FM2: Press this button to select FMl or FM2 and preset stations. TUNE-SEEK: Press this button to activate the radio to choose higher or lower radio stations. Press and hold this button until you hear a chime. Release the button to begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop. If you press and hold TUNE-SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds. the radio will be in tune fast mode. Release the button when you want to stay at a radio station. SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station. stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning.

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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1. Press AM, FM1 or FM2 to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK. 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until

you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on the display.

4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the

button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

PSCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN (preset scan) appears on the display to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds (factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored). The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the radio will not stop at the preset station.

Setting the Tone BASS: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. Push the knobs back in when you are not using them. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers. FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for rear speakers. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

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Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing. PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing. If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: 0 The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player

cannot turn the hubs of the tape. (Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly.

0 The cassette tape is broken. (Check to see if your

tape is broken. Try a new tape.)

Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player. These adapters will cause an error message to show on the display, and the adapter cassette will be ejected.

TAPE: Press this button to switch from radio to cassette tape play. Press AM, FM1 or FM2 to switch to the radio. SEEK: Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape (REP will appear on the display). Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. The sound will be muted while seeking. REV: Press this left arrow button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in REV mode. FF: Press this right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances and FWD will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FWD mode. SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing.

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SCAN: Press this button. SCAN wi11 appear on the display until the next selection is found and then PLAY will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to selections for a few seconds. The tape will go to a selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. A (EJECT): Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is on. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on. Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player. The tape will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See "Care of Your Cassette Tape Player" in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 3-18

Base@ AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players with Digital Signal Processing (Option)

Playing the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position. The system will turn on. Press the button again to turn the system off. VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The volume level will appear on the display.

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Finding a Station AM: Press this button to select AM ana preset stations. FM 1-2: Press this button to select FM1 or FM2 and preset stations. TUNE-SEEK: Press this button to activate the radio to choose higher or lower radio stations. Press and hold this button until you hear a chime. Release the button to begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop. If you press and hold TUNE-SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds, the radio will be in tune fast mode. Release the button when you want to stay at a radio station. SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). 1. Press AM or FM 1-2 to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK.

3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until

you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on the display.

4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the

button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

PSCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN (preset scan) appears on the display to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds (factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored). The radio will go to the fast preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the radio will not stop at the preset station.

Setting the Tone BASS: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. Push the knobs back in when you are not using them.

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DSP: The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature is used to produce four audio effects. These include TALK, DRIVER SEAT, LIVE and AUDITORIUM. DSP can be used while listening to the radio, the cassette tape player or the CD player. To activate DSP, press the DSP button. Press this button again to go through the four effects. To turn the DSP feature off, press OFF.

TALK: This setting is used when listening to non-musical material such as baseball games, talk shows or news. TALK gives the best clarity of spoken words. The high and low frequencies are lowered, the mid-range is increased and the audio is moved to the front speakers. DRIVER SEAT This setting adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound qualities. This has been done by tailoring the sound arrival times and equalization for the driver seat. DRIVER SEAT can be used at any time for any material. Other passengers in the vehicle may not perceive the same effect. LIVE: This setting is used to imitate the sound of a live performance.

e AUDITORIUM: This setting is similar to LIVE

however, more echo is present. The LIVE and AUDITORIUM settings are best used for music.

LEVEL: Press the plus or minus symbol on this button to adjust the amount of effect desired when in DSP mode. Some experimenting with this button will help you determine the best sound.

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers. FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for rear speakers. Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

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Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing. PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing. If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: 0 The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player

cannot turn the hubs of the tape. (Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly.

0 The cassette tape is broken. (Check to see if your

tape is broken. Try a new tape.j

Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player. These adapters will cause an error message to show on the display. and the adapter cassette will be ejected.

TAPE: Press this button to switch from radio or CD to cassette tape play. Press AM or FM 1-2 to switch to the radio. SEEK: Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape (REP will appear on the display). Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. The sound will be muted while seeking. REV: Press this left arrow button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in REV mode. FF: Press this right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances and FWD will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FWD ,mode. SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing.

Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine.’The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.

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Objects in the trunk which may shift or slide during driving could damage your CD changer. Protect your CD changer by using the convenience net whenever possible. Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer.

SCAN: Press this button. SCAN will appear on the display until the next selection is found and then PLAY will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to selections for a few seconds. The tape will go to a selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. A (EJECT): Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is on. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on. Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player. The tape will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 3-22

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You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down. If you load a disc label side up, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.

Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine.

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automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons, except for ejecting the CD magazine. CD: Press this button, if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is playing, to play a compact disc. Press AM or FM 1-2 to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing. Press TAPE to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. Press CD to switch between the CD pushbuttons 1 through 6 and 7 through 12. These pushbuttons represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer.

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Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will

DSPL: Press this button to display the time of day. Press this button again within five seconds to see the element time. Press DSPL again within five seconds to see how many compact discs are loaded in the changer and where they are loaded. Press DSPL again to review the active preset buttons (1 through 6 or 7 through 12). PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer. SIDE: Press this button to select the next disc in the changer. Each time you press this button, DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to the next available CD. REV: Press this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. FF: Press this button to advance quickly through a track selection.

RDM: Press this button to enter random play mode, RDM will appear on the display. The loaded discs will be played in random rather than sequential (1,2, 3. . .) order. Press SEEK while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs and tracks. Press RDM again to return to sequential order. SEEK: Press the left arrow while playing a compact disc to go back to the start of a current track, if more than eight seconds have played. Press the left arrow again and the changer will go to previous tracks. Press the right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD, you will hear the first few seconds of each disc. Press SCAN again to stop on a CD. The CD will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display. EJECT Slide the CD changer door all the way open and the disc will automatically eject.

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Compact Disc Changer Errors If ERROR appears on the display, an error has occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play. CD CHANGER ERROR could be displayed for the following: 0 The road is too rough. The disc should play when the

road is smoother.

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0 The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and

try again.

CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer door is left open. Completely close the changer door to restore normal operation. CD CHANGER NO DISCS is displayed when an empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded an one of the trays. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.

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Base@ AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players (Option)

Playing the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release it from its recessed position. The system will turn on. Press the button again to turn the system off. VOL: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The volume level will appear on the display.

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Finding a Station AM: Press this button to select AM and preset stations. FM 1-2: Press this button to select FMl or FM2 and preset stations. TUNE-SEEK: Press this button to activate the radio to choose higher or lower radio stations. Press and hold this button until you hear a chime. Release the button to begin seeking to the next higher or lower radio station and then stop. If you press and hold TUNE-SEEK for longer than two seconds after the chime sounds, the radio will be in tune fast mode. Release the button when you want to stay at a radio station. SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1. Press AM or FM 1-2 to select the band. 2. Find the station you want by pressing TUNE-SEEK.

3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until

you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on the display.

4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return.

PSCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three seconds until PSCAN (preset sc.an) appears on the display to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds (factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored). The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the radio will not stop at the preset station.

Setting the Tone BASS: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BASS knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the TREB knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. Push the knobs back in when you are not using them.

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Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the BAL knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers. Push the button back it when you are not using it. FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the FADE knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for rear speakers. Push the button back it when you are not using it. Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show TAPE with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing. PLAY will appear on the display when a tape is playing.

If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: 0 The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player

cannot turn the hubs of the tape. (Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly.

0 The cassette tape is broken. (Check to see if your

tape is broken. Try a new tape.)

Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette player. These adapters will cause an error message to show on the display, and the adapter cassette will be ejected. TAPE: Press this button to switch from radio or CD to cassette tape play. Press AM or FM 1-2 to switch to the radio. SEEK: Press the forward arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. Press the backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape (REP will appear on the display). Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. The sound will be muted while seeking.

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REV: Press th~s left arrow button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play wMe the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in REV mode. FF: Press this right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances and FWD will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in FWD mode. SIDE: Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing. SCAN: Press this button. SCAN will appear on the display until the next selection is found and then PLAY will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to selections for a few seconds. The tape will go to a selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning.

A (EJECT): Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is on. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is turned on. Press PWR or turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette tape player. The tape will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Dolby“ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Trunk Mounted CD Changer to With the compact disc changer, you can play up 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.

NOTICE:

Objects in the trunk which may shift or slide during driving could damage your CD changer. Protect your CD changer by using the convenience net whenever possible. Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer.

You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down. If you load a disc label side up, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.

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Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine.

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Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer.

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All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons a CD magazine except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display CD begins playing, until the changer is ready to play. When a a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons, except for ejecting the CD magazine. CD: Press this button, if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is playing, to play a compact disc. Press AM or FM 1-2 to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing. Press TAPE to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. Press CD to switch between the CD pushbuttons 1 through 6 and 7 through 12. These pushbuttons represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer. DSPL: Press this button to display the time of day. Press this button again within five seconds to see the element time. Press DSPL again within five seconds to see how many compact discs are loaded in the changer and where they are loaded. Press DSPL again to review the active preset buttons (1 through 6 or 7 through 12). PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer. 3-32

SIDE: Press this button to select the next disc in the changer. Each time you press this button, DISC LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will move to the next available-CD. REV: Press this button to reverse quickly through a track selection. FF: Press this button to advance quickly through a track selection. RDM: Press this button to enter random play mode. RDM will appear on the display. The loaded discs will be played in random rather than sequential (1,2,3. . .) order. Press SEEK while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs and tracks. Press RDM again to return to sequential order. SEEK: Press the left arrow while playing a compact disc to go back to the start of a current track, if more than eight seconds have played. Press the left arrow again and the changer will go t o previous tracks. Press the right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD, you will hear the first few seconds of each disc. Press SCAN again to stop on a CD. The CD will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display. EJECT Slide the CD changer door all the way open and the disc will automatically eject.

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Compact Disc Changer Errors If ERROR appears on the display, an error has occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play. CD CHANGER ERROR could be displayed for the following: 0 The road is too rough. The disc should play when the

road is smoother.

0 The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or loaded label side up. 0 The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and

try again.

CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer door is left open. Completely close the changer door to restore normal operation. CD CHANGER NO DISCS is displayed when an empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Cadillac has a “built-in” theft-deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming

required. The radio in your Cadillac cannot be used in any other vehicle besides another Cadillac if it were to be removed. Steering Wheel Controls for Audio’ System

VOLUME: Press the up arrow lever to increase the volume and the down arrow lever to decrease volume.

SELECT When listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous radio station (factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ignored). When listening to a cassette tape, the up or down arrow lever can be used to SEEK forward and rearward through the tape. Pressing the up or down arrow lever when listening to a CD will cause the player to go to the next or previous selection.

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Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go.

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.

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To help avoid hearing loss or damage:

Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

NOTICE: vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can

Before you add any sound equipment to your

add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Cadillac radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN or CLEAN TAPE to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. Each time the cassette is cleaned, the 50 hour cassette timer should be reset. This is done by holding down the eject button for five seconds or until the TAPE CLEAN message is displayed. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least six times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Cadillac dealer.

You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

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Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: 1. 2.

Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on. Repeat if necessary.

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Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it.

NOTICE:

Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.

If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit.

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.

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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 Muscular Coordination Vision 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, some 18,000 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.

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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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It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.

many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

I’ A CAUTION:

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even judgment can be affected by even a small amount fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you’re with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

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Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.

Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reuction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it‘s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of your brakes.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.

ANTI - LOCK

If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

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The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.

Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

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You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.

Traction Control System. Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See “Driver Information Center Messages’’ in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control’’ in the Index.)

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This warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction control system. See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

TRACTION CONTROL

The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle’‘ in the Index.)

1 To turn the system off, press

the TRAC OFF button located inside of the glove box.

The TRACTION OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the TRACTION OFF message will display -- but the system won’t turn off right away. It will wait until there’s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The TRACTION READY message should display briefly on the Driver Information Center.

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Braking in Emergencies Us& ptxr anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. MAGNASTEER Your vehicle may be equipped with GM MAGNASTEER, a system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking yet a fm, solid feel at highway speeds.

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Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS) (SLS Only) This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speed for maneuvering and parking ease‘. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort also increases. At highway speeds, the amount of steering effort is increased to provide manual-like steering for maximum control and stability. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.

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The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless your traction control system is on, adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies 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 from 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 room. 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.

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Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder. while you’re driving.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

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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If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up, to one-quarter turn until the tum your right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents -- the head-on collision. So here are some tips for passing: 0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides ana IO crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time.

0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines.

If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic.

0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.

0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,

start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.

0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot.

0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.)

0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.

0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.

Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn. If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. 4-14