User manual CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996

[. . . ] I : . DEVILLE/ DEVILLE CONCOURS I # = = -*-\ The 1996 Cadillac DeVille/DeVille Concours Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the "SIR" system. It FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] of Sometimes, as when you're driving snow or ice, it's on easy to ask more those control systems than the tires of md road can provide. That means you can lose control your vehicle. 4-5 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in by spurts -- heavy acceleration followed heavy traffic. This is a braking -- rather than keeping pace with mistake. Your brakes may not have time cool between to hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much if you faster of do a lot heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. better braking and longer brake 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 drive away, to You your anti-lock brake system will check itself. may hear a momentary motor clicking noise while this test or is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. is If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. you do, the If pedal may get harderto push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. Once power assist is the used up, it may take longer stop and the to brake pedal will be harderto push. 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. 4-6 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. Suddenly animal jumps out in front of you. ABS. Here's what happens with You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels slowing down. If one are As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. 4-7 Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need up to get your foot to the brake pedal or always decrease to stopping distance. If you get too close 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 roomup ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful slippery road in conditions. [. . . ] 6-53 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Speed Limitedto XXX MPH Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]