User manual CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1995

[. . . ] PENALTY O F LEADERS'HIP . (Caddlac &tor Car Co. Detroit, Mich. ) THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENIN0 POST 1[ JANUARY 2ND, IN THE YBAR 1915 1COPYRIOHT, CADlLLACM m R CAR DIVISIQN Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated hisprecision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac achieving in first for 1908 02. in standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac for has been guided overthe years - "Craftsmanship Club of England awarded the prestigious to Cadillac twice . [. . . ] 0 Surge brakesmay be used on some trailers (e. g. However surge brakes do not work well with most control devices. Do not sway use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes. l 1, 000 miles (1600 k ) m your new Don't tow a trailer at al during the first vehicle is driven. Your engine, or other parts axle could be damaged. 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't starts at full throttle. T h i s drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make helps your engine other parts your vehicle wear in the and of at heavier loads. 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drivefaster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no morethan 55 mph (90 k / ) save wearon your vehicle'sparts. Avoid continuous mh) to operation in mountainous areas thathave gradesgreater than 2% for longer than 5 miles. 0 Change axle lubricant annually every 7, 500 miles (12 500 k ) m of or trailer towing, whichever occurs first. 4-37 Three important considerations haveto do with weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy can trailer safely be?a It should never weigh more than 2, 000 pounds (900 kg) including the load or 7, 000 pounds (3 180 kg) if you havethe optional trailer towing package. It also depends on how you planto use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend any on special equipmentthat you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering informationor advice, or you can writeus at: Consumer RelationsCenter Cadillac Motor Car Division 30009 Van Dyke EO. In Canada, write to: ueneral Motors of Canada Limited Customer AssistanceCenter 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Weight of the TrailerTongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the totalcapacity weight of your vehicle. capacity The weight includesthe curb weightof the vehicle, any cargo you may carry i it, and the people who will be riding in vehicle. Andif you will towa the trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle be carryingthat weight, too. See will "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index for more informationabout your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-38 '--- A If you're usinga "dead-weight" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh10% of the totalloaded trailer weight (B). I you havea f "weight-distributing'' hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then thetongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. I they aren't, you may able f be to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weighton Your Fkhicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle'stires are inflated to therecommended pressure for cold tires. You'll find these numbers onthe Certification labelat the rear edge of the driver's door or see "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index. Then be sure don't go over GVW limit for your vehicle, including you the the weight of the trailer tongue. Gross Combined `Vehicle WeightRating (GCVWR) GCVWR = Curb Weight + 2 Passengers Cargo WHERE: Vehicle Curb Weight = 4, 370 pounds 2 Passengers = 150 pounds (Each) Cargo = 200 pounds + Safety Factor + + Trailer 4-39 How Equipped G C m Standard Vehicle Up to 2, 000 pounds (900 kg) Trailer . [. . . ] 6-23 Symbols. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 12. 3. 18 Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]