User manual CADILLAC DEVILLE 1994

[. . . ] 1994 OWNER'S LITERATURE PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (Cadllac Motor C a r Co. Mich. ) COPYRIOWT, CADtLLAC MOTOR CARDIVISION THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST 7 JANUARY 2ND. IN THE YEAR 1915 `he rich Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. [. . . ] Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts atfull throttle. This helps your engine and other partsof your vehicle wear in the at heavier loads. 0 When towing a trailer, close all windows and set the Electronic Climate Control System to "ECON', "AUTO", "DEFOG" or Defroster toassure that thefan is running. 0 Three importantconsiderations have to do with weight: 1. Weight of the nailer How heavycan a trailer safely be?It should never weighmore than1, 000pounds (450 kg) total, including the load. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature how much your and vehicle is usedto pull a trailer areall important. And, it canalso depend onany special equipment thatyou haveon your vehicle. You can ask yourdealer forinformation or advice, or you can call us at Cadillac (1-800-43 FLEET). In Canada, write to General Motors Canada Limited, Customer of Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7. 208 2. Weight of the Railer Tongue When a trailer connected toyour vehicle, the trailer tongue adds is to the weight your vehicle is carrying. So, remember to subtract the weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle's capacity weight. A B The trailer tongue(A) should weigh 7-10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the the trailer and then tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get themright simply by moving some items around the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sureyour vehicle's tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification labelthe rear edge at of the driver's door (or see Index under "Tire Loading"). be Then sure you don't goover the GVWR limit for your vehicle. Hitches It's important tohave the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads a few reasons why you'll need the are right hitch. Here aresome rulesto follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch?you do, then be sure to seal the holes later If 209 when you removethe hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from yourexhaust can get into your vehicle(see Index under "CarbonMonoxide"). The bumpers onyour vehicle are not intended forhitches. Do not attach rentalhitches or otherbumper-type hitches to them. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. [. . . ] VehicleSymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 2 311 280 3 150 305 WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]