User manual CADILLAC SEVILLE 2003

[. . . ] The 2003 Cadillac Seville Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-6 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Child Restraints Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-7 Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly 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. Braking in Emergencies 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. Traction Control System (TCS) 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 ENGAGED message will display on the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-52. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 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. 4-a If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise eontroi wiil auiomaiicaiiy disengage. When roaci conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. See Cruise Control under Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever on page 3-8. You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See Rocking Your Vehicle under If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-29. To turn the system off, press the TRAC ON/OFF button located on the center console. TRACTION CONTROL I I United States Canada This warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-42. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. [. . . ] 5-71 5-17 When to Add Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life SystemTM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 5-65 When to Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Check and Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]