User manual CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1995

[. . . ] 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 . interchangeability perfect of parts and again 1912 in introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system. 1 A Creed- Accuracy A Law:' The introduction of the first four cylinder en- Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to winthis honor and the only manufacturer in world to win the it twice. [. . . ] Time your move so you willbe increasing speed as the time comesto move into the other a lane. If the way isclear to pass, you will have "running start" that more than makes up for the distance you would lose dropping back. by And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down drop back again and wait another opportunity. and for - r 4- 15 0 0 If other cars are lined upto pass aslow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't tryingto pass you as you pull to pass out the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, start your left lane and change signal before moving of the right laneto pass. When you out are far enough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right change signal and move back lane is into the right lane. The vehicle you just passed may seem farther away from to be you than it really is. ) Try not to pass more than vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. Even though too the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing downor startingto turn. If you're being passed, make easy forthe following driver get it to a ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease little to the right. LOSS OF CONTROL Let's review what driving experts say about what happens whenthree the control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction wherethe tires meetthe road to do whatthe driver has asked. Keep trying steer and constantly seek to an escaperoute or areaof less danger. 4-16 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. The threetypes of skids correspond to your Cadillac'sthree control systems. In the braking skid your wheels- aren't rolling. thesteering or In cornering skid, too much speedor steering ina curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force. A cornering skid is best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only acceleration the skid. I your vehiclestarts toslide, ease your f foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want vehicle to go. If you start steering the quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, other -or material is on the road. For safety, you'll want slow down and adjust to your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. [. . . ] Includes a set Index Tabs. 1994 94-CAD-SB 1 I $75-00 25. 00 20. 00 1994 34-CAD-SB( ) GM-BB -I I 8 NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan48207 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-8OQ-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:OO A. M. -6:00 P. M. EST Iffurther information is needed, write the address shown above of call to 1-800-782-4356. A PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER I VEHICLE MODEL NAME I YEAR QTY. t t4 PRICE EACH' TOTAL PRICE Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Please allow adequate time p o s t a l service. for TOTAL MATERIAL Michi an Purchasers a%d6% sales tax Handling Charge $4. 00 GRAND TOTAL NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or cornDany name, and also the name of the person whose attention the shipment should be'sent. [. . . ]