Cadillac 2008 DTS, Owner'S Manual

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Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
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Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
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Keep interior temperature cool.
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Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
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Check the rearview mirror and vehicle
instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
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Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape.
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Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
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Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
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CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could
get so hot that they would not work well.
You would then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could crash.
Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes
on a steep downhill slope.
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