1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

to night non-glare visibility, simply adjust
the small ear on the bottom of **:? mirror.
The mirror can be adjusted to accommodate
the driver's height and seat position
for greater driving convergence. The
mirror can be adjusted to provide for all
normal height locations. Rotating the
mirror 180° on its pivot will provide still
further adjustment to desired position.
CONVENIENT CONTROLS
As you sit behind the wheel of your new Cadillac, you will immediately
discover how conveniently all instruments and controls are located for
maximum visibility and simplicity of operation.
THE TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The temperature indicator, located in
the instrument cluster, shows the
approximate temperature of the coolant
in the engine. If the pointer should
register above the center range during
long continuous driving in warm
weather, do not be alarmed, as the
pressure-controlled overflow will normally
prevent fluid losses up to about
245' F. Should the indicator show
"HOT'' on short runs, however, or if
the coolant boils as indicated by a
buzzing sound from the radiator cap,
have your Cadillac Dealer investigate
and correct the condition immediately.
SPEEDOMETER
Your speed, accumulated mileage and
trip mileage are shown on the speedometer.
To reset the trip mileage to
zero, push in on the reset knob under
the instrument panel, to the right of
the steering column and below the
ignition lock, and turn it clockwise to
the desired setting.
normal, it will not, be on at speeds above
idle. If it glows at speeds above idle, have
your Authorized Cadillac Dealer inspect it.
THE GASOLINE GAUGE
The gasoline gauge, also located in the
instrument cluster, operates when the
ignition key is turned to the right. The fuel
gauge reading is most accurate at constant
speeds or when the car is stopped. Acceleration
or deceleration causes the fuel to
splash around and affects the reading.
HEADLIGHT CONTROLS
You will find the headlight control knob on
the instrument panel at the left of the instrument
cluster. Parking lights come on as the
knob is pulled halfway out. Headlights operate
as the knob is pulled all the way out. The
instrument panel lights are on when the knob
is in either position. They can be turned
down in intensity or "OFF" by rotating the
knob to the right. If your car is equipped
with Cadillac fog lights, they are turned on
by pulling the headlight control knob to the
"halfway" position. Then turn on the separate
fog light control, which is operated by
turning the ring knob located directly behind
and concentric with the headlight knob.
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
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An oil pressure warning light at
the left of the mileage indicators
will glow red when the ignition is
turned on. Under normal conditions
this light will go out as soon
as the engine is started. If it does
not go out, the car should not be
operated until the cause of the
low oil pressure is located and
corrected by your Dealer.