1930 Cadillac Brochure Front Cover - GM Heritage Center

Use of Accelerator Before Engine Is Warm
In cold weather, after the engine has been started and before
it has run long enough to become warm, the engine cannot
deliver its normal power, and it should not be called upon to do
so. In accelerating the engine to start the car and in accelerating
the car after the transmission is in gear, do not open the throttle
suddenly or too far. To do so is not only to invite "popping
back" in the carburetor, but to increase the amount of excess
unvaporized gasoline in the combustion chambers, both of
which results are undesirable
CHAPTER VI
GENERAL CARE
No attempt has been made to include in this manual directions
for making adjustments or repairs to the car. Most
Cadillac owners prefer to depend for such work on authorized
Cadillac-La Salle service stations, as these stations can invariably
perform the work more conveniently and economically.
Every owner should, however, know how to perform the few
simple operations of general care described in this chapter.
These operations are not difficult enough to necessitate a visit
to the service station, although this work can also be done in
the service station, if desired.
Storage Battery
The storage battery is attached to the right-hand side bar of
the frame under the front seat. It is accessible after removing the
seat cushion and cover plate.
The battery is filled with an acid solution from which the
water slowly evaporates, and fresh distilled water must be added
to each of the three cells at regular intervals to bring the level
up to the bottom of the filling tubes. Distilled water should
be added at least every 1000 miles, and in warm weather, every
500 miles, or at least every two weeks. If distilled water is not
available, melted artificial ice or rain water caught in an earthenware
receptacle may be used. Hvdrant water or water that
has been in contact with metallic surfaces will cause trouble
if used. Acid must never be added to the battery.
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