1928 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

24 CADILLAC OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Don't turn the steering gear when the car is standing. This is not only
unnecessary but is also bad practice. The front wheels pivot more easily if
they are rotating.
Don't fail to investigate any unusual sound which may develop in the car.
The car should be regularly inspected at a Cadillac service station.
Don't neglect to inspect the level of the acid solution in the storage
battery every 1000 miles, and in summer, at least every two weeks, and add
distilled water if necessary. Never add anti-freeXf to the battery.
Don't turn corners at high speed.
Don't neglect to keep the cooling system filled to the recommended level
(page 42).
Don't drive fast or attempt to stop suddenly on wet pavements.
Don't attempt to start the engine with the switch turned off or without
gasoline in the tank.
Don't neglect to keep the tires inflated properly.
Don't race the engine when it is not driving the car. There is no worse abuse.
CHAPTER III
Equipment
THE controls and instruments used in driving have already been described.
In addition to these, the car is equipped with various devices which are for
the convenience and comfort of the occupants, and are used onlv as occasion
demands. It is suggested that the driver anticipate his use of such equipment
bv becoming familiar at once with the directions contained in this chapter.
Driver's Seat
On all cars except those that are intended to be chauffeur-driven, the back
of the driver's seat can be adjusted either backward or forward to accommodate
the driver. This adjustment is controlled by the handle which is on
top of the back of the seat. To move the seat forward, turn the handle
clockwise; to move it backward, turn the handle counter-clockwise.
Windshield
Closed Cars—Cadillac closed cars are equipped with a one-piece windshield,
which can be moved up and down. Movement of the glass is controlled by
a handle above the windshield. To raise the glass, the handle should be
curned clockwise, and to lower the glass the handle should be turned counterclockwise.
For ventilation under the cowl, the windshield should be raised not more
than one inch so that the lower edge of the glass is still below the ledge
Figure 9. The closed car windshield has three positions: the position shown in the center
is best for warm weather.
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