Section 3 · Pages 37–40 (4 pages)

Cleaning, Service and Safety

From the 1962 Cadillac Owners Manual

Care of the Magic-Mirror acrylic lacquer finish, washing, waxing, chrome and aluminum trim, convertible top and plastic rear window cleaning, the Owner Protection Plan and Guardian Maintenance, and safety reminders on exhaust gases, the Controlled Differential, L range and braking.

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What this section covers

  • Washing and waxing
  • Chrome and aluminum trim
  • Convertible top and rear window cleaning
  • Owner Protection Plan and Guardian Maintenance
  • Carbon monoxide warning
  • Safety reminders
Year
1962
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Sixty-Two, Sedan de Ville, Coupe de Ville, Eldorado Biarritz, Fleetwood Sixty Special
Pages
42

What’s inside

Operating your Cadillac

  1. IntroductionCover, title page and foreword from the Service Department of the Cadillac Motor Car Division, Detroit, welcoming the owner and urging a review of the instructions that follow.pp. 1–3
  2. 1Starting, Ignition and Instrument PanelBreak-in advice, normal, cold-weather and flooded-engine starting, the three-position ignition switch, and the instrument panel: speedometer and trip odometer, gasoline gauge, generator and oil pressure warning lights, and the temperature indicator, with a labeled control diagram.pp. 4–6
  3. 1Hydra-Matic, Towing and Controlled DifferentialUse of the Hydra-Matic shift quadrant, with its two DRIVE positions (four or three forward speeds), L range and Park, plus starting difficulty, towing limits of 30 mph and 50 miles, and the optional Controlled Differential.pp. 7–9
  4. 1Lights, Fuses and Brakespp. 10–13

For your comfort

  1. 2Power Steering, Cruise Control, Seats and WindowsPower steering, the Cruise Control speed reminder and automatic modes with the lock-in button, manual and power seat controls including the six-way seat, seat belt mountings, and power window and vent window switches.pp. 14–16
  2. 2Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioningpp. 17–20
  3. 2Clock, Wipers and RadioResetting and regulating the electric clock, windshield wiper and washer controls, and the signal-seeking pre-selector radio with tone, speaker, sensitivity and push-button station setting.pp. 21–22
  4. 2Mirrors, Keys and LocksGlare-proof, three-way and remote-control outside mirrors, sun visors, the two keys, hood lock, luggage compartment and remote trunk lid lock, and manual and automatic door locks.pp. 23–25
  5. 2Convertible TopRaising and lowering the power top on the Sixty-Two Convertible and Eldorado Biarritz, locking handles and guide pins, top care in cold weather, and what to do if the top binds.pp. 26–27

Service for your car

  1. 3Engine Oil, Cooling and Fuelpp. 28–32
  2. 3Maintenance, Fluids and Tirespp. 33–36
  3. 3Cleaning, Service and Safetypp. 37–40
  4. Specifications and IndexLicense data and engine number location, a table of series, style numbers, wheelbase, length, height and width for each body style, engine data for the 390 cubic inch V-8 and fluid capacities, followed by the start of the alphabetical index.pp. 41–42

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