Competitive Driving; Driving At Night - Cadillac CTS-V 2009 Owner's Manual

Competitive Driving

Competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty.
See your warranty book before using your vehicle
for competitive driving.
Notice: If you use your vehicle for competitive
driving, the engine may use more oil than it would
with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during
competitive driving and keep the level at or near the
upper mark that shows the proper operating range
on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to
add oil, see Engine Oil on page 5-18.
CTS-V Only: For competitive driving, it is recommended
that the brake fluid be replaced with a high performance
brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 534°F
(279°C). After conversion to the high performance brake
fluid, follow the brake fluid service recommendations
outlined by the fluid manufacturer. Do not use silicone
or DOT-5 brake fluids.

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because
some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
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Drive defensively.
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Do not drink and drive.
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Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
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Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light up
so much road ahead.
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Watch for animals.
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When tired, pull off the road.
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Do not wear sunglasses.
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Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
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Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.
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Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But, as we get older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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