Cadillac 1996 Eldorado Owner's Manual

I i A ELDORADO

... For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This wa

Lamps I" .. , __.", The control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems: OFF, 'f" 0 Headlamps Taill

Lamps On Reminder You will hear a warning chime if you pull the key from the ignition while leaving the lamps on, if the manual headlamp co

Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you press the fog lamp button, a small indicator light will tell yo

Twilight Sentinei Light Sensor The control is next to the headlamp knob. It automatically switches the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is

Interior Lamps Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control As you turn the headlamp knob clockwise, the instrument panel lights will brigh

Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps,

Mirrors Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror Your Cadillac has an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. This mirror automatically chang

Time Delay This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic. Rever

3ru rne Ben 1v1 OFF: This setting turns off the day/night function and compass. The mirror will stay in the day mode, M: This turns on the day/night p

Compass Calibration Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need to be recalibrated. To calibrate the compass: 1. Set the switch on the m

The electronics and computerization which were pioneered by Cadillac in the ’70s came of age in the ’80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On

Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to caus

Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) The driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This fea

Center Console Storage Area Sunglass Compartment (Option) I .- Your vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if you have the column shift

Convenience Net The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help

Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps to prevent battery drainage. For more i

Cellular Telephone (Option) Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a Cadillac cellular dual-mode (analog/TDMA) telephone. A f

(I I I I Press the switch rearward and release to express-open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened by hand. If y

The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging

If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery i

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How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it

The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel y

Digital Cluster I I MPG PREMIUM UNLEADED NELWLY United States version shown, Canadian similar 2-60

inalog Cluster I United States version shown, Canadian similar

i Speedometer and Odometer .- The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer s

Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine rpm’s are

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten thei

Charging System Indicator Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on briefly to show that the alternator and battery charging s

t A CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working.properly 'if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light LOCK ANT‘- (@) ANTI - LOCK With the anti-lock brake system, one of these lights will come on when you start you

Traction Control System Warning Light TRACTION CONTROL This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) This red light tells you that the engine has o

I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy m

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just drive through a

Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The light goes on when you turn your key to RU

Fuel Gage GAL PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in the R

Fuel Data Panel . ,..^ . I/ ,; .. . . , . . . .., . . . . The fuel data panel tells you all you need to know about the fuel economy and

The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and warning/status me

INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the AVG MPG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, OIL LIFE LEFT, ENGINE RPM, BATTERY VOLTS and COOLANT

nalog Control Buttons INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG, FUEL USED, AVG MPH, TIMER, OIL LIFE LEFT and ENGLISHMTRIC RESET. Pres

Oil Life Left Reset: Press the INFO button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is dis

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE A C

BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07: This message will appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealersh

CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - 37: This message will display if the ignition is in the RUN position to inform the driver that the brake fluid

ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44: This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248 OF (126°C). To avoid added strain on

napkin before inserting the key back into the ignition. Have your vehicle serviced if the message still appears. SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C CO

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. To correct this problem hav

TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the driver that the traction control system is available. This occurs when the traction on/off but

Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road c

The DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more inf

/+- ==\ li ke.) Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems $4.- ,L! gfl In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and aud

n Rmttn 'l'he button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow

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If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air outlets for a few seconds. That

DEFOG: Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater outlets. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or

Electronic Solar Sensor The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield. The ECC s

The TEMP knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system. Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwis

To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay dep

sf FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlle

Air Conditioning Heating On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehic

ventilation Systl Your Cadillac’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the ve.hicle when it is moving. Outside air will also

Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will wo

Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear, Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the

/:-* %\ Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts prope

Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate s

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Also available is an AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player which includes four Bose amplified speakers.

PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). 1.

Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape w.ill begin playing as soon as it is inserted. While the tape i

FF: Press this right arrow button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio wil

Bose AM-FM Stereo with C~SWLL~: rape and Compact Disc Player with Digital Signal Processing (Option) Playing the Radio PWR: Press this button light

3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on the display. 4. The sound will mute. When it

LEVEL: Press the plus or minus symbol on this button to adjust the amount of effect desired when in DSP mode. Some experimenting with this bu

! TAPE: Press this button to switch from radio or CD to cassette tape play. Press AM or FM 1-2 to switch to the radio. SEEK: Press the forward arrow

Trunk MountLu ,3 Changer \vyr.ulll With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs lnay be playe

The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushion. 0 Move the front of the control in the direction of the a

Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direct

To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the

SEEK: Press the left arrow while playing a compact disc to go back to the start of a current track, if more than eight seconds have played.

Bosc mlvl-r lvl jtereo wiLA1 Ladsette Tape and Compact Disc Player (O~-'ion) Pla~ g the Radio PWR: Press this button lightly to release it f

3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a chime. A preset number will appear on the display. 4. The sound will mute. When it

If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that.: The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn t

A (EJECT): Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off if the ignition is on

You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the

Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When t

PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the changer. SIDE: Press this button to se

Memory Seat (Option) Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position and .. I . *.,%,. . then press the SET button. Within five seconds, press bu

CD CHANGER DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer door is left open. Completely close the changer door to restore normal operation. CD CHANGER NO

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mec

Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface o

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve al

I Drunken Driving, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with tra

While your vehicle is in PARK (P), briefly press the EXIT button followed by either the 1 or 2 button to recall your programmed exit position. Th

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get

TRACTION CONTROL This warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction control system. See “Traction Control System

Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time.

The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked and your

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the veh

0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, Driving at Night gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down

Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and

/r”‘ --.\ The 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner’s Manual Seats and Kestraint Systems ... 1-1 Fea

The control is located in the center console. Move the switch to LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat. The LO setting warms the seatba

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your

I Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brake

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the r

City Drivirm One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are

4 reeway urwm Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they

The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedomete.r, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any di

Higl Hypnosis - tountain Roa Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it high

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enj

Winter n rivil Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter. YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even

1 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-

Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow.. 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you ha

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEF

Towing a Trailer Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunk

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle,

Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehi

If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight

leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes Because you have anti-

Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be dam

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position redu

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could s

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,*,-- Y.-, Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flas

This light on the instrument panel will flash indicating that the hazard warning A The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed i

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your veh

2. 3. 4. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could ca

6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be dama

7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Don’t let the other end of the positive c

Don’t let the other end of the negative (-) cable touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Cadillac dealer or a professional towing service tow your Eldorado. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you shou

Rear Towing A C . UTION: To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than

A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.

Front Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 kph), 25 miles (40 km) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur. Use

Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails, behind the front wheels. These slots are to be used when

I Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 kph), 25 miles (40 km) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will o

Attach R-hook chains to the R-hook slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. These slots are to be used when loading

Engine Overheating You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED message on the DIC. There i

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the e

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. So

When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fans An electric fan u

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put

The coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in

NOTICE: Engine damage if you keep running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Ope

Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coola

NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. Yo

I 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with th

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap oft', start the 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on engine and let it ru

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air go

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Took The equipment you’ll need is in the trun

Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. Lift up the tire to remove it from the

“4 I The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). Removing the Wheel Cover There is a center wheel cover on the aluminum

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it co

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn t

11.0 INCHES (279 mm) 5.5 INCHES (140 mm) 3. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in th

6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. A CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which

8. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-c

NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel

Secure the tire with the stud cap that was used to hold the compact spare in place. Store the cover as far forward as possible. Storing a jack, a tir

The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage i

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can g

NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your

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or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more

,-/Y -A-, Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This section begins with

You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it.

In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called MMT. If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deter

-Yng Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near ga

The fuel door release is located on the optional full console and on the Keyless Entry transmitter. If your vehicle is not equipped with the fu

If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fue

1 Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer

When you open the hood, you'll see: G. Transaxle Dipstick/FiIl H. Air Cleaner I. Windshield Wdsher Fluid A. Battery B. Coolant Fill Location C. P

e Oil ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ...

~ NOTICE: ~ Don’t add too much oil: If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the prope

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearin

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY 6RADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTE

When to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This feature will let you know when to change your oil and filter -- usually bet

Air Cleaner The air filter is located next to the windshield washer fluid reservoir on the driver’s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cool

4. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. One latch is located near the radiator hose (not shown) and the other latch is located next to the IAT sen

Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front edge of the air cleane

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Ch

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180" F to 200" F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle war

I 3. 5. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in’the cross-hatched area. If the fluid level

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. This coolant is desi

Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the p

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety bel

Checking Coolant The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger’s side of the engine. The cooling system when hot is

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. I You can be burned if you spill c

Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufact.urer’s instructions before use. If you will

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake flui

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such.as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fl

Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound w

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if t

Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Cadillac dealer service department. Halogen Bulbs Headlamps

2. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. I 3. Remove the headlamp housing socket. 6

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong

Cor1 ring amps 1. Open the hood to gain access to the mounting screw. 2. Remove the screw securing the cornering lamp housing. I 4. After removing

3. Gently pull out the cornering lamp assembly. 4. Remove the socket by rotating it counterclockwise slightly, then replace the bulb and

Center High-Mounted S plamp 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from th

Taillamp 1. Open the trunk to gain access to the taillamp 2. Remove the convenience net and pull the trim away housing. to access the wing nuts. 3. Re

Wiper Blade Replacement It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper bla

We don’t make tires. Your new Cadillac comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inf

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 Wa). How to Check Use a good

I A CAUTION: I Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could

To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name ELDORADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporatio

3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety

pttraturt: - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to

- Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of yo

Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for

Cleaning the Inside of Your Cadillac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. You

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with jus

Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning Wood Panels Use warm water and a clean cloth. 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more tha

Care af Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. A CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash they m

Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your

vvn,, Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft cle

What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if y

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated co

Appearance Care Materials Chart I 12345725 I 12 oz. (0.354 L) [ Silicone Tire Shine . I shines tires See your General Motors Parts Department for t

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - =I I1 11111111 1.11 111 111111 I11 11111111 111111111111111111111 11- 0 kd SAMPLE4UXTM072675 bd ENGINEB96 7 \

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment I NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealer first. Some e

Fuse Id Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This gr

INT LPS CIG LTAl LHDLP Lo R HDLPLO LHDLPHI RHDLP HI SENSE , HDLPS , I HAZARD I , STOP I I MIRROR , I FOGIDRL , IGN O(ENG) CRANK WIPERS FUSE CENTER

Fuse MIRROR FOG/DRL IGP . JO (ENG)' CRANK S t Usage Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside Rearview Mirror, Data Line Connector (DLC), Flash-to-

Fuse I Usage ECS* Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass Airflow, Low Refrigerant Cutoff Switch, Canister Purge, PCM, Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculat

Fuse BODY 1 BODY 2 BODY 3 INADVERT Usage Real Time Dampening (RTD) Fuse, Convenience Fuse, BATT Fuse, Headlamp Wash Fuse (Export), Antenna Fuse,

Fuse BATT 2 IGN i* BATT 1 BRAKES COOL FNS Usage Starter Enable Relay, Park-Neutral Position Switch, Crank Fuse, Injector 1 and 2 Fuse, Engine Control

What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. - - You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wro

Fuse IGN 0- BODY TURN CONSOLE Usage PRNDL, Heated Windshield (Optional), PZM, Cluster, Air Control Module (ACM), Upper and Lower Zone Motor,

Fuse HTD MIR HTD SEAT R HTD SEAT L PULLDOWN ELC ANTENNA HDLP WASH CONVENC Usage Right and Left Outside Heated Mirror Passenger Heated Seat Rela

Replacement Bulbs Application Number *Ashtray ... 161 * Back-up ... 2057 Cornering ...

Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications Displacement. ... 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc) Type ...

Capacities and Capacities Transaxle (4T80-E) Specifications (Continued) ... 15quarts Crankcase (Engine Oil

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element . . , . . ... AC Type A1096C 25096932 Fuel Filter Element ... AC Type GF-580 25121

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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information ~~ Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you Customer Satisfaction Procedure need assistance.

have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-

@ What’s wrong with this? I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I A: The shoulder belt is worn under the am. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 Your name, address

Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner with the adva

Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations: Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Fl

Xoadside .rn 1irl #a ’I ! Hearing or Sp Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired. Cadillac

Gold Key Courtesy Transportation One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation. It's one more example of Cadillac&apo

Plan Ahead When rossible Whenever possible, schedule an appointment for your vehicle's warranty work. Your Cadillac dealer can then prepare to

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufa

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause inj

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish t

&: What's wrong with this? L I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted be

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... Section 8 Index . . . A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ... 2-78 AirBag ... 1-20 How Doe

BBB Auto Line ... 7-8 Better Business Bureau Mediation ... 7-8 Brake Adjustment ...

Cleaning ... 6-45 Aluminum or Chrome Wheels ... 6-50 Fabric ... 6.45.

Driving City ... 4-20 Defensive ... 4-1 Drunken ...

Fluid Capacities ... 6-65 FogLamps ... 2-41 Foreign Countries. Fuel ...

Keyless Entry System ... 2-6 Keys ... 2-1 Labels ... 4-2

I ! .. I t Net. Convenience ... 2-52 Neutral (N). Automatic Transaxle ... 2-20 New Vehicle Break-In ...

Rear Compartment Fuse Block ... 6-60 Outside Seat Position ... 1-28 Seatpassengers ...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the b

Seats Heated ... l-4 Lumbar Control ... 1-2 Power ...

Steering Wheel Touch Control ... 3-13. 3-33 Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message ... 2-83 Stop Engine Overheated Message ..

Trailer Brakes ... 4-35 Driving on Grades ... 4-36 Driving with ...

Windows ... 2-29 . Express-Down ... 2-30 Power ... 2-

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A CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have an air bag. Wearing your

There is an air bag readiness light on the AIR BAG The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if

The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. I A CAUTION: I- Don’t put anything on, or attach anything t

When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflat

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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even re

Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properl

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriou

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sur

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the

Center Passenger Position - Y Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part

I I A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby wil

Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Feder

Henry M. Leland, founder of Cadillac, stands beside tfie 1905 “Osceola” which was built to. evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car. iv

Top Strap For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. Your dealer can obtain the hard

.,rial n U You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restra

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position, You’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child

0;i;:. ., . ... .,::*: ,,.. .. . P 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety be

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restrai

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. Pull t

Larger Children 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different retractor while you push do

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who

I Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears t

Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your

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Section 2 Features and Controls I Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac, and dormation on starting

The square key is for the ignition only. It has a re.sistor pellet which is part of the vehicle's PASS-Key@% system. The oval key is for the do

Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked

Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once. Automatic Door LOL- Close your doors and turn on the i

Programmable Automatic Door Locks With the ignition in the RUN position, the door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC)

Ke --' ess ntry System With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors, unlock the trunk, open the fuel door and turn on your vehicle

Operation & When you press this symbol to unlock the driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will blink twice. Pressing it again with

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is wea

1914 V8 Engine 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine VI 6 Engines 1930-1940 Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and

Trunk It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or

Security Override r Pressing the VALET button located inside of the glove box will disable the use of the trunk, fuel door and garage door op

When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. A

Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if yo

ASS-k !yv 1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive system. The system is armed when the key

New Vehicle L6Bre-ak-In’’ Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in th

A E With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use thi

rt: Your EI Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To rest

Engine Coolant Heater (Option) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0" F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get

4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do

f‘inest documents ever written. It was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine, which was standard in all

PARK (P): This locks the front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. It is danger

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. EICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift

OVERDRIVE (0): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accele

FIRST (lji This position gives you even more power Parking Brake than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (

Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal. If

YYiif“rg Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake fi

Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3, With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Move the ignition ke

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move sudde

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from

E1 E: ‘~aust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness an

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Windows It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your

111 vv heel This feature is present on the driver's power window. Pressing the control rearward into the second position then releasing it wi

Turn SignallMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. The

Flash-To-Pass , This lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you-want to pass. It works everi if tfie headlam

LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either LO (low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the wiper speed you want. DELAY You can set the w

remain in a “high park” position, even when the ignition is turned OFF. The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as, a continuous lo

Cruise Control I With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kmb) or more without keeping your foot on the acceler

Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cniise, you might hit a button and go into cruise w

Kernember, if you hold the Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the en