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Page 1: ...n n c 1994 OWNER SLITERATURE C A D I L L A C O W N E R...

Page 3: ...quesat to Ciduac tj e i the founding of Cad illac in 1902 His exactivg _i I standards prompteid motto by which C has been guided years Craftsma Law The introduction of I firs i n1908for achieving perf...

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Page 5: ...1915model Cadillacs light tank s combat vehicles and Many Cadillac first have fol internal parts for Allison V1710 en lowed over the years including the gines Two Cadillac V8 engines and synchro mech...

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Page 7: ...ve high compressionV8 engine Engineering innovations con veniences and styling dominated the 50s and 60s Cruise control auto matic climate control tilt and telescopingsteeringwheels twilight sentinel...

Page 8: ...ock technical configuration was selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap olis 500 The demanding pace car performance and handling require ments were met because of such advances as the Northstar...

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Page 11: ...nd operateyour Caditlac Thissection tells you how to adjusttheventilation and comfort controlsand how to operateyour sound system Section4 YourDrivingandtheRoad 170 1 i I Here you ll find helpful info...

Page 12: ...votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Sewices Ltd 1500Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario U T 1C7 This literature includesthe latest informationat thetime it was printed We reserve the right to make ch...

Page 13: ...list of all that s in the manual andthe page numberwhereyou ll find it SAFETY WMINGSANDSYMBOLS You willfind a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTI...

Page 14: ...ge would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly Butthe notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When youread other manuals you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in di...

Page 15: ...indonyour vehicle Forexample these symbols are used on an original battery CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I PROTECT EYES COULD i BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSEBURNS Thesesymbols are important for you and your pass...

Page 16: ...PARKING LIGHTS MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH 50 A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls r 1 WINDSHIELD WINDSHIELD WIPER 81WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER...

Page 17: ...r t t i i r r r r r r r I FUEL I ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE Here are some other symbolsyou maysee 3L I I SPEAKER f k J 5...

Page 18: ...you should notdowith safety belts SEATSAND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks lumbar adjustments heated seats and head res...

Page 19: ...he switch inthe direction of the arrows to move the rear portion of the cushion up or down 0 Move the switch inthe directionof both arrows to move the whole Move the switch forwardor backward to movet...

Page 20: ...But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving 8...

Page 21: ...ther seat controls Use the power seat control first to get the proper position Thenproceedwith the lumbar adjustment The Lumbar control switch islocated on the outboardside o i_ s front seats Move the...

Page 22: ...mates body temperature On colder days the HI setting heatsthe seats to an even higher temperature To prevent uncomfortable overheatingof the seats the heating elementsare thermostatically regulatedto...

Page 23: ...r down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the topof your ears This position reduces the chance of a neckinjury in a crash The head restraintstilt forwardand rearward also You can also tilt...

Page 24: ...has locked push the seatback towardthe rear as youlift the latch on the back of the seatback Then the seatbackwill fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly The seatbackswill...

Page 25: ...o tells you some things you should not do with safety belts r And it explainsthe SupplementalInflatableRestraint ox airbag system Thisfigure lights up as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Remind...

Page 26: ...be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In manyof them peoplewho buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been...

Page 27: ...Safety Belts Work Whenyou ride inor on anything you go asfast as itgoes For example if the bike is going10mph child 16 km h so is the F i Whenthe bike hitsthe block itstops But the childkeepsgoing E 7...

Page 28: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 16...

Page 29: ...G up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 30: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 31: ...e future But theyare supplementalsystems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Everyair bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re ina vehic...

Page 32: ...on HOW TO W E U SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY Adults This sectionis only for people of adult size Be awarethat there arespecial thingsto know about safety belts and children Andthere are different rules for s...

Page 33: ...ction describes th edriver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt I The driverhasa lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the...

Page 34: ...te intothe buckle until it clicks Pull up onthe latch plateto make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure the release button on th...

Page 35: ...i r F I t L The safetybeltlocksif there s asuddemtopor crash i r I r I 23...

Page 36: ...may be equippedwith a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature If the shoulder belt seems too tight you can adjust it like this 1 Sit well back inthe seat 2 3 Startpulling the shoulder beltout Just...

Page 37: ...slightly then sit back Ifyou ve added more than 1inch 25mm of slack pullthe shoulderbelt out as youdid before and start again Ifyou move around in the vehicle enough or if you pullout theshoulder bel...

Page 38: ...Q What s wrong with this 8 A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearlyas much protection thisway 26...

Page 39: ...r F i r i i I A The beltis buckledin the wrong place I 27...

Page 40: ...Q What swrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn underthe arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 28...

Page 41: ...r r 1 r i I i A The beltis twisted acrossthebody c 29...

Page 42: ...sure the belt isout of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle SUPPLEMENTL INFLATABLE R E S T U N T SYSTEM AIRBAGS This section explains the Supplemental Infl...

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Page 44: ...nel which has the system checksfor electrical malfunctions andthe light tells youif there is a problem AIR BAG AIR BAG You willsee the AIR BAG light flashfor a few seconds when you turn your ignition...

Page 45: ...r r5 r Remember if r the _ airb me onsyhen you start your vehicle r tayso system may notwork rviced right away fe afimg ourairbag How 132eAir Bag System Works 33...

Page 46: ...Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side...

Page 47: ...ether the air bag should have inflatedcannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflationis determined by the angle of the impactand the vehicle s dederation of which vehicle dama...

Page 48: ...he occupant more gradually But air bags would not provide protection in many typesof collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the a...

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Page 50: ...e 1994Eldorado Seville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance SAFETYBELT USEDURING PREGNANCY Safety be...

Page 51: ...women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is weariog them properly RIGHT FRONT PASSENGERPOSITION The right front passenger s safety belt works the sameway asthe driver s safety belt...

Page 52: ...ten in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengerswho aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safe...

Page 53: ...ush the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate andkeep pulling untilyou can buckle it Pull upon the latch plate to make sureit...

Page 54: ...theend of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on th...

Page 55: ...likelyto slide under thelapbelt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen Thismuld cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe...

Page 56: ...To unlatchthe belt just push the buttonon the buckle CENTERPASSENGERPOSITION 7 L Lap Belt Yourvehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position 44...

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Page 58: ...le needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age mustb...

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Page 61: ...to do that Wheretu Put the Restraint Accident statistics showthat children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put...

Page 62: ...dealer can tellyou howto do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraintswith a top strap must be anchored accordingto Canadian Law Your dealer can obtainthe hardware kit and install it foryou or...

Page 63: ...d shoulderportions of the vehicle s safetybelt througho E e r Thechild restraint instructionsd8 d W you ha Tilt the Iatc h ateto adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the chil...

Page 64: ...tioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while youpush down on thechild restraint 6 Push and pullthe child res...

Page 65: ...t just unbuckle thevehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work foran adultor larger child pass enger Securing aChMRestraint imthe Ce...

Page 66: ...long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint asth...

Page 67: ...wnon thechild restraint 7 Push and pullthe child restraintindifferent directions to be sure itis secure If the child restraint isn t secure turnthelatch plate over and buckle it again Then see i fit i...

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Page 69: ...hor around the restrdnt The childrestraint instructionswill 4 A q p z I i If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s faceor neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the...

Page 70: ...6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractorto set the lock 58...

Page 71: ...r r f To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it goback all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready towork for an adult or larger child passen...

Page 72: ...you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children a...

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Page 74: ...center of the vehicle butbe sure that the shoulder belt still is on thechild s shoulder so that in a crashthe child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso smalltha...

Page 75: ...r I c I t i p 4 Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the beltshould beworn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a cras...

Page 76: ...YSTEMS Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems areworking properly Look for any loose partsor damage If you see anythingthat might keep a...

Page 77: ...r z h A The belt istom Tom orfrayedbeltsmay not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impactforces If a beltis tom or frayed get a newone right away f I i I 65...

Page 78: ...standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are theinstrument panel and the warning systemsthat tell you if everything is working pr...

Page 79: ...tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extrakeys However the ignition keysdo not have a knockout plug The ignition keys havea bar code tag attached to them Your dealer orqualified lock...

Page 80: ...of newfeatures that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting intoyour vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sureyo...

Page 81: ...nt System and it is armed un o ck the doorsonly withthe key or KeylessEntry System This will avoid setting offthe alarm Fromthe inside To lock the door slide the lock lever down to manually lock the d...

Page 82: ...ile you re not in P Park have that person use the manual or power lock Whenthe door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again You can also...

Page 83: ...n transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote KeylessEntry System isintended to be used asa supplementary vehicle entry device It is not intended to replace but rather should be used in conjunc...

Page 84: ...lto unlock the driver s door Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights Press this symbo...

Page 85: ...ur vehicle You can matcha transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided theyare equippedwith exactlythe same model system General Motors offers several differentmodels of these systems...

Page 86: ...1 Use round endof the door key or a quarterto rotate cover counterclockwise 1 16of a turn 2 Removebattery and replace with CR2025 or equivalent Using the wrongsize battery can damage the transmitter 7...

Page 87: ...n r r r r F t i t 3 Make sure battery is positioned with 4 Align notches on cover and transmitter and rotate clockwiseto reinstall 75...

Page 88: ...rage compartment for CD s or tapes and a flip up arm rest that contains a pop out dual cup holder Thefull console includes a floor shift lever a storage compartment forCD s or tapes and a flip up arm...

Page 89: ...senger seat To lock the glove box door insert the oval keyinto thelock cylinder and turn it clockwisea quarter turn and removethe key To unlock the door turn the key counter clockwise and remove the k...

Page 90: ...ocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net is not for larger heavier loads Store them inthe trunk as far forward asyour can...

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Page 92: ...a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you haveto leave your ignition...

Page 93: ...t r r t P r r r If you dop t wantto arm the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked withthe doorkey after thedoors are closed Always unlock a door with a key or use the Keyless Entry Syste...

Page 94: ...art If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on the key maybe dirty or wet Turnthe ignition off c Clean anddry the key If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean...

Page 95: ...w for the first 500 miles 804 k m Don t makefull throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322km or so During this time yournew brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stopswith...

Page 96: ...otion while the engine is off for example if your car is being pushed RUN This is the position for driving STARR This starts your engine NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in Lock and you can tturn it besu...

Page 97: ...ger than 15seconds ata time will causeyour battery to be drained much sooner And the excessiveheat candamageyour starter motor NOTICE Your engine is designed towork withthe electronicsin your vehicle...

Page 98: ...d unwrapthe electrical cord 3 Plug itinto a normal grounded 110 volt outlet I NOTICE I I After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving eng...

Page 99: ...can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly AUTOAMTIC TRANSAXLE Your automatictransaxle...

Page 100: ...ent positions foryour shift lever Park Reverse Neutral Overdrive SecondGear FirstGear Third Gear Drive P Park This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine beca...

Page 101: ...release the shift leverbutton onfloor shift console models Pyy Park asyou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gearyou wish Pressthe shift leverbutton before moving the shift...

Page 102: ...sed by shifting outof P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty 0 AutomaticOverdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re G...

Page 103: ...rive Here aresome timesyou might choose 3 instead of When driving on hilly windingroads When towinga trailer so there is lessshifting betweengears When going down a steep hill 2 Second Gear This posit...

Page 104: ...ehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can trotate don t try to drive This might happen if you werestuck in very deep sand or mud orwere up against a solid object You could damage y...

Page 105: ...out of P Park or N Neutral if your engine is running your parkingbrake should go o f f If it doesn t youhave a parking brake problem and should h aveit fixed In the meantime you can stillreleaseyour...

Page 106: ...and are parking on any hill See Towinga Trailer in the Index That section shows whatto dofirst to keep the trailer frommoving SHIFTING INTO P9 PARK Steering Column ShijZ Lever 1 Hold the brake pedald...

Page 107: ...t will go 0 Pull the lever toward you r 1 3 Withyourright foot stillholding the brake peda1down set the parkingbrake 4 Move the ignitionkey to Lock 5 Remove thekey and take it with you If you camwalk...

Page 108: ...button onthe lever and push the lever allthe way toward the front of your vehicle 3 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Move the ignition key to Lock 5 Remo...

Page 109: ...have to fully your regularbrake before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the Run position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the s...

Page 110: ...lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see ShiftingInto P Pa...

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Page 112: ...e engine running But if you ever haveto here are some thingsto know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if...

Page 113: ...your power windows The electricalpowa to aperate the winaows will not shut off until youopen a door or I O minutesh a s passed Ifyaw want thispower for anotherI O minutes just turn thekey to Run anaba...

Page 114: ...you drive You can also raise it to the highest levelto give your legsmore room when you exit andenter the vehicle d To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering whee...

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Page 116: ...Hold it there until you complete yourlane change The leverwill return by itself when you release it If for some reason your turn signal is left on the Driver Information Center will display TURNSIGNAL...

Page 117: ...amps at all times or thatheadlightsbe turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It is...

Page 118: ...to low beam To get backto high beam pull the lever toward you WindshieldWipers 1 0 1 0 I WIPER To control the wipers turnthe band on themultifunction lever MIST Turn the band away from you and then re...

Page 119: ...shield Washer T owash your windshield push and hold the paddle labeled PUSH Once you feelyou have enoughwasher fluid on the windshield release the paddle The wipers will continueto clear the windshiel...

Page 120: ...cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full whenit sverycold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in...

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Page 122: ...don twant t o You couldbe startledand evenlose control Keepthe Cruise Control switchtCOFI n until you want to use it 2 Get up to the speed you want 4 The digital instrument panel cluster has a CRUISE...

Page 123: ...hosenspeed and staythere c ToIncrease SpeedWhile Using Cruise Control There are twowaysto go toa higher speed Here s the first 0 Use theacceleratorpedal to get to the higher speed r 0 Push the button...

Page 124: ...khicle While Using Cruise Control Use the acceleratorpedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehiclewill slow downto the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Crui...

Page 125: ...o ways to turn off the Cruise Control r 7 I I Steplightly on the brake pedal OR 0 r P r Move the CRUISE switchto OFF r ToErase Speed Memory 1 Whenyouturn off theCruiseControl or theignition yourCruise...

Page 126: ...urtesy Lights Fog Lights ETC Only Rear Fog Lights Export Only Here s how to manually work your light system 0 Pull the switch out to the first stop to turn on your parking and taillights side marker l...

Page 127: ...your lights on and off by sensing howdark it is outside T ooperateit leavethe light switch off and move the control to a position bui off If you movethe control a l ltheway to MAX your lights will re...

Page 128: ...y conditions When you press the upper fog light switch a small indicator lightwill glowto tell you the foglights are on To turn themoff press theswitch again When thetwilight sentinel is on the headli...

Page 129: ...s To turn them on push the lower switch A small indicator light will glowto tell you they are on To turn them off press the switch again Thecornering1 ights Comeonwhen you signal a tumwhen the headiig...

Page 130: ...at reduced brightnessin daylight when 0 The ignitionis on 0 The headlight switch is off and 0 The transaxle is not in P Park At dusk if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on the exterior lights...

Page 131: ...cated inthe roof These lightsand the interior courtesy lights will come onwhen youopenthe door Push the lensto turn them on Pushit again to turn them off Assist Handles The handle at each rear quarter...

Page 132: ...mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlights behind you A photocell onthe back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirro...

Page 133: ...Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automaticmirror When the shift lever is placed in R Reverse the mirror changes to the daytime modefor a bright image in the mirror asyou back...

Page 134: ...automatically dimsto minimize glare for maximum rear visibility It operates in conjunction with the inside rearview mirror As glare increases the mirror darkens accordingly When the glare subsides th...

Page 135: ...Then press the control pad to adjust each mirror so that you canjust see the sideof your vehicle To lock the controlsleave the selector switch in the middle position When youoperate the rear window de...

Page 136: ...rearward direction and then return to the normal position ASTROROOF EXPRESS OPEN If you have thisoption the switch ishere The astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade The contr...

Page 137: ...t M y To Close Press and hold tlie switch forwardto close the glass panel The sunshadecan onlybe closed byhand ToVent Press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed Open the sunshadeby hand T...

Page 138: ...t havea center console just pull the ashtray out to reveal the ashtray and lighter To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on thesnuffer If you don t have a console and theashtray willnot come ou...

Page 139: ...inga damaging fire Cigarette Lighter It s near theashtray To use the lighterjust push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself NOTICE Don t ho1d acigarette lighter i...

Page 140: ...ield you ll have to becloser to the garage door for the transmitter unitto work FLOORMATS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats keep them clean byvacuuming and using a...

Page 141: ...Digital Cluster Analog Cluster r F i 129...

Page 142: ...km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used inthe U S or kilometers used inCanada EnglishlMetric Button You can go back and forth from English miles to metric k...

Page 143: ...bes the warning lightsthat are on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights can signalthat somethingis wrongbefore it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensiverepair orrepla...

Page 144: ...lac s hydraulicbrake system is divided intotwo parts If one partisn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well This light should come...

Page 145: ...ral seconds That s normal If the light doesn t comeon have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there is a problem I i If the light stayson turn the ignition off Or ifthe light comes on when you...

Page 146: ...your engine has overheated You should stop the car and idle the engine as soon as possible A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on As a check the light should come on for a few secon...

Page 147: ...If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on afterawhile the emission controls won t workaswell your fuel ecQn o my p won t beasgood and yourL engine may not run as smmtM This could lead to co...

Page 148: ...sure thelight works If it doesn t be sureto have it fixed so it will be there to wam you if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on it means oil isn t going through your engine prop...

Page 149: ...operating attoo manyrevolutions per minute RPM When your engine RPM s are critically high the fuel supply to the engine is shut off When the engine speed slows the fuel supply will come on again This...

Page 150: ...n 3 9 liter the E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERYLOW message willappear inthe Driver Information Center DIC On the analog fuel gage the FUELLEVEL VERY LOW messagewill also appear Here are a few con...

Page 151: ...nstant The computer takes a new reading twice every second It will show economy up to70 miles per gallon or 2 liters per 100Kilometers AVG MPGReset Press the INFORMATIONbutton until the AVG M P G is d...

Page 152: ...as been disconnected DriverInformation Center RhNGE ii E8 8 1 I Your Driver InformationCenter DIC display gives youthe status of many of your vehicle systems The DICis used to display driver selectabl...

Page 153: ...ay reads TIMER 0O OO OO Press the INFORMATIONbutton to exit from the TIMER function AVG MPH AverageSpeed ReseQ Press successivelythe INFORMATI0 N button to displaythe AVG MPH then press and holdthe RE...

Page 154: ...clesthat are first soldin Canada or are export vehicles will have a number after each message This number helps to identify that message which is only displayed in English APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT 46 This...

Page 155: ...ined If this messageappears immediately afterstartingit is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery The battery should rechargeafter driving a few miles and the message should go out...

Page 156: ...mendations in the Maintenance Schedule After an oil change the Oil Life Index must be reset See Oil Life Indicator in the index onhow to reset it CRUISE ENGAGED 43 This messagewill appear for a few se...

Page 157: ...KEY 33 This message willa ear when the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key gp 11 sensesthat an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle Checkthe ignition key for da...

Page 158: ...Inflatable Restraint Air Bag system Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle See your Cadillac dealer for service at once THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART 34 This message means th...

Page 159: ...lso increased proportionately At highway speedsthe amount of steeringeffort is increasedto provide a manual like steering feel for maximum control and enhancedvehicle stability Road Sensing Suspension...

Page 160: ...much oil life you have left as a percentage So if you see 95 OIL LIFE LEFT for example that means that the way you re driving your car 95 of your current oil life is stillleft The Oil Life Indicatorm...

Page 161: ...ee EngineOil in the Index m e n You ve Changedthe Oil When new oi is putin you ll need toreset your system To do it display the OIL LIFE INDEX by pressing the INFORMATION button Then press and holdthe...

Page 162: ...aninlet at the base of the windshield Keep this area clear of debris Evenif the vehicle is not moving you can always get outside air If you are travelingin the 60 F 16 C AUTO setting a door will close...

Page 163: ...erature setting fan speeds andthe ECC selection aredisplayed on a digital screen moving The system will try to keep the air at the selected temperature but it might not be able to maintain it ifit s h...

Page 164: ...mpressor does not operate and it won t remove humidity from the air However the system will tryto keep the air at theselected temperature Use this setting in coldor cool weatherto save fuel If it s wa...

Page 165: ...ed will gradually increaseand air will flowfrom the heater outlets with someair bleed to thewindshield to prevent foggingunder most normal conditions Manually Recirculate Inside Air There may be times...

Page 166: ...to remove fogor frost from the windshield This settingsendsmost of the air flow to thewindshield with only a small amount to thefloor outlets In some coldstart conditions the AUTO blower fan speed ma...

Page 167: ...re you might have to scrape them off I I r Electronic Solar Sensor II TheElectronic Solar Sensorispart ofthe Electronic ClimateCantrolSystem 7 I The sensor monitors i the sun s solar radiation i r r r...

Page 168: ...Windshield Option Front De Ice Here s howto use yourheated windshield in cold weather to remove ice or frost quickly 1 If any snow is piled up on the windshield brush it away 2 Startyour Cadillac and...

Page 169: ...vicessuchas garage door openersand radar detectors In certain states radar detectors ardegal Your Delco sound system has been designedto operateeasilyand give you acquaint yourself with it first Findo...

Page 170: ...ce stereo although somedo not C QUAM is a registered trademarkof Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your ST stereo lightwill come onwhen you re receiving it Be awarethat hearing damage f...

Page 171: ...hl r i n NOTICE So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sureto check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units r 159...

Page 172: ...Please readthe followingto operate the radio portion of yourDelco radio system 160...

Page 173: ...ound between the left and right speakers TheLower h o b Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Push the knob to switch from AM or FM If you havethe Delco Bose Gold SeriesMusic System it letsyou...

Page 174: ...le moving itto the left decreases it TREBLE The slide control increases or decreasesthe treble response tone Moving the control to the right increasesthe treble while moving itto theleft decreases it...

Page 175: ...oise Reduction It helps remove background hiss a Push the FWDbutton tomove forward rapidly to another partof the same button and the tape will start toplay again 7 tape The radio will play duringfast...

Page 176: ...layer to find the beginning of the current selectionand resume play from that point If PREV is issued while the first selectionon the tape is being played the player willreturn to thebeginning of that...

Page 177: ...too much moisture in the air If there is waitabout one hour I 1 and try again 66Err ErrorDetection Ifthis message is displayed you have a condition of either extreme temperature moisture or an incorre...

Page 178: ...it again and the discor tape will start to play again EJCT Eject Press thisbutton to eject the disc or tape If you have both a CD and a tape in the player thenthe other playback mediawill start to pl...

Page 179: ...pads which scrub the tape head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn It is normal for the ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassetteis available through your Cadillac dealership ca...

Page 180: ...well if it s cleaned from time to time To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on theignition andradio to raise the antenna to full mast 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent ext...

Page 181: ...I Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication coulddamage it I t i M I I NOTICE I z _ I 1 69...

Page 182: ...one can give about driving is Drive defensively Please startwith a very important safety device in your Cadillac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for any...

Page 183: ...nd rural driving You neverknowwhen the vehicle infront of you is goingto brake or turn suddenly k 4 w s 7 9 x The Blood AlcohoKontent BAC of someonewho is drinking depends upon four things 0 How much...

Page 184: ...hree 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcoholthat counts For example if the same person dran...

Page 185: ...p i r t f r OF DRINKS NUMQER asin picture HOURS HOURS HOUR _ 1 0 0 120 140 160 180 200 2M 240 800YWEIGHT IN POUNDS...

Page 186: ...nddriving that many people 7 don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That mean...

Page 187: ...s the steeringand the accelerator All three systemshaveto do their work at the places wherethe tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re drivingon snow or ice it s easy to askmore of those control...

Page 188: ...with the surfaceof the road whetherit s pavementor gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts hea...

Page 189: ...u may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise Andyou may even notice that your brake pedal moves a littlewhile this is going on This is the A B S system testing itself I f there s a problem withthe a...

Page 190: ...e braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get yourfoot up to the...

Page 191: ...aynotice some noise but this is nomal If your vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise controlwill automatically disengage When road condition...

Page 192: ...a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you cancontrol Suppose you re...

Page 193: ...t sthe time for evasive action steeringaround theproblem Your Cadillac can perform verywell in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speedasyou can froma possib...

Page 194: ...e Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lanehighway waits for justthe right moment accelerates moves around the v...

Page 195: ...sonable distance When it looks like a chance to passis coming up start to accelerate butstay inthe right1ane and don t get too dose Time your move so you wiIl be increasing speed as thetime comes to m...

Page 196: ...d to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skidscorrespond to your Cadillac sthree control systems Inthe braking skid your wheels...

Page 197: ...lues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid D...

Page 198: ...le You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark Whenyou are faced with severe glare as from a driver w...

Page 199: ...get wetsuddenly when your reflexes are tunedfor driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the ha r it istosee Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder t...

Page 200: ...too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes T r y to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you h...

Page 201: ...n P r I 1 r L P t l i 0 Have goodtireswith proper treaddepth See Tires in the Index v I r X89...

Page 202: ...et a citymap and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the city justasyou wouldfor a cross country trip Tryto use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 203: ...allroads But they have r F At the entrance there is usuallya ramp that leadsto the freeway If you have a clear view of the freewayasyou drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic...

Page 204: ...e at higher speeds you may tend to think youare going slower than you actuallyare BEFORE LEAVTNG ONALONG THP Make sure you re ready Try to be wellrested If you must startwhen you re not fresh such asa...

Page 205: ...something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along withthe hum of the tireson the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that can makeyou sleepy Don...

Page 206: ...e are some tipsthat can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard...

Page 207: ...ns Don t swingwide or cut across thecenter of the road Drive at speedsthat let you stay in your own lane your lane like a stalled car or anaccident r As you go over the topof a hill be alert There cou...

Page 208: ...WINTERDRn lNG Here aresome tips for winter driving Have your Cadillacin good shape for winter Be sure your engine You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk coolant mix is correct 196...

Page 209: ...lothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth anda couple of reflective warning triangles And if youwill be drivingunder severe conditions include a smallbag of sand a piece of old carpet ora couple...

Page 210: ...driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll wantto slow down and adjust your drivingto the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index Your an...

Page 211: ..._ n f i r i...

Page 212: ...estart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shutthe engine off and closethe window almost allthe way to preserve the heat Start the e...

Page 213: ...It brings new forces intoplay and can add plenty of strainand stressto your vehicle Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against th...

Page 214: ...t the Electronic Climate Control Systemto ECON AUTO DEFOG or Defroster to assure that the fan is running Three important considerations haveto dowith weight 1 Weight of the nailer How heavy can a trai...

Page 215: ...ion label at the rear edge of the driver sdoor or see Index under TireLoading Then be sureyou don t go over the GVWlimit foryour vehicle r Hitches It s important to have the correcthitch equipment Cro...

Page 216: ...rly L Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll wantto get to know your rig Acquaint yourself withthe feel of handling...

Page 217: ...neguideyou Making nrns When you returningwith a trailer make widerturns than normal Do thissoyour trailer won strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky orsudden maneuve...

Page 218: ...with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig...

Page 219: ...ould cool sufficiently to allow A Coperation to resume Atthat time resume driving at a reduced speed Return to normal drivingafter 10minutes if the ENGINECOOLANT HOT designed to reduce theload on the...

Page 220: ...PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you ll find whatto do about some problems thatcan occuron the road 7 c 208...

Page 221: ...g flashers let youwarn others They also let police knowyou have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off t T Press the button into make your front and rear turn signal li...

Page 222: ...work no matterwhat position yourkey is in and evenif the key isn tin OTHER W M I N GDEWCES To turn off the flashers pullout on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won...

Page 223: ...s could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by yourwarranty nying to start your Cadillac by pushing orpulling itwon t work and it could damage your vehicle TOJUMP START YO...

Page 224: ...grounding could damage the electrical systems 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lightsthat aren t needed and radios This will avoidsparks and help save both batteries Andit could s...

Page 225: ...r f r r I I h 5 Startby removing the red positive terminal cover I 2 13...

Page 226: ...ositive and negative will go to negative or a metal enginepart Don t connect to or you ll geta short that would damagethe battery andmaybe other parts too C 7 Connect the red positive cable to the pos...

Page 227: ...he engine of thevehicle withthe dead battery Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but...

Page 228: ...f it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal 216 c _ L...

Page 229: ...was factory newby adding aftermarketitems like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructionsand illustrationsmay not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warn...

Page 230: ...The operator may wantto see them When your vehicle is being towed have the ignitionkey off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with aclamping device designed for towing...

Page 231: ...the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly I I Do not attach winch cables or 1 hooksto suspension NOTICE componentswhen usingxarcarrier equipment Alwaysuse T hooksinsertedin the T hookslots i L...

Page 232: ...our vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency You may drive upto 50 miles 80 km Towinga trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After drivingin the Overheated Engin...

Page 233: ...the Index IfNo Steam Is Coming FromYourEngine If you get theoverheat warningbutsee or hear no steam the problem may net be too serious Someiimes the engine canget a iittktoo hot when you 0 Climb a lo...

Page 234: ...ally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idlethe engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warnin...

Page 235: ...is boiling don t do anything else until itcoolsdown I Thecoolant level should be visible inside the surge tank If it isn t and the ENGINECOOLANTLOW message appearson the Driver Information Center you...

Page 236: ...em yet but the coolant level isn tvisible inside the surge tank add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system...

Page 237: ...r r I 1 F 225...

Page 238: ...tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the left until it first stops If you he...

Page 239: ...r n r r r I r r r 2 VeQkeepturning thakap butnow push d m asyou turn it Remove the pressure cap _ L 3 Fill the coolant I surge tank with the propermix up 1 227...

Page 240: ...more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about2 1 2inches 60 mm below the baseof the filler neck r 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure ca...

Page 241: ...theacceleratorpedal and grip the steeringwheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gentlybrake to a stopwell out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve actsmuch likea skid...

Page 242: ...A FLAT TIRE If a tiregoes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place Turnonyour hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you howto use thejack and changea...

Page 243: ...The equipment you ll need is in the trunk under the spare tire cover Rotate the plastic wing nut and remove the cover Removethewingnut that secures the jack and wheel wrench andremove them fromthe tru...

Page 244: ...e to the right That will raise the lift head a little There is a center aluminium wheel wheel cover on your A Use the flat endof the wheel wrench gently prythe cover off Becareful notto scratch the al...

Page 245: ...oosenallthe wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position the jack under the vehicle Yourvehicle has a notch onthe frame near eachof the wheels Afront and B rear Fit the lift head into the notch nearest t...

Page 246: ...se the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground sothere is enough roomto remove the flat tire Remove allthe wheel nuts andtake off the flat tire 234 C...

Page 247: ...r L I i F I F t Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel bolts mounting surfacesand spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 235...

Page 248: ...heei is held against the hub Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts towardthe wheel Tighten each nut by hand untilthe Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise 236...

Page 249: ...t a wheel aver on your compactspare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunkuntil you havethe flattire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won tfit onyour compact spare Ifyou try to p...

Page 250: ...can Your sparewill last longer and be in good shapein caseyou need it again Your anti lock brakesystem warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System W...

Page 251: ...ehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains onyour compact spare SPARE TIRE IF YOU RESTUCK IN SAND MUD ICE OR SN0 W What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your whe...

Page 252: ...ringwheel left and right That will clear thearea aroundyour frontwheels Then shiftback and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as itt e as possible Release theacceleratorped...

Page 253: ...and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll wantto keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks GM Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto dosome of your own...

Page 254: ...o the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easyto be sure you get the right kindof gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck...

Page 255: ...posits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s goodforyour vehicle and you ll be doing your part forclean...

Page 256: ...am Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 FUEL ECONOMY Your fuel economy miles per gallon or liters per 100kilometers canvary depending on how your Cadillacis driven Several vehicles like yours have been driven...

Page 257: ...st used to determine the highway fuel economyestimaterepresents a mixtureof non city driving Segments corresponding to different kinds of rural roads and interstatehighways are included The test simul...

Page 258: ...Thisis not necessary for your vehicle lowers fuel economy by 15percent Operating your vehicle with the suspension out of alignmentor with the wheels and tires out of balance Use of electrical accesso...

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Page 260: ...The cap is behind a hinged door on the left sideof your vehicle The release in the glove button is box Or you can usethe manual door release override in the trunk 248...

Page 261: ...the left counterclockwise When you put thecap back on turnit to the right untilyouhear a clicking noise NOTICE If you needa new cap be sure to get the right t y p e Yourdealer can get one foryou If y...

Page 262: ...HEHOOD Hood Releuse To open the hood first pull the lever insidethe vehicle located at the lower left sideof the instrument panel Then go the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood releas...

Page 263: ...i r f c i r Fluid UsageLabel Use the fluid usage label to identifij the correct fluid youwant to check 251...

Page 264: ...tick level and add oil as needed It s a good ideato check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle mustbe on level ground Turn o...

Page 265: ...orbelow the ADD line then you ll need to ad dsome oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Ind...

Page 266: ...d o f Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper qualityforyour vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicatesthat the oil has been certified by the...

Page 267: ...E SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED ATTEMPER FVJRES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C DO NOTUSESAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHERGRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED 1 As shown in the chart S A E 1OW 30is best for your vehic...

Page 268: ...0 EnergyConserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you savefuel These three things are usually includedin a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils...

Page 269: ...splayed Remember to reset the Oil LifeIndicatorwhen the oil has been changed For more information see OilLife Indicator in the Index How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator r After the oil hasbeen changed...

Page 270: ...real threat to the environment If you change yourown oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the g...

Page 271: ...e A good timeto check yourautomatictransaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in...

Page 272: ...hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmedup by drivingabout 15miles 24...

Page 273: ...and wipe it witha clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way waitthree seconds andthen pull it back out again 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level mu...

Page 274: ...N I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick backin all Check the w...

Page 275: ...corrosion r r r I Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let thewarning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half cleanwater preferably distilled and one half antifreezethat...

Page 276: ...erin the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant I Your cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure If the ENGINE COOLANTLOW message shouldappear...

Page 277: ...insidethe tank about 2 112inches 60mm below the base of the fill neck If you need more coolant add the propermix SURGE TANKPRESSURE CAP NOTICE Your surge tank cap is a15 psi 1 05kPa pressure type cap...

Page 278: ...he radiator untilthe coolant reachesa preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended POWER STEERING FLUID How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wip...

Page 279: ...erminewhat kindof fluid to use See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants inthe Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid ormaking a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the...

Page 280: ...dy to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank andother parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer flu...

Page 281: ...water Don t mix water with ready to usewasher fluid Watercan cause the solution to fkeze and damageyour washer fluid t a n k and other parts of thewasher system Also water doesn t clean aswell aswashe...

Page 282: ...vel goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is youshould have your brake system fixed since a leak meansthat sooner or later your brakeswon t work well or...

Page 283: ...ex 1 i 0CheckBrake Fluid 7 Remove the cap I 1 I K i r r 1 rMAX FILL The fluid 1evel must be line at the base of the neck as shok to the MAX HI r ure the le above IN and or slightly below or at thi MAX...

Page 284: ...brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediatel...

Page 285: ...axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See yourdealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height or if trouble F I L there is a rapid increase in pedaltravel Thiscouldbe a sign of brake r Brake Adjustme...

Page 286: ...e top quality GM brake parts in them as your Cadillac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones puti...

Page 287: ...computer must be programmed It takesjust over 20 minutes to doit If you wantto do it yourself here s how Apply the parking brake 0 Make sure thefront wheels arestraight Turn off the ElectronicClimate...

Page 288: ...lights are on or after driving for a short time If an excessive amount of moistureis present which does not clear see your Cadillac dealership for service HEXILIGHT BULB REMOVa The following procedur...

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Page 290: ...cket EXPORT Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in headlamp housing DOMESTIC Remove the wiring harness from the headlight housing socket EXPORT Remove the headlight bulb and socket...

Page 291: ...ocket into headlamp assembly NOTICE Domot touch glass portion of the ngw halogen bulb The oil fromyour fingers willshorten the life ofyour new halogen bulb r P r r r I i L r k J Taillight bulb replace...

Page 292: ...3 Removethe two wing nuts 4 Gently remove the taillight housing...

Page 293: ...bulb housing lever rotate the housing counterclockwise and remove it Push androtatethe bu lb counterclockwiseto remove bulb Once you have replaced the burned out bulb just reverse the steps to reassem...

Page 294: ...NTERHIGH MOUNTED STOP LAlMP BULB REPUCEMENT 2 Twistthe socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replacethebulb Reverse the steps to reassemble the stop lamp assembly 2...

Page 295: ...is turn theignition keyto Accessory and turn the wipers on Thenwith the dooropen turn theignition key to Off F I L I t r Do the samewith the passenger side wiper blade assembly T o install the wiper b...

Page 296: ...ndof the insert Then pull it from the blade housing retaining tab Now pull the insert from the blade housing Reinstallthe new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the edge of the insert Make...

Page 297: ...F c r i Remove the crankcase vent tube from the top of the air duct Loosen theclamp at the throttle body and disconnect the air duct fromthe throttle body r I 285...

Page 298: ...Unlatch clamp and gently remove air cleaner from the vehicle Push thetwo tabs and pivot the top half to separate the air cleaner 286...

Page 299: ...APACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE RTG PSVKPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PW28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle showhow much weightit may prope rlyc a r r y T...

Page 300: ...WN ABOVE SAFETY BUMPER ANDTHEFT PREVEN GEN GME The otherlabel isthe Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver sdoor It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVW...

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Page 302: ...your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or drivenno more than a mile Eldorudo 270 hp k you ll be driving at speeds higher than 100mph 160km h where it is legal raise the mldYy inflation...

Page 303: ...handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to checktire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especiallyif y...

Page 304: ...GA Z Rated Blackwall P225 60ZR16 Don t forget your compactspare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa Tire Inspection and Rotation To make yourtires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mi...

Page 305: ...tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 2 32inch 1 6mm orlesso f tread remaining Youneed anew tire if You can see the indicators at three or more places...

Page 306: ...er That way your vehiclewill continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things duringnormal service on your vehicle If your tiresha...

Page 307: ...sphalt and concrete A tire markedC may havepoor traction p erformance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and doemot include cornering tu...

Page 308: ...again However if you notice unusualtire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to bereset If younotice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smoothroad your wheels...

Page 309: ...rl l...

Page 310: ...hem onthe front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened Drive slowly and followthe chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chainscontactingyour vehic...

Page 311: ...followthe manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors orwindows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha 0 CarbonTetrachlo...

Page 312: ...hange to a clean area often A soft Use solvent typecleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use If a ring forms after spotcleaning clean the entire areaimmediately brush may be used if stains ar...

Page 313: ...soil from thetrim material with a clean dull knife orscraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at theoutside ofthe stain featherbg t...

Page 314: ...poon 5 ml of baking sodato 1 cup 250ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefull...

Page 315: ...of them follow thestepsearlier under Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric Use aslittlesolventasyou can Cleaning theTopof the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to cleanthe top surfacesof th...

Page 316: ...unning wax or other material may beon the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM WindshieldCleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 Thewindshield is cleanif beads do not form...

Page 317: ...ing or mild polishing of your Cadillac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products fromyour dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index...

Page 318: ...NOTICE Excessive amounts of grease may transfer onto clothing Use a very light coating and wipe thoroughly after application SHEETMETAL D M G E If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal rep...

Page 319: ...ugh they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areaswhere mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of...

Page 320: ...LEATHER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL TIRE CLEANER BLACK TIRES CLEANER ON LEATHER OR VINYL 16 OZ 0 473 L FABRIC CLEANER SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL ON CLOTH AND FABRIC 23 OZ 0 680 L GLASS CLEANER GLASS CLEANING A...

Page 321: ...NUFACTURER G GENERAL MOTORS MAKE 6 CADILIAC 1 CARLINE SERIES EL ELDORADO ET ETC VIN BODY CODE BODY TYPE 1 57 COUPE2 DOOR I PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUMBER ASSEMBLY PLANT U HAMTRAMCK MICM MODELYEAR R 1994 C...

Page 322: ...catesof title and registration EngineIdentificatiun The eighth character in your VIN is the enginecode Thiscodewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts SERWCE PARTS IDEN...

Page 323: ...inutes Radio Power Windows Astroroof WindshieldWipers If you open a do or everything will go off And after 10mhutes everything will go off also Ifyou want power for another lO minutes just turn the ke...

Page 324: ...st lift the cover up hgine CompartmentFuse Block A To gain access liftthe cover Maxi FuseslRelay Center The maxi fuse and relays are located nextto the engine compartment fuse block If a maxi fuse sho...

Page 325: ...PS 3OA HEADLIGHTDIMMERSWITCH HEADLIGHTRELAY D ENGINECOMF DRL HEADLIGHT RELAY E WITH DAYTIME POWERSC13 MICRO RELAY CENTER RUNNING LIGHTS E STOP LP2OA STOP BTSI CRUISESWITCH STOPUGHTSWITCHCAPACITOR TURN...

Page 326: ...R PASS Key DECODERMODULE THEFT DETERRENT FUSE5 S O AMP HVAC LEFTANDRIGHTHEATEDSEATS ELECTRONICLEVELCONTROL ELC TRUNK LIDPULLDOWN POWER ANTENNA REAR DEFOGGER LEFTANDRIGHTMIRRORDEFOGGERS FUSE 6 60 AMP S...

Page 327: ...I r i f F 315...

Page 328: ...AR BLOWER MOTOR REAR BLOWER RELAY MODULE CIGAR 20AMP LTAND RTREAR CIGARETTELIGHTERS SNILLE ONLY FRONTCIGARETTELIGHTER CHIMEMODULE POWERM d O R SWITCH BODY 2 10 AMP RAPRELAY LOCK OUTINHIBITRELAY B TRUN...

Page 329: ...it fixed Power WidbwsandotherPower Options F I Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect thepower windows and other power accessories whensthe current load islmheavy the circuit breaker qens and clos...

Page 330: ...er Element Engine Oil Filter PCVValve SparkPlugs Serpentine Drive Belt Surge Tank Cap Thermostat Upper Radiator Hose Lower Radiator Hose Trans ScreenRt Scavenger Trans Screen Lt Scavenger Trans Pan Sc...

Page 331: ...lts in a powerful refined engine which is wellmited toeven the most demanding driving conditions Engine weight is minimized by the use of low mass alloy materials The crankcase cylinder heads and oil...

Page 332: ...annel air into the cylinders The smoothnessof the tubes is equivalentto the elaborate port polishing methods used for race car engines Careful design usingthe shapeand length of the tubes boosts horse...

Page 333: ...gingenvironmentswhile you drive This provides consistenthigh quality shiftsunder all conditions Communication between the engine and transaxlethrough this computer controls engine output during activa...

Page 334: ...mbination strut and spring design The frame is isolated fromthe body withsix rubber mounts Rubber bushings are used at thelower control arm pivots The upper end of the strutis isolatedby a rubber moun...

Page 335: ...sing an upper and lower control arm and toe link The control arms and toe link are attached to thesuspension support on the inboard side and to a suspension knuckle on the outboardside The hub and bea...

Page 336: ...computer evaluates the inputsfrom these sensors to control the damping of each of the struts and shocksindependentlyto provide varied levels of suspensioncontrol The systemalsohasthecapabilityofprovid...

Page 337: ...ering effort is required 4 6 LITER NORTHSTAR ENGINE Displacement 4 6L 279 cu in No of Cylinders 32 valveDOHC 8 90 Degree V Power ACC to S A E 51349 270 b hp 5600 rpm Torque ACC to SAE51349 300 lbs f t...

Page 338: ...g Fans 2 Elec tric Thermostat StartsTo Open 192 199 F 89 93 C FUEL SYSTEM Induction Type Sequential Port FuelInjection SPFI System Pressure 33 4 43 5 psi 230 300 kPa Idle Speed ECM Controlled Filter T...

Page 339: ...aust Pipe IntermediatePipe TailPipe r i ELECTHCXL SYSTEM i r Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steei Voltage Ground Negative Generator 1 4 4Amp i Refrigerant Rl34a 2 375lbs LO8 kg 1 Not all ai...

Page 340: ...k Plugs 4 6 L 15N m 11lbs ft Oil Pan Drain Plug 4 6 L 20 N m 15 lbs ft VEHICLEDIMENSIONS Eldorado ETC Shipping Weight 3516 lbs 1594 7 kg Shipping Weight ETC 3695 lbs 1679 kg Wheel Base 108in 2743mm Le...

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Page 346: ...1 tCERTIFIED We employ technicians certifiedbythe Nationalinstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let us show youtheir credentials CatalogNumber H 3128 Part Number 3542653 B...

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Page 349: ...l day and night weekends and holidays THEREmE NOMEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENTCHARGES Any CadiUac is eligibleunder thisprogram ROmSDE SER WCEAVAILABILITY TYPE DAILY INCLUDING OF ASSISTANCE HOLIDAYS Phone Ad...

Page 350: ...riod 48 Months or 50 000 Miles 80 000 Kilometers 0 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE is performedon site for the following situations TOWING SERVICE BATI ERYJUMP START LOCK OUTASSISTANCE FUELDELIVERY FLATTIRECHA...

Page 351: ...a n t y period Items coveredarehotel meals and rental car r r r 0 TRIP ROUTING Free trip routingassistance is available during the 4 8 months or 50 000 m i l e s 8 O o o O kilometers w a r r a n t ype...

Page 352: ...dillac dealership retail labor rate with a 30 minute minimum There is also a charge for any parts used and a mileage fee if the technician travels beyond 30miles How Do YouPay For RoadsideService 3 Pa...

Page 353: ...f beyond thisradius we will arrange to have yourcar towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership How Do YouReach Roadside Service I r I r r Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An exp...

Page 354: ...leis on alimitedaccess freewayorregulatedhighway theadvisor will arrange to towyour Cadillacto a safe location where service can be performed Additional assistancewill be providedif necessary WhatIf Y...

Page 355: ...ervice Center Any customer whohas access to aTDD or a conventional teletypewriter can communicatewith Cadillac by dialing from the UnitedStates or Canada 1 80O TDD CMCCor 1 800 833 2622 daily 24hours...

Page 356: ...Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready and able to assist Cadillac customers at roaakide TOLL FREEHOTLINE 1 800 882 1112 8...

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Page 359: ...es you expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Cadillac isin the dealershipfor warranty service Every Cadillac dealer can h...

Page 360: ...or more hoursof warranty repairs and must be kept overnight Your dealer will provide you with a courtesy vehicle if one is available However in some instances it may be necessary to arrange for alter...

Page 361: ...uttle service for same day warranty work Your Cadillac Dealer can get you where you need to be with minimal interruption of your daily schedule Another option is a taxi If the warranty repairs require...

Page 362: ...never possible schedule an appointment for yourvehicle s warranty work Your Cadillac Dealer can then prepareto meet your alternative transportation needs and minimize inconveniencestypically associate...

Page 363: ...provide insurance coverage and replenish the fuel used In many cases your own auto insurance policy may provide primary coverage for the courtesy vehicle similar to rental car agreements Please check...

Page 364: ...e Shuttle Service Customer Chaqe ResponsibiIity No charge No charge must provide insurance coverage and replenish fuel used No charge must provide insurance coverage and replenish fuel used If no deal...

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Page 367: ...ion can often be quickly obtained at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the General Manager or owner of the dealership STEP TWO If after...

Page 368: ...sonnel That is whywe suggest you followStep One first CUSTOMER ASSISTANCEFOR THEHEARING OR SPEECHIMPAIRED To assistownerswhohavehearingdifficulties Cadillachasinstalledspecial Telecommunication Device...

Page 369: ...08 Colonel Sam Drive UNITED S E S GM NORTHAMEXUCAN SALES CadillacMotor Car Division Oshawa Ontario L1H 8W 2860Clark 1 416 644 4112 Detroit Michigan48232 F a x 416 644 4866 I W ALLANT Mantes only 1 800...

Page 370: ...on Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington Virginia22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you willbe asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and astatement of the n...

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Page 372: ...ve the PSPs in periodic mailings shortlyafter they come out You can purchases a subscriptionby sending a check or money order to Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box07130 Detroit Michigan4820...

Page 373: ...nt r w i l l take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 r I r L I r r Copies at Participating Dealers Copiesof Indexes and individual PSPsare at your Cadillac dealership Y...

Page 374: ...3122 I 1994 I H 3124 I 1994 I H 3125 I 1994 I H 3126 I 1994 I H 3128 I 1994 I 3542671 1 1994 I 3542647 1 ICPCH 094 OWNER S LITERATURE 1 DESCRIPTION Fleetwood Owner Information I 15 00 Deville Owner In...

Page 375: ...TE For 1992 Model Year and Later Product Service Publications can only be purchased individually 1991 H 2852B 20 00 F L 1 i1 r INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Refer to PSP Index for Form Numbe...

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Page 377: ...not be filled without the Michigan Purchasers first Product Service PublicationcostsS4 00 each additiial PSP costs 2 00 add446salestax Piease allow doquote time for postalservice Handling Charge I GRA...

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Page 381: ...itioner 151 Air Outlets 150 Air System 150 Alarm HowToTurn O f fTheft 80 Alcohol Driving Under The Influence Of 171 Alcohol in Gasoline 243 AluminumWheels Cleaning 305 AM RadioReception 157 AM StereoR...

Page 382: ...owingA 201 BoseSoundSystems 164 Adjustment 273 Fluid 272 Master Cylinder 270 Parking 92 Pedal Travel 273 Brake System Anti Lock Warning Light 133 Brake SystemWarningLight 132 Brake Wear Indicators Dis...

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Page 384: ...Change Speed With 111 Cruise Control Get Out Of 113 Cruise Control On Hills 112 Cruise Control TurningOff 113 Curves Driving On 180 Contents Table Of See Frontof Owner Info Manual Damage To Finish 30...

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Page 386: ...ghtWasher 269 PowerSteering 267 Transaxle 262 windshield Washer 268 Fluid Capacities 327 Fluids Lubricants Recommended See Maint Book Fluid Usage Label 251 FM Stereo Radio Reception 157 Foam Lpe Clean...

Page 387: ...151 Heater EngineBlock 86 Heater Engine Coolant 86 Height Adjuster Shoulder Belt 23 High Low Headlight Beam Switch 103 Highway Hypnosis 193 HillandMountainRoads 194 Hills Parking On 206 HoldingA Baby...

Page 388: ...128 Interior Cleaning 300 Interior Lights 114 Introduction See Front of Owner Info Manual Inflatable Restraint Light 32 Inspection Tire 292 Instrument PanelWarningLights 131 J Jacking And Removing Fl...

Page 389: ...lt Reminder Light Service Engine Soon Light Engine Oil Light Turn Signal Indicator Light Underhood Lighter Cigarette Lights Lights BatteryCharge Lights Fog ETC Lights Interior Lights Ooerationof Light...

Page 390: ...gine 257 OilThickness Viscosity 254 Operating Record See Maint Book Operation in Foreign Countries 244 Outside Air 150 Outside Mirrors 122 123 Overdrive Automatic 90 Overheated Engine Protection Opera...

Page 391: ...ifting When Your Engine Is 90 RadiatorOverheating 220 Radio Tho Way AddingA 159 311 Rain DrivingIn 187 ReadingLights 119 Rear WindowDefogger 154 RadioSystems 157 Reaction Time In Braking 176 RearAshtr...

Page 392: ...ety Belt Usage By Adults 20 Safety Belt UsageBy Children 46 Safety Belts Center Rear Passenger sPosition 44 SafetyBelts 13 SafetyBelts Cleaning 303 Safety Belts How ToWear Properly 20 Safety Belts Tor...

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Page 394: ...ghtBulb Replacement 280 TapePlayer Care 167 Temperature Engine WarningLight 137 Theft 79 Theft Deterrent System 80 Thermostat 266 Third Gear When To Use 91 Tilt SteeringWheel 102 Time Setting The 166...

Page 395: ...258 V Vanity Mirrors FrontSeat 122 VehicleDamageWarnings 2 VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 309 VehicleStorage 275 VehicleSymbols 3 Vents 150 Vinyl Cleaning 302 W WarningLights 131 Flashers WarningHaza...

Page 396: ...r Windshield Cleaning The Washer Washer Fluid Wipers Wipers If They Stop Winter Driving Working On Your Vehicle Worn Tires Wrecker Towing Wheel Nut Torque Why Wear Safety Belts Wiper Blade Replacement...

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