Cadillac 1998 Eldorado User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Eldorado

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Page 7: ...tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Ser...

Page 8: ...is manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 2566...

Page 9: ...The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP adillac Motor CarCo Detroit Mich IHIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE YATURD 4Y EVENING POST JhNli RY 2ND IN THE YE R 1 915 COPYRIGHT CADILI 4C XlGTOR CAR DIVISION...

Page 10: ...Henry M Leland founder of Cadilluc stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car...

Page 11: ...aftsmanship A Creed Accuracy X Law The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention to quality and innov...

Page 12: ...of the World In 1909Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience cleanlinessand all weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910when Cadillacbecame the first manufac...

Page 13: ...t carto be designed by a stylist 1927LaSalle Harley Earl The 30switnessed production of the powerful smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special seriesushe...

Page 14: ...he Cadillac of 1960 The car s beautiful clean linedstylingiscertainlyelegant beyond compare Its new interior luxury provides afeelingof elegancethat canbe sensed nowhere else in the world of motor car...

Page 15: ...h as air suspension memory seat automatic electricdoor locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires The Eldorado introduced in 1953 wziS redesigned for 1967 as the first...

Page 16: ...r of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car Driver Carof the Year Automobile Magazine The year 1993saw the introductionof the Northstar system The stateof the art system includes the 32 valve dual ove...

Page 17: ...and the page number where you ll find it ngs and sv e I You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that couldhurt you if you were...

Page 18: ...damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty andit could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do tohelp avoid the damage When you read other manuals you m...

Page 19: ...ur vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROS...

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Page 21: ...fety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions ManyPeople Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passen...

Page 22: ...outboard side of the front seat cushion Move the front of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down Move the rear of the control in the directio...

Page 23: ...mbar controlcan be programmed for memory recall For more information see Programmable Memory and Personalization Features in the Index Memory Seat and Mirrors If Equipped Automatic seat and mirror mov...

Page 24: ...seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature The HI setting heats the seat toa slightly higher temperature A telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is...

Page 25: ...t can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat yourpelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when t...

Page 26: ...he latch Then the seatback will fold forward Thelatch must be down for the seat to work properly Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It...

Page 27: ...e up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law saysto wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a cra...

Page 28: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes i k Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it I 1 8...

Page 29: ...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 could be the windshield 1 9...

Page 30: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as 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: ...y work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required theuse of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckleup to g...

Page 32: ...iver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulderbelt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see ho...

Page 33: ...u d be less likely to slideunder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the should...

Page 34: ...t the belt go back all the way You should hear a slight clicking sound If you don t the adjustment feature won t set and you ll have to start again c A 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean f...

Page 35: ...ulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Don t allow more than1inch 25 mm of slack A The shoulder b...

Page 36: ...u can be seriouslyinjured if your beltis buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere not at the pelvic bones This could causeseri...

Page 37: ...seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulderbelt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 38: ...cross the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 39: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if...

Page 40: ...explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another air bag for the right frontpassenger Here are the most i...

Page 41: ...for adults and older children but not for young childrenand infants Neither CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag systemis designed for them Youngchildre...

Page 42: ...the Air Bag System Works 1 w Where arethe air bags The driver s a i rbag is in the middleof the steering wheel I The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1...

Page 43: ...can besomewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in r...

Page 44: ...s bag will be hotfor a short time The partsof the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust comingfrom vents in the deflated airbags Ai...

Page 45: ...air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not openor break the air bag covering Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be...

Page 46: ...s who aren t safetybelted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have la...

Page 47: ...ure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety...

Page 48: ...use serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there...

Page 49: ...nter PassengerPosition Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along thebelt 1 2...

Page 50: ...and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be re...

Page 51: ...mallenough for one is alwaysproperly restrained in a child orinfant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak a...

Page 52: ...eon your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the babyin an infant restraint A CAUTION Never holda baby in your arms while riding ina vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash...

Page 53: ...lecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infan...

Page 54: ...raints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one yearof age This type of restraint faces the rearso that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cra...

Page 55: ...ard facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66to 102cm in height or up to around four yearsof age One type a convertible...

Page 56: ...7 kg and about fourto eight yearsof age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safetybelt system Booster seatswith shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shieldsuse lap sh...

Page 57: ...e rear ratherthan the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the frontpassenger seat Here s w...

Page 58: ...t Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation...

Page 59: ...int Secure the child in the childrestraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latchplate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt...

Page 60: ...ou re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 5 Push and pull the...

Page 61: ...d in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one I Make the belt as long aspossible by tilting the latch plate and pull...

Page 62: ...d restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure L 6 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ab...

Page 63: ...he earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instruc...

Page 64: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt allthe way out of the retractor to set the...

Page 65: ...e it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger ch...

Page 66: ...shed together and seriously injured A belt must be usedby only one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the c...

Page 67: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would thenbe applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the la...

Page 68: ...keep asafety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayedsafety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apartunder impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one ri...

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Page 71: ...nt System If Equipped PASS Key New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting O...

Page 72: ...child or others could be badly injured or even killed They couldoperate power windowsor other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of...

Page 73: ...than a knock out plug Your dealer or qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by reading the bar code tag There are 15alternative ignition PASS Key I1 blanks to help discourage theft Keep the...

Page 74: ...veralways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use either thedoor key or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter If your vehicle has the optional theft deterrent system you must unlock th...

Page 75: ...he doors Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks If Equipped With the ignitionin RUN the door lockscan be programmed through prompts displayed by the Driver Information Center DIC These prompts allow the dri...

Page 76: ...n is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this devicemust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation o...

Page 77: ...recall the memory seats forup to two drivers For more information see Memory Seat and Mirrors in the Index Note that pressing the transmitter buttons numerous times approximately500 times outof the v...

Page 78: ...at the normal range in any location If you have to get closeto your vehicle beforethe transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch...

Page 79: ...A CAUTION It can be dangerousto drive with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can causeunconsciousnessand even death If you must dr...

Page 80: ...ton on the remote keyless entry transmitter to access the trunk compartment Trunk Storage System Option ACCESS PANEL RETAINER TRUNK STORAGE UNIT SPARE TIRE COVER SPARE TIRE I If equipped the optional...

Page 81: ...n each sideof the storage system Once in place the storage system can be moved forward orrearward for convenience and easy access of stored items The following steps explain how to remove the trunk st...

Page 82: ...icpull down feature you never have to slam the trunk lid in orderto close the trunk Instead gently lower the trunk liduntil it is nearly shut the automatic pull down unit will take overand lock the tr...

Page 83: ...is Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot closeall windows and lock your vehicle Remember tok...

Page 84: ...deterrentsystem won t activate if you lock a door with a key or use the manual door lock It activates onlyif you use a power door lock switch or the remote keylessentry transmitter To avoid activatin...

Page 85: ...works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your vehicle serviced To reduce the possi...

Page 86: ...hecked for damage Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately See your dealer ora locksmith for key service If the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displaye...

Page 87: ...this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t tow a trailer duringbreak in See Towinga Trailer in the Index for more information C i i A L E With the ignition key in the igniti...

Page 88: ...rn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK does UseOFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle...

Page 89: ...Without pushing the accelerator pedal turnyour ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine getswarm 1 NOTICE Holding yourkey in START for l...

Page 90: ...cessories you could change the way the engine operates Beforeadding electrical equipment check withyour dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle...

Page 91: ...g the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before tokeep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long shouldyou keep the coolant heaterplugged in Theansw...

Page 92: ...ave to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift leverall the wa...

Page 93: ...N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going lessthan 35 mph 55 km h push the Going about 3...

Page 94: ...ift into SECOND 2 unless youare going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power than SECOND 2 You can use it onvery steep hills or in de...

Page 95: ...s on and stays on See Parking Brake Indicator Light in the Index for more information When you move out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N if the engine is running the parking brake should release If it doesn t y...

Page 96: ...re parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index This sectionshows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle...

Page 97: ...ng Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fir...

Page 98: ...Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shiftout of P...

Page 99: ...e unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged w...

Page 100: ...running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index A CAUTION It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firml...

Page 101: ...operate the windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10minutes have passed If you want thispower for another 10minutes turn the key to RUN and back to OFF This feature is present on the driv...

Page 102: ...r Turn and Lane Change Signals To signal aturn move the lever all the way up or down Thelever returns automatically when the turn is complete I 1 c7 An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the...

Page 103: ...eam to low This lighton the instrumentpanel will be on indicating high beam usage Flash To Pass This lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass Pul...

Page 104: ...the longer the delay Eldorado Only OFF Turn the band to OFFto turn off the wipers Be sure to clear iceand snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loo...

Page 105: ...on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity level The MIST and wash cycles operateas normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function I NOTICE IThe wipers must be turned off when going through...

Page 106: ...ur brakes A CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerouswhere you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use yourcruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slipperyroads On such roads fast...

Page 107: ...econd to reset Thisreturns you to your desired preset speed Also note that the DriverInformation Center DIC will display the CRUISE ENGAGEDmessage again Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer t...

Page 108: ...e cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hil...

Page 109: ...g aswell as instrument panel backlighting will dim only when it is dark outside Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parlung lamps after the windshield wipers have been i...

Page 110: ...on and it s dark enough outside the high beam headlamps at reduced intensity will turn off and normal low beam headlamp operation will occur When the twilight sentinel switch is on and it s bright eno...

Page 111: ...The cornering lamps comeon when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal aturn They provide more light for cornering Twilight Sentinel The control is next to the headlarnp knob It automat...

Page 112: ...he battery in case you have accidently left the headlamps or parking lamps on If you need to purposely leave the lamps on for more than 10minutes with the ignition in LOCK or ACCESSORY turn the manual...

Page 113: ...r dooris opened and it is dark outside For manual operation pressthe button to turn them on Press it again to turn them off If the reading lamps are left on rney automatically shut off IO minutes afte...

Page 114: ...the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare thischange may take a few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced To turn on the automaticdimming feature p...

Page 115: ...pper right corner of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven When cleaning themirror use a paper towel or similar material dampenedwith glass cleaner Do n...

Page 116: ...sVariance The mirror isset inzone eightupon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compassvariance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances...

Page 117: ...o ways Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km hj or less until the display readsa direction or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine Power Remote Control Mirror Heated Your vehicle has an ele...

Page 118: ...to view the curb when you are parallel parking When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R and a five second delay has occurred the passenger mirror will return to its original position If further a...

Page 119: ...To gain access to this compartment which is located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the headliner push up and the storage areawill open Map Pocket The map storage pockets are locatedon e...

Page 120: ...ntrol system to reveal the front ashtray To clean this ashtray pull it out by gripping the sides To use the rearashtray lift the lid NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays...

Page 121: ...controls and information outputthrough the Driver Information Center DIC Voice activation and hands free operation are standard features For more information contactyour dealer A user s guideis provi...

Page 122: ...I The control switch only works when the ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power RAP is active Press the switch rearward and release to express open the glass panel and sunshade Thesunsha...

Page 123: ...up to three channels 1 If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel proceed to Step2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttonson the universal transmitter until the amber light begins to...

Page 124: ...both buttons when the amber light on the universal transmitter begins to flashrapidly Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter The amber light come...

Page 125: ...mode Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and press the universal transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds Press the button again to make surethat the un...

Page 126: ...Instrument Panel I J 2 56...

Page 127: ...drive safely and economically The main components of the instrumentpanel are A Air Outlets H Hood Release B Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever C Cluster D Radio Audio System E Driver Information Center C...

Page 128: ...Cluster United States versionshown Canadian similar...

Page 129: ...the correct mileage This is because your vehicle s computer has stored the mileage in memory Trip Odometer By pressing thisbutton TRIP RESET Iyou can tell how far you ve traveled since you last setthe...

Page 130: ...indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm I NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red areaor engine damage may occur Engine Speed Limiter This feature preventsthe...

Page 131: ...ten gages and warning lights work together tolet you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving orwhen one of the gages sho...

Page 132: ...not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then haveit fixed...

Page 133: ...er you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The ligh...

Page 134: ...t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light TRACTION CONTROL This warning light should come on briefly as you start the en...

Page 135: ...ds when you start your engine Inthe section Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gageshows the engine coolant t...

Page 136: ...agnosing any malfunction 0 0 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 may not be as good and your engine m...

Page 137: ...off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel capwill allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving tripswith the capproperly installed should turn the lightoff Did you just drive t...

Page 138: ...on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine That sa check to be sure the light works If it doesn t come on be sure tohave it fixed so it will be there to warn you...

Page 139: ...ump shuts off before the gage reads F It takes more or less gasto fill the tank than the gage said For example the gage read 8 GALLONS 30 L but it took more or less than the tank s remaining capacity...

Page 140: ...ESETwhen a non resettable display appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all Driver Information Center DIC warning messages that have been displayed since the ignition key was tur...

Page 141: ...ay the RANGE MPG AVG MPG INST GAL FUELUSED MPH AVG MPH TIMER BATTERY VOLTS COOLANT TEMP OIL LIFE LEFT and ENGLISWMETRIC RESET FUEL DOOR Press this button to open the fuel door This featurewill work on...

Page 142: ...Be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions when using a battery charger If this message appearsand stays on while driving or after startingyour vehicle have it checked immediately to determine...

Page 143: ...does notcheck for actual oillevel if the engine hasbeen off for a shortperiod of time and the oil levelis never sensed whilethe engine is running If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears and your vehic...

Page 144: ...amage ENGINE MISFIRE EASE OFF GAS PEDAL 114 An engine misfirehas occurred You 11need to ease off the gaspedal ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE 42 This message will appear when the engine has overheated S...

Page 145: ...your vehicle s memory Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership PROGRAM PASS KEY 31 This warning message displays when the PASS Key I1pellet informationhas not been programmed into your vehicle Se...

Page 146: ...S 106 This message will display if an electricalproblem has occurred within the Powertrain ControlModule PCM Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership SERVICEFUEL SYSTEM 101 The PCM has detected a...

Page 147: ...stem stop turn off the engine then start the engine again If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your dealer for service Reduceyour speed and dr...

Page 148: ...pressing the button again turns the system back on Thismessage also self cancels after five seconds TRACTION SUSPENDED 56 This message displays when the traction control system has been temporarily sh...

Page 149: ...control and radio personalization seeeach feature in the Index Memory Seat and Mirrors 6 4 To begin progranming adjust the driver s seat including lumbar adjustments and both outside mirrors to a com...

Page 150: ...automatically lock when shifted out of PARK P and unlock when shifting intoPARK P DRIVR UNLOCK INPARK All doors automatically lock when shifted outof PARK P Only the driver s door automatically unlock...

Page 151: ...yes or no response automatically brings up the LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK feature Lock Unlock Confirmation This personalization feature allows the driver to program the parlunglamps to blink when the lock o...

Page 152: ...choices can be recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in your vehicle s ignition Before you begin programming make sure that your vehicle s ignition is in RUN To...

Page 153: ...rs on the Driver Information Center DIC Press the TRiP RESET button to answer yes or press the INFO RESET button to indicate a no response FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made and FEATURE OF...

Page 154: ...their own radio settingsfor AM and FM presets last tuned station volume tone and audio source radio cassette or CD The settings recalled by the radio aredetermined by which remote keyless entry trans...

Page 155: ...nsider changing your engine oil The system should indicatechanging the oil between 3 000 miles 5 000 kmj and 7 500 miles 12 500 km It may indicate changing the oil before 3 000 miles 5 000 km dependin...

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Page 157: ...d Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player wit...

Page 158: ...mperature Button With this dual zone feature the right front passenger can control the temperature of air forhisher own zone The passengercan select a four degree warmer or cooler temperature from the...

Page 159: ...reful not to put anything overthe solar sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield This sensoris used by the automatic system to regulate temperature To find your comfort...

Page 160: ...he system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation whereas DEFROST will change to automatic...

Page 161: ...heAUTO setting press the button until LO AUTO is shown on the display OFF Press thisbutton to turn the system off Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle and the system will try to maintai...

Page 162: ...tem will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle Also while in the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air You may also need to adjust the interior temperature...

Page 163: ...e front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stopthe aifflow by moving the...

Page 164: ...T adjust the fanspeed by pressing the fan button up or down If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed Thetemperature also needs to be adjusted by turning the TEMP AUTO knob...

Page 165: ...try transmitter to personalize their own climate control settings For more information see Programmable Memory and Personalization Features in the Index Audio Systems Your Cadillac audiosystem has bee...

Page 166: ...emode In this mode higher or lower radio stations areadvanced to in small increments until the SEEK TUNE button is released Tuning stops when you release thisbutton If you press and hold the SEEK TUNE...

Page 167: ...set station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next presetstation Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a presetstation has weak reception the radio will not stop atthe...

Page 168: ...broken Check to see if your tape isbroken Try a new tape REV Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly The radiowill play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display You may use...

Page 169: ...LN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player Se...

Page 170: ...an two seconds to scan radio stations The radio will go to a station stop for fiveseconds then go on to thenext station Press this button again to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbutton...

Page 171: ...ape is playing use the VOL TONE LEVEL and SPEAKER controls just as you do forthe radio Other controls may have different functionswhen a tape is inserted The display will show an underlined tape symbo...

Page 172: ...election Press this button again to stop scanning SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing A EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Ej...

Page 173: ...rs repeatedly or if an errorcan t be corrected please contact your dealer R W Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc Release it to return to playing speed FF Press and hold the righ...

Page 174: ...sources are loaded NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display Press thisbutton again or BAND to switch back to the radio Finding a Station BAND Press thisbutton to selectAM FM1 FM2 or weather and pr...

Page 175: ...on your pushbuttons stop for five seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station...

Page 176: ...a great distance One network can have stations spread across a country or continent Each network breaks down into regions With regions local news items like weather and traffic are available to you W...

Page 177: ...A new groupof words will appear on the display Once the completemessage has been displayed MSG will disappear from the display until another new MSG is received Each message can only be read once PTY...

Page 178: ...be displayed If you have recently tuned to the station you may need to wait a minute before the time is available to theradio To set the clock to the current displayedstation time press and hold HR or...

Page 179: ...setting is used when listening to non musical material such as news talk shows sports broadcasts and books on tape TALK makes spoken words sound very clear 0 0 0 0 DRIVER SEAT This setting adjusts th...

Page 180: ...ay when a tape is playing with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be that The cassette tape is tight and the casset...

Page 181: ...ion Pressthis button againto stop scanning SIDE Press thisbutton to changethe side of the tape that is playing 1 EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may b...

Page 182: ...repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact yourdealer RW Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc Release it to return to playing speed FF Press and hold the right ar...

Page 183: ...ostalgia Oldies Oldies Persnlty Personality Public Public R B Rhythm and Blues Re1Musc Religious Music Re1Talk Religious Talk PTY List Description Rock M Rock Music Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rock sport...

Page 184: ...t whenever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriatelyso that they will not come into contactwith the CD changer A i k L You must first load the magazine with discs beforeyou can play a co...

Page 185: ...all the way to the left When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue forup to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To...

Page 186: ...Cassette Tape Player use SEEK TUNE Forall other audio systems use TUNE SEEK SEEK TUNE Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection Press the left arrow to search forthe previous track selection...

Page 187: ...source The audio sourcemust be loaded to play If none of the audio sources are loaded NO SOURCE LOADEDwill appear on the display Press thisbutton again or BAND to switch back to the radio CDwill be di...

Page 188: ...s as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own radio settings The settings recalled by the radio are determined by which...

Page 189: ...t stored theVehicle Identification Number VIN Each time the ignition is turned on the VIN is verified If the vehicle s VIN does notmatch the VIN stored in the radio the radio willTHEFTLOCK If the radi...

Page 190: ...he radio will seek all of the PTYs stored in presets except for thePTY Any Understanding Radio Reception AM The range formost AM stations is greater than for F M especially atnight The longer range ho...

Page 191: ...uld be stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be clean...

Page 192: ...scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended recommended cleaning time If your vehicle is equipped with the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player press and hold EJECT for five secon...

Page 193: ...pe dry with a clean cloth any dirt 5 Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on 6 Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could dama...

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Page 199: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 18 4 20 4 21 4 22 3 23 4 24 4 2...

Page 200: ...ds or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers aregoing to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Beready for their mistakes Rear en...

Page 201: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is for peoplenever to drinkalcohol and then drive But what...

Page 202: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit forall commercial drivers in the United States is0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 IO percent afterthree to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve se...

Page 203: ...person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This meansthat when anyone who hasbeen drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s cha...

Page 204: ...seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugsand frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km...

Page 205: ...tter brakingand longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pumpyour brakes If you do the pedal may get harderto push down If your engine stops you will s...

Page 206: ...ls is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure fdster than any driver could The...

Page 207: ...tem Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially usefulin slippery road conditions The system operates onlyif it senses thatone or both...

Page 208: ...by pressing the button again The TRACTION READY message should display briefly on the Driver Information Center Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many e...

Page 209: ...lerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work wherethe tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer t...

Page 210: ...your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to theleft or right depending on...

Page 211: ...Passing anothervehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgm...

Page 212: ...s are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the bl...

Page 213: ...n acceleration skidis also besthandled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle startsto slide ease yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the vehicl...

Page 214: ...h night vision problems orby fatigue 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow d...

Page 215: ...When you are facedwith severe glare as from adriver who doesn t lower thehigh beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep y...

Page 216: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavierthe rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder to see ro...

Page 217: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This canhappen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Page 218: ...water drive through them very slowly some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 0 Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially carefulwhen you pass another vehicle Allow yourself mo...

Page 219: ...e and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a lightturns green andjust before you...

Page 220: ...ass Before changing lanes checkyour mirrors Then use your turn signal Just beforeyou leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once y...

Page 221: ...short time to avoid a major storm system Mups Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain t alling asleep at the wheel Cali...

Page 222: ...d alsothe brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowin...

Page 223: ...imb the hdl better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speedsthat let you stay in your own lane As...

Page 224: ...clude a small bag of sand apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those...

Page 225: ...itions See Traction Control System in the Index Your anti lock brakesimprove your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you...

Page 226: ...help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blan...

Page 227: ...ong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the b...

Page 228: ...you can carry This weight is called theVehicle Capacity Weight and includes theweight of all occupants cargo and all options not installed in the factory MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT...

Page 229: ...If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people ina sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put thin...

Page 230: ...economy Successful safetrailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it aremany time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of t...

Page 231: ...ight of the Trailer How heavy can atrailer safely be It should never weigh morethan 1 000lbs 450kg if you have an Eldorado or 3 760 lbs 1 709 kg if you have an Eldorado ETC These are total maximum wei...

Page 232: ...may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongueload to theGVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your V...

Page 233: ...properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size Thisequipment is very important forproper vehicle loadingand good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any...

Page 234: ...and not nearly as responsive asyour vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailerhitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If th...

Page 235: ...rent turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Cadillac dealer The greenarrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the traile...

Page 236: ...ill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up...

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Page 241: ...ems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 24 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 24 Changing a Flat Tir...

Page 242: ...nd rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in td make your front and rear turn signal lamps flashon and off This light on the instrument panel will flash indicating that the haza...

Page 243: ...the turn signals won t work since they are already flashing 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 vehicle...

Page 244: ...ouching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to startyour vehicle and the bad grounding could damage theelectrical systems 3 Turn off the ignit...

Page 245: ...gh water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every newGM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to...

Page 246: ...will go to an unpainted metal enginepart or a body metal surface Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Also don t connect...

Page 247: ...o to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18inches 46cm away from the dead battery but not near engi...

Page 248: ...nce it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aeroskirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flash...

Page 249: ...ver towfaster than safe or posted speeds Never tow withdamaged parts not fully secured Never getunder your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck Always securethe vehicle on each side with s...

Page 250: ...l damagedrivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to OFF The steering wheel should beclamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping devic...

Page 251: ...ins and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle toground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand...

Page 252: ...n the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails behind the front wheels These slots are to be usedwhen loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outb...

Page 253: ...s and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand...

Page 254: ...slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to beused when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each...

Page 255: ...GINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groupsof four cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a lossin power and engine performance This operat...

Page 256: ...team coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open thehood If you keep driving when your engin...

Page 257: ...emperature controlto the highest heat setting and open thewindows as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD 3...

Page 258: ...the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and caninjure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A Coolant Surge T a n kwith Pressure Cap B Electric Engi...

Page 259: ...t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle NOTICE Engin...

Page 260: ...n blow out and burnyou badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tankpressure cap 0 even a little they can comeout at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system includi...

Page 261: ...you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine I You can remove the coolant surge tank pres...

Page 262: ...I 2 Thenkeepturning thecap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressurecap 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture up to the base of the filler neck 5 22...

Page 263: ...ore of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches about2 5 inches 6 4cm below the base of the filler neck a 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure...

Page 264: ...trol by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows...

Page 265: ...ools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floorof the trunk T u r n the retainer center dial on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it Lift and remove the co...

Page 266: ...ILift up the tire to remove it from the trunk Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench to the left and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench 5 26...

Page 267: ...eel wrench B Removing the WheelCover There is a center wheelcover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat end of the wheel wrench gently pry the wheel cover off Be careful not to scratch thealuminum whee...

Page 268: ...a vehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only bya jack IA CAUTION Raising your vehi...

Page 269: ...9mm 1 t 5 5INCHES 140 mm 3 Position the jack under the vehicle and raise thejack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire n...

Page 270: ...ces and spare wheel IA CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and causean accident Whenyou...

Page 271: ...our wheel could fall off causing aseriousaccident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 2 I r 8 Lo...

Page 272: ...the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to100Ib ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nut...

Page 273: ...the trunk Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle is facing down The full size tire will not fit down into the well Place it so the front is in the well and...

Page 274: ...the inflation pressureregularly It should be 60 psi 420kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop assoon as possibleand make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The...

Page 275: ...can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t usetire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle isstuck is to spin...

Page 276: ...g wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REV...

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Page 281: ...Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts 6 50 6 5...

Page 282: ...own service work you ll want to use the proper Cadiilac ServiceManual Zt tells you much more about how to serviceyour vehicle than this rnanrral can To order the proper servicemanual see Service and...

Page 283: ...ance You may use middle grade or regularunleaded gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well At a minimum the gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and...

Page 284: ...ese tricarbonyl MMT ask your servicestation operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containingMMT are used spark plug lifemay...

Page 285: ...contact amajor oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Justtell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Iden...

Page 286: ...ter An alternate fuel door release is located insideof the trunk on the left hand side Pull it to release the fuel door While refueling hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door To r...

Page 287: ...the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the capback on turn it tothe right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determ...

Page 288: ...the fill opening beforeoperating the nozzle Contactshould be maintained until the filling is complete Bring the fill nozzle incontact with the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under...

Page 289: ...en the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to thefront of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located under the front edge of the grille Lift...

Page 290: ...ant Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location Fill Location C Power SteeringFluid E Brake Master Cylinder H Air Cleaner Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the...

Page 291: ...s displayed check the dipstick level and add oil as needed It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle mu...

Page 292: ...t kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark tha...

Page 293: ...ymbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines I I I You should alsous...

Page 294: ...30 oil Both will provide easiercold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if y...

Page 295: ...or very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properlythrow away clothing or rags containingused engine oil See the manufacturer swarnings about the use and...

Page 296: ...at the mass airflow sensor end of the air duct 3 Disconnect the air ductfrom the mass airflow sensor 4 Unhook both air cleaner cover latches One latch is located near the radiator hose not shown and...

Page 297: ...s in the front edge of the air cleaner base Pivot the air cleaner coverand the air ductassembly downward Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged Reinstall the clean air duct over the...

Page 298: ...Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every50 000miles 83 000 km if the vehicle i...

Page 299: ...hecking the FluidLevel NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starti...

Page 300: ...luid capand turn it to the left to remove 3 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel then pull it back out again 4 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and I 5 Check...

Page 301: ...r How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change ind...

Page 302: ...ill 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gag...

Page 303: ...ngine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you u...

Page 304: ...the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot When your e...

Page 305: ...urge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arr...

Page 306: ...a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough flui...

Page 307: ...for adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas w...

Page 308: ...rk well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings areworn then you ll have too much fluid when...

Page 309: ...rk well or they may noteven work at all This could causea crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of m...

Page 310: ...climates may cause abrake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts arenecessary to help prevent br...

Page 311: ...xpectcan change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s tim...

Page 312: ...ogen Bulbs IA CAUTION I I r Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bu...

Page 313: ...I r l I 2 Lift off the cover as shown 3 Turn the headlamp housing socket to the left to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 6 33...

Page 314: ...using socket 5 After removing th e wiring harness from the headlamp housing socket replacethe bulb and socket Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the...

Page 315: ...access turn the lock tabs on the headlamp cover in the direction of the arrows and then lift off the cover see Steps1 and 2 under Headlamps r h 2 Turn the housing socket to the right to unlock the so...

Page 316: ...enter High MountedStoplamp CHMSL 1 Lift the trim cover to remove 2 Twist the socket to the leftand remove the socket and bulb from the housing Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly 6 3...

Page 317: ...the trim away to accessthe wing nuts 3 Remove the two wing nuts 4 Gently remove the lamp housing A 5 Press the bulb housing lever and rotate the housing to the left to remove it To remove the bulb pus...

Page 318: ...rs on Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with the door open turn the key to OFF 2 Insert a screwdriver intothe slot as shown and press down to release the wiper blade...

Page 319: ...sure CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them See Inflation Tire Pressure in this section for...

Page 320: ...e It should be at 60 psi 420 Wa How to Check Use a goodquality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tiresmay look...

Page 321: ...ear inflation pressures asshown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index I A CAUTION Rust or dirton a wheel or on...

Page 322: ...the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get...

Page 323: ...heels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following informationrelates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by tr...

Page 324: ...e generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire...

Page 325: ...them only with new GM original equipment parts Thisway you will be sure tohave the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model A CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bol...

Page 326: ...insonly where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends...

Page 327: ...less this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to getrid of dus...

Page 328: ...ows 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow themulti purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers aft...

Page 329: ...licones or waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield and even make it difficultto see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild s...

Page 330: ...Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 105001 1 The windshield is cleanif beads do notform when you rinse itwith water Grime fromthe windshield will stick to the wiper blades and atfat...

Page 331: ...arcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or carwashing mild detergent soapto clean exte...

Page 332: ...surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tirecleaner I NOTICE I When applyinga tire dressing always take care to wipeoff any oversprayor splash from all pain...

Page 333: ...he frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical f...

Page 334: ...0 473L White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls 1050214 32 oz 0 946 L Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops 1050427 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner...

Page 335: ...acement parts Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this labelon the rear wall of the trunk on the passenger s side It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VI...

Page 336: ...motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories...

Page 337: ...PZM Fuse Radio Fuse DAB Relay Trunk and Fuel Door ReleaseRelay High Beam Relay Comfort Fuse AMP Bose Only Fuse Rightand Left Bose Relay Fuse Usage INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay Interior Lamps Fuse...

Page 338: ...short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is brok...

Page 339: ...PCM BAT PARK REV AIC COMP uuu RELAY ECS PCM IGN DIS CRUISE INJ INJ n n n The fuseblock is located next to the air cleaner on the driver s sideof the engine Liftthe cover to gain access Fuse COR LPS IN...

Page 340: ...t Rear T u r n Lamps Right and Left Repeater Lamps Export Cluster Fuse STOP MIRROR DRL Usage Stoplamp Switch Centered High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Turn Hazard Switch ABS Controller Stepper Motor Cruise...

Page 341: ...low Canister Purge PCM Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Front Ignition 1 Relay Torque Converter Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuse DIS CRUISE INJ INJ Usage Electronic Ignition Control Module Stepp...

Page 342: ...C Relay ELC AC Compressor Electronic Flasher Turn Hazard Switch Rear Zone Blower Right and Left Heated Seat Switches Optional Usage Road Sensing Suspension RSS ETC Only PRNDL PZM Cluster Air Control M...

Page 343: ...or Release Solenoid Door Lock Relay Left Front Door Motors PZM Door Unlock Relay Fuse BATT RSS RT PARK LT PARK Usage Driver and Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch Optional jl Driver and Passenger SeatBelt C...

Page 344: ...bhp 6000 rpm 205 kWj 5600rprn 224 kWj 6000 rpm Torque Eldorado 300 lb ft 4000 rpm ETC 295 lb ft 4400 rpm FiringOrder 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 407 N m 4000 rpm 400 N m 4400 rpm ThermostatStarts To Open 177 184...

Page 345: ...n your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the properrefrigerant is used If you re not sure askyour dealer Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element AC Type A1096C Fuel Filter Element AC T...

Page 346: ...6 66...

Page 347: ...r Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Service Roadside Service forthe Hearing or Speech Impaired Gold Key Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options GM Participation in an Alternative...

Page 348: ...er if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction takethe following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolv...

Page 349: ...nch For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 a In PuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin...

Page 350: ...P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warrantyand O...

Page 351: ...ete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Service can bereached by dialing 1 800 882 1 112 24hours aday 365 days a year This serviceis...

Page 352: ...Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change Covers change only Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidentalexpenses may be reimbursed during...

Page 353: ...you and request the following information A description of the problem Name home address home telephone number 0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are 0 The model year Vehicle Identification N...

Page 354: ...is Gold Key Courtesy Transportation It isjust onemore example of Cadillac s commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as a Cadillacowner Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get...

Page 355: ...e from the dealership or one obtained from a local rental agency Miscellaneous Service Should the situation necessitate making your own arrangements Gold Key Courtesy Transportation provides forreimbu...

Page 356: ...ional insurance coverage and any taxes or feeslevied by state or local governmental agencies It is important that your vehicle be picked up from the dealership promptly following the completion of you...

Page 357: ...can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillacvoluntarily part...

Page 358: ...adillac Customer Assistance Center at1 800 458 8006 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separatewarranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 359: ...ou ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777...

Page 360: ...vice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehic...

Page 361: ...y name and also the name of the personto whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outsideU S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORP...

Page 362: ...NOTES 7 16...

Page 363: ...2 6 23 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 64 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Lockout Feature 2 5 Anti Theft Radio 3 33 Appearancecare 6 47 Appearance Care Materials 6 54 Apply Brake To Shift Message 2 71 Arbi...

Page 364: ...torage Area 2 49 Center Passenger Position 1 29 Central Door Unlocking System 2 4 Certification Label 4 30 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 46 Change Engine Oil Message 2 72 Change Trans Fluid Message...

Page 365: ...17 3 26 Cornpact Disc Player Errors 3 17 3 26 Compact Spare Tire 5 34 Console Shift Lever 2 26 Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension 2 84 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Convenience Net 2 50 Convex Out...

Page 366: ...view Mirror 2 44 2 45 Electrcnic Climate Control 3 2 Electronic Level Control 4 3 I Electronic SolarSensor 3 6 Engine 6 10 Compartment Fuse Block 6 59 Coolant 6 22 6 23 Coolant Heater 2 20 Coolant Hot...

Page 367: ...G a g e s Engine Coolant Temperature 2 65 Fuel 2 69 Speedometer 2 59 Tachometer 2 60 GarmentHooks 2 51 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 3 21 GloveBox 2 49 Gold Key CourtesyTransportation 7 8 Gross...

Page 368: ...Number 6 55 Lamps 2 39 Interior 2 42 On Reminder 2 40 Panel 2 42 Underhood 6 11 Latches Seatback 1 6 Leaving YourVehicle with the Engine Running 2 27 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel 2 42 Lighter 2 50...

Page 369: ...Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 23 New Vehicle Break In 2 17 Nightvision 4 17 Odometer 2 59 Odometer Trip 2 59 Off RoadRecovery 4 13 0il Engine 6 11 Oil Life Indicator 2 85 Oil Life Indicator How toRes...

Page 370: ...ear Compartment Fuse Block 6 62 Outside Seat Position 1 26 Seat Passengers 1 26 Storage Armrest 2 50 Window Defogger 3 8 Towing 5 9 5 13 Rear T u r n Signal Lamps Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 Rearvi...

Page 371: ...Adjustment 1 I4 Seats Memory Function 1 3 Power 1 2 Seat Controls 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 39 1 4 1 1 43 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 24 Security System 2 14 2 16 Service 6 2 A C System M...

Page 372: ...32 1 20 4 15 3 34 5 34 6 49 6 64 7 4 2 59 2 77 6 48 6 49 2 77 2 19 5 16 4 10 4 12 4 10 4 10 4 11 2 32 3 9 3 33 2 49 2 43 6 31 5 35 2 51 2 49 Sunroof 2 52 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 1 20 Surge T...

Page 373: ...s 4 38 Safety Chains 4 35 Tongueweight 4 34 Total Weight on Tires 4 35 Trailer Towing 4 32 Turnsignals 4 37 Weight 3 33 Trans Fluid Reset Message 2 78 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 6 18 Transmission Hot I...

Page 374: ...rranty Information Washer Fluid Windshield Washing YourVehicle Weatherstrips 2 79 2 60 3 7 2 51 5 3 2 61 7 12 6 26 6 50 6 50 Wheel Alignment 6 44 NutTorque 5 32 6 64 Replacement 6 45 Wrench 5 26 5 27...

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