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Page 1: ...IMPORTANT OPERATING SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OWN ER S MANUAL 1973...

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Page 3: ...l t Motors of Canada wherever the name Cadillac Motor 3 Car Division appears in this manual SERVICE DEPARTMENT 4 CADILLAC MOTOR CAR OIVISION General Motors Corporation Oetroit Michigan 48232 5 I It Ge...

Page 4: ...d your car and how to operate it safely Keys BEFORE ORIVING OFF Two separate keys are provided for your car Each key has a different cross section so that it can be inserted only in certain locks J SE...

Page 5: ...h located on the left POWER DOOR LOCK CDNTROL When the door is locked movement of the inside door handle does not unlock or open the door Door must be unlocked before it Door locks To lock any car doo...

Page 6: ...brake lights headlights hazard flasher etc will cause immediate activation Opening any car door or switching on any courtesy light activates the system after approximately 15 seconds delay This delay...

Page 7: ...s so equipped permits unlocking and raising the trunk lid from inside the car To open trunk press release button located inside glove box door opening at upper left An amber TRUNK warning light on the...

Page 8: ...the fronl selt back Front seat adjustment MANUALLY OPERATED SEATS Move the lever located on the driver s side cushion panel forward to release adjuster Adjust seat to the most comfortable dr posUion R...

Page 9: ...jects on the right hand coat hook in such a way that you block the driver s viSion to the right rear quarter Power windows Pov er wmdows can be operated only when the ignition switch is tn 1M RUN posi...

Page 10: ...lling to move mirror up or down The mirror support has dual pivots that permit f8l you to move the mirror sideways UP or down within the range of adjustment Switch mirror to night position to reduce 9...

Page 11: ...so operate un6tr these conditions if the right front p _ doos not fasten his lap belt For information on aw to use the system in your car please consult mlt nal under the proper heading on the folio n...

Page 12: ...jam so it will not rewind further while at the same time the retractor s locking mechanism prevents the belt from being Mth drawn If a belt should become jammed you may be able to rele it by pulling t...

Page 13: ...nched fist between the belt and your chest with thumb against chest and back of hand facing upward When not in use the shoulder belt may be stowed by leaving it a ached to the lap belt and allowing th...

Page 14: ...houlder belts without storage prov lIS should haw buckles latched and belts adjusted remove mck CARS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL CHilO RESTRAINTS If a child 1 traveling In a vehicle not equIpped wilh Ge...

Page 15: ...This will minimize the possibility of injury from frontal impacts 10 the event of an accident It is recommended that your new edllae be operated for 500 miles before tral er ng If it is necessary to...

Page 16: ...0 pull a tral er 1 Check the hitch ball lor _ cated with a light coat of Inspect electrical connec contact Check condition 0 2 Inspect tores and IOa Db pressures eep It lubri grease for proper choms _...

Page 17: ...he previously determined adjustment 6 The procedure described above applies to all types of frame mounted equalizing hitches BRAKES If a trailer brake is to be used with your Cadillac make sure you fo...

Page 18: ...y method to help control direction Keep your hand at the bottom of steering wheel To move trailer left move your hand 10 the leh To back to the right move hand to the right Down Grades On long or stee...

Page 19: ...r higher sold in the Unrtod States and Canada If you plan to operate your Cadillac outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada there is a possibility that the best fuels available ar...

Page 20: ...at any urne you suspect that exhaust fumes af entering the passenger compartment have the cause determined and corrected as soon as possible If you must drive under these conditiOns drive only with al...

Page 21: ...controls Anti theft lock The anti theft lock located on the right side of the steering column has five positions Accessory Permits operation of electrical accessories when engine is not running To en...

Page 22: ...epressing the accelerator pedal and then slowly releasing CAUTIO Extended running of englOe 5 minutes or more without depressing accelera tor peda CQuid cause damage to engine or exha t system due to...

Page 23: ...required for the driving situation The trans mission automatically selects the appropriate gear ratio for car speed and power output DRIVE range Right Select right hand DRIVE when road conditions are...

Page 24: ...as changing a S you may move the turn signal lever in the desired direction fat fnou to meet resistance to mO le ment WIthout cllckmg into position Hold the lewr in this pOSItion to flash the turn si...

Page 25: ...eel to the desired position and move the lock unlock knob fully right Adjust the steeflng wheet tilt and telescope to provide the most suitable pasllia for you Horn The horn is actuated by depressing...

Page 26: ...switch to the OFF posi tion completely disengages the system The system is also dtsengaged whenever the ignition is turned off Floor controls Brakes Your Cadillac is equipped with a power assisted br...

Page 27: ...greater forc to the pedal In the event of power assist being lost the use of both feet on the pedal is recommended The power brake pedal is sufficiently wide to accom modate the use of both feet Brak...

Page 28: ...rienced on some road surfaces This sensation is due to the normal operation of the Track Master System functioning to prevent sustained rear wheel lock up Track Master is designed to improve vehicle c...

Page 29: ...orded To reset the trip odometer the reset knob located at the speedometer lens to the right of the trip odometer is pushed in turned clockwise until all zeros appear and turned further until all zero...

Page 30: ...irst section of this manual under One buckle lap shoulder belt system BRAKES light Red Brake system warning light The service brake system is designed so that half of the brake system will provide som...

Page 31: ...ne is runni the car should not be driven until cause of overheating is corrected If during extreme driving conditions the light illuminates the engine may be cooled by holding eng ne eed slightly abov...

Page 32: ...d cause paint damage In cold weather warm the windshield with de rostErs before using washer to help pre t it lg that may seriously obscure vision 00 not operate windshield wipers when glass ISd Monit...

Page 33: ...ch protects the headlight circuits If the head lights begin to fIicke on and off have the headlamp wiring checked immediately LIGHT SWITCH Press dimmer switch with foot once to change beams headlights...

Page 34: ...em to dim your headlights automatically After traHic passes move pointer slowly away from FAR until lights switch to high beam The system is then set for automatic dimming at maximum distance Gv DE AT...

Page 35: ...s each interior rear side roof panel The Eldorado Convertible has courtesy lights in the rear armrests Courtesy lights are operated by opening any door or by turning the headlight control knob fully c...

Page 36: ...the clock forward SImultaneously regulates the clock to run approXImately 20 seconds per day faster and resettJl lg the hands backward regulates it to run 20 sec ds sIowt r Always reset the hands in...

Page 37: ...ur Cadillac incorporates a ventilation system that provides improved ventilation comfort made possible by the addition of air vent provisions in the rear body lock pillar Another feature of the system...

Page 38: ...INITIAL SEnlNGS Set color coded temperature dial to desired in car temperature Set control lever to desired type of system operation Direct the instrument panel outlets by moving the outlet knob up do...

Page 39: ...pa bility than LO HI The system operates as in the AUTO setting except at a fixed high blower speed for maximum heating ooling capability During hot weather the HI setting can recirculate up to 80 of...

Page 40: ...5 REAR CONT L5 tor bty mounted in the trunk Also an auto mltJC rear window de fogger is integral with the syst Rear system controls The controls for the rear are located behind a sliding cover on the...

Page 41: ...heater and defroster efftetency and reduce the proba bility of fogging on inside of windshield Clear windstueJd rear window outside mirrors and all side wmdows of ice and snow before driving vehicle O...

Page 42: ...preset a slation on uch push button a Selecl desired band AM or FM b Manually tune desired station for best reception c Choose the push button you WIsh to use for that station pull it straight out an...

Page 43: ...e steering wheel The switch is located on the floor 10 the left of the brake pedal Remote control is available as a dealer in stalled accessory for the signal seeking radio Stereo reception When tuned...

Page 44: ...tereo Tape Player integral with the AM FM Stereo Radio is available for all Cadillac models This combination provides tape recorded stereo muSic ro add to your driving pleasure The fJdio portion of th...

Page 45: ...on Without further can IraI operallOR Unit plays continuously through al f r prograMS in the cartridge To select the t program on the tape press and rei PROGRAM SELECTOR bar STEREO TAPE PLAYER Adjust...

Page 46: ...helps compensate for loads up to 80D pounds above unloaded vehicle weight on the IUr axle When adding load do not exceed the full noIN load for this model and adjust tire pressures IS reqUired Load a...

Page 47: ...oot Two Piece Hard Boot On convenibles equipped with this type boot also available as a dealer instaHed accessory the panels JOINING BOOT LOCK TABS interlock to form iI rigid cover for the lowered con...

Page 48: ...device Ihlt permits opening of a slldmg roof panel to admit sunstllne and outside air into the passen ger COr ll ment OPERATION Ig b SWItch must be in RUN posItion TO OPEN move lW1tch lever to OPN d...

Page 49: ...ave accumulated on the guide rail covers It is not necessary to lubricate the top surface of the guide rail covers or the slide tracks Drain Tubes During regular maintenance check the two drain holes...

Page 50: ...out On a car equipped with Theft Deterrent System disarm the system to prevent it from activating Emergency starting The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the car To start the car when th...

Page 51: ...end to the bolt hood and p ojection between the first two spark plugs on the right sid of the IIIgm in your 1973 Cadillac do not c onn t di rtlCtly to tioM post of dead batt ry taking care that clamps...

Page 52: ...ilen changing wheel Stand ciear of and n r get beneath the vehICle when It SlJpponed only by a jack 00 not start or run ellf llll while vehicle is on jack P EXCEPT ELDORADO Instructions Remove spare t...

Page 53: ...CK POSITION ELOORADO Raise car on jack iJnd remove wheel mounting nuts REMINDER Before removing deflated tire and wheel assembly make certain car is raised sufficiently to permit installation of fully...

Page 54: ...ansmission must be in neutral ignition lock turned to OFF position NOTE Before lifting the FRONT of the vehicle for the purpose of towing release the primary hood latch by pulling the HOOO hendle belo...

Page 55: ...from sand mud or snow move the transmission selector lever from 0 to R in a repeat pattern while simultaneously applying moderate pressure to the accelerator 00 not face engine For best possible trac...

Page 56: ...uch cleanmg matenals as laun dry soaps bleaches or reducing agents except as noted in the adjacent fabric cleaning Instructions on stain removal Never use carbon tetrachloride gasoline or naphtha for...

Page 57: ...d bull with clean cheesecloth A high quality glycerone base saddle soap can be used if desired Removal 01 SpecifIC Stain CANOY Chocol te use cloth soaked in luke warm water other than chocolate use ve...

Page 58: ...g may not thoroughly remove these deposits and particularly in geographical areas where these exposure conditions are severe properly applied high quality polishes and waxes will provide the best prot...

Page 59: ...in the ike new look In the event heavy soilage or stubborn stains are encountered a mild foaming cleanser lukewarm water and a soft bristle brush may b used II desired the top may be supported Irom th...

Page 60: ...llic rapping noise gener ated during the combustion process It should be noted that Research Octane Number does not completely describe fuel octane quality There fore if you hear a knock in your engin...

Page 61: ...Uring repair or malOtenance of the vehtcle When the air cleaner is remOYld backfiring can ClUse fire in the engme compartment Engine oil and filter recommendations It is very important to u only the r...

Page 62: ...proceed a lollows Check engine oil level with the engine hot after engine is shut off wait several minutes to allow normal oil accumulation in the engine to drain back into the crankcase Remove the o...

Page 63: ...ever 10 Par1t and leave engine running 4 Remove dipstick and wipe clean 5 Reinsert dipstK k until cap seats 6 Remove dipstick and nott reading If fluid level is It or below the AOO mark add sufficient...

Page 64: ...sure test system and radiator cap for proper pressure holding capacity 15 psi if replacement of cap is required use the proper AC cap specified for your car model Clean frontal area of radiator core a...

Page 65: ...nuous use through both winter and summer and need not be changed seasonally When replacement is necessary Delco Parts are recommended Rear axle or final drive lubricant Every 4 months or 6 000 miles w...

Page 66: ...ing In each cell A fluid level indicator ts provided on top of the second cell cap from the positive battery post When fluid level os normal a black spot appears on the eye on the top of this p An off...

Page 67: ...flated at the highest pressures shown on the plac ard the tires have the load carrying capacity to operate satisfactorily at all loads up to and in TIRE USAGE AND INFLATION PRESSURE TABLE Pounds Per S...

Page 68: ...d tire pressure ratings are applicable when a vehicle has been inoperative for 3 hours or more or driven less than 1 mile 2 Tire inflation pressure may increase as much as 6 pounds per square inch p w...

Page 69: ...deflated tire more than is neceaary to stop safely Driving l V1 n e short dis tance can dll nlge a tire beyond repair TIRE ROTATION RADIAL PLY TIRE ROTATION BIAS PLY To equalize wear it is recommended...

Page 70: ...ar should be tlken to insure that the wheels are equMlent to tho l removed in diameter rim width and off t WARRANTY Tires are warranted by the tire manufactur s as covered in the New V hicl Warranty A...

Page 71: ...ibution Underbody maintenance The effects of salt and other corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control can result in accelerated rusting and deterioration of underbody componen...

Page 72: ...CEPT ELDORADO Type of engine 90 V B overhead valve Bore and stroke 4 300 in x 4 060 in Piston displacement 472 cu in Compression Ratio 8 5 1 FLUID CAPACITIES FUEL TANK all models Approx 27 h U S Gal 2...

Page 73: ...ines AC Tvpe 441 P C V Valve All Engines AC Tvpe CV 67SC Engine Oil Filter All Engines AC Tvpe PF 30 Transmission Filter All Except Eldorado AC Tvpe PF 168 Transmission Filter Eldorado onlv AC Tvpe PF...

Page 74: ...ng flashers The turn signal flasher unit is located on the underside of the steering column 10Yller cover The hazard warn ing flasher is located at the upper left of the fuse block FUSE BLOCK COMPONEN...

Page 75: ...wood Sixty Special Brougham and Seventy Five Rear De Fogger Indicator Stop Tail and S gnal light Telltale and Warn ng lights Instrument Panel Brak Stop Eng Temp Stop Eng Oil Fasten Seal Belts Other Te...

Page 76: ...del Year Sedan DeVille 4882 54 6 Engine Coupe DeVille 4822 54 1 79 8 Body Type Series 47 Coupe Eldorado Coupe 4777 53 9 B Brougham 49 Sedan 126 3 222 0 63 66 63 59 Eldorado Convertible 4863 54 3 C Cal...

Page 77: ...be called to the attention of the Zone s Customer Services Department and the following information provided Owner assistance Your name address tetephone number Vehicle Identification number Dealer s...

Page 78: ...Chicago Illinois 60680 Jacksonville Floridl 32207 Moorestown N J 08057 Moncion New Brunswick 582 2371 Ar Code 204 654 6555 Area Code 312 398 1141 Area Cod 904 235 6800 Area Code 609 854 1500 AIea Code...

Page 79: ...Theft Deterrent Antenna Antifreeze Anti Theft Steering Column Lock Ash Trays and Lighters Page 36 59 71 4 40 61 19 35 INDEX Appearance Care Authorized Cadillac Service Automatic Climate Control Rear...

Page 80: ...ommendations Page 29 33 18 2 12 56 71 54 56 36 38 34 7 44 19 24 26 44 44 61 Page Cooling System Capacity 70 Cornering Lights 22 Courtesy Lights 33 Cruise Control 23 De Fogger Rear Window 39 Differenti...

Page 81: ...asher Headlight Controls Dimmer Switch Head Restraints Page 59 71 71 48 72 20 70 58 17 26 17 58 83 71 83 54 29 56 3 32 48 31 9 Heater Operation Hi9h Beam Indicator Hitch Trailer Hoists Service Lifting...

Page 82: ...lter 59 71 Oil Level Checking 60 Operating Your Cadillac 18 Operation in Foreign Countries 17 Owner Assistance 75 Owner Safety Checks Maintenance Folder Parking 18 20 INDEX Parking Brake Polishing and...

Page 83: ...pecifications 70 Speedometer and Odometer 27 Stain Removal 55 Starting Engine 20 Emergency 48 INDEX Steering Column Lock Anti Theft Steering Power Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescope Stereo Tape Player...

Page 84: ...tery and Fabrics Vanity Mirror Vehicle Identification Number Ventilation Page 20 61 70 71 43 67 5 71 22 32 69 57 54 33 17 70 74 75 35 Warning Lights Washer Fluid Indicator Washing Waxing Water Indicat...

Page 85: ...pen the hood as fol lows Pull the anti theft hood release handle until the hood unlatches A secondary latch is designed to prevent it from opening further The secondary latch lever is located under th...

Page 86: ...ed in Canada TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Check at least monthIV Keep inflated to pressures shown on tire placard affixed to glove compartment door of vour vehicle WINDSHIELD WASHER Chock reservoir fluid...

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