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Summary of Contents for CADILLAC 1975

Page 1: ...OWNER IMPORTANT OPERATING SAFETY A ...

Page 2: ...rtment Oshawa Ontario LI I 5Z6 Aux proprietaires canadiens On peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Guide en francais aupres du concessionnaire ou du ser vice des relations avec la clientele General motors of Canada Limited Oshawa Ontario LI I 5Z6 When it comes to service remember that your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Return to him for Gua...

Page 3: ...IDA Sales Only This vehicle as delivered by GM Cadillac Motor Car Division is equip ped with a bumper energy absorption system meeting section 501 125 Florida Statutes as amended June 10 1971 For vehicles sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited wherever the name Cadillac Motor Car Division ap pears in this manual SERVICE DEPARTMENT CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION General Mo...

Page 4: ...ine of at least 91 Research Octane The gasoline should also have a Motor Octane of at least FIG 1 1 UNLEADED FUEL OCTANE IDENTIFICATION If the service station gasoline pump has a symbol similar to that in Fig 1 1 use unleaded gasoline with a symbol number of 2 If the pump has a label indicating gasoline octane in terms of the average of Research and Motor Octane as shown in Fig 1 1 use unleaded ga...

Page 5: ...ugh the air cleaner so it s important to replace the air cleaner at required intervals A dirty air cleaner reduces engine efficiency Properly Tuned Engine Overall tuning a check on timing spark plugs emission control device etc can improve your car s gas mileage You just can t expect an out of tune engine to give you good gas mileage and cleaner air Excess Weight Fuel economy is related to the wor...

Page 6: ...sition 6 Be sure you understand your car and how to operate it safely Keys BEFORE ENTERING CAR 1 See that windows mirrors and lights are clean 2 Visually note inflation condition of tires 3 Check that area to rear is clear if about to back up Two or more separate keys Fig 1 2 are provided for your car Each key has a different cross section so that it can be inserted only in certain locks KEY WITH ...

Page 7: ...door The front doors may be locked and un locked with the oval head key Lock doors from inside by depressing the interior door lock button Unlock by raising the button When the door is locked movement of the inside door handle does not unlock or open the door Door must be unlocked before it may be opened Avoid pushing on door glass when opening or closing doors REMINDER Always lock the doors when ...

Page 8: ...s manually by using the key or inside lock knobs will not arm the system Luggage Compartment The lid on the luggage compartment is counterbalanced for easy opening and has a key lock release To open the lid Rotate the Cadillac crest covering the lock cylinder counterclockwise until it latches Insert the oval head key Turn the key in a clockwise direction to release the lid An interior light illumi...

Page 9: ...side cushion panel of seats so equipped Fig 1 9 FIG 1 8 SEAT BACK LATCH MANUAL RELEASE Front Seat Adjustment MANUALLY OPERATED SEATS Folding Seat Back Latches Two Door Styles Keep belt restraints and buckles clear of mechanism when tilting folding seats forward or backwards to prevent damage to these belt systems When either door is opened on two door styles the seat back lock on the side next to ...

Page 10: ...uipped with two coat hooks one on each inside roof rail REMINDER Avoid hanging objects on the right hand coat hook in such a way that you block the driver s vision to the right rear quar ter Power Windows Power windows can be operated only when the ignition switch is in the RUN position REMINDER Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not attended by a responsible person The power window maste...

Page 11: ...NTROL OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR Your Cadillac is equipped with a remote control outside rear view mirror on the driver s side of the car Movement of the control knob inside the car on the left front door armrest allows you to adjust the mirror to suit your requirements Fig 1 13 The remote control for the right hand out side rear view mirror if your car is so equip ped is located below the instrumen...

Page 12: ... Cushion Restraint System do not have a starter interlock or a light buzzer reminder system NOTE All 1975 model General Motors pas senger cars sold in CANADA and all U S models produced after the U S Belt Re straint System Regulation was modified in Oct 1974 have a light buzzer reminder sys tem which reminds occupants when the driver s and any front passenger s belt re straints are not fastened Op...

Page 13: ...ns IF STARTER STILL WILL NOT OPERATE Set parking brake firmly move transmis sion lever to PARK FIG 1 15 BELT INTERLOCK OVERRIDE BUTTON FIG 1 16 LAP SHOULDER BELT TURN IGNITION KEY TO ON RUN Open hood and press button on manual override switch labeled START mounted on bright orange support at rear of engine compartment on driver s side Fig 1 15 Close hood enter car fasten belt restraint and follow ...

Page 14: ... in the door 1 Belt restraint buckles are located close to the seat to provide shoulder belt attaching FIG 1 17 SNUG LOW LAP BELT POSITION points that reduce the tendency of shoulder belts to pull the lap belt upward into the soft abdominal area in the event of frontal impact The front seat shoulder belts in this vehi cle are equipped with a vehicle sensi tive retractor which is designed to grip t...

Page 15: ...y of injury in the t event of an acc dent NOTE Take care not to let the lap portion of the belt twist while it is being rewound into BELT RESTRAINT BUZZER LIGHT REMINDER The front belt restraints are linked to a buzzer and light which remind occu pants to fasten their belts The buzzer and light are designed to come on when any outboard front seat occupant s belt is not fastened while at tempting t...

Page 16: ... properly worn with a lap belt a To fasten the detachable shoulder belt unstow it and place the knob on the shoulder belt end into the keyhole on the lap belt latch plate The latch is designed so that this attachment can only be com pleted before fastening the lap belt Tilt the knob as necessary to pass it through the slot Pull the knob firmly upward to seat it at the narrow end of the keyhole the...

Page 17: ...ement to this owner s manual ap plies instead of this section Children in automobiles should be re strained to lessen the risk of injury in accidents or sudden stops General Motors dealers offer restraint systems designed specifically for use with infants and with small children The GM Infant Love Seat is designed for babies up to 20 pounds Fig 1 23 The GM Child Love Seat is designed for children ...

Page 18: ...miles before trailer tow ing If it is necessary to tow during this period avoid speeds over 50 mph and full throttle starts The same precautions should be ob served when a new engine or axle is installed in your car The maximum loaded trailer weight which you can pull with your Cadillac Calais De Ville Brougham or Eldorado depends on what special equipment has been installed on your car Cadillac d...

Page 19: ...p to 1000 lbs 1000 2000 lbs 2000 3500 lbs 3500 6000 lbs Variable Load Turn Signal Rasher Required Required Required Required High Output Generator and Regulator Recommended Recommended Required Required Radiator with Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler Available Available Required Required Special Fan Available Available Required Required Vacuum Reserve Tank Available Available Available Recommende...

Page 20: ...he load in the trailer and can be checked by weighing separately the loaded trailer and then the tongue Adjusting Load Distributing Hitch If Your Cadillac Is Equipped With Automatic Level Control IMPORTANT Vehicle must have full gas tank spare tire in place but no passengers or luggage 1 Exhaust all air from system as follows Exhaust compressor tank using service valve Exhaust shock absorbers by j...

Page 21: ...xtra weight and length of the trailer Also check lights tires and mirror adjustment Starting Carefully check mirrors to ob serve traffic flow It is a good idea to check the brakes of the car and the trailer before turning into traffic Turning Remember that trailer wheels will be closer than car wheels to the inside on curves Avoid soft shoulders curbs etc by driving slightly beyond your normal tur...

Page 22: ...or air flow restriction After running under extreme driving condi tions do not immediately turn the engine off unless the STOP ENGINE TEMPERATURE light is on If the light is not on put the trans mission in neutral and run the engine slightly faster than idle speed for approximately one minute This will reduce any tendency for the cooling system to afterboil which results in a loss of cooling syste...

Page 23: ...eneral Motors of Canada Limited Customer Services Department Oshawa On tario giving The Vehicle Identification Number on plate on instrument panel ahead of the steering wheel and visible through the windshield or from registration slip or title The country or countries in which you plan to travel It is recommended that you do not operate your Cadillac in any country not having fuels meeting the re...

Page 24: ...es are entering the passenger com partment have the cause determined and corrected as soon as possible If you must drive under these conditions drive only with all windows fully open The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the car body is a properly maintained engine exhaust sys tem car body and body ventilation sys jtem It is recommended that the exhaust system and body be inspecte...

Page 25: ...counterclockwise Lock Normal parking position Locks ignition and provides added theft protec tion by preventing normal operation of steering wheel and shift controls Key cannot be returned to LOCK position and removed until transmission is placed in PARK Off Permits turning engine off without locking steering wheel and shift control Run Normal operating position igni tion ON position Start Causes ...

Page 26: ...ase ac celerator pedal two or three times before cranking the engine With foot off the accelerator pedal crank the engine by turning the key to the Start position and release when engine starts Proper engine oil viscosity is very important for easy cold weather starting See Service and Maintenance Section Five IF ENGINE FAILS TO START Starting Flooded Engine Hold the ac celerator pedal all the way...

Page 27: ...ving is resumed L Low Operate the transmission in Low range when driving conditions re quire heavy low speed pulling or max imum engine braking The Low range may be selected while stopped or at any forward car speed but the shift to first gear occurs only when car speed is less than approximately 30 miles per hour Engine Braking Use the right hand DRIVE range or Low range for engine braking as des...

Page 28: ...ghts are on the corresponding cornering light emits a steady sideward beam to provide additional illumina tion Back Up Lights The back up lights provide lighting toward the rear of the car when the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the transmission selector lever is placed in R reverse posi tion Power Steering An engine driven hydraulic pump provides steering assist during all driving man...

Page 29: ...m on cars so equipped may be actuated to maintain cruis ing speeds above approximately 30 miles per hour When in operation the system controls engine power to maintain the desired cruising speed within the limits of engine power and engine braking Fig 2 3 For Automatic Speed Control Move the control switch located on in strument panel left of speedometer to ON position An amber light next to ON in...

Page 30: ... lightly will indicate whether they have been so affected To dry them quickly lightly apply the brakes while l maintaining a safe forward speed with an i j assured clear distance ahead and to the l sides until brake performance returns to normal Self Adjusting Brakes Cadillac brakes except for the parking brake are self adjusting designed to eliminate periodic brake adjustments Rear drum brake adj...

Page 31: ...descending medium grades and in the Low L range for maximum engine braking assist when descending steep grades Avoid engine braking on slippery roads be cause the drive wheels could slide or skid Parking Brake To set parking brake fully depress foot pedal at far left side Fig 2 4 For maximum holding power depress regular brake pedal with the right foot at the same time With engine running parking ...

Page 32: ...y under many road condi tions REMINDER Drivers should remember that the Track Master System controls only the rear wheels and that during maximum brak ing front wheel lock up could still occur just as it might with any car Since front wheel lock up causes loss of steering capability the brakes should be pumped in those cases where steering control is more important than the shortest stop As with r...

Page 33: ...el economy indi cators on cars so equipped are located in the indicator light group above the speedometer While driving the green light indicates the economical range of engine power Quick ac celeration will switch the amber light on and the green light off Amber indicates less economical engine operation at higher power outputs This system senses engine manifold vacuum as an indicator of fuel usa...

Page 34: ...n that may require immediate correc tion contact an Authorized Cadillac Dealer or qualified service facility for repair FASTEN BELTS Light Red Operation of the belt restraint buzzer light reminder is described in the first section of this manual under Seat Belt Restraint System AIR CUSHION Light Red This light is functional on cars equipped with Air Cushion Restraint System For explanation refer t...

Page 35: ...if engine metal temperature is excessive Light oprera tion is accompanied by a warning buzzer This light normally illuminates when the ignition key buzzer system operates key in ignition lock ignition off and driver s door open This provides a check of bulb operation If the STOP ENGINE TEMPERATURE light illuminates while the engine is run ning stop the car and engine as quickly as possible and hav...

Page 36: ... right to MIST position hold until wip ers begin wiping then release Press WASH button and release to ac tivate LO wiper speed and to direct a quantity of washer fluid to the windshield Move wiper lever to OFF after wash cycle is completed Controlled Cycle Wiper System Ifequipped with this feature the wipers may be operated continuously at any of three nor mal speeds or at low speed with a variabl...

Page 37: ...n the light switch protects the headlight circuits Ifthe headlights begin to flicker on and off have the headlamp wir ing checked immediately Headlight Dimmer Switch The headlight dimmer switch located on left side of floor below parking brake pedal is operated to select low beam outer headlights on or high beam four headlights on Press dimmer switch with foot once to change beams headlights switc...

Page 38: ...ur headlights automatically After traffic passes move pointer slowly away from FAR until lights switch to high beam The system is then set for automatic dimming at maximum distance To delay dimming until oncoming traffic is closer rotate control ring pointer farther away from FAR For non automatic control of headlight beam rotate pointer to OFF and use the foot dimmer switch Tips If Guide Matic ha...

Page 39: ...l light to one side of the car during the turn off time delay period op erate the turn signal lever to turn on the cornering light desired If the manual light switch is left on while parking a buzzer sounds to remind you to switch the lights off The buzzer operates when the manual light switch is on ignition is off or locked and any car door is opened or courtesy light switched on Courtesy Lights ...

Page 40: ...l is operated by a crystal controlled electronic circuit for highly accurate time keeping Fig 2 14 The clock may be reset by pulling the reset knob out then turning The knob must be pushed in after resetting Resetting the clock while it is changing to the next minute between 50 and 00 seconds may cause numbers to half index To cor rect immediately reset the clock again be FIG 2 13 VANITY MIRROR tw...

Page 41: ...s a ventilation sys tem that provides ventilation comfort made possible by the addition of air vent provisions in the rear body lock pillar Fig 2 15 Another feature of the system is continuous low speed operation of the air conditioner blower result ing in an uninterrupted supply of outside air flow into the car whenever the ignition switch is on With the side windows closed outside air will flow ...

Page 42: ... de sired in car temperature Set control lever to desired type of system operation Direct the dash outlets by rolling the out let up or down or aiming the vanes side ways in the direction of desired airflow Dash outlets may be individually shut off by moving the control knob below the outlet forward Fig 2 17 CONTROL LEVER POSITIONS OFF The compressor is disengaged but the air conditioner blower wi...

Page 43: ...can recirculate up to 80 of the car interior air for fast cooling Also use HI for the fastest interior warm up in winter or to reduce fog ging BI LEVEL At this setting the system delivers tempered air both from the dash out lets and the heater outlet In car temperature and blower speed is controlled automatically This setting is suggested for mild weather op eration and for minimizing fog formatio...

Page 44: ...or the rear system are located behind a sliding cover on the right rear trim panel above the armrest FIG 2 18 FLEETWOOD 75 REAR CONTROLS Fig 2 18 Illumination is provided for this area when headlights are on Place control switch in ON position Set temperature dial at desired in car temperature In warm weather set the hinged outlet door in each ceiling outlet as desired to direct air toward rear se...

Page 45: ...rease bass tones MANUAL TUNER turn knob to manu ally select stations and to fine tune SPEAKERS turn counterclockwise to increase volume of front speakers and clockwise to increase rear speaker s vol ume Balance is obtained when you hear front and rear speakers equally BAND SELECTOR move selector fully right forAM stationsand fully left for FM PUSH BUTTONS push fully in to select a preset station T...

Page 46: ... at all usable stations Right position when using the FM band tuning selector stops at FM stereo stations When using the AM band selec tor stops at most local AM stations FLOOR SWITCH the driver can de press the dealer installed remote foot switch to change stations without taking a hand off the steering wheel The switch can be installed on the floor to the left of the brake pedal Remote control i...

Page 47: ...ape Player integral with the AM FM Stereo Radio is available for all Cadillac models This combination provides tape re corded stereo music to add to your driving pleasure Fig 2 22 The radio portion of this unit is similar to the stereo radio previously described except it has no signal seeking feature The word STEREO at the right side of the slide bar band selector glows amber when the radio is tu...

Page 48: ...ACT THE Customer Services Department Cadillac MotorCar Division Detroit Michigan 48232 In Canada contact Product Service Depart ment Oshawa Ontario Other Controls and Features Controlled Differential The Controlled Differential if equipped can provide additional traction on snow ice mud sand gravel etc During normal driving and cornering the Controlled Differential unit functions as a standard axl...

Page 49: ...ain that the top is I thoroughly dry Rotate the top locking handles located at top side rails near windshield inward to disengage lock hooks from windshield header KEEP LOCKING HANDLES IN THIS POSITION Press convertible top control switch Fig 2 19 to the DN position until top is fully lowered If any top material remains outside top well fold it FORWARD and tuck it down behind top header bar RAISIN...

Page 50: ...ckwise and pul ling Two Piece Hard Boot On convertibles with this optional type boot also available as a dealer installed accessory the panels interlock to form a rigid cover for the lowered convertible top When not in use the panels are stored in the trunk in a protec tive cover INSTALLATION With top fully low ered place right hand passenger side boot panel in place over convertible top well Use ...

Page 51: ... of the crank handle into socket in the winding gear screw and rotate crank handle counterc lockwise to remove the screw Fig 2 26 Screw the threaded end of crank handle into the screw hole and continue to turn crank clockwise to close roof NOTE The crank handle can only be used to close the roof After manually closing roof Remove the crank handle Install screw Tighten screw Replace round plug in h...

Page 52: ...replaces the carburetor on cars so equipped During engine starting the accelerator pedal is not depressed but otherwise the car is operated in a normal manner requiring no special procedures or techniques A throttle body assembly is used in place of a carburetor The fuel air mixture is regulated by an electronic control unit that monitors throttle opening engine speed manifold pressure air tempera...

Page 53: ...st not be pushed or towed to start FIG 3 1 HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL A car with a discharged battery may be started by using energy from a battery in another car called jump starting JUMP STARTING Jump starting may be dangerous and should be attempted only if the following two condi tions are met If they are not we strongly re commend that you leave the starting to a com petent mechanic The battery i...

Page 54: ...positive terminal identified by a red color or P on the battery case post or clamp and the other end ofthe same cable to the positive terminal of the other battery 4 Attach the remaining jumper cable FIRST to the negative terminal black color or N of the OTHER vehicle s battery regardless of which vehicle has the discharged battery and THEN to the negative terminal of the battery in THIS car thus ...

Page 55: ...anging 3 Never get beneath the vehicle when supported by this jack 4 Do not start or run engine when veh icle is supported by this jack PROCEDURE Park on level surface Set transmission in Park Activate hazard warning flasher Set parking brake firmly Remove spare tire and jack components from luggage compartment Block wheel diagonally opposite jack position When removing rear wheel remove wheel ope...

Page 56: ...tration Place lever in UP position to raise veh icle Always operate jack with slow smooth motion Raise vehicle so fully inflated tire just clears surface Remove all wheel nuts and remove tire and wheel If installing stowaway spare tire see FIG 3 7 JACK POSITION ELDORADO specific instructions on Page 75 Replace wheel Install wheel nuts with cone shaped end toward wheel then slightly tighten each nu...

Page 57: ...ard spare tire Strike extreme outer diameter of disc with rubber covered portion Do not install wheel cover on stowaway spare wheel Reinstall wheel opening cover if previously removed Lock cover by hooking the locking rod on the cover flange Stow jack tools and wheel assembly Fig 3 8 56 FIG 3 8 SPARE TIRE JACK AND TOOL STOWAGE ...

Page 58: ...ve When a speed of 35 MPH or distance of 50 miles will be exceeded or when the transmis sion is not operating properly the drive wheels front wheels on Eldorado must be raised off the ground or on rear wheel drive cars the drive shaft disconnected When towing vehicles on the front wheels the steering wheel should be secured to main tain a straight ahead position NOTE Do not use the locking feature...

Page 59: ...ng of stains or soilage all of which make it more difficult or impossible to remove in a second cleaning Certain portions of the following cleaning instructions are emphasized type they are particularly important and must be performed Dust and loose dirt that accumulates on interior fabric trim should be removed fre quently with a vacuum cleaner whisk broom or soft brush Vinyl or leather trim shou...

Page 60: ...for cleaning a panel section where a minor cleaning ring may be left from spot cleaning Vacuum area thoroughly to remove excess loose dirt ALWAYS clean a full trim assembly or complete trim section mask adjacent trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner in strict accor dance with directions on label of container mix proportionally for smaller quantities USE SUDS ONLY ON A ...

Page 61: ...ved as soon as possible use caution as cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed Non Greasy Stains Includes catsup cof fee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge stain with cool water If stain remains use Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Foam Type as previously described If odor persists after cleaning vom itus or ...

Page 62: ...lades will re duce the possibility of glass becoming scratched and assure clear vision under ad verse driving conditions REMINDER Never scrape the inside sur face of a De Fogger equipped rear window the de fogging element could be damaged White Sidewall Tires GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner is recommended Foaming type household cleansers may also be used Do NOT use gasoline kerosene or any oil pro ...

Page 63: ...aterial or any painted finish After cleaning the top be certain the top is thoroughly dry before it is lowered The rear window in the back curtain may be cleaned in the same manner as all body glass Outside Mirrors When cleaning the out side rear view mirror use a soft cloth and a mild detergent or ammoniated cleaning solu tion For removal of ice use a de icer spray type blower type etc Scraping i...

Page 64: ...e of at least 83 Unleaded gasoline is essential for proper emission control system operation and it will minimize spark plug fouling Fig 5 5 The use of leaded gasoline can severely reduce the effectiveness of the emission control system and result in loss of warranty coverage If the service station gasoline pump has a symbol similar to that in Fig 1 use unleaded gasoline with a symbol number of 2 ...

Page 65: ... carburetor fuel inlet or if equipped with fuel injection the filter is located at lower left front side of engine When replacement is necessary an AC ACron filter is recom mended Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter is an emission con trol device added to the exhaust system to re duce hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide pol lutants from the exhaust gas stream Fig 5 2 The converter contains bea...

Page 66: ...dations Oil containers are labeled to indicate that the oil meets or exceeds certain quality stan dards Oils labeled SE meet the lubricant requirements specified for your engine Observe the following important oil and fil ter recommendations Use only SE engine oil Change oil each 6 months or 7 500 mi les If more than 7 500 miles are driven in a 6 month period change oil each 7 500 miles Change oil...

Page 67: ...s in vehicles normally operated in Canada SAE 5W 20 oils are not recom mended for sustained high speed driving SAE 30 oils may be used at temperatures above 40 F The proper oil viscosity helps assure good cold and hot starting Supplemental Engine Oil Additives The regular use of supplemental additives is speci fically not recommended and will increase operating costs However supplemental addi tive...

Page 68: ...erature approx 70 80 as follows 1 With car parked on level surface place selector lever in Park apply parking brake and start engine Do not race en gine 2 Apply service brake and move selector lever through each range 3 Place selector lever in Park and leave engine running 4 Remove dipstick and wipe clean 5 Reinsert dipstick until cap seats 6 Remove dipstick and note reading Fluid level on the dip...

Page 69: ...stem should be serviced every year as follows Wash radiator cap and filler neck with clean water Check coolant for proper level and freeze protection Test system and radiator cap for proper pressure holding capacity 15 psi If re quired use cap designed by AC for cool ant recovery systems and specified for your Cadillac Tighten hose clamps and inspect all hoses Replace hoses every 24 months earlier...

Page 70: ...itional protection against freezing at tempera tures lower than 40 F NOTE Alcohol or methanol base coolants or plain water are not recommended for your Cadillac at any time THERMOSTAT The cooling system is protected and control led by a thermostat that maintains a satisfac tory engine operating temperature This ther mostat is installed in the engine coolant outlet and is designed for continuous us...

Page 71: ...ously when wheels are rolling but will disappear when the brake pedal is applied firmly See also the various brake checks listed in the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule folder When replacement parts are required CM and Delco parts are recommended Use Delco Supreme 11 Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or brake fluids conforming to DOT 3 specifications Suspension Front and Rear All eleven front suspension a...

Page 72: ...s and battery acid I should always be kept out of the reach of children _J Windshield Washer Solvent Use GM Optikleen windshield washer solvent to prevent freezing and for better cleaning of the windshield NOTE Follow the directions on the label for correct mixture otherwise paint damage may result Do not mix other windshield washer solvents with Optikleen as they may not be compatible Tires NOTE ...

Page 73: ...oading Do not load your vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity total pounds shown on the tire placard This fig ure represents the design capacity of the vehicle not merely of the tires When tow ing trailers the allowable passenger and cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch See Trailer Towing in Sec tion 1 of this manual Vehicles equipped with lug...

Page 74: ... whenever tires are rotated Tire Damage and Repair Tires with cuts splits or cracks deep enough to expose the fabric should be removed from service Bulges usually indicate internal damage and the tire should be removed Tires with ques tionable damage should be removed from the wheel and examined by an expert If an air loss occurs while driving do not attempt to drive on the deflated tire more than...

Page 75: ...5 mph if snow tires are installed Replacement Wheels Wheels must be replaced if they become bent are heavily rusted if the lug nuts won t stay tight or if they leak air Straightening bent wheels or using inner tubes in leaking wheels are not recommended repair procedures When replacing wheels for any reason care should be taken to insure that the wheels are equivalent to those removed in load capa...

Page 76: ...tructions with Canister 1 Install deflated Stowaway Spare on car with valve stem at the bottom and tighten all five lug nuts 2 Remove valve cap and make sure valve core is screwed tight in valve stem using slotted end of valve cap 3 Remove plastic cap from canister j CAUTION Keep canister out of reach of j j children as it contains gas under pressure I Keep hands off metal parts of canister dur in...

Page 77: ...t burst ing of the tire away from the wheel which can result in serious personal injury Tire Inflation Canisters are available from Cadillac dealers and tire dealers All except Eldorado use 494941 25 oz Eldorado use 494942 30 oz Hoists Service Lifting Equipment The preferred type of hoist for lifting all Cadillac cars is one that engages the front suspension and rear axle or all four wheels Avoid ...

Page 78: ...ng of the underbody with plain water In geographic areas having a heavy concentration of such corrosive materials it is recommended that the complete underbody be inspected and flushed at least once each year preferably after a winter s exposure Particular attention should be given to cleaning out underbody members where dirt and other foreign materi als may have collected If desired you Cadillac ...

Page 79: ... 4 U S Qts 3 3 Imp Qts 0With oil filter change 5 U S Qts 476 Imp Qts Eldorado 5 U S Qts 4 t Imp Qts With oil filter change 6 U S Qts 5 Imp Qts TURBO HYDRA MATIC TRANSMISSION with filter change All except Eldorado 4 U S Qts 3V Imp Qts Eldorado 5 U S Qts 4 Imp Qts REAR AXLE All except Eldorado 5 U S Pts 41 Imp Pts FINAL DRIVE Eldorado 4 U S F ts 31 3 Imp Pts COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY All except 75 sty...

Page 80: ... Filter Eldorado only AC Type PF 1 69 Radiator Cap All AC Type RC 27 Air Cond Compr Belt With Air Cond 1 2 x 60 1 2 A I R Air Pump Belt All California 1 2 x 46 1 2 Generator Belt 63 Amp 15 32 x 37 80 Amp 15 32 x 38 1 2 145 Amp 1 2 x 57 1 2 Wheel nut torque All Exc Eldorado 80 100 Ft Lb Eldorado 100 130 Ft Lb Tire pressures See chart in Section 5 Stowaway Spare Inflator See Section 5 TUNE UP SPECIF...

Page 81: ... fuse block FUSE BLOCK COMPONENTS and related circuits 1 Hazard Warning Flasher Location 2 Fuse 10 AMP right door and instru ment panel ash tray light cornering lights front side marker lights parking lights 3 Fuse 15 AMP air conditioning cruise control 4 Fuse 25 AMP back up lights elec tric choke transmission downshift blower type rear window de fogger 5 Fuse 5 AMP oil pressure generator brake co...

Page 82: ...Control Indicators 1445 Door Lock Lamps 558 Fuel Gage 194 Glove Compartment 1816 Headlights Outer Low High Beam 4652 Inner High Beam 4651 Headlight Switch 1816 High Beam Indicator 194 Instrument Panel Cluster 194 License Plate Light 194 Commercial 67 Map Light 562 Marker Lamps Side Front Eldorado 97A or 97NA Except Eldorado 194A Rear Eldorado 168 Except Eldorado 194 Opera Lamp 756 Park and Turn Si...

Page 83: ... 55 3 Calais Sedan 5087 54 3 Calais Coupe 5003 ion OQn 7 53 8 Sedan DeVille 5146 1 ou XLOU 1 54 3 Coupe DeVille 5049 53 8 Eldorado Coupe 5108 994 1 54 1 Eldorado Convertible 5167 1 C U O ttH 1 54 5 Fleetwood Seventy Five Sedan 5720 151 c 9 9 9 56 8 Fleetwood Seventy Five Limousine 5862 iJl J coc c 56 6 Commercial Chassis _ 157 5 255 2 _ Specifications ...

Page 84: ...e the matter should be called to the attention of the Zone s Customer Services Department and the following information provided Your name address telephone number Vehicle Identification Number Dealer s name and location Vehicle s delivery date and mileage Nature of problem STEP THREE Contact the Customer Services Manager Cadillac Motor Car Division Detroit Michigan 48232 Telephone 825 4600 Area C...

Page 85: ...na Minneapolis Minnesota 55435 835 2350 Area Code 612 NEW YORK 690 Kinderkamack Oradell N J 07649 261 7171 Area Code 201 PHILADELPHIA Cherry Hill Plaza 1415 Rt 70 Cherry Hill N J 08034 795 2000 Area Code 609 PORTLAND 1500 N E Irving St Portland Oregon 97232 233 4801 Area Code 503 SAN FRANCISCO 2088 Campus Dr San Mateo Calif 94403 574 4411 Area Code 415 WASHINGTON D C Wheaton Plaza Office Bldg Whea...

Page 86: ...966 109 9148 3 50 422 6635 2 75 1965 1964 109 9058 25 1963 109 9022 4 00 Part of Chassis Manual 1962 109 8987 3 00 Part of Chassis Manual 1961 109 8933 25 109 8935 3 00 Part of Chassis Manual Supplement to 1974 Shop Manual To order please submit a list of re quested manuals and a check or money order payable to Cadillac Motor Car Divi sion Mail your request to Cadillac Motor Car Division 2860 Clar...

Page 87: ...s 39 Astroroof 51 Authorized Cadillac Service 63 Automatic Brake Adjustment 29 Automatic Climate Control 41 Rear System Controls 43 Automatic Level Control 47 Page Automatic Transmission 25 Back Up Lights 27 Battery Fluid Level 70 Battery Gas Warning 71 Battery Specifications 79 Belts Engine 78 79 Belts Lap and Shoulder 11 Boot Convertible 48 Brake Parking 30 Brake Wear Indicator 70 BRAKES Warning...

Page 88: ... 68 Cooling System Capacity 78 Cornering Lights 27 Courtesy Lights 38 Cruise Control 28 Page Customer Services 83 De Fogger Rear Window 43 Differential Controlled 47 Door Locks 5 Driver Checklist 4 Economy Fuel 2 Economy Indicators 31 Emergency Procedures 52 Emission Controls 63 and Maintenance and Warranty Folders Engine Braking 26 Engine Cooling 67 Engine Starting 25 Engine Oil 65 Engine Specifi...

Page 89: ...ontrol 37 Hazard Warning Flasher 52 Headlight Controls Dimmer Switch 36 Head Restraints 10 Heater Operation 42 High Beam Indicator 31 36 Hitch Trailer 19 Hoists Service Lifting Equipment Hood Releases Horn Illuminated Entry System Indicator Lights Infant Restraint Instrument Panel and Controls Jack Operation Jumper Cables Keys Lamp Monitor Lane Change Signal Lap Belts Lead Free Gasoline Leather an...

Page 90: ...ng Brake Polishing and Waxing Page 7 32 Section 5 Maintenance Sched 7 72 63 Also See Maintenance Folder 37 39 10 39 36 65 65 66 23 21 83 Maintenance Folder 24 30 61 Power Antenna Brakes Door Locks Seat Adjuster Steering Windows Radiator Cap Radio Mobile Transmitter Radios Rear Seat Filler Panel Rear View Mirrors Rear Window De Fogger Reclining Seat Back Remote Control Mirror Radio Trunk Lock Restr...

Page 91: ...ne Emergency Steering Column Lock Anti Theft Steering Power 13 37 45 74 75 75 78 33 60 25 52 24 27 Page Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescope 27 Stereo Tape Radio 46 STOP ENGINE OIL PRESSURE Indicator light 34 STOP ENGINE TEMPERATURE Indicator Light 34 Sunroof 50 Suspension 70 Tape Player 46 47 Temperature Warning 34 Theft Deterrent System 6 Thermometer Outside Temp 40 Thermostat Engine 69 Tilt Telesc...

Page 92: ...ng 62 Upholstery and Fabrics 58 Vanity Mirror 39 Vehicle Identification Number 78 Ventilation 40 Warning Lights 33 Page Washer Fluid Indicator 36 Washing Waxing 60 Weight 82 Wheel Bearings 70 Wheel Changing Instructions 54 Window Lock Out Switch 9 Windows Power 9 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 42 Windshield Wipers Washers and Fluid 35 71 Zone Offices U S A Canada FHawaii Mexico 84 91 ...

Page 93: ...anel near the parking brake pedal Open the hood as fol lows Puli the anti theft hood release handle until the hood unlatches A secondary latch is designed to prevent it from open ing further The secondary latch lever is located under the front center of hood Insert hand between the hood and grille center press lever up to release secondary latch and lift hood To close hood Check underhood to make ...

Page 94: ...s operated in Canada TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Check at least monthly Keep inflated to pressures shown on tire placard affixed inside glove compartment door of your vehicle WINDSHIELD WASHER Check reser voir fluid level regularly Use a washer fluid such as CM Optikleen BATTERY Check fluid level monthly two week intervals in warm weather Add only colorless odorless drinking water or distilled water ...

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