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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
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Defensive Driving

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Control of a Vehicle

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Braking

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Passing

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Loss of Control

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City Driving

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Before Leaving on a Long Trip

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Highway Hypnosis

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Winter Driving

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Recreational Vehicle Towing

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Loading Your Vehicle

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Содержание 2002 Eldorado

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Страница 2: ...i 2002 Cadillac Eldorado Owner s Manual Litho in U S A ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06 11 01 Part Number 25729636 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...

Страница 3: ...ral Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road...

Страница 4: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Страница 5: ...nt colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that us...

Страница 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle...

Страница 7: ...13 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger P...

Страница 8: ...ed on the outboard side of the front seat cushions Thepowerseatcontrolscanbeadjustedthefollowingways D Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down D...

Страница 9: ...old the control forward or rearward D To move the lumbar up and down hold the control up or down Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the position o...

Страница 10: ...ssed and released while the vehicle is in PARK P the memory position will be recalled Each time a memory button is pressed a single beep will sound You can also recall a seat and mirror position if yo...

Страница 11: ...eat and mirror movement when the vehicle is unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter or D automatic seat and mirror movement when a key is placed in the ignition For programming information...

Страница 12: ...Seatbacks The reclining front seatback control is located on the outboard side of each front seat Press the control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback But don t have a seatback reclined if you...

Страница 13: ...a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion ha...

Страница 14: ...to a sudden stop then it will lock into place The seatback latches are located on the back side of the front seats near the bottom of the outboard side of the seat To fold the seatback forward when i...

Страница 15: ...it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION...

Страница 16: ...even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or kil...

Страница 17: ...1 11 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Страница 18: ...1 12 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Страница 19: ...even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I...

Страница 20: ...Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller childr...

Страница 21: ...unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones A...

Страница 22: ...4 Let 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 5 Now you can add a small amount of slack Lean f...

Страница 23: ...give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt s...

Страница 24: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Страница 25: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt 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...

Страница 26: ...sted across the body 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...

Страница 27: ...n it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously inju...

Страница 28: ...the right front passenger Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply...

Страница 29: ...njured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt syst...

Страница 30: ...24 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s sid...

Страница 31: ...esign so that it can be somewhat 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 designe...

Страница 32: ...enger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated a...

Страница 33: ...e NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not open or break the air bag covering Servicing Your Air Bag Equipp...

Страница 34: ...hicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belt...

Страница 35: ...ll up on the latch plate to make sure 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 wo...

Страница 36: ...l injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a...

Страница 37: ...1 Center Passenger Position 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 the be...

Страница 38: ...one in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints...

Страница 39: ...uch until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will su...

Страница 40: ...are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatibl...

Страница 41: ...ants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A youn...

Страница 42: ...restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surfac...

Страница 43: ...urfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positione...

Страница 44: ...aps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type...

Страница 45: ...at as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restra...

Страница 46: ...to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the chil...

Страница 47: ...straint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety...

Страница 48: ...If you 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 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different...

Страница 49: ...child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate an...

Страница 50: ...down on the child restraint If you 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 6 Push and pull the c...

Страница 51: ...in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restr...

Страница 52: ...le the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to s...

Страница 53: ...knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the veh...

Страница 54: ...belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs...

Страница 55: ...lt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child...

Страница 56: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the...

Страница 57: ...might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a...

Страница 58: ...e Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 21 Starting Your Engine 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 24 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into PARK P 2 31 Shifting Out of...

Страница 59: ...cle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially...

Страница 60: ...ignition has been turned off For more information see Retained Accessory Power in the Index Express Down Window This feature is present on the driver s power window Press the driver s window switch r...

Страница 61: ...child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to RUN and moved the shift lever...

Страница 62: ...number of new features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside and you may have to damage your vehicle to get in Be sure...

Страница 63: ...ries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can...

Страница 64: ...P The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever back into PARK P If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in PARK P have that person use the manual or po...

Страница 65: ...d unlock the doors unlock the trunk open the fuel door and turn on your vehicle s interior lamps from about 10 feet 3 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your...

Страница 66: ...may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather D Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and...

Страница 67: ...he memory seats for up to two drivers For more information see Memory Seat and Mirrors in the Index Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent ano...

Страница 68: ...to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Remove and replace the battery Insert the new batte...

Страница 69: ...between 65_F 18_C and 85_F 29_C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Eng...

Страница 70: ...t was accidentally bumped Even though the trunk lid remains open the motor from the pull down unit has already cycled down If this happens press the lever B on the trunk lid The pull down unit motor w...

Страница 71: ...or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch...

Страница 72: ...d so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put th...

Страница 73: ...er the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock a door with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter To...

Страница 74: ...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 possibility...

Страница 75: ...e checked for damage Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately See your dealer or a locksmith for key service If the STARTING DISABLE REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displ...

Страница 76: ...deline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can...

Страница 77: ...but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK does Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed...

Страница 78: ...accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 sec...

Страница 79: ...rts briefly but then stops again do the same thing NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the e...

Страница 80: ...gging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a prope...

Страница 81: ...he parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others...

Страница 82: ...has stopped Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle See If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index for addition...

Страница 83: ...cle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and OVERDRIVE B for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it...

Страница 84: ...ld damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could cause overheating and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold...

Страница 85: ...N Always shift to PARK P before pulling the manual release lever If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when you us...

Страница 86: ...a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index To move the shift lever into PARK P do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Press a...

Страница 87: ...en see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pressing and holding the button on the front of the shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into...

Страница 88: ...Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try the following 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF Open and close the driver s...

Страница 89: ...coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the...

Страница 90: ...sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn The horn can be sounded by...

Страница 91: ...flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns whe...

Страница 92: ...nal the driver in front of you that you want to pass Pull the turn signal lever toward you to use When you do D If the headlamps are either off or in the Daytime Running Lamps DRL mode the high beam h...

Страница 93: ...wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes with this setting Turn the band to the DELAY position The closer you turn it to LO the shorter the delay OFF Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wi...

Страница 94: ...ny moisture on the windshield This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense system is activated The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels...

Страница 95: ...terior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the wi...

Страница 96: ...trol can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such r...

Страница 97: ...UISE ENGAGED message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC 4 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applyin...

Страница 98: ...er The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET CRUISE button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed...

Страница 99: ...Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control D Step lightly on the brake pedal D Move the CRUISE switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you tu...

Страница 100: ...nds Lamps On Reminder If the exterior lamp knob is activated you will hear a warning chime if you open either door while leaving the lamps on An exception to this is when you re using Twilight Sentine...

Страница 101: ...the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message To idle your vehicle with the DRL off turn off the Twilight Sentinel lever and shift the transaxle into PARK P Placing your vehicle in PARK P disables the DRL The DRL...

Страница 102: ...l remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF or LOCK If you slide the lever so it is just on the lamps will go off quickly when you move the ignition out of RU...

Страница 103: ...Index Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The knob for this feature is located to the left of the steering wheel on...

Страница 104: ...hts manually Press it again to turn them off If the reading lights are left on they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This featur...

Страница 105: ...conds To turn off automatic dimming press and hold the on off button for about three seconds again The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active The automatic dimming featu...

Страница 106: ...true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance z...

Страница 107: ...the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror See Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror with Compass in the Index Curb View As...

Страница 108: ...lp clear them of fog or ice See Rear Window Defogger in the Index for more information Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located on the instrument panel in front of the passenger s seat...

Страница 109: ...nt edge Convenience Net The convenience net is located inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or...

Страница 110: ...y in and release it It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use Cigarette lighters can be used to provide electrical power to accessories See Accessory Power Outlets in the Inde...

Страница 111: ...he system will automatically reset and redial This ensures connection to the center there is no additional action required Press the Communication button to cancel the automatic redial Emergency Butto...

Страница 112: ...using the OnStar system Optimum cellular reception can be obtained when the mast is straight up and down OnStar Services The following services are available within OnStar service plans Your vehicle...

Страница 113: ...e to most places you want to go In addition they can help you locate gas stations rest areas ATMs hospitals hotels stores eateries and more Ride Assist An advisor can locate transportation in the even...

Страница 114: ...icle To use push the lower edge of the hook Floor Mats Your vehicle is equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner if necessary Do not m...

Страница 115: ...erence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized servi...

Страница 116: ...s to flash rapidly this may take up to 90 seconds If you have trouble programming HomeLink make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand held tr...

Страница 117: ...1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist in programming the transmitter 2 Press the Learn or Smart button on...

Страница 118: ...le the signal is being transmitted Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash approximately 20 seconds Release...

Страница 119: ...2 62 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Страница 120: ...urn Signal Multifunction Lever C Instrument Panel Cluster D Radio Audio System E Driver Information Center Control Buttons F Exterior Lamp Controls G HVAC Steering Wheel Controls H Hood Release I Horn...

Страница 121: ...er is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of the other things you ll need to know to drive safely and...

Страница 122: ...to the right of the steering wheel and below the air outlets By pressing this button you can tell how far you ve traveled since you last set the trip odometer back to zero For information on resetting...

Страница 123: ...revent damage to the engine Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and g...

Страница 124: ...angerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center DIC that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Info...

Страница 125: ...dy If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the a...

Страница 126: ...rake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good brak...

Страница 127: ...released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system the light s will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds...

Страница 128: ...ystem will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons D If there s a brake system problem that is specifically...

Страница 129: ...le and turn the engine off as soon as possible See Engine Overheating in the Index for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage point...

Страница 130: ...designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well...

Страница 131: ...see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and...

Страница 132: ...ler or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspecti...

Страница 133: ...ot covered by your warranty This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engi...

Страница 134: ...uts off before the gage reads full D It takes more or less gas to fill the tank than the gage said For example the gage read half a tank but it took more or less than the tank s remaining capacity to...

Страница 135: ...IFE LEFT and ENGLISH METRIC RESET Pressing NO INFO RESET when a non resettable display appears will cause a recall mode to occur When this happens all Driver Information Center DIC warning messages th...

Страница 136: ...ss and hold the NO INFO RESET button until the display reads TIMER 00 00 00 Press the SKIP INFO button to exit from the TIMER function D ENGLISH METRIC Reset Press the SKIP INFO button to display ENGL...

Страница 137: ...earliest convenience BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH 8 This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging more than 16 volts To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your...

Страница 138: ...This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for the proper fluid and change intervals CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 37 This message will dis...

Страница 139: ...r solvent CRUISE ENGAGED 43 This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise DOOR AJAR 141 A door other than the driver s is open or ajar when this message appears...

Страница 140: ...ause the transaxle is being placed in gear under conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle powertrain or vehicle acceleration FUEL LEVEL LOW 11 This message serves as a warning that the fuel lev...

Страница 141: ...ES WAIT 2 MINUTES WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed remove the ignition key Check the ignition key for damage If it is damaged it may need to be replaced If you...

Страница 142: ...iced at your dealership SERVICE STEERING SYS 127 This message is displayed when a problem has been detected in the magnetic variable speed assist steering system Service is required A single chime wil...

Страница 143: ...omething has caused your vehicle to start to spin so you should consider slowing down STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY 33 This message will appear when the PASS KeyR II system senses that an improper igni...

Страница 144: ...een returned to ON pressing the button once turns the traction control system off pressing the button again turns the system back on This message also self cancels after five seconds TRACTION SUSPENDE...

Страница 145: ...ars The Powertrain Control Module PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears The XXX indicates the speed your vehicle is limited to Memory a...

Страница 146: ...grammed to enable Mode 1 and Mode 4 The modes to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the modes to which the vehicle is programmed or to progra...

Страница 147: ...n sounds when the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Mode 4 EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK Exterior lamps turn on when the button with the unlock symbol on the remote...

Страница 148: ...mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Remote Recall Memory If Equipped with Memory Personalization Memory settings that have b...

Страница 149: ...e is displayed in order to continue to the next mode Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes to turn this feature on or press NO INFO RESET to turn this feature off FEATURE ON is displayed aft...

Страница 150: ...do the following 1 Enter feature programming following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the SKIP INFO button until MIRROR TILT IN REV appears on the display 3 Press YES TRIP RESET to select...

Страница 151: ...which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Enter feature programming following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the SKIP INFO button unt...

Страница 152: ...nsors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the system the Driver Information Center DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message If this message appear...

Страница 153: ...on If Equipped 3 10 Audio Systems 3 10 Setting the Clock 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 15 CD Adapter Kits 3 16 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data S...

Страница 154: ...temperature Press the TEMP AUTO knob to put the system in the automatic mode Passenger s Side Temperature Switch With this dual zone feature the right front passenger can control the temperature of a...

Страница 155: ...e or windshield outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE switch is pressed again Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the available modes Manual Operation You may manual...

Страница 156: ...until LO AUTO is shown on the display OFF Press this button to turn the system off Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle and the system will try to maintain the previously set temperatu...

Страница 157: ...ulate fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster With the automatic setting the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool...

Страница 158: ...most normal conditions If you leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recir...

Страница 159: ...use the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to maintain the desired temperature Heating Press the MODE switch to select the heater mode Adjust the interior temperature to a comfortab...

Страница 160: ...CE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid or the integrated rear window antenna and the repairs wouldn t be...

Страница 161: ...ion such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the fan to the highest speed...

Страница 162: ...ion see Memory and Personalization Features in the Index Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of...

Страница 163: ...button will display the station being played Finding a Station tBANDu Press this button to select AM FM1 or FM2 tTUNEu Press and release this button to tune to the next or previous radio station tSEE...

Страница 164: ...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 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbu...

Страница 165: ...ack into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted When one side of your...

Страница 166: ...seeking SCAN Press this button to listen to selections for a few seconds SCAN FF will appear on the display until the next selection is found and then SCAN PLAY will appear on the display The tape wi...

Страница 167: ...layer 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 See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index If any error...

Страница 168: ...ise to decrease volume HR Hour or MN Minute Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button SOURCE Press this button to select a source either cassette or compact disc The audio source...

Страница 169: ...dio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for five seconds then go on to the next preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning The radio will scan preset stations wit...

Страница 170: ...ng DSP is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences TALK DRIVER SEAT LIVE and AUDITORIUM DSP can be used while listening to the radio the cassette tape player or the CD player P...

Страница 171: ...displayed If you have recently tuned to the station you may need to wait a minute before the time is available to the radio To set the clock to the current displayed station time press and hold HR or...

Страница 172: ...d off PTY seeks and scans Press the RDS select button followed by this pushbutton The PTY display will turn on RDS SELECT PTY NEWS will appear on the display for three seconds The PTY shown will be th...

Страница 173: ...sages ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements Alert announcements will come on even if RDS mode is turned off ALERT...

Страница 174: ...le the volume is being adjusted When a traffic announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact d...

Страница 175: ...sound for CrO2 cassette tapes If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section RW Rewind Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly The radio will play while th...

Страница 176: ...ee Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label...

Страница 177: ...D when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may also be activated with the radio off and or the ignition off Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of t...

Страница 178: ...lga Nostalgia Oldies Oldies Persnlty Personality Public Public R B Rhythm and Blues Rel Musc Religious Music Rel Talk Religious Talk PTY List Description Rock M Rock Music Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Roc...

Страница 179: ...e net whenever possible Place large objects in the trunk appropriately so that they will not come into contact with the CD changer You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a com...

Страница 180: ...it all the way to the left When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded...

Страница 181: ...r RW Rewind Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through a track FF Fast Forward Press and hold this button to advance quickly through a track SEEK TUNE Press the right arrow to seek to the n...

Страница 182: ...seconds instead on the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player then the radio will play Press this button again or press BAND to switch back to the radio Slide the CD changer door all the way open and...

Страница 183: ...gram your presets every time you travel With the radio off and the clock displayed use fast forward and reverse to select home or away presets To select the away presets press and hold FF for five sec...

Страница 184: ...e PTY mode the SELECT lever can be used to perform a PTY preset seek PSEEK will appear on the display while the PTY preset seek is performed The radio will seek all of the PTYs stored in presets excep...

Страница 185: ...ting 2 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you...

Страница 186: ...f this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cas...

Страница 187: ...cator after you clean the player The radio will display CLEAN TAPE MSG CLEARED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sur...

Страница 188: ...the radio or ignition off and on 6 Repeat if necessary NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make th...

Страница 189: ...en Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet...

Страница 190: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goi...

Страница 191: ...imates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good me...

Страница 192: ...inking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means t...

Страница 193: ...right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the co...

Страница 194: ...Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or thr...

Страница 195: ...al may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the b...

Страница 196: ...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 faster than any driver could The comp...

Страница 197: ...the very best braking Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it sen...

Страница 198: ...you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off pr...

Страница 199: ...ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is bank...

Страница 200: ...times you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emer...

Страница 201: ...another vehicle 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 judgment or...

Страница 202: ...rs 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 b...

Страница 203: ...ing In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to sp...

Страница 204: ...or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to r...

Страница 205: ...but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you...

Страница 206: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to...

Страница 207: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Страница 208: ...y to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and...

Страница 209: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Страница 210: ...into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you ar...

Страница 211: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are so...

Страница 212: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ven...

Страница 213: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Страница 214: ...a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be dri...

Страница 215: ...t ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice unt...

Страница 216: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of...

Страница 217: ...see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time...

Страница 218: ...towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy To...

Страница 219: ...icle must be towed you should use a dolly See Dolly Towing later in this section for more information Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly To tow your vehicle using a dolly follow thes...

Страница 220: ...This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all options not installed in the factory The other label is the Certification label found on the r...

Страница 221: ...goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put...

Страница 222: ...d read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability...

Страница 223: ...towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weigh...

Страница 224: ...VW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your...

Страница 225: ...can get into your vehicle See Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the...

Страница 226: ...ng and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle befor...

Страница 227: ...start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce you...

Страница 228: ...you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cool...

Страница 229: ...hat can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 4 Other Warning Devices 5 4 Jump Starting 5 11 Towing Your Vehicle 5 11 Engine Overheating 5 14 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Cha...

Страница 230: ...rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off The hazard warning flasher button is located on the right side of the steering column near the ignition switch The hazard warning flashers work no matter w...

Страница 231: ...t on the instrument panel cluster will flash indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signal...

Страница 232: ...ntain gas that can explode or ignite D They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could re...

Страница 233: ...volved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged Th...

Страница 234: ...underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure...

Страница 235: ...positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive...

Страница 236: ...ck negative cable to the negative terminal location of the vehicle with the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end of the cable touch anything until...

Страница 237: ...ngine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if ju...

Страница 238: ...ct the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the goo...

Страница 239: ...rature Gage in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode whi...

Страница 240: ...it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liqui...

Страница 241: ...arning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If your air conditioner is on turn it off 2 Set the temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows as necessary 3 If yo...

Страница 242: ...Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If th...

Страница 243: ...ms to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service NOTI...

Страница 244: ...ressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a ho...

Страница 245: ...ld 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 drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE In col...

Страница 246: ...k pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait...

Страница 247: ...engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the lev...

Страница 248: ...wout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and...

Страница 249: ...y could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Put the shift lever in PARK P 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Turn off the engine To be even...

Страница 250: ...peting from the floor of the trunk Turn the retainer center dial on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire in the Index for more in...

Страница 251: ...5 23 Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B...

Страница 252: ...ng the flat end of the wheel wrench gently pry the wheel cover off Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t try to remove it with your hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing th...

Страница 253: ...ack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raisi...

Страница 254: ...rom the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come o...

Страница 255: ...ff causing a serious accident 9 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 10 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is...

Страница 256: ...the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wh...

Страница 257: ...Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out w...

Страница 258: ...or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you c...

Страница 259: ...ou want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is i...

Страница 260: ...spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your...

Страница 261: ...6 24 Engine Coolant 6 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 30 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 34 Bulb Replacement 6 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 41 Tires 6 50 Appearance Care 6 50 Cleaning the Inside of You...

Страница 262: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Страница 263: ...ak or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affe...

Страница 264: ...et California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emissi...

Страница 265: ...to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains me...

Страница 266: ...le It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel cap is loc...

Страница 267: ...N and the VALET lockout switch is in OFF An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk on the driver s side Pull it to release the fuel door While refueling hang the fuel cap by the te...

Страница 268: ...put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or im...

Страница 269: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Страница 270: ...ide the vehicle to open the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located under the front...

Страница 271: ...e the following A Battery B Engine Coolant Surge Tank C Power Steering Fluid D Engine Oil Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick F Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir G Transaxle Dipstick Fluid Fill Location...

Страница 272: ...d reminder Checking Engine Oil 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 must be on level ground The en...

Страница 273: ...l If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located behind the radiator...

Страница 274: ...te API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil...

Страница 275: ...need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life Systemt Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is ba...

Страница 276: ...til the next oil change is needed The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the SKIP INFO button several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears For more inform...

Страница 277: ...river s side of the vehicle For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview in the Index Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the engine air cleaner f...

Страница 278: ...ocated next to the mass airflow sensor 4 Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle Remove the cover 5 Take out the engine air cleaner filter and remove any loose debr...

Страница 279: ...he Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others...

Страница 280: ...these conditions the fluid and filter do not require change until the message CHANGE TRANS FLUID appears on the Driver Information Center See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check B...

Страница 281: ...t the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your v...

Страница 282: ...bly by lifting it out after unhooking the latches securing it Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn it counterclockwise to remove it Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2...

Страница 283: ...red by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way and turn...

Страница 284: ...OOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warn...

Страница 285: ...engine 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 drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NO...

Страница 286: ...d 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 are hot The vehicle must be on...

Страница 287: ...When replacing the pressure cap make sure the arrow lines up with the tube Surge Tank Pressure Cap The surge tank pressure cap is located on the surge tank in the engine compartment on the passenger s...

Страница 288: ...the Index for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe t...

Страница 289: ...to the engine air cleaner filter on the driver s side of the vehicle Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid fo...

Страница 290: ...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 are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake l...

Страница 291: ...work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops o...

Страница 292: ...rning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the bra...

Страница 293: ...in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance betwe...

Страница 294: ...battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement F...

Страница 295: ...amps turn the lock tabs in the direction of the arrows as shown on the headlamp cover 2 Lift off the cover 3 Reach behind the lamp assembly and turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unl...

Страница 296: ...ing the wiring harness from the headlamp housing socket reinstall a new bulb in the socket Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp assembly 6 Rei...

Страница 297: ...tabs on the headlamp cover in the direction of the arrows and then lift off the cover See Steps 1 and 2 under Headlamps listed previously 2 Turn the housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the sock...

Страница 298: ...h Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 1 Lift the trim cover to remove 2 Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replace the bulb 4 Reverse the steps to reinstall the sto...

Страница 299: ...ll the trim away to access the wing nuts 3 Remove the two wing nuts 4 Gently remove the lamp housing 5 Press the bulb housing lever and turn the housing counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bul...

Страница 300: ...dshield wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the wipers on Position the w...

Страница 301: ...Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the re...

Страница 302: ...cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire Loading Information label Example You ll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will...

Страница 303: ...rt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check whe...

Страница 304: ...er towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell w...

Страница 305: ...s with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could ca...

Страница 306: ...fety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr...

Страница 307: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your v...

Страница 308: ...ur tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong...

Страница 309: ...id damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front...

Страница 310: ...one D Paint Thinner D Turpentine D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this man...

Страница 311: ...a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry D For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Se...

Страница 312: ...rovide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will rem...

Страница 313: ...hs During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle prov...

Страница 314: ...sive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials s...

Страница 315: ...f off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Clean...

Страница 316: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the fra...

Страница 317: ...6 57 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials...

Страница 318: ...icates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts...

Страница 319: ...eadlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a MaxiFuseR An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiri...

Страница 320: ...Passenger and Driver Seat Belt Comfort Solenoids Trunk and Fuel Door Release Solenoids and Relays Door Lock Unlock Relays Damper Relay ETC Only Parking Lamp Relay Right and Left Park Fuse BODY 2 Defo...

Страница 321: ...raint SIR Fuse Accessory Relay WINDOWS Retained Accessory Power RAP Relay SEATS Horn Relay Driver and Passenger Lumbar In Out Relays Driver and Passenger Lumbar Up Down Relays MaxiFuse 8 Way Usage SPA...

Страница 322: ...ce of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identica...

Страница 323: ...ilter in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Lift the cover to gain access Fuse Usage SPARE Spare Fuse CNR LPS Cornering Lamp Switch Right and Left Cornering Lamps INT LPS Trunk...

Страница 324: ...TOP Stoplamp Switch Centered High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Turn Hazard Switch ABS Controller Stepper Motor Cruise Control Fuse Usage MIRROR Inadvertent Power Relay Left Outside Rearview Mirror Switch AL...

Страница 325: ...rge PCM Front Ignition 1 Relay PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module PCM DIS Odd and Even Coil Packs CRUISE Stepper Motor Cruise Control Low Refrigerant Pressure Cutoff Switch Park Relay INJ Injectors 1 4...

Страница 326: ...Relay ELC Height Sensor TURN Electronic Flasher Turn Hazard Switch Fuse Usage CONSOLE Rear Zone Blower Right and Left Heated Seat Switches Optional SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse RSS Road Sensing S...

Страница 327: ...re Fuse ANTENNA Power Mast Antenna RSS Damper Relay ETC Only Fuse Usage CONVENC Trunk Release Relay Trunk Release Solenoid Fuel Door Release Relay Fuel Filler Door Release Solenoid Door Lock Relay Lef...

Страница 328: ...Schedule booklet for more information Engine Specifications Displacement 279 cubic inches 4 565 cc Type 4 6 L DOHC V8 VIN Engine Code Eldorado Y ETC 9 Torque Eldorado 300 lb ft 4000 rpm 407 N m 4000 r...

Страница 329: ...ed that service work on your air conditioning system be performed by a qualified technician Air Conditioning Refrigerant R 134a 2 0 lbs 1 0 kg Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems Normal Maintenance Repl...

Страница 330: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Страница 331: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Страница 332: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what...

Страница 333: ...s on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your se...

Страница 334: ...aintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nulli...

Страница 335: ...ll indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver Information Center DIC will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fue...

Страница 336: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Страница 337: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Страница 338: ...sty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information...

Страница 339: ...lter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75...

Страница 340: ...terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as high performance operation If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require change until the mes...

Страница 341: ...e j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional inform...

Страница 342: ...faces Clean as required An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Страница 343: ...high performance operation If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require change until the message CHANGE TRANS FLUID appears on the Driver Informati...

Страница 344: ...il in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshi...

Страница 345: ...aning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold da...

Страница 346: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Страница 347: ...e regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parkin...

Страница 348: ...d Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for prope...

Страница 349: ...r Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive...

Страница 350: ...drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part...

Страница 351: ...Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Hing...

Страница 352: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Страница 353: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 354: ...ustomer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 5 Roadside Service 8 7 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speec...

Страница 355: ...the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help con...

Страница 356: ...is informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision gi...

Страница 357: ...96 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1...

Страница 358: ...all 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details When calling from outside Canada please dial 1 905 644 3063 All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more t...

Страница 359: ...Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months 50 000 miles 80 000 km warranty period Items covered are hotel meals...

Страница 360: ...The model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN mileage and date of delivery Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficu...

Страница 361: ...portation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unles...

Страница 362: ...and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be respo...

Страница 363: ...ING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Hig...

Страница 364: ...rio K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 o...

Страница 365: ...n Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models...

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