suspension CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades.
This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry’s first modern
overhead valve, high
compression
V8 engine on the I949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences
and styling
dominated
the ’50s and ’60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control,
tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel
and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years.
In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances
such as air
suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric
door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless
steel roof and low profile tires.
The Eladlorado, introduced in 31953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all1 Cadillacs in 1948
and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1974 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized
slud control braking system option
debuted on 1970 EBdorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air
bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and
1.974 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size 1976 Seville.
In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first ~n-bo~d rni.croprocessor.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electronics and computerization which- were
pioneered
by Cadillac in the ’70s came of age in the
’80s with Digital F~el Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics in
1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
1986 models and Traction Control in the fall of 1989.
The 1992 Seville STS was the fist car ever to win all
three major automotive
awards: Car of the Year, Motor
Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year,
Automobile Magazine.
The
year 1993 saw the introduction of the Northstar
system. The state
of the art system includes the 32 valve,
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter
V8 engine,
4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sen3itive steering,
anti-lock brakes and traction control.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM - 127: This message
is displayed when
a problem has been detected in the
MAGNASTEER” variable effort steering system.
Service is required.
A single chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with
the vehicle speed sensor will trigger
this message to appear.
Wave your Cadillac dealership service
your vehicle.
STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: If you have the Eldorado
Touring Coupe (ETC), you may see the
STABILlTY
ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. It
means that
an advanced, computer-controlled system has
come on to help your Caddlac continue to
go in the
direction in which you’re steering. This stability
enhancement system activates when
the computer senses
that your Cadillac is just starting to spin,
as it might if you
hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When
the system is on, you may hear a noise
or feel a vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal. When the
STABILITY ENGAGED message is on,
you
should continue
to steer in the direction you want to go.
The system is designed
to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by malung the most of
whatever road conditions will perrnit. If the STABILITY
ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your Cadillac to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
STABILITY REDUCED - 54: If you ever see the
STABILITY REDUCED message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system.
If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop;
turn
off the engine; then start the engine again). If the
STABILITY REDUCED message still comes on,
however, it means there is a problem, so you should
see your Cadillac dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33: This message will
appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
11) senses that an improper ignition
key is being used
to try to start the vehicle. Check the
ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it may need
to be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean the pellet
contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition
key and wait
for the DIC to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change
the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the OFF and
rear defog buttons until the
TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears on the DIC (between five and
20 seconds).
TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop
and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or
until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition
is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
a mile, that you have the turn signal
on.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/N) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
WRY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning
system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to
cause damage to the air conditioning compressor.
To avoid darnage, the air conditioning compressor
automatically turns
off and the Electronic Climate
Control will automatically switch from
AUTO to ECON
and remain there. Have the air conditioning system
serviced if this message appears.
The
CV-RTD automatically adjusts the ride of your
vehicle. Automatic ride control
is achieved through a
computer used to control
and monitor the suspension
system.
The controller receives inputs from various
sensors to determine the proper system response. If the
controller detects a problem within the system, the
DIC
will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If
this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at
your
CadilIac dealership.

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A vehicle ran fall from a car-carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a ccollisiora,
serious
personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should
be tightly secured with chains or
steel cabIes before it is transported.
Donst
use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
2’-hooks inserted in the front T-h~ok slots or
Ha-hooks inserted in the rear R-hook slots. Never
use J-lho~ks~
They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition
key turned
to the OFF position. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with
a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not
use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The
transaxle should be
in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking
brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels,
be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later
in this section or your transaxle will be
damaged. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the
drive wheels
have to be supported on a dolly.

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Tow Limits -- 35 mph .(56 kph), 25 miles (40 km) NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type equipment or
fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may
be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To
help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and
raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is
obtained between the ground and/or
wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted
in
the T-kook slots.

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Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear
bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional
ramping
~ may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing
a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur
from vehicle
to ground
or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To
help avoid damage, install
a towing dolly and
raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is
obtained between the
ground and/or
wheel-lift equipment.
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Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use
W-hooks inserted in
the R-hook slots.
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