CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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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.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED - 42
This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and turn
your engine
off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 03
This message
will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control
System. If the SERVJCE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel
appears and then turns off, it is an indication that a temporary problem
has cleared itself. I-Iavc your vehiclc checked at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE - 35
If this message appears while the cngine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage
to the engine can result.
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM - 83
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air
Bag) systcm. Let only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See yo& Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAK MAY NOT RESTART - 34
This message means there is a problem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key@II). PASS-Key@)II
will prevent the vehicle
from restarting
if it is turned off, so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle
with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine off
and then tIy to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS-Key(’I1 system
will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE - 91
This mcssage will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce
wheel slippage.
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m This message will be displayed if a problem is noted in the Traction
Control System. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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
in the Information Center (between five and 20 seconds).
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20
This message is a reminder, after driving about a mile, that you have your
turn signal on.
TRUNK OPEN - 24
This message indicates that your trunk is open when the ignition is ON.
VERY 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 A/C
compressor. To avoid damage the A/C compressor automatically turns off
and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO
to ECON and remain there. Have your A/C system serviced
if this
message appears.
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering
is easier at a lower speed for increased
maneuverability and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is also increased proportionately. At highway speeds the
amount
of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual-like
steering feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) automatically controls the ride of
your vchicle. The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers
and struts
in response to various road and driving conditions. The system
is capable of making these changes
within milliseconds.
The Road Sensing Suspension controller is
a computer used to control
and monitor thc system.
The computer receives input from vertical rotary
position sensors, vehicle speed
sensors, lift and dive signals and
determines optimum strut valving (suspension stiffness) for your current
operating conditions. The computer
also receives feedback from the
various components to determine proper system operation.
If the
computer receives
an incorrect feedback from the system, an error code
will be set in memory and a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will
display on the Driver Information Center. If this message should appear,
have your vehicle serviccd
at your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change your engine oil. It's based
upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see the display press the INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears.
You'll see how much
oil life you have
left as
a percentage. So, if you
see 95 OIL LIFE
LEFT, for example,
that means that
the way
you're driving
your car,
95% of your current oil
life
is still left.
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Maintenance Schedule. This can happen
if driving conditions, such as
short trips in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more
information on when to change your oil, see the Cadillac Maintenance
Schedule Booklet.
If you see CHANGE
OIL SOON, it means that you have less than 10% of
your oil life left and you should consider changing your engine oil.
If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL, it means the oil life is gone and
you should change the oil right away (certainly within 200 more miles
E320 km]).
The system should indicate to change the oil between 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km), but it may even indicate to
change it before 3,000 miles under very severe conditions. It all depends
on your driving patterns. If it’s been
7,500 miles (12 500 km), it indicates
to change the oil.
There are two things the system doesn’t do:
It can’t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive. If you drive in a
dusty area, you should change your oil
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
three months (whichever comes first) unless the display says
to change
it even sooner than that.
It doesn’t check how much oil you have, so you’ll still have to check for
that. To see how, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
When You’ve Changed the Oil
When new oil is put in, you’ll need to reset your system. To do this, display
the OIL LIFE INDEX by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then
press and hold the
RESET buttons until the display shows 100 OIL LIFE
LEFT
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The level control system automatically adjusts the rear trim height in
rcsponse to changes in vehicle loading. The system consists of an air
compressor assembly, air dryer, exhaust solenoid, compressor relay,
height sensor, air adjustable shocks and air tubing.
The height sensing function is performed by the Road-Sensing
Suspension
(RSS) rear position sensors. Rear trim height information is
input from the rear position sensors to the RSS control module which
controls compressor and exhaust solenoid operation.
If the system has a slight leak, the air cornpressor will run frequently for a
few seconds each time.
For a larger air leak the air compressor may stay on for up to seven
minutes.
You should see your dealer for service, but you can keep driving
your Cadillac.
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In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your Cadillac. Be sure to read about the
particular system supplied with your vehicle.
YOUR CADILLACAIR SYSTEM
Outside Air
Outside air flows through your vehicle when it is moving. It enters your
vehicle through an inlet
at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear
of debris. Under most operating conditions this system uses outside air
when heating or cooling your vehicle.
If you select the 60" F (16" C)
AUTO setting, a door will close to stop the flow of most outside air
allowing recirculated interior air to cool your vehicle. Your vehicle can
also use this recirculate mode during normal auto air conditioning if
maximum cooling is needed to maintain the selected temperature.
Air Outlets
Air outlets are located
in the center and at
each side
of the
instrument panel. You
can adjust the direction
of airflow by moving
the center control
levers
or you can stop
the airflow by moving
the lever located on
each side
of the outlets
downward.
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Your vehicle has strategically placed electronic sensors that feed
information
to the vehicle's computer systems. Your vehicle can control
thc ventilation, heating and air conditioning automatically year round.
The outside tcmperature, inside temperature setting, fan speeds and the
ECC selection are displayed on a digital screen.
When the
OFF button is selected, nothing is on, but air will still flow
through your vehicle
if you're moving. The system will try to keep the air
at the selected temperature, but it might
not be. able to maintain it if it's
hot or cold outside.
The
OUTSIDE temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is
running. You can change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pressing the
ENGIMET (English/Metric) button.
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Temperature
To select the
temperature you want,
press the blue button
for a cooler setting or
the red button for a
warmer setting.
The
temperature setting
will be displayed on the
digital screen.
Temperatures from
65 ' F (18' C) to 85 " F (29 ' C) may be selected for
automatic temperature control.
You may choose 60" F (16' C) for
maximum cooling, and
90' F (33" C) for maximum heating. We
recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle, select
75 ' F
(24' C). You may find that your own personal comfort requires a slightly
higher or lower setting. Once you set the temperature, the system will
automatically maintain the set temperature.
ECON
Evert though the ECON setting is automatic, the air conditioning
compressor does not operate and it won't remove humidity from the air.
The system will, however, attempt to
keep the air at the selected
temperature.
Use this setting in cold or cool weather to save fuel.
Use the AUTO setting when it's warm outside and you need to cool the air.
AUTO
With this setting, the air conditioning compressor cycles when needed to
cool the air and it's all automatic. In cold weather when the system senses
the need for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor ducts.
As the
interior tempcrature approaches the desired setting, the blower speed
will
decrease and the airflow could be directed through the defroster and floor
ducts.
To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the
instrument panel air outlets and floor ducts (Bi-Level). On bright sunny
days in cold weather, the airflow may come out
of the A/C outlets
(Bi-Level mode) to maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
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A/C PURGE
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO,
the air will first flow out the floor air ducts for a few seconds. That is
normal. This is
to expel hot air in the air ducts. As the air is cooled, the
flow will move through the
A/C outlets. If you start your vehicle with the
fan setting on
HI it will skip the A/C Purge.
COLD WEATHER PURGE
On cold days when your system is first turned on, in either the AUTO or
ECON setting, and the fan setting is not on H1, a small amount of air will
flow through the defroster duct while
the system is waiting for the engine
coolant
to warm up enough to provide hcat. This prevents your breath
from fogging your windshield.
As the coolant warms up, the blower fan
speed will gradually increase and air will
flow from the heater outlets,
with some airflow
to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal
conditions.
MANUALLY RECIRCULATE INSIDE AIR
There may be times when you want less air from thc outside. To
recirculate the air from the insidc, in the AUTO setting, just set the
temperature
to 60" F (36" C) and adjust your fan speed.
DEFOG
Press this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater
ducts.
This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due
to sudden rain or snowy conditions.
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Press the fan symbol
button until
AUTO is
displayed
on the
screen.
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At this setting, the fan speed is controlled automatically.
If it
is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan
speed right away. The system checks the temperature
of the coolant to
assure it is warm enough to provide heat. When the coolant is warm, the
controller allows the fan to gradually increase
to a higher speed. This
prevents cold air from blowing
into the passenger compartment.
If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed, press the
(upper) button until you see
HI on the display.
If you want the fan speed
to be automatic, but you like the fan speed to be
higher than the
AUTO setting, just press the fan button until HI/AUTU is
shown
on the display.
If you want the blower
to run only at a fixed low speed, press the (lower)
button until
LO is shown on the display.
If you want the fan speed to run lower than the
AUTO setting, press the
button until
AUTO LO is shown on the display.
DEFROSTER
Press this button to
remove
fog or frost
from the windshield.
This setting sends most
of the airflow to the windshield with only a small
amount to the floor outlets.
The fan speed will work automatically to maintain your requested interior
temperature.
If you need more air directed to your windshield, you should
select a higher fan speed.
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