CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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CADILLAC
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or
leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has
two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a
foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very
well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
Here are
some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or
it will set.
Using Foam=Type Cleaner on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section.
Mask surrounding trim
along stitch or
welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions
on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate
the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use
a sponge to remove the
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
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NOTICE:
Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric.
0 Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean
off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside
of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing
to a clean section
of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a
blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous
NOTICE.)
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream,
chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain.
0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to spread.
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Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,
wine, vomit, urine and blood.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleancr.
to dry.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
more than once.
off
quickly. Use
a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to
(rubbing alcohol)
and
90% water.
polish or shoe polish on leather.
work into the finish, it can harm
the leather.
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Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through
the
windshield under certain conditions.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be
damaged. If something gets
on one of them, follow the steps earlier under
“Using Solvent-Type Cleaner
on Fabric.” Use as little solvent as you can.
Care of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild dish washing
soap).
Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth.
CARE OF SAFETYBELTS
Keep belts clean and dry.
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Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust
films.
Don’t usc abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since
they may have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
WINDSHIELD AND WIPER
BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the
blade
or windshield.
Clean
the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner,
Bon-Ami Power0
(GM Part No. 105001 1). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Clean
the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Thcn rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked
on a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
WEATHERSTMPS
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better,
and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least
every
six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be required.
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The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your lvehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed
promptly and not allowed to dry
on the surface, or they could stain. Dry
the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM
approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See ‘Appearance Care and
Materials” in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and
polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave
swirl marks.
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agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces
to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to aging, weather and chemical
fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep
the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered
whenever possible.
ALUMINUM WHEELS
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide
cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating
off your aluminum wheels.
TIRES
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe
off any overspray
or splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage
the paint finish.
SHEETMETAL DMGE
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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas
of finish
damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
UNDERBODYMNTENANCE
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system
even though they 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 frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for
you.
CHEMICAL PMNT SPOTTING
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no
charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever
comes first.
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GM
PART
NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION
1050172 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil
Remover
1050173
16 02. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner
and Polish
1050174
16 02. (0.473 L) White Sidewall
1050214 32
Oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl/Leather Tire Cleaner
Cleaner
I 1050427 I I
23 02. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner
1050429
6 Lbs. (2.72 Kg) Multi-Purpose
Powdered
I 1051398 I 8 02. (0.237 L) I Spot Lifter
1051515 32
Oz. (0.946 L) GM Optikleen
1050202 16 02. (0.473 L) Magic Mirror
Cleaner Polish
USAGE
Removes Old Waxes,
Polishes, Tar and Road
Oil
Removes Rust and
Corrosion
on Chrome
and Stainless Steel
Cleans White and Black
Tires
Spot and Stain Removal
on Leather or Vinyl
Glass Cleaning and
Spot Cleaning
on Vinyls
Cleans Vinyl and Cloth
on Door Trim, Seats,
and Carpet-Also, Tires
and Mats
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Grease for Hood, Trunk
and Door
Hinges and
Latches
Exterior Wash
Spot and Stain Removal
on Cloth and Fabric
WindshieId Washer
Solvent and
Ant i-Freeze
Exterior Cleaner and
Polish
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1 G 6 KY 5 2 9 X S U800001
MANUFACTURER
G = GENERAL MOTORS
MAKE
6 = CADIUAC
CARLlNElSEAlCS -
KS = SLS
KY = STS
VIN BODY CODE = BODY TYPE
5 = 69SEDAN 4 DOOR
-L!? U = HAMTRAMCK. MICH.
ENGINE CODE
Y = 4.6 LITER (270 HP)
9 = 4.6 LITER (295 HP)
- RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
2 - ACTIVE (MANUAL) BELTS WITH DRIVER AND
PASSENGERS INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if
you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identifj your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
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