CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Owners Manual

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Use the fog lamps for better
vision
in foggy or misty
conditions. When
you press
the
fog lamp button, a small
indicator light will tell you
that the fog lamps and the
parking
lamps are on. Press
the button again to
turn
them off.
If you switch on the high-beam headlamps. the fog
lamps will turn off. They'll turn back on again when
you
switch to low-beam headlamps.
When the twilight sentinel is on and the fog lamp switch
is activated. the fog lamps will remain on as well as the
headlamps and
parking lamps.
Cornering Lamps
The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or
parking lamps are on and you signal a turn. They
provide more light for cornering.
Twilight Sentinel
The control is next to
the headlarnp knob. It
automatically switches the
lamps
on and off by sensing
how dark
it is outside.
To operate the twilight
sentinel, leave the lamp
knob
off and move the
TWILIGHT control to any
position but
OFF.
If you move the control all the way to the right, the
lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes
after the ignition has been turned
to OFF or LOCK. If
you move the control so it is just on, the lamps will go
off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of
RUN. You can adjust the delay time from only a few
seconds
to three minutes.
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control
is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
This message informs the driver that turning on the
exterior lamps is recommended (it’s become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps). Turning
on the twilight sentinel, the
headlamp switch or the fog lamp switch will remove
the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message.
Light Sensor
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual parking lamp control has been left on, the
exterior lamps will turn
off approximately 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned
to LOCK or ACCESSORY.
This protects draining the battery in case you have
accidently left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
If
you need to purposely leave the lamps on for
more than
10 minutes with the ignition in LOCK or
ACCESSORY, turn the manual control knob
off and
then back on.
To delay the lamps from turning off, see
“Twilight Sentinel” earlier in this section.
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
Cluster lighting as well as instrument panel lighting
automatically dims when it becomes dark outside and
your lights are on. When it’s dark, the brightness
control can be manually adjusted. Cluster lighting and
instrument panel lighting automatically brighten when
it becomes light outside.
The light sensor
for the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
and the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the
front defogger grille.
If you cover the sensor, it will read
“dark” and the lamps will come
on.

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The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to
the lamp control knob when a door is opened or
if you
press a remote keyless entry transmitter button. Since
the illuminated
entry system has a photocell, this means
that it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy
lamps or backlighting
to turn on. The courtesy lamps
turn off approximately
20 seconds after the last door is
closed
or after the ignition key is placed in the ignition.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits backlighting and the dimming
of the instrument panel lights during daylight while the
headlamps are
on. This feature operates with the light
sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic.
When
the light sensor reads darkness outside, the
instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Backlighting
to the instrument panel will also turn on.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps automatically come on
when either door
is opened and it is dark outside. For
manual operation, press the button
to turn them on.
Press it again to turn them off. If
the reading lamps are left
on. rney automatically shut
off IO minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door
opener. When
the ignition is turned off, the power
to these features will automatically turn off after
10 minutes (three minutes
if a new car has I5 miles
(24 km) or less). Power will be restored for an additional
10 minutes if either door is opened, the trunk is opened
or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.
Storage Mode Personalization
This feature is for long term use and must be
programmed through the Driver Information Center
(DIC) while the ignition is in RUN. Storage mode
personalization protects the battery by placing your
vehicle in a storage mode
so that the radio, amplifiers,
instrument cluster and remote keyless entry will
not drain the battery over a long period of time.
For programming information, see “Programmable,
Memory and Personalization Features” later
in
this section.
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Electrochrornic Daymight Rearview Mirror
When this feature is turned on, the mirror automatically
changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind
you. A
photocell on the mirror senses when it is becoming dark
outside. Another photocell, built into the mirror face,
senses when headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take
a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear
daytime state when the glare is reduced.
To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press
AUTO. To turn off automatic dimming, press OFF.
The green indicator light will be illuminated when
this feature is active.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing
of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
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Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
with Compass
(If Equipped)
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Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside
rearview mirror with a compass.
When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror
automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps
behind you.
The mirror also includes an eight-point compass
display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When
on, the compass automatically calibrates as
the
vehicle is driven.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel
or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Mirror Operation
The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the
mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and
off. To
turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR.
To turn off automatic dimming, press MmOR again.
The green indicator light will be illuminated when this
feature is active.
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Press the COMPASS switch once to turn the compass
on or
off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on,
the compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the
mirror will display the compass heading.
If, after two seconds, the display does not show
a
compass heading (“N’ for North, for example), there
may be
a strong magnetic field interfering with the
compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder
or a similar magnetic item.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set .in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate
for compass variance
if you live outside zone eight.
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust
for
compass variance. Compass variance is the difference
between earth’s magnetic
north and true geographic
north.
If not adjusted to account for compass variance,
your compass could give false readings.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Use the COMPASS button located at the bottom of
2. Press and hold the COMPASS button until a zone
the
mirror.
number appears in the display.
on the following zone map.
3. Find your current location and variance zone number
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mirror until the new zone number appears
in the
display. After you stop pressing the button, the
display will
show a “C” in the direction display
within
a few seconds. (This is the automatic
calibration mode
-- you’ll need to drive in a
circle to calibrate the mirror. See “Compass
Calibration” following.)
Compass Calibration
If the letter “C” appears in the compass display, the
mirror may need calibration.
The mirror can be calibrated
in one of two ways:
Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/hj or less
until the display reads a direction, or
Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
Your vehicle has an electric
mirror control located
on
the driver‘s door armrest.
Move the switch
in the middle of the control to choose
the right or left mirror.
To adjust the mirror, push the
arrow control
in the direction you want the mirror to go.
Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
The
mirrors can also be programmed for personalization
if you have the optional memory package. For more
information, see “Memory Seat and Mirrors” in
the Index.
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Rearview Mirror
Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for
the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature
is controlled by the
on and off settings on the
electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in this section.
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If your mirror is equipped with memory mirrors, it
will also be equipped with the curb view assist mirror
feature. This feature will cause the passenger mirror to
tilt when the vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R). This
feature may be useful
in allowing you to view the curb
when you
are parallel parking.
When the vehicle
is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
five second delay has occurred, the passenger mirror
will return to its original position. If further adjustment
is needed after the mirror is tilted, the mirror switch may
be used. The mirror then returns to its original position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger‘s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from
the driver’s seat. This mirror does not have
a
dimming feature.
A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the
lock cylinder and
turn it to the right. Turn the key to the
left to unlock the door.
Overhead Console
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
This feature is on vehicles without the optional
astroroof.
To gain access to this compartment, which
is located directly above the inside rearview mirror in
the headliner, push
up and the storage area will open.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each front
door
as well as on the passenger’s and driver’s
front seatbacks.
Center Console Storage Area
The console includes a storage compartment for CDs
or tapes and an optional phone, an armrest and a
cupholder. The cupholder can be opened by pressing
on the surface panel located in front of the armrest.
Close
the lid to secure.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and
a dual
cupholder that unfolds for
use. To open, lift the front
edge. (This feature is available
on vehicles with leather
interiors
only.)
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 quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Press on the cover, which is located below the climate
control system,
to reveal the front ashtray. To clean this
ashtray, pull
it out by gripping the sides.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
NOTICE: -
Don’t put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes
or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press
it all the way
in and release. It will pop back by itself
when it‘s ready to
light. You may also have a lighter
located at the rear seat air outlet.
Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut
off
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps
to prevent battery drainage. For more information. see
“Inadvertent Battery Saver” earlier
in this section.
NOTICE:
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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it
is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make
it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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