headlamp CADILLAC ELDORADO 1999 10.G User Guide

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EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK: Exterior lamps (parking
lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps,
low
-beam headlamps, etc.) turn on when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed
and it is dark outside. These lamps stay on for about 20
seconds or until the key is turned OFF.
The prompts listed here appear in the same order as
displayed on the DIC. FEATURE ON appears when a
yes response is made and FEATURE OFF appears with
a no response. To skip to the next personalization feature
(REMOTE RECALL MEMORY), press the
SKIP INFO button.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped with
Memory Personalization)
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior
lighting choices, remote confirmation choices and
programmable automatic door lock choices) can be
recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter or
by placing the key in your vehicle's ignition.Before you begin programming, make sure that your
vehicle's ignition is in RUN. To begin programming,
press the SKIP INFO and NO INFO RESET buttons at
the same time for about two seconds. As mentioned,
remote recall memory is the third feature to appear. To
skip past the first two personalization features, press the
SKIP INFO button.
When REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears, the
driver is able to recall memory settings when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed. Press the YES TRIP RESET button to select or
press the NO INFO RESET button to answer no and to
continue on to the next prompt. FEATURE ON displays
when a yes response is made.
If a no response was made, the KEY IN RECALL
MEMORY prompt will show next. This choice recalls
memory settings when the key is placed in your
vehicle's ignition. FEATURE ON displays for a yes
response, and FEATURE OFF for a no response. A yes
or no response is required.

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Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively.

Don't drink and drive.

Since you can't see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.

In remote areas, watch for animals.

If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50
-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20
-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're
driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, 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
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't
even aware of it.

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CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill
you. You can't 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 to time to be sure snow
doesn't collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that's away from the wind. This will help
keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well
-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four
wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed,
see ªTowing Your Vehicleº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground will damage drivetrain components.

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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulb, see
ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer's service department.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
1. To access the headlamps, turn the lock tabs in
the direction of the arrows as shown on the
headlamp cover.

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2. Lift off the cover as shown.3. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise
to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.

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4. Remove the headlamp housing socket.5. After removing the wiring harness from the
headlamp housing socket, replace the bulb and
socket. Reconnect it to the wiring harness and
reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the
headlamp assembly.

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6-36 Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard
side of the headlamps. To access, turn the lock tabs
on the headlamp cover in the direction of the arrows
and then lift off the cover (see Steps 1 and 2 under
ªHeadlampsº listed previously).
2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the
socket from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and
replace the bulb.

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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or
how far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident. If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only SAE Class ªSº type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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6-56 Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered by a MaxiFuse
. 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 wiring
checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a
MaxiFuse
. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow,
etc., the wipers will stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure
to have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
MaxiFuse
/Relay Center
The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse block on the driver's side of the
engine. To access the compartment fuse block, remove
the shroud cover. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.

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MaxiFuse
(8
-Way)Usage
BODY 1 Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) Fuse
(ETC Only), Convenience Fuse, BATT
Fuse, Antenna Fuse, 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, Rear Fog
Lamp Relay (Export)
BODY 2 Defog Relay, Pull
-Down Fuse, Right
and Left Heated Seat Fuses, Electronic
Level Control (ELC) Relay, Heated
Mirror Fuse, Heated Backlite Fuse,
ELC Circuit Breaker
BODY 3 Controlled Power Relay, Controlled
Power Back
-Up Relay, Cluster Fuse,
Passenger Zone Module (PZM) Fuse,
Radio Fuse, DAB Relay, Trunk and
Fuel Door Release Relay, High
-Beam
Relay, Comfort Fuse, AMP (Bose
Only) Fuse, Right and Left Bose RelayMaxiFuse
(8
-Way)Usage
INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior
Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter
-1 Fuse,
Courtesy Lamp Relay
LAMPS Headlamps Fuse/Relay, High/Low
Beam Control Relay, Fog Lamp Fuse,
DRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse,
Inadvertent Power Relay, Right and
Left High
-Beam Fuse, Right and Left
Low
-Beam Fuse, Stoplamp Fuse, Fog
Lamp Relay, DRL Relay
IGN 1 Rear Ignition
-1 Relay, Wiper Fuse,
Relay Ignition
-1 Fuse, Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Fuse,
Accessory Relay
WINDOWS Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) Relay
SEATS Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar In/Out Relays, Driver and
Passenger Lumbar Up/Down Relays