CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owners Manual

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control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.
If it does
not come
on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on
while you are driving, the computer
is indicating that you have a problem.
You should take your vehicle
in for service soon.
Battery Charge Light (Export Only)
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When you turn the key
to “Run” or
“START”,
this light will come on
briefly, to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to
the dealer at once.
To save your battery until you get there, turn off all
accessories.

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This light tclls you if
there could be a
problem with your
engine
oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your key to “Run” or “Start.” It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just
a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light comes
on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through
your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some
other
oil problem.
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Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your
engine can become
so hot that it catches fire. You or others
could be burned. Check your
oil as soon as possible and have
vour vehicle serviced.
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This gage indicates the
engine speed in
Revolutions Per
Minute (RPM).
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NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area,
or engine damage may occur.
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Engine Speed Limiter (4.6L Northstar)
If you have the 4.6L Northstar engine, you have an Engine Speed
Limiter. This feature prevents the engine from operating at too\
many
revolutions per minute (RPM). When your engine
RPM,'s are critically
high the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed
slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to
the engine.
Vehicle Speed Limiter 4.6 L (270 hp)
This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that your tires
are not rated for. When this happens your engine's fuel supply is shut
off.
When the vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again.
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Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only
when the ignition is
in the “RUN” position.
Digital Gage
If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters) of being full
the letter “F” is shown.
If the fuel level
is between 1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being
empty the letter
“E” is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to
approximatcly 1 gallon (3.9 liter) the ”E” will flash, and the “ FUEL
LEVEL VERY LOW” message will appear
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). (On the analog
fuel gage, the “FUEL LEVEL VERY
LOW’’ message will
also appear.)
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fucl gage. All
these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel
gage.
0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said “8 Gallons”? but it took morc -- or less -- than the tank’s
remaining capacity
to fill it.
The gage changes when you turn (or stop, or speed up).

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DATA
Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you want to know about your fuel
economy and
how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here's how
it works.
DATA: Push this button to toggle between " INST MPG" (instantaneous
miles per gallon) or
the "AVG MPG" (average mile per gallon) displays.
You can also display
it in metric units by pressing the "ENG MET"
button.
RESET Push this button to reset the " AVG MPG" to zero.
AVG MPG (Average Fuel Economy): When '' AVG MPG" is selected, the
total distance is divided by
thc total fuel used.
INST (Instantaneous Fuel Economy): When " INST MPG" is selected,
you will see what your fuel economy is at that instant. The computer
takes
a new reading twicc every second. It will show economy up to 70
miles per gallon (or 2 liters per 100 Kilomctcrs).
RANGE: This display shows how far the computer thinks you can go with
the fuel that is in your tank. The computer does not know what driving
conditions will be like
for the rest of your trip, so the range is estimated
based on your previous fuel economy. Thcrcforc, your range reading may
change
as your driving habits change (going from city to highway driving
may increase
the range reading).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you get down to 40 miles to go (or, in metric 64 km) the range
display will show
66L~7’.
Your computer needs enough data for the “RANGE” reading to work,
however,
so it will read “Lo”for a while when your vehicle is brand new
(under
25 miles). Also, it will show for a while if your battery has
been disconnected.
Driver Information Center
Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of
many
of your vehicle systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable
information and warningstatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, messages will automatically appear
in priority succession with the higher priority messages displayed first.
Driver Information Center Control Buttons
INFORMATION
Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital
Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE, OIL
LIFE INDEX and FUEL USED.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STORE/RECALL
Pressing this button will store any currently displayed message that is
indicating a system problem. Once a message has been stored the next
message
of normal information is displayed.
When
a message is stored it is saved in the computer, but once the
ignition
is turned off the message is lost. All messages stored when your
engine is running can be viewed one at a time by pressing
“STORE/RECALIY button.
FUEL USED RESET
Display the fuel used, then press and hold the STORE/RECALL button
until
0 is displayed.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center,
Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. While
displays are
off, pressing the “INFORMATION” button will turn on only
the Driver Information Center. If any other button is pressed or a driving
warning message needs
to be displayed, or fuel level falls below 4 gallons,
all the displays will come back on.
TRIP SET
Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero.
ENG/MET (English/Metric)
Press this button to switch from English (miles) to metric (kilometers).
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that
are first sold in Canada or are export
vehicles will have a number after each message. This number helps to
identify that message, which is only displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT
This message will appear if your vehicle is in “P” (Park) for about 5
seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this message
to appear, you can cancel this message by pressing the
OFF and the Blue
(cooler) button on the Electronic Climate control panel. Push \
the same
2
buttons again to have this message displayed again.
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If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this
message
will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has
been turned
off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your
vehicle. If the pressure returns
to a normal operating range, you must
select “AUTO”, “DEFOG”
, or Defrost to start the compressor. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as
possible to avoid compressor damage.
BATTERY NO CHARGE
This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your
electrical system checked by
your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH
This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging,
(more than
16 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
You can
reduce the charging overload
by using the accessories. Turn on the lights,
radio, set the Climate Control on
“AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI”
and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION’’
button. When the engine is running, the normal range is
11.5 to 15.5
volts.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW
This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts, or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting it is possible
that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few
miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause
of this problem. To help the
generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on the
electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the
“INFORMATION” button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHANGE TRANS FLUID (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change i\
ntervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level
is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed.
Have the brake system serviced by
a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that
section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display is turned
off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the oil and add as needed.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since the last oil change is more than 6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
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This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine
oil and filter recommendations in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an
oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the index on how to reset it.

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This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
126°C
(248’F). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off your
Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it
cools down or the mcssage is removed. If it does not cool down, turn off
your engine and have it serviccd before driving it again. Severe enginc
damage can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE HOT - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF
This message will appear when the Climate Control is in “Auto” or
Defrost and the engine coolant
is hotter than the normal operating
temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor
is automatically turned off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered.
Tf the coolant temperature returns to
normal,
you must select “AUTO”, “DEFOG” or Defrost to return to a
normal
A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW
This message. serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is
critically low.
It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
LOW A/C REFRIGERANT - SERVICE A/C SOON
This message will appear when the A/C refrigerant is so low that it no
longer can cool well. This message shows that some of the refrigerant has
leaked out
of the system, and that the A/C needs recharging. If you do
not have it recharged,
the system may not cool at all.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty.
REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only)
This message will appear if the engine starts to cut cylinders to reduce
power, If this message is ever displayed have your vehicle serviced as soon
as possible.
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