ignition CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G User Guide

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0 Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may
be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
lock
or the Keyless Entry System.
door. The horn
will sound and your headlights will flash.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 TM is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means
you don’t have to do anything
different to arm
or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition. PASS-Key
TM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches
a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
TI TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine.
If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellcts in
an attempt to make a
match.
The ignition key must
be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and the
“SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty
or wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and
continues to flash, you get the “PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION” message
and the “STARTING DISABLED” message appears, you
will be able to
restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key TI TM system,
however,
is not working properly and must be serviced bylour Cadillac
dealer. Your vehicle
is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 TM ignition key, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
I1 TM to have a new key
made.
IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you five
different positions.
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Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the “LOCK” position.
This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s an
anti-theft feature.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine
is off. To get into “ACC”, push in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just
as it was
before you inserted the key.
OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like
“Lock.” Use “Off” if you
must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your
car
is being pushed).
RUN: This
is the position for driving.
START
This starts your engine.
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NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in ‘ xk and you can’t turn it, be sure
it
is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while
you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition swi’
’1. If none of this w--ks, then your vehicle 3
servi cc
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left
of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the
engine.
Move your shift lever to
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
-- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.\
In some
other vehicles you might need
to do this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start ” for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds
between each try to help avoid draining
your battery.
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Holding your key in “Start” for longer than 1
excessive heat can damage your starter motor. . .. .
4. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in “Start”
for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do
the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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Don’t I enicle when the engine is runnmg unles
have
to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle ca
move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure
vehicle won’t move, when you’re on
fairly level ground, alw
set your parking brake and move the shift lever to
“P” (Par
See “ snifting Into “P” (Park)” in the Index. 11 you are par
L a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see“Parking o
or “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully apply your regular brakes before
you can shift from “P” (Park)
when the ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the
way into “P” (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving
the shift lever
on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of ‘P’
(Park)” in this part.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the
parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition
is on, the brake
system warnin? light
will come on.
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When you move out
of “P” (Park) or “N”
(Neutral), if your
engine
is running,
your parking brake should go off.
If it
doesn’t, you have a
parking brake
problem and should have it fixed.
In the
meantime,
you can
still release your
parking brake. Just
pull on the manual
release lever, as
shown.
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If your hand or arm is in the way of thi’pedal, you could be -,::+ -+..:
hurt. The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm !+. ,--,:“:
away when you use 1 ! manual release lever. :,F
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NOTICE
Driving with the parking lake on can cause ~UL- rear bra,
overheat.
You mav have to replace them- and vou could also
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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
Pull the lever
toward you.
Move the lever
up as far as it
will
go.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
parking brake.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in
“P”
(Park).
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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:
0 Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way
toward the front
of your vehicle.
3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the
parking brake.
4. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key
in your hand, your vehicle is in “P”
(Park).
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine ---.* . ’
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is .- : :->=:I
not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, i -
-”I leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat
and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’A
yo1 vehicle with the engine running unlc , you ha I
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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is
in “P7, (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave
it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P” (Park) position,
hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift
lever away from “P” (Park) without first pulling
it toward you (or, if you
have the console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t
fully locked into “P7, (Park).
SHIFTING OUT OF “P” (PARK)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brake before you can shift from
“P7’ (Park) when the
ignition is
in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift
out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever --
push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and also release the shift
lever button
on floor shift console models as you maintain brake
application. Then move
the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)
If you ever hold the
brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of “P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
Retained
Accessory Power feature.
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine POWER WINDOWS
The controls are near each window. Here’s
how the master control
I works.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). When you stop your
vehicle and turn the ignition key to “Off”, you can still use your power
windows. The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut
off
until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed. If you want this power
for another
10 minutes, just turn the key to “Run” and back to “Off”.
Express Down Window
The driver’s power window has this feature. Just press the switch once --
for half a second or more -- and then let go. The window will go all the
way down. If you want to stop the window as it is going down, press the
switch again.
HORN
To sound the horn, just press the center of the steering wheel.
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