ESP CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle will need scrvice more often when you‘re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid
(don’t overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that
all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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the coolant surge
tank.
5. Start the engine and as the engine runs the coolant will circulate
through the cooling system. Any air that was introduced while adding
coolant will purge itself and rise to the top of the surge tank.
If the
“ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message does not appear on the
Driver Information Center, coolant is at the proper
fill level. If an
“ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message does appear, repeat steps
1
through 4 or see your dealer.
IFA TIRE GOES FLAT
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out7’ while you’re driving, especially if you
maintain
your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely
to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a
few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
will create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake
to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like
a skid and may require
the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicle
to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can
still steer. Gently brake to
a stop, well off the road if possible.
If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than
15%
MTBE is fine for your car.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more
than
10% ethanol is fine for your car.
Methanol
is methyl or wood alcohol.
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NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for your vehicle.
Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and
also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be
covered under your warranty. And even at
5% or less, there must
be 6Ccosolvents” and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help
avoid these Droblems.
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use
of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits
from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your
engine
in tune and your emission control system working properly. It’s
good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates.
General Motors recommends that you use gasolines
with these blending
materials, such as
MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean
the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high carbon
monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated
gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated
gasoline. By doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain
detergents and oxygenates, and
if they have been reformulated to reduce
vehicle emissions.
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NOTICE:
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180’F to 200°F (82°C to 93OC).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above
50°F (10” C). If it’s colder than 50’F
(10 C), you may have to drive longer.
To check the fluid level:
0 Park your vehicle on a level place.
Place the shift lever in “P” (Park) with the parking brake applied.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. The\
n,
position the shift lever
in “P” (Park).
0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (4.6 Liter Northstar)
Your vehicle is equipped with
a transaxle fluid change indicator. A
“CHANGE
TRANS FLUID’’ message will display on the Information
Center when the power train computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160,000
km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the transaxle
fluid and reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
the
way.
0 Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped.
Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG” buttons on the
climate control simultaneously until the
“TRANS FLUID RESET”
message appears
in the Information Center (between 5 and 20
seconds).
ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34” F (-37” C) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF (128O C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM
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The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one
and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They
represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering \
(turning)
traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Those grades are molded
on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
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Motors vehicles may vary
with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements in addition
to these grades.
meel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give
you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other,
the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need
to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be
replaced. If the
wheel leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new
wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only
with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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4.6L 32 Valve (DOHC) Northstar Engine
The engine is a 4.6 liter (27Y cu.in.) 903 V-8 featuring Dual Overhead
Cam (DOHC), 32 valve, and sequential port fuel injection. This design
results in
a powerful, refined engine which is well suited to even the most
demanding driving conditions.
Engine weight is minimized by the use
of low mass alloy materials. The
crankcase, cylinder heads and oil pan are made from cast aluminum. The
induction system housing, cam covers
and oil filter adapter are cast
magnesium. The reduced engine mass enhances vehicle handling and
responsiveness.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sensing suspension on the Eldorado. These systems control the damping
forces in the shock absorbers and struts, in response to various road and
driving conditions. The systems are capable
of making these damping
changes extremely fast.
A computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, wheel to
body position sensors, vehicle speed sensor, lift and dive signals. This
computer evaluates the inputs from these sensors, to control the damping\

of each of the struts and shocks independently to provide varied levels of
suspension control.
The system also has the capability
of providing Speed Sensitive Steering
control.
This system changes your steering effort based on your vehicle
speed.
Speed Sensitive Steering
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering is easier at
a lower speed for increased
maneuverability and parking ease.
As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is also increased to provide a manual like steering feel for
maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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!OWNER ASSTSTANCE
This section will explain how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. It also tells you
how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
This section includes the following:
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Zone and Central Office Addresses Customer Assistance for HearindSpeech Impaired
MediatiodArbitration Program
Reporting Safety Defects
Product Service Publications
(PSPs)
Owner’s Manuals and Service Manuals
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE
li Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally,
. my problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved
by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, how\
ever, despite the
best
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been
resolved to
your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE- Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management.
Satisfaction can often be quickly obtained at that level. If the matter has already been
reviewed with
the Sales, Service or Parts Manager, contact the General Manager or
owner of the dealership.
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your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the
Cadillac Consumer Relations Center
24 hours per day by calling 1-800458-8006 or
In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling
1 1-800-263-3777 (ENGLISH). In Quebec, the French language mhumber is
In Mexico, call 1-900-254-1746, In Puerto Rico, U.S. virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315.
In all other overseas locations, contact GM International Export
Sales
in Canada by calling 14164444112.
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1-800-263-7854.
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