child CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owner's Manual

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A CAUTION
Unlocked doom can be dangerous.
Passengers - especially children -- can eamy 01 I the doors
and fd out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't
open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you
slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You are more likely to be thrown *
out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Weap
safety belts properly, lo& your doors, and you will be far better
offwhenever
you drive your vehicle.
.re are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
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From the outside: Use
your door key.
If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed, unlock the
doors only with the key
or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting
off the alarm.
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The traffic police officer is also a source of important information. The
officer’s signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights
or other signs
say.
The next section discusses some
of the road conditions you may
encounter.
DEFENSIVE DMNG
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.
Please start with a
very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle
up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets,
rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and
make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their
mistakes.
Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by
other children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic.
Watch for movement in parked cars
-- someone may be about to open a
door.
Expect other drivers to run stop signs when you are
on a through street.
Be ready to brake if necessary as
you go through intersections. You may
not have to use the brake, but if
you do, you will be ready.
If you’re driving through a shopping center parking lot where there are
well-marked lanes, directional arrows, and designated parking are\
as,
expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward
one part
of the lot.
Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, you must give
way
to pedestrians even if you know you have the right of way.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they
are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive
driving maneuver,
in both city and rural driving. You never know wh.en
the vehicle in front
of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.
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RESULT IN A BAC OF .O5%
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The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
In Canada the limit
is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower
than that. The BAC will be over
0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in
one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on
how much alcohol is in
the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them.
But it’s very important to keep
in mind that the ability to drive is affected
well below a BAC
of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills
of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and
that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired \
at BAC levels
above
0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident
increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of
0.05 percent or above. A
driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a
180-pound or 82
kg person) has doubled his or her chance of having an
accident. At a BAC level
of 0.10 percent, the chance of that driver having
an accident is six times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chances are
twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour to rid itself
of the alcohol
in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold
showers
will speed that up.
“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a
need to take sudden action,
as when a child darts into the street? A
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There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For
example, you come over a
hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a
car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems
by braking
-- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t
room. That’s the time for evasive action
-- steering around the problem.
Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply
your brakes. It is better
to remove as much speed as you can from a
possible collision. Then steer around the problem,
to the left or right
depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If
you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended
9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a
full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. You must then be
prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a
controlled stop.
Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared
driver. This
is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use
your
safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel.
The fact that such emergency situations are always possible
is a good
reason to practice defensive driving at all times.
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Camper. %wing A .................................. 211
Capacities. Fluid ................................... 349
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ...................... 91. 209
Cassette ’Iiipe Player. Care Of Your ................... 160
Cassette %pe Systems .............................. 156
Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 152. 326
Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 152. 326
Center Console ..................................... 70
Center Mounted High Stop Lamp Bulb. Replace ........ 298
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 66
Chains. Tire ....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To ........................... 273
Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 247
Charge Light. Battery ............................... 127
Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18
Checking The Brake Fluid
.............................. 290. 291
The Engine Oil Level ............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 285
The ’Ransaxle Huid .............................. 277
Things Under The Hood .......................... 264
Your Restraint Systems ............................ 60
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 60
Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................. 323
Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47
Child Restraints ..................................... 44
Children And Safety Belts ............................ 41
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 118
CircuitBreakers ................................... 327
City Driving ....................................... 196
Cleaner. Air ....................................... 275
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................... 321
Fabric .......................................... 316
Glass .......................................... 319
Viiyl or Leather ................................. 318
Safety Belts ..................................... 319
The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 316
The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 320
The Power Antenna .............................. 161
The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319
The Underbody Of Your Car ...................... 322
The Windshield and Wiper Blades .................. 320
Weatherstrips ................................... 321
Clock. Setting The .................................. 160

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Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 265
Lane Change Indicator
............................... 96
Lap Belt
........................................... 39
Larger Children and Safety Belts
....................... 56
Leaking.
Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................. 91. 209
Leather. Cleaning
.................................. 318
Light.
Air Bag . System ................................ 28
Lamp Housings
.................................... 294
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 20
Leaving Your Vehicle
................................ 66
Light. Battery Charge
............................... 127
Light. Security
...................................... 73
Light. Safety Belt Reminder
......................... 12. 19
Light. Service Engine Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Engine Oil
................................... 128
Light. Engine Temp
................................. 126
Light. Turn Signal Indicator
........................... 96
Libt. Underhood
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Iter. Cigarette ..................................
Its ............................................
Its. Battery Charge ..............................
Its. Fog (ETC) ..................................
Its. Interior .....................................
Its. Operation of ................................
Its. Reading ....................................
Its. Tkaffic ......................................
lding .. Tires ....................................
.ding Your Vehicle ...............................
Its. Warning. On Instrument Panel .................
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118
106
127
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107
110
170
123
303
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Log. 0;erating Record
.............. See Maint . Book. p.44
Long Distance Driving
.............................. 199
Loss
Of Control .................................... 187
Low Battery. What To Do About
A .................... 221
Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For
.................. 128
Lubricants. Recommended
........... See Maint . Book. p.38
Lumbar Control Switch
............................... 9
Maintenance
...................... See Maintenance Book
A Word About
................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Coupons ........................ See Maint . Book. All
Explanation
of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24
Oil Change ...................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Owner Checks
............. See Maint . Book. p.26,28,30

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Rear Ashtray
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Rear Window Defogger
............................. 148
Reclining Seat
....................................... 7
Recovery, Off Road ................................. 185
Recreational Vehicle, Towing A ....................... 211
Remote Fuel Door
................................. 262
Remote Trunk Release
............................... 71
Remote Keyless Entry
................................ 66
Replacement Fasteners
.............................. 259
Replacing Brake System Parts
........................ 292
Replacing Safety Belts
............................... 60
Replacing Tires
.................................... 309
Replacing Wheels
.................................. 312
Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Gov’t.
................ See Owner Assistance
to General Motors
................ See Owner Assistance
to
U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................. 82
Restraint, Infant
.................................... 44
Restraint, Occupant
................................. 12
Restraint Systems, Checking Your
...................... 60
Restraints, Child
.................................... 44
Restraints, Head
.................................... 10
Restraints, Larger Children
........................... 56
Retained Accessory Power ........................... 327
Reverse Gear Position
............................... 81
“ Riding” The Brakes ............................... 178
Road Sensing Suspension
............................ 139
Road, Your Driving And The
......................... 163
Road Signs
........................................ 163
Roads, Hill and Mountain
........................... 201
Rocking Your Car
Out Of Snow, Ice, Sand Or Mud ...... 257
Rotation, Tire ..................................... 308
Rotate, If You’re Stuck
And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 84
Run (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 76
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
.............. 92
Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants ... See
Maint. Book, p.38
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Safety Belt Extender ................................. 60
Safety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 12,19
Safety Belt Replacement, Need For
.................... 60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 33
Safety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 19
Safety Belt Usage By Children
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Safety Belts ........................................ 12
Safety Belts. Center Rear Passenger’s Position ........... 39
Safety Belts. Cleaning ............................... 319
Safety Belts. How To Wear Properly .................... 19
Safety Belts. Torn .................................... 61
Safety Belts. Rear Seat ............................... 35
Safety Belts. Replacing After A Crash .................. 60
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone ..................... 12
Safety Belts. Msted ................................. 26
Safety Belts. Why To Wear ............................ 13
Safety Cautions ...................................... 1
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger ............... 34
Safety Defects
Reporting to Canadian Gov’t
....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to General Motors
....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to
U.S. Gov‘t ............ See Owner Assistance
Safety Warnings
...................................... 1
Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 256
Schedule I Maint . Sew ............... See Maint . Book, p.14
Explanation of .................. See Maint . Book, p.18
Seat. Lumbar and Heated .............................. 9
Seatback Latches .................................... 11
Seat Belt (Any Subject) .............................. 12
Seats and Safety Belts ................................. 6
Seat Controls ........................................ 6
Second Gear. When To Use ........................... 83
Securing A Child Restraint ............................. 47
Selecting the Right Schedule ......... See Maint . Book. p . 12
Service and Appearance Care ........................ 258
Service Center Inspec . & Sen ......... See Maint . Book. p.32
Service Engine Soon Warning Light ................... 126
Service Information .................. See Owner Assistance
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 326
Service Station Checks ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Servicing Cadillac with the
Air Bag System .............. 32
Setting The Clock .................................. 160
Setting The Tkip Odometer .......................... 123
Sheet Metal Damage ................................ 322
Shift Lever. Console ................................. 88
Shift Lever. Positions Of .............................. 80
Shift Lever. Steering Column .......................... 86
Shifting Out Of Park ................................. 89
Signaling Tbms ..................................... 96
Signs. Road ....................................... 163
Schedule I1 Maint . Sew .............. See Maint . Book. p.16
Scheduled Maint
. Serv.,
Shifting Into Park
................................... 86
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Skidding .......................................... 187
Slippery Surfaces. Driving On ........................ 207
Smaller Children. Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 42
Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 210
Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 207
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 209
Solvent-?lpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 152. 326
Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. 153
Spare Tire. Compact ................................ 255
Spark Plug Replacement ............ See Maint . Book. p.22
Specifications ...................................... 336
Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 122
Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 139
Speed Sensitive Suspension .......................... 141
Stains. Removing ................................... 318
Start (Ignition Key Position) .......................... 76
Starting Your Engine ................................ 76
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 221
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 230
Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 203
Steering .......................................... 182
Steering Column Shift Lever .......................... 86
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 184
Steering Tips ...................................... 183
Steering Wheel. Tilt ................................. 94
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 182
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 150
Storage. Center Console .............................. 70
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 293
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 76
Stuck. If Car Is . In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ............ 256
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod . Serv . Pub ...... See Own . Assist .
Sunglass Compartment .............................. 116
Sunglasses. Wearing At Night ........................ 189
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 284
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
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Tachometer
....................................... 129
Tmillight Bulb Replacement .......................... 296
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 123
Tape Player Care ................................... 160
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Temperature. Engine. Warning Light .................. 126
Theft .............................................. 72
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 73
Thermostat ........................................ 284
Third Gear. When Tb Use ............................ 83
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 94
Time. Setting The .................................. 160
Tire Chains ........................................ 314
Tire. Flat .......................................... 247
Tire Pressure Inflation .............................. 306
Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 308
Tires .. Loading ..................................... 303
Tire Quality Grading ................................ 310
Tires ............................................. 305
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires .................. 309
Torn Safety Belts .................................... 61
Tbrque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ........................ 205
Towing A Trailer ................................... 211
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 227
Traction Control System ............................. 119
Trademarks. GM ................................... 258
Traffic Lights ...................................... 170
Traffic Officer ..................................... 172-
Trailer Towing ..................................... 211
Transaxle. Automatic ................................. 80
Transaxle Fluid .................................... 276
Transaxle Gear Positions ............................. 80
Transaxle Service ................... See Maint . Book, p.22
Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. 182
Trip Odometer ..................................... 123
Trunk Release. Remote .............................. 71
Wght Sentinel ................................... 107
misted Safety Belts .................................. 26
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................. 96
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam .......................... 97
'Itvo Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt ............. 58
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 322
Underhood Light ................................... 109
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 310
Uphill. Parking ..................................... 204
Upholstery Care ................................... 316
Unleaded Gasoline ................................. 259
Urban Driving ..................................... 196
Used Oil. How XI Dispose Of ........................ 274
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