key CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owner's Manual

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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 ---.* . ’
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not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, i -
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and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’A
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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.

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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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let you know they’re working.
If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may
also have a driver information system that works along
with the warning lights. See “Driver Information System” in the Index.
Brake System Warning Light
Your Cadillac hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part
isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working
well.
If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
(0) BRAKE
This light should come
on as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn’t
come
on then, have it
fixed
so it will be ready
to warn you if there’s a
problem.
This light will also come
on when you set your parking brake, and will
stay
on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your
parking brake
is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the
light comes
on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may
notice that the pedal is harder
to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the
floor. It may take longer to stop.
If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in
the Index.)
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A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake
warning light is
on. Driving with the brake warning light on can
lead to an accident. If the light is still
on after you've pulled off
service. e road and
stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may
stay
on for several seconds or so. That's normal. If the light doesn't come
on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light stays on or comes on when you're driving, stop as soon
as
possible and turn the key off. Then start the engine to reset the system. If
the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your
Cadillac needs service. -Unless the regular brake system warning light is
also on,
you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, see "Brake System Warning Light"
earlier in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come
on when you are
driving with a compact spare tire.
If this happens, the light means you
won't have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size
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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 message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no longer working.
You mav notice a drop in
heating and A/C efficiency when this message appkars. Have your
Climate Control system serviced
if this message appears.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY
This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS Key
I1 rM ) senses that an improper ignition key is being
used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key
for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT
3 MINUTES”.
The Instrument Panel Cluster
will then run a timer and change the
messages to “WAIT 2 MINUTES”, “WAIT 1 MINUTE”, and then
“START CAR”. When the “START CAR” message
is displayed, try again
to start the engine.
SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL
This message appears if you have a problem with the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
This message is displayed to indicate that the Suspension System is not
operating properly. To correct this problem have
your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING
This message will appear when your engine has overheated. Stop and
turn your engine
off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See
“Engine Overheating” in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission
Control System.
If the “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light on the
instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off, it
is an
indication that
a temporary problem has cleared itself. Have your vehicle
checked
at your earliest convenience.
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If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and
do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
damage to the engine can result.
SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT
If this message appears, there is a problem with your Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) system. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your Cadillac dealer for service at once.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM/CAR MAY NOT RESTART
This message means there is atroblem in the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS Key
I1 ). PASS Key I1 TM will prevent the vehicle
from restarting if it is turned off,
so you should take the vehicle to a
proper service center before turning the engine off. Never leave an
unattended vehicle with the engine running. Once you are where you can
get service, turn the engine
off and then try to restart it. If the vehicle
does not restart, the PASS Key
I1 TM system will need servicing.
TRACTION ACTIVE
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be
displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage.
TRACTION DISABLED
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, this message will be
displayed if
a problem is noted in the Traction Control System. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
TRANS FLUID RESET (Northstar Only)
With the engine not running and the ignition ON, press and hold the
OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears in the Information Center (between 5 and 20 seconds).
TRANS OVERHEATED (Northstar Only)
This message indicates that your transaxle is running too hot. You should
stop and turn your engine
off as soon as possible. Let the engine and
transaxle cool and have the problem corrected. Severe transaxle damage
can result from an overheated transaxle
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person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will
end up with
a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same
BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three
mixed drinks if each had
1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin
or vodka.
It’s the amount
of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person
drank three double martinis
(3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an
hour, the person’s
BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who
consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower
BAC level.
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