tow CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: (Continucd)
remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later,
if you need to, fr) get all the rust or dirt off.
Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare
wheel. Place the spare
on the wheel mounting surface.
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
If you do, the nuts
might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing
a serious
accident.
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Replace the wheel
nuts
with the
rounded end
of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
nut
by hand until the
wheel
is held against
the hub.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you
or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the
wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
-3pannmg your
H ; can destroy parts of your v( cle as well
I as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your
transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transarj
.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
“R’
(Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear.
If that doesn’t get you out
after
a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out, see “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip
lower.
4.9 Liter
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4.9 Liter
TLxn cap
counterclockwise to
unlock cap.
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the “mid” wipe
position.
To do this, turn the ignition key to Accessory and turn the wipers
on. Then with the door open, turn the ignition
key to off.
Start with the driver side wiper blade assembly.
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Using a small
screwdriver
or your
finger, gently lift the
release lever up while
at the same time
pulling
the blade
assembly from the
wiper arm.
Do the same with the passenger side wiper blade assembly.
To install the wiper
blade, align the wiper
arm pin with the hole
on the wiper blade
assembly and snap it
into place.
The arrow on the
wiper blade
is to point
toward the upper arm.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,
can
make wheel nuts become loose afkr a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if you need lo, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a
Flat Til .’I in the Index.)
When It% Time for New Tires
One way to tell when
it’s time for new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which
will
appear when your tires
have only
2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
cord
or fabric.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired
well because
of the size or location of the damage.
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container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
suds.
Wipe
with a clean cloth.
USING SOLVENT-TYPE CLEANER ON
FMRIC
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean
off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use it, then:
0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull
knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to
a clean
section
of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp
to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See
the previous
NOTICE.)
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WINDSHIELD
AND WIPER BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade
or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner,
Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 I). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with
a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent.
Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked
on a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR
CADILLAC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Hhicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing
(non-detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or
abrasives.
All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed
to dry
on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or a
100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
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Automatic Transaxle ................................. 80
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 276
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 44
Battery ........................................... 292
Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 221
Battery Charge Light ............................... 127
Battery Power Loss ................................. 293
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch .................... 97
Belt
Lap
............................................ 39
Lap-Shoulder
.................................... 20
Rear Seat ....................................... 35
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 209
Block Heater. Engine ................................ 78
Blood Alcohol Level ................................ 173
“Blowout. .. Tire .................................... 247
Boat. Towing A .................................... 211
Bose Sound Systems ................................ 158
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 182
Fluid .......................................... 291
Master Cylinder ................................. 289
Parking ......................................... 84
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 124
Pedal Travel .................................... 182
Brake System. Anti.Lock. Warning Light ............... 125
Brake Wear Indicators. Disc ......................... 181
Brakes. Anti-Lock .................................. 179
Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 214
Braking ........................................... 177
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 182
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 179
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle ............................. 75
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 212
Bucklingup ........................................ 19
BulbChart ........................................ 333
Bulbs. Halogen. Removal
............................ 294
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 296
Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. 334
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ 221
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Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 27
Driving And the Road.
Your .............................. 163
At Night ....................................... 188
Defensive ...................................... 172
HillandMountain ............................... 201
In A Foreign Country ............................ 261
In Cities ........................................ 196
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 194
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 207
In The Rain ..................................... 191
In Winter ....................................... 206
On A Long Trip ................................. 199
On The Freeway ................................. 197
OnTheRoad ................................... 200
On Curves ...................................... 183
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 79
Winter ......................................... 206
Drunken Driving ................................... 173
Dual Braking System ................................ 124
Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 114
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 152. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 144
Electronic Level Control ............................ 142
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 148
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 182
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 184
Emergency Towing ................................. 227
Engine
Block Heater
.................................... 78
Change Oil Indicator ............................. 140
Coolant ........................................ 280
Exhaust ......................................... 91
Oil ............................................ 266
Oil Additives .................................... 273
OilLight ....................................... 128
Oil. When To Change ............................ 273
Overheating .................................... 230
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 129
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 260
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 221
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 126
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 126
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