driver information center CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owners Manual

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The turn signal has
two upward (for Right)
and
two downward
(for Left) positions.
These positions allow
you to signal a turn or
a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
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A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash
in the direction of
the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts
to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return
by itself when you release it.
If for some reason your turn signal is left
on, the Driver Information
Center will display “TURN
SIGNAL ON” (after driving about a mile) to
remind you to turn it off.
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A CAUTION:
Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough
to drive safely.
To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow
from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your 1 . . ~ lo
berntne damaged, get new blades or blade insert,.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop
them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice
to prevent an
overload.
Windshield Washer
To wash your
windshield push the
paddle labeled
PUSH,
then release it. After
washing the windshield
the wipers will stop,
unless you were using
your wipers.
If you
were, the wipers will
resume the wiper
speed you were using.
For more washer
cycles push and hold
the paddle.
When the washer fluid reaches a low level,
“LOW WASHER FLUID”
will be displayed in the Driver Information Center.
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system
is operating.
You may feel the system working through slight movement of the
accelerator pedal, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal.
Your Driver Information Center
is an important source of information
about your traction control system.
See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR
INFOR2MATION SYSTEM
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your
Cadillac
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel
you’re using, and many
of the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically.
Digitul Cluster
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If you have the 4.6 L Northstar your tachometer and speedometer will
have a different calibration.

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Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only
when the ignition is
in the “RUN” position.
Digital Gage
If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters) of being full
the letter “F” is shown.
If the fuel level
is between 1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being
empty the letter
“E” is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to
approximatcly 1 gallon (3.9 liter) the ”E” will flash, and the “ FUEL
LEVEL VERY LOW” message will appear
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). (On the analog
fuel gage, the “FUEL LEVEL VERY
LOW’’ message will
also appear.)
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fucl gage. All
these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel
gage.
0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said “8 Gallons”? but it took morc -- or less -- than the tank’s
remaining capacity
to fill it.
The gage changes when you turn (or stop, or speed up).

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display will show
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Your computer needs enough data for the “RANGE” reading to work,
however,
so it will read “Lo”for a while when your vehicle is brand new
(under
25 miles). Also, it will show for a while if your battery has
been disconnected.
Driver Information Center
Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of
many
of your vehicle systems. The DIC is used to display driver selectable
information and warningstatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, messages will automatically appear
in priority succession with the higher priority messages displayed first.
Driver Information Center Control Buttons
INFORMATION
Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM (Digital
Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP, BATTERY VOLTAGE, OIL
LIFE INDEX and FUEL USED.
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Pressing this button will store any currently displayed message that is
indicating a system problem. Once a message has been stored the next
message
of normal information is displayed.
When
a message is stored it is saved in the computer, but once the
ignition
is turned off the message is lost. All messages stored when your
engine is running can be viewed one at a time by pressing
“STORE/RECALIY button.
FUEL USED RESET
Display the fuel used, then press and hold the STORE/RECALL button
until
0 is displayed.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center,
Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays. While
displays are
off, pressing the “INFORMATION” button will turn on only
the Driver Information Center. If any other button is pressed or a driving
warning message needs
to be displayed, or fuel level falls below 4 gallons,
all the displays will come back on.
TRIP SET
Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero.
ENG/MET (English/Metric)
Press this button to switch from English (miles) to metric (kilometers).
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that
are first sold in Canada or are export
vehicles will have a number after each message. This number helps to
identify that message, which is only displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT
This message will appear if your vehicle is in “P” (Park) for about 5
seconds and the brake is not depressed. If you do not want this message
to appear, you can cancel this message by pressing the
OFF and the Blue
(cooler) button on the Electronic Climate control panel. Push \
the same
2
buttons again to have this message displayed again.
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If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over-pressure condition, this
message
will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has
been turned
off. Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your
vehicle. If the pressure returns
to a normal operating range, you must
select “AUTO”, “DEFOG”
, or Defrost to start the compressor. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired as soon as
possible to avoid compressor damage.
BATTERY NO CHARGE
This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your
electrical system checked by
your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH
This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging,
(more than
16 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience.
You can
reduce the charging overload
by using the accessories. Turn on the lights,
radio, set the Climate Control on
“AUTO” and the fan speed on “HI”
and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the “INFORMATION’’
button. When the engine is running, the normal range is
11.5 to 15.5
volts.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW
This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts, or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting it is possible
that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few
miles and the message should go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause
of this problem. To help the
generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on the
electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage
on the Driver Information Center by toggling the
“INFORMATION” button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
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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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serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience.
Oil Life Indicator
Your Cadillac has a Driver Information Cente.r with an Oil Change
Indicator feature. This tclls you when
you need to change your engine oil.
It’s based upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
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I To see the display,
press
the Information
button several times
until “ OTL LIFE
INDEX” appears.
You’ll see how much oil life you have left,
as a percentage. So, if you see
“95 OIL LIFE INDEX,” for example, that means that the way you’re
driving your car,
95% of your current oil life is still left.
The
“OIL LIFE INDEX” may say to change the oil sooner than your
maintenance schedule. This can happen
if driving conditions, such as
short trips
in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more
information on when to change your
oil, see the “Maintenance
Schedule.”
If you see
“CHANGE OIL SOON,” it means that you have less than 10%.
of your oil life left, and you should consider changing your engine oil.
If you see
“CHANGE ENGINE OIL,” it means the oil life is gone and
you should change the oil right away (certainly within
200 more miles
[320 km]).
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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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