service CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owners Manual

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Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich
heritage
that is Cadillac, The name Cadillac is appropriately
that
of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military
commander who founded the city of Detroit in
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better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, known as the
master of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at
the founding of Cadillac
in
1902. His exacting
standards prompted the
motto
by which Cadillac
has been guided over the
years
- “Craftsmanship
A Creed -Accuracy A
Club of England awarded the pres-
tigious
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to Cadillac twice . .
Law! The introduction of
the first four cylinder en-
gine in
1905 led the industry and
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and in-
novation, the Royal Automobile
Dewar Trophy 1
first in 1908 for achieving
perfect interchangeability
of parts and again in
1912
for introducing the elec-
tric self starter, electric
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Cadillac is the only
American manufacturer
b to win this honor and the
only manufacturer in the world to win
it twice. As commonplace as stan-
dardized parts are today, in
1908 parts
were still individually hand fitted
both in production and service.

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Standardization opened the eyes of
the industrial world and was the cor-
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production. From this achievement
evolved the reference to Cadillac as
“Standard
of the World:
In
1909 Cadillac was purchased
by the then new General Motors
Corporation. Convenience, clean-
liness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910 when Cad-
illac became the first manufacturer
to offer closed bodies as standard
equipment.
“The Penalty of Leadership”
first appeared in the January
2, 1915
issue of The Saturday Evening Post
as an expression of the Cadillac com-
mitment to leadership, quality, and
innovation. It is widely regarded as
one
of the finest documents ever
written and was published following
the introduction of the first produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard in all
1915 model Cadillacs.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol-
lowed over the years, including the
synchro-mech clashless transmis-
sion, a nation-wide comprehensive
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service policy, security plate glass,
chrome plating and the first car to
be designed
by a stylist (1927 La-
Salle/Harley Earl). The
’30s wit-
nessed production of the smooth and
quiet
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The crisp, contemporary lines of the
1938 60 Special series ushered in a
new era in styling.
During World War
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after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon-
tinued car production for the first
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks, combat vehicles and
internal parts for Allison
V1710 en-
gines. Two Cadillac
V8 engines and
Hydra-Matic transmissions were
used in each tank.
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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
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Introduction - How to use this Manual .....................
This section tells you how to use your Manual and includes
Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols
1-SeatsandSafetyBelts .........................
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly.
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Section 2 - Features and Controls ........................
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
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Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .......... 143 Q
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and
comfort controls and how to operate your Sound System.
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................... c Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road 163 41
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the
road and how
to drive under different conditions.
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Section 5 - Problems on the Road ....................... 218 Q
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem
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Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ................. 258
r Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac 1.. running properly and looking good.
For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner
Assistance, Page
7.
First Edition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine THE 1993 ELDORADO LITERATURE
Please keep this literature in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever
need
it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this
book
in it so the new owner can use it.
FOR CANADL4N OWERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH
LANGUAGE IMANUAL:
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire
de ce guide en franGais chez votre concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
This literature includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time
without further notice. For vehicles first
sold in Canada, substitute the
name “General Motors of Canada Limited’’ for Cadillac Motor Car
Division whenever it appears
in this literature.
GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the
CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992. All Rights Reserved.

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will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air
bags. Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub
for the driver's
air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger's bag
may be hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes into
contact
with you will not be hot to the touch. The nitrogen gas used to
inflate the air bag
will have vented into the passenger compartment, and
the
bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen makes
up about
80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen
vents from the bag, small particles are also vented into the passenger
compartment.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken
by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a
reaction surface
for the inflating air bag.
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The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After thed .- G.-~~;,>.:i8
inflate, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If 'i2. 2:
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protect you in another crash. A new system ,~.ill include air . -.
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Improper service can mean that your air bao cvctem wnn'fc--;- . ':.? >,
work properly. See your dealer for service.
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If you damage the cove Dr ! righ roI-- I Ssenger’ ir baL,
it may not work properly. You may have to redace both the air
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Sewicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the
air bag system. There are parts
of thc air bag system in several places
around your vehicle.
You don’t want thc systcm to inflate while someonc
is working on your vchicle.Tl1e air bag system docs not need regular
maintenance. Your Cadillac dcalcr and the
1993 Cadillac Service Manual
have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
A CAUTION:
For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the
battery disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during
improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an air
bag when it inflates. Be sure to follow the proper service
nrocedu -
When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the
ignition should be
in “Lock” if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow
tape,
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system.
Your vehicle has the driver’s air
bag only. The driver’s air bag must be
disconnected
if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the the
steering column is
to be disassembled. Disconnect the driver’s air bag like
this:
Turn off the ignition.
Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index).
Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column.
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including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
product has a
maximum range.
signal.
See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized
service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Operation
Press this symbol to
unlock the driver’s
door. Press it again
within
4 seconds to
unlock the other
doors. Pressing this
button will also
disarm the Theft
Deterrent System
and turn on
the
interior lights.
Press this symbol to
lock your doors.
This also arms the
Theft Deterrent
System.
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0 Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may
be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
lock
or the Keyless Entry System.
door. The horn
will sound and your headlights will flash.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 TM is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means
you don’t have to do anything
different to arm
or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition. PASS-Key
TM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches
a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
TI TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine.
If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellcts in
an attempt to make a
match.
The ignition key must
be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and the
“SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty
or wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and
continues to flash, you get the “PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION” message
and the “STARTING DISABLED” message appears, you
will be able to
restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key TI TM system,
however,
is not working properly and must be serviced bylour Cadillac
dealer. Your vehicle
is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system.
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dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
I1 TM to have a new key
made.
IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you five
different positions.
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Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the “LOCK” position.
This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s an
anti-theft feature.

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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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