CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G Owners Manual

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it
with you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehic\
le. Remember
to keep your valuables out
of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your
ignition key? What
if you have to leave something valuable in your
vehicle?
a Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
I ,SECURITY
If your Cadillac has this
option, it has a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System. With
this
system, the
“SECURITY” light
will flash as you open
the door
(if your
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This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power aoor lock switch or Keyless Entry
System. The “SECURITY” light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light should go off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System,
the alarm will go
off. It will also go off if the’trunk lock is damaged. Your
vehicle’s lights will flash and thehorn will sound for
3 minutes, then will
- go off to save battery power. 1. I
1 Remember, the theft deterrent system wht arm if you lock the doors
with a key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock
switch or Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
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If you dop’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
be locked with the door key after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You
Unlocking
a door any other way will set off the alarm.
can also turn
off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry Syste
it. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any
How to Test The Alarm
Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
lock or the Keyless Entry System.
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.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always
arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle. door.
The horn will sound and your headlights
will flash.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II
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@II uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key@II 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 pellets
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.
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Clean and dry the key. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears -
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other ignition
key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers”
in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other
key, your
vehicle needs seivice. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition
key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can
service the PASS-Key@II.
If you accidentally use a
key that has a damagea or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work But you don’t have to wait three minutes before
trying one of the other ignition keys.
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See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II
to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and you get the “PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION”
message you
will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key% system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key@II system.
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NEW VEHICLE “BREM-IN”
NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it
will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500
miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breakingin” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
. ,, . This lock gives you five
different positions.
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This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s an
anti-theft feature.
The other positions let
you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off. To get into “ACC”, push
in the key and turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel
will remain locked, just as it was-
before you inserted the key.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off”
if you
must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your
car is being pushed).
RUN This is the position for driving.
STARR This starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t turn it, be sure it
is
all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your
hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition
switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start in any other position
-- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N” (Neutral) only.
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Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
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do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “P” (Park) only
when your vehicle
is stopped.
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2. ?iun your ignition key to “Start.”’When the engine starts, kt go of the
key. The idle ,speed’will go down as your engine gets warm.
3. If it. doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start” for about 15 .
secondsat a time until your engine starts. Wait about one minute
between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
NOTICE:
.Holding your key in ‘4S.talrtn €or longer: than .15 seconds -at a. time
will cause your battery to,be drained much sooner. And ‘the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts ‘or accessories, you .could
change the
way the fuel iqjection system operates. Befwe
-adding de,c#rical equ:ipm&, check with,pur.dealer, :If you
don’t, your engine.might
not pedhn properly.
Lf you ever’have to have your vehicle towed, see $he part of this
Mamud ,that tells ‘how to do itwi@hout damaging- your ,vehicle.
See-‘6Towing. Your Vehicle”
in the hdex,
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(ENGW BLOCK HMTER) (CMmW
OPTION Omv
In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater
can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as
it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac -
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can
give you the best advice for that particular area.

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NOTICE:
If you drive .too quickly th.rough deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly
damage your engine. If you can't avoid deep, puddles or standi\
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water, drive through them very slowly.
AUTOAMTIC TRANSAXLE
Your automatic transaxle may have either a-shift lever located on the
steering column or on-the console between the seats.

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................................................ Park
............................................. Reverse
............................................. Neutral
........................................... Overdrive
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........................................... FirstGear
................................... Third Gear (Drive)
P (Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you
start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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