electric CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G User Guide

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sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. And
it could save your radio!
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If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
Find the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
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10. Don’t let the other .end touch anything until the next step. The other
end
of thenegative, cable doesn’t go to the .dead.battery. It goes to a
heavy unpainted metalpart on the engine
of .the vehicle with the dead
battery.
Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine.parts that-move. The electrical connection
isjust -as good there,-but the chance
of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for
.12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
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13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
Take care that they don’t touch each other
or any other metal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
3. Dial temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the
window, as necessary.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes.
If the warning doesn't come back on,
you can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right\

away.
If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three
minutes while you're parked, to see
if the warning stops. But then, if you
still have the warning, TURN
OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE
OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
COOLING SYSTEM
When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see:
A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap
B. Electric engine fans
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Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t \
covered
by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode” in the Index.
If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add‘Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’tvisible
inside the surge tank add a
50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably
distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure
the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool
before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for more
information about the proper coolant mix.)
If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hose, heater hoses, radiator,
water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Even though these figures are adjusted, they still represent what the
average driver
will get. Your fuel economy may be significantly higher or
lower, depending
on how, when, and where your vehicle is driven. Here
are some things you can do to increase fuel economy;
Combine errands into one trip.
Turn the engine off rather than letting it idle for more than a minute.
Have your Cadillac serviced as described in the maintenance booklet.
Keep tires inflated to recommended pressures.
Anticipate traffic stops.
Here are some things that
will lower fuel economy:
Quick acceleration.
Traveling at higher speeds. Traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 mph
0 Carrying unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
Rewing the engine. This is not necessary for your vehicle.
lowers fuel economy
by 15 percent.
Operating your vehicle with the suspension out of alignment or with
the wheels and tires out of balance.
Use of electrical accessories which require high amperage when they
are not needed.
Even things beyond your control such as weather conditions affe\
ct your
fuel economy. Driving up steep hills, in rain or snow, and into a strong
wind will lower fuel economy. In the lower
left corner of the fuel
economy window sticker from your vehicle is the range
of city and
highway
fuel economy you can expect to get from your Cadillac. If you
are doing everything to raise your fuel economy, but are still not within
this range, your vehicle may need service. Collect as much information
about your
fuel economy as you can find, (miles driven, gallon's of
fuel used, etc.) and provide it to your dealership for their review and
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Glass should be cleaned often. GM .Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside -rear window, since they may have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
WN.DSHIELD AND WZPER
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. 1050011). 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 Khicle
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 (mild
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. '' Don't add anything electrical-to your Cadillacunless you check
with your dealer fiist.Some. electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
.warranty. Some-add-an electrical equipmentam keepdmr
.ceinponents
.from worwng as they should.
Your vehicle hasan. air bag system;. Before attempting to ,add.anything ;, -
electrical to your Cadillac, see "Servicing Yaur Air Big Equipped
Cadillac"
in the Index.
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Retained Accessory :Power
When you stop:your Cadillac and. turn the key to Off, you .can. use -these
accessories far.lO.more.minutes:
.Radio
:. .'Power .Windows
Astroroof
Windshield Wipers
.,
If you .open a:.do.or, everything will go off. And, after- 10mhutes
everything will go
off, also.
:If you want power for another .lO minutes, just turn the key.to Run and
.then back to:Off.
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The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a
combination:of
.Mini Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Maxi Fuses:'This
greatly reduces.the chance
of fires caused by electricd.problems.
If you have a problem ,owthe road and don't have a:spare fuse, you can
"borrow"me
of the same value. Select a feature that you can get along
without that isthe same.value you need
-- like .the radio or cigarette
" lighter -- and use its fuse. Re sure .tu use :a fuse with the same amperage
-rating number onit (ie.
104 204 etc.),Repl-ace it .as soon as you can.
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The.head1ightwiring is protected by,a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload will cause the lights to .go on and off, or in.. some
cases: to -remain-
off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked
rightaway.
.Wiradshiekl Wipem
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the..motor overheats due to heavy snow, .etc.,-.the wiper will stop imtil
the
motor mls. If the overload iscaused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Widbws andother Power Options
F I ! Circuit breakers in .the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power
accessories. .whensthe current load islm heavy, the circuit breaker
qens .and
closes, protecting the circuit until the, problem is. fixed or goes. away.
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DESCRIPTION BULB NO.
Ash ?i.ay.Illuninatio.n .................................... .1445
Backup Lights ......................................... 2057
Cornering Light ................................... 1156 ,DC7
CowtesyReading Light
.................................... 168
Glove. Compartment Light ................................ 194
Headlights'Composite -Inner High Beam
................................ 9005 HB3
.-Outer Low Beam
................................... ,9006 HB4
Illumination Entry~Lock~Lamp
............................. .192
Instrument. Panel Illuniinatian ............................ ' 194
. 1.nstrumeIlit Panel'T'llt&s ................................ 194
LicenseP1ate.Ligh.t ....................................... 194
Park and Tim Signal ................................ 2357.NA
. Fog Light ............................................... 886
-Errport.Bulb ............................................ H4
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Camshaft
................... Induction Hardened Cast Grey Iron
Main Bearings
......................................... Five
Drive
Type
........ Single Row / Staged Drive 8 mm Roller Chain
ENGI. LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Type of Intake. .................................... Stationary
Filter System
...................................... Full-Flow
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Surge Tank / Radiator Cap Relief Pressure ...... 15.0 psi (103 Pa)
Water Pump Type
.................................. Centrifugal
,Drive Belt
....................................... Serpentine
Radiator Core
................................... Aluminum
Radiator 'Cooling Fans (2)
............................ Elec.tric
Thermostat
Starts To Open
................ 192-199'F (89-93 C)
FUEL SYSTEM
Induction Type ............ Sequential Port Fuel Injection,(SPFI)
System Pressure
.................... .33.4-43.5 psi (230-300 kPa)
Idle Speed
.................................. ECM Controlled
Filter Type
............................... Paper Type Element
Fuel Pump
................................ Electric (In Tank)
Fuel Required
................. Premium Unleaded (91 Octane)
AUTOMTIC TRANSAXLE
Eldorado (Trade Name ) ................... Hydra- Mafic 4T80E
Type
..................................... 4-Speed Automatic
.................................... Viscous Converter Clutch
Eldorado (Trade Name
) ................... Hydra- Matic 4T80E
Type
..................................... 4-Speed Automatic
Fluid Required
.............. DEXRON III@ or DEXRON IIE@
Axle Ratio (ETC) .................................... 3.71:l
.................................... Torque Converter Clutch
Axle Ratio (ELDORADO) ............................ 3.11:l
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