towing CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
r, Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type, or a wheel-lift, or
car carrier tow truck.
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If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and
wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
sling-type
equipment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this
manual-contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The
operator may want to see them.
When your vehicle
is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering
wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with
a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for
this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake relea\
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Should a low coolant condition exist and the stop “STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING” message is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups
of four cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be
driven to a safe place in an emergency. You may drive up to 50 miles (80
km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode”, to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool befo\
re
attempting any repair.
The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and
reset the oil life indicator. (See “Engine Oil, When to Change”
in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Roadside Service represents the spirit of luxury leadership at Camqc
Motor Car Division.
We hope the need never arises, but if it does,
Roadside.Service
is there for you! ! Roadside Service covers you on the
road,
far from home, all day and night, weekends and holidays.
THERE mE'NO MEMBERSHIP OR ENROLLMENT CHARGES.
Any CadiUac is eligible under this program.
ROmSDE SER.WCE AVAILABILITY-
TYPE DAILY INCLUDING
OF ASSISTANCE HOLIDAYS
Phone Advisor 24 Hours
Dealer Technib, 8 a.m. - 12 midnight
Towing
Battery Jump Start
Lockout Assistance 24 hours
Fuel Delivery
Tire Change
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Cadillac Roadside Service is just one of your Cadillac Owner
Privilegessm that leads to
peace of mind.
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Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner PrivilegesSm at \
"no
charge", throughout your 1994 Cadillac Warranty Period - 48 Months
or 50,000 Miles/80,000 Kilometers.
0 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - is performed on site for the .
following situations:
TOWING SERVICE
BATI'ERY
JUMP START
LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE
FUEL DELIVERY
FLAT TIRE CHANGE (8 Covers change only)
* Tire replacement/warranty coverage must be
determined by a Cadillac dealer or appropriate
tire manufacturer.
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In many cases, the advisor at the Roadside Service Center can provide
instructions to get you back
on the road.
To resolve more complex problems, the advisor
will page an
experienced Cadillac dealership Service Technician. The technician\
will
call you and evaluate the possible cause. If a roadside repair is possible,
the technician
will come to your location and provide a permanent or
temporary repair.
What I Your Cadillac Is In An Unsafe Location Or
On A t imitedAccess Highway ? ? 1
If your car is located in an area that is determined to be unsafe (by you,
the advisor or the technician) or
if the vehicle is on a limited access
freeway or regulated highway, the advisor
will arrange to tow your
Cadillac to a safe location, where service
can be performed. Additional
assistance
will be provided if necessary.
What If Your Cadillac Cannot Be Repaired
At Roadside
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If your car cannot be repaired at roadside within a reasonable period of
time (approximately 45 minutes) or requires the resources of a Cadillac
dealership service facility,
the advisor will arrange a tow service for you.
Towing may also be necessary after the technician has attempted a
repair, but determines that your
car mot be repaired at roadside.
Tow services
are provided by independent companies, so therefore,
Cadillac
is not responsible for the tow company. During the 48 months
or 50,OOO miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period, towing services are
covered for any disablement.
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Automatic Tkansaxle
................................. 87
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................... 262
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 47
Battery
........................................... 274
Battery Cables. Starting With
......................... 211
Battery Charge Light
............................... 135
Battery Power
Loss ................................. 275
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch
............... 103. 105
Belt Lap
............................................ 44
Lap-Shoulder
..................................... 21
RearSeat
....................................... 40
Blizzard,
If You’re Caught In A ....................... 199
Block Heater, Engine
................................ 86
Blood Alcohol Level
................................ 171
Boat, Towing A
.................................... 201
Bose Sound Systems
................................ 164
Adjustment
..................................... 273
Fluid
.......................................... 272-
Master Cylinder
................................. 270
Parking
......................................... 92
Pedal Travel
.................................... 273
Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light
............... 133
Brake System Warning Light
......................... 132
Brake Wear Indicators, Disc
......................... 272
Brakes, Anti-Lock
.................................. 177
Braking
........................................... 176
Braking in Emergencies
............................. 179
Braking
If Your Engine Stops ........................ 176
“Break-In”, New Vehicle
............................. 83
Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 202
Bucklingup
........................................ 20
Bulb Chart
........................................ 317
Bulbs, Halogen, Removal
............................ 276
Bulbs, Taillight Replacement
......................... 280
Brake
Brakes, Trailer
..................................... 204
Bulbs, Turnsignal
.................................. 317
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ 211
Camper. Towing
A .................................. 201
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rerceptlon Time, In Braking .............
Possible Damage to Your Cadillac, Notices About ......... 2
Possible Injury To People, Cautions About ................ 1
Power Polishing and Waxing
............................... 304
Antenna, Cleaning
The ........................... 168
DoorL .......................................... 68
Seat Controls ..................................... 6
Steering ........................................ 180
Steering Fluid ................................... 266
Windows
....................................... 101
Pregnancy, Use Of Safety Belts During ................. 38
Problems On The Road ............................. 208
Product Sew. Publications ............ See Owner Assistance
Proper Safety Belt Usage, For Adults
............. .. ..... -20
Pull Down System, Tnxnk 78
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"R" (Reverse) Gear Position ... ............. 89
Racing, Shifting When Your Engine Is .................. 90
Radiator Overheating ............................... 220
Radio, Tho-Way, Adding A ...................... 159,311
Rain, Driving In .................................... 187
Reading Lights ..................................... 119
Rear Window Defogger ............................. 154
Radio Systems ...................................... 157
Reaction Time, In Braking ........................... 176
Rear Ashtray ...................................... 127
Reclining Seat ....................................... 7
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ........ See Maint. Book
Recovery,
Off Road .......................... ..... 182
Recreational Vehicle, Towing A
................. '. ...... 201
Remote Fuel Door ................................. 247
Remote Trunk Release ............................... 77
Replacement Fasteners .............................. 241
Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 274
Replacing Safety Belts ............................... 64
Replacing Tires .................................... 293
Redacing Wheels
.................................. 296
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Remote Keyless Entry ................................ 71
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RGortini Safety Defects
to Canadian Gov't.
................ See Owner Assistance
to General Motors
................ See Owner Assistance
to U.S. Gov't ..................... See Owner Assistance
Restarting Your
Car When It's Moving ................. 90
Restraint, Infant .................................... 47

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Steering Wheel. Tilt
................................ 102
Steering Without Power Assist
........................ 180
Stereo Sound Systems
............................... 159
Storage. Center Console
.............................. 76
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key
Is .......................... 84
Stuck.
If Car Is . In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ............ 239
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod
. Sew . Pub ...... See Own . Assist .
Sunglass Compartment .............................. 125
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.)
............... 30
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
............................ 265
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle
......................... 3
Storing
Your Vehicle
................................ 275
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Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Tachometer
....................................... 137
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 280
Tape Player Care
................................... 167
Temperature. Engine. Warning Light
.................. 137
Theft
.............................................. 79
Theft Deterrent System
.............................. 80
Thermostat ........................................ 266
Third Gear. When
To Use ............................ 91
Tilt Steering Wheel
................................. 102
Time. Setting The
.................................. 166
Tire Chains
........................................ 298
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 229
Tire Pressure Inflation
............................... 290
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 292
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 287
Tire Quality Grading
................................ 294
Tires
............................................. 289
Tires. When It’s Time For New
Tires .................. 293
Torque Lock (Auto Transaxle)
......................... 98
Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 217
Tom Safety Belts .................................... 65
Towing A Trailer
................................... 201
Traction Control System
............................. 179
Trademarks. GM
................................... 241
Trailer Towing
..................................... 201
Transaxle. Automatic
................................. 87
Transaxle Fluid
.................................... 259
Transaxle Gear Positions
............................. 87
Transaxle Service
........................ See Maint . Book
Travel. BrakePedal
................................. 273
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Wheel Replacement
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Why Safety Belts Work ...........
Window Express Down, Driver's Side
Windows, Power
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Windshield Cleaning The
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Washer .......................
Washer Fluid ..................
Wipers .......................
Wipers: If They Stop ...........
Winter Driving ...................
Working On Your Vehicle .........
Worn Tires ......................
Wrecker Towing ..................
Wheel Nut Torque ...............
Why Wear Safety Belts? ..........
Wiper Blade Replacement ......
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