CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G Owners Manual

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NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for adding
water.
@ Don't mix water with ready to use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to fkeze and damage your washer fluid
.tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water
.doesn't clean as well as washer .fluid.
.a Fillpur washer fluid tank only 314.M when it's very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank 'if it
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Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only
two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master
cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an
acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are
put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is
leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since
a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t
work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your -
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when
your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new
brake linings.
You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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Whenyour brake fluid falls to a low level, the ‘.‘CHECK BRAKE
FLUID” message will. display on the.Driver InformationCenter. and. your . . I
brake. warning light will come on. See “Brake System .Warning Light’% . i
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When your brake fluid:falls
to a low level, your brake warning.light will
come’on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
1 l@ (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
before removing it.
NOTICE:
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just
a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system
parts
so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake
fluid on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out.brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. \
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
trouble.
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Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for
wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes
might not adjust correctly.
If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully --
make a few moderate brake stops about every 1000 miles (1600 km), so
your brakes will adjust properly.
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wear.
Every time you apply the brakes moderately, with
or without the vehicle
moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
As you make brake stops, your disc brakes automatically adjust for\
wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum
brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly
applying the brakes a
few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts
in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and
you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly. For example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change, for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
BATTERY
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a
new battery, we
recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog
number shown on the original battery’s label.
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Whicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer
storage periods.
Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, your car’s
computer must be programmed. It takes just over
20 minutes to do it. If
you want to do it yourself, here’s how:
Apply the parking brake.
0 Make sure the front wheels are straight.
Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.
0 Start the engine in “P” (Park) and let it idle for 15 minutes. Then:
0 Put your foot on the brake pedal, shift the transaxle to @ and let it
idle for
3 minutes or more. Do not accelerate the engine. Then:
0 With the car in @ (Drive), turn the Electronic Climate Control to
“Auto” and let the engine idle for 3 minutes or more.
0 Turn your engine off.
Now your computer is programmed.

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EXTERIOR LAIMP HOUSINGS
NOTICE:
Your Cadillac’s lamp housings are designed with small vents so
moisture will be removed when the lights are on, or after driving
for a short time.
If an excessive amount of moisture is present
which does not clear, see your Cadillac dealership for service.\

HEXILIGHT BULB REMOVa
The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlight
bulb. Follow either the
EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best
describes your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DOMESTIC - Remove headlight housing socket.
EXPORT - Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in
headlamp housing.
DOMESTIC - Remove the wiring harness from the headlight housing
socket
EXPORT - Remove the headlight bulb and socket from the headlamp
assembly.
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