fuel CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G Owners Manual

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ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
Here .are some other symbols you may see:
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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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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 your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not
to shift gears
as you go faster, something may be wrong with a
transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this happens, have pour vehicle
serviced right
away Until then, you can use “2” (Second Gear)
when you are driving less than
35 mph (56 h/h) and @)
(Overdrive) for higher speeds.
F 1, 3 (Third Gear)
This is like
@, but you never go into Overdrive.
Here are some times you might choose
“3” instead of @:
- When driving on hilly, winding roads
- When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting.between gears
- When going down a steep hill
2 (Second Gear)
This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can
use
“2” on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want
to use your brakes off
and on.
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Don’t drive in (‘2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km),
or at speeds overS5 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your
transaxle.
Use “@)” or c63” as much as possible.
Don’t shift into
“2” u.nless you are going slower than 65 mph
(105 Wh), or you can damage your engine.
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This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy)
than
“2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If
the selector lever is put in “1,” the transaxle won’t shift into first gear
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen if you were stuck in very deep sand
or mud or were up
against
a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and
damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in
position
on a hill.
PmNG BRAKE
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(DEALER OPTION)
This option allows you
to open up to three
garage doors. The
transmitter unit fits the
overhead panel.
Your Cadillac dealer can tell you about the hand held power pack unit
and the installation you’ll need at home to make this work. If your
Cadillac is equipped with an Electriclear@ heated windshield, you’ll have
to be closer to the garage door for the transmitter unit to work.
FLOOR MATS
Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats,
keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary.
Do
not machine wash.
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL: YOUR
INFORlMATION SYSTEM
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your
Cadillac is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, h\
ow much fuel
you’re using, and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically.

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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph)
and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows
how far your
vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the
U.S.) or kilometers
(used in Canada).
EnglishlMetric Button
You can go back and
forth from English
(miles) to metric
(kilometers)
by pushing
this button.
The same button also makes other readings (like temperature, fuel and
odometer)
go between English and metric.
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A computer monitors ~pe~~~~~~.~~~y~~!~,.~~~~~~~~-~~ernission
control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engineis not running, as a check
to show you it is.working. If it does:
not come on at: all, have it fixed right away;
If it stays,on, or it comes on
while you are driving, the computer is indicating that. you have a problem.
You should take your vehicle in for service soon.
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If you keep.driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while ”.
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel.ecQn,o.my . . p.
won’t be as good. and-yourL.engine may not run as smmtM$~This.
could lead. to costly repairs not.covered. by your wmanty.
Battery Charge. Light (Canadian.\Eqmt Only)
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When you.tum the key
,-to “Run”. or “START”,
this.light will come :on
briefly, to show that
:your alternator.rand
:battery charging
. systems are working.
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If a light stays on, you need senrice, and you should take your Cadillac to
the dealer at once.
To save your battery until you get there, turn off all
accessories.

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Tachometer - Analog Cluster
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This gage indicates the
engine speed in
Revolutions Per
Minute (RPM).
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Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area,
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or engine damage may occur.
P Engine Speed Limiter
I This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions
per minute (RPM). When your engine RPM’s are critically high, the fuel
supply to the engine
is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel
supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine.
I Whicle Speed Limiter (270 hp)
This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that your tires
are not rated for. When this happens your engine’s fuel supply is shut
off.
- When the vehicle speed’s slows, the fuel will come on again. I I
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