CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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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 PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t
start
in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
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NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
To start your Northstar V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three
seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds
between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
Your left headlamp and left taillamp may be on as you start your
engine, but the right headlamp and taillamp
won’t. This provides some
light as you start but doesn’t drain your battery as much.
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
again, do the same thing.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
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 injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you
, don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
1 If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
~ See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
I manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
DmNG THROUGH DEEP STANDING
WATER
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
If you can’t avoid
deep puddles
or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
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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.
NOTICE:
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 your
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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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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There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has
a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully apply your regular brakes befure you can shift from PARK (P) when
when the ignition key is
in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the
way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button
on the floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving
the shift lever
on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage
your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
your vehicle
has stopped.
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See “If You’re Stuck in
Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information.
NEUTRAL, (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the
wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your
warranty.
AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If
you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the
halfway
down.
way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn’t
seem to shift gears as you accelerate, 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 your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use
SECOND
(2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h)
and AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds.
THIRD
(3): This position limits upshifting and will not allow you to shift
into AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@).
Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE
(a):
0 When driving on hilly, winding roads.
0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.
0 When going down a steep hill.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You can use
SECOND (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.
NOTICE:
Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than five miles (8 km), or
at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), otherwise you can damage
your transaxle.
Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or
THIRD (3) as much as possible.
Don’t shift into
SECOND (2) unless you are going siower man
65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
FIRST
(1): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2).
You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift
lever is put
in FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) 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 cause overheating
and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to
hold your vehicle
in position on a
hill.
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PMNG BRAKE
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your
right
foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the
ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
When you move out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is
running, your parking brake should release.
If it doesn’t, you have a
parking brake problem and should have
it fixed. In the meantime, you can
manually release your parking brake as shown by the illustration below.
Pull
on the manual
release lever which
is located
on the
driver’s side under
the instrument panel
and above the parking
brake.
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If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal, you could be
hurt.
The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm
away when
you use the manual release lever.
I NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to
overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also
damage other parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towirg u truiler and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index. This section slmws what to do first to kecp the trailer from
moving.
SHIFTING INTO PARK (P)
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move ’’
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
won’t
move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the
steps that follow.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
ll-ailer” in the Index.
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
~ Pull the lever
toward you.
Move the lever up
as far as
it will go.
4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
brake.
vehicle with
the ignition key
in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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