ignition CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated Front Seat Feature (Option)
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The control panel is located in the center console.
This feature
is designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days. The
LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates
body temperature.
On colder days, the HI setting heats the seats to an
even higher temperature.
To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the
seats, the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically
maintain the temperature at
the selected setting. A telltale light in the
control switch reminds you that the heating system is in use. To preserve
the battery, the heated seats can only be used
when the ignition is turned
on, and are deactivated when the ignition is turned off.
Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is
closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck
injury
in a crash.
The head restraints tilt forward and rearward
also.
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If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the right front
passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You
may have
to replace the air bag module
in the steering wheel or both the
air bag module and the instrument panel
for the right front
passenger’s air bag.
Do not open or break the air bag covers.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac
Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced. There are parts of
the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want
the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
Cadillac dealer and the 1995 Eldorado Service Manual have information
about servicing
your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.
A CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the
battery
is disconnected, an air bag can stili inflate during
improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air
bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system.
Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the
person performing work for you
is qualified to do so.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The square key is for
the ignition
only. It has
a resistor pellet which
is part of the vehicle's
PASS-K~~'~II system.
The oval key
is for the
doors and all other
locks.
When
a new Cadillac is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the
key. The plug has a code on it that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. However, the ignition key does not have a knock
out plug. The ignition key has a bar code tag attached to it. Your dealer or
qualified locksmith, by reading the bar code
tag, can then make your key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are 15 alternative ignition PASS-Key% blanks to help discourage
theft. Keep the bar code tag and the
door key plugs in a safe place. If you
ever lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using
the plug or bar code tag.
NOTICE:
Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help
prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your
vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle
to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.
DOOR LOCKS
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Press the power door
lock switch to lock or
unlock a11
the doors at
once.
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Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your
shift lever
out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock. Your doors will
unlock every time you stop and move your shift lever back into PARK (P).
If someone needs to get out while you’re not in PARK (P), have that
person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it
will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the
door again.
You can also have this feature changed where the doors will stay locked
when you shift back into PARK (P). Ask your dealership for details.
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If you are leaving the vehicle, set the locks from inside, get out and close
the door.
Central Door Unlocking System (Option)
Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the optional Theft
Deterrent system. When unlocking either door, you can unlock the other
doors by holding the key
in the turned position for a few seconds.
Anti-Lockout Feature
Your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If you leave the key in the
ignition whether
in the ACCESSORY, LOCK, or OFF position with the
driver’s door open, you cannot lock the vehicle using the power locks. If
you close the door
you can lock it using the Keyless Entry System. It is
always recommended that you remove your ignition key when locking
your vehicle.
The Anti-Lockout feature is disabled when the ignition is on.
Illuminated Entry System
Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lamps when any
door is opened or if you press the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) button.
The courtesy lamps will go out approximately 20 seconds after the last
door is closed, only
if the RKE button is pressed.
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The glove box is
directly in front
of the
front passenger seat.
To lock the glove box
door, insert the oval
key into the lock
cylinder
and turn it
clockwise a quarter
turn and remove the
key. To unlock the
door, turn the key
counterclockwise and
remove
the key.
The
key may be removed in the locked or unlocked position.
THEFT
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
Cadillac has a number of theft detcrrent features, we
know that nothing
we put on
it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy target
for
joy riders or professional thieves -- so don't do it.
When you park your Cadillac and open
the driver's door, you'll hear a
chime reminding you
to remove your key from the ignition and take it
with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out
of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with
you.
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If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your
ve hicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
SECURITY
If your Cadillac has this
option, it
has a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System. With this
system, the
SECURITY
light will flash as you
open the door (if your
ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry
System. The
SECURITY light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all dQors. The SECURITY light should go off.
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I 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.
Cle2n and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
security light may remain
on during this time. If the starter still won’t
work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try another 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 service. 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%.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t
have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II
to have a new key made.
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