service CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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Henry M. Leland, known as the
master
of precision, initiated his pre-
cision manufacturing techniques at Club
of England awarded the
pres-
tigious
to Cadillac twice . .
the founding of Cadillac first in 1408 for achievitlg
in
1902. His exacting . :.;.-.- perfect interchangeability
standards prompted the
, of parts and again in 1912
motto by which Cadillac for introducing the elee
has
been guided over the 1. tric self starter, electric
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years - “Craftsmanship
A Creed -Accuracy A system.
Cadillac is the only
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only manufacturer in the world to win
it twice. As commonplace as stan-
dardized parts are today, in
1908 parts
the
first four cylinder en-
gine in
1905 led the industry and
enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality- and in- were
still individually hand fitted
novation, the Royal Automobile both
in production
and service.

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“Standard of‘ the Ubrld I’
In 1909 Cadillac was purchased
by the then new General Motors
Corporation. Convenience, clean-
liness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910 when Cad-
iliac became the first manufacturer.
to offer closed bodies as standard
equipment. “The Penalty
of Leadership”
first appeared in the January 2, 1915
issue of The Saturday Evening Post
as an expression
of the Cadillac com-
mitment
to leadership, quality, and
innovation.
It is widely regarded as
one of the finest documents ever
written and was published following
the introduction
of the first produc-
tion
V8 engine. The V8 was stan-
dard in all
1915 model Cadillacs.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have fol-
lowed over the years, including the
synchro-mech clashless transmis-
sion, a nation-wide comprehensive
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service policy, security plate glass,
chrome plating and the first car to
be designed
by a stylist ( 1927 La-
Salle/Harley Earl). The ‘30s wir-
nessed production of the smooth and
quiet
V12 and
The crisp, contemporary lines
of the
1938 60 Special series ushered in a
new era in styling. During World War
11, shortly
after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discon-
tinued car production for the first
time since
1902 in order to construct
light tanks, cornbat vehicles and internal parts for Allison
V1710 en-
gines. Two Cadillac
V8 engines and
Hydra-Matic transmissions were
used in each tank.
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This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... iii I
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... 1-1 I
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly. It also explains the
“SIR’ system.
Section 2 - Features and Controls ............................. .2-1 I
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ................. 3-1 I
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and
comfort controls and
how to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road ......................... .4-1 I
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the
road and
how to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road ............................. .5-1 I
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such as a flat tire,
or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ....................... .6-1 I
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking good.
For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner
Assistance, Page
4.
First Edition
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine THE 1995 ELDORADO AND ELDORADO TOURING
COUPE LITERATURE
Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever
need it
when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this
manual in it so the new owner can use it.
FOR CANADIAN OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH
LANGUAGE MANUAL:
Aux propriitaires can;tdiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire
dc ce guide en franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario LST lC7.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We
rcserve
the right to make changes in the product after that time without
further notice. For vehiclcs first
sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division
whenever
it appears in this literature.
GENERAL MOTORS, GM and thc GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the
CADILLAC Emblem are rcgistercd trademarks
of General Motors
Corporation.
0 Copyright Gerleral Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that
some people may
not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or
the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, wiIl be hot for a
short time, but the part
of the bag that comes into contact with you will
not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from
vents
in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver
from seeing or from being able
to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also
occur from the right front passenger air
bag.
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The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll
need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the
air bag system won’t
be there to help protect you in another crash. A
new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The
service manual for your vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
Your vehicle
is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records
information about the
air bag system. The module records information
about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper
service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See
your dealer for service.
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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 KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
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With this feature you can turn on your interior lamps, lock and unlock
your doors, or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) using the key
chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System is intended
to be used as a supplementary
vehicle entry device. It
is not intended to replace, but rather should be
used
in conjunction with a door lock key. It operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than an authorized
service facility could
void authorization to use this equipment.
instructions
on battery replacement.
product has a maximum range.
signal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System,
the alarm will
go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your
vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound
for three minutes and
then the alarm will
go off to save battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the doors
with
a key or use the manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power
door lock switch or the Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System.
be locked with the door key after the doors are closed.
Unlocking
a door any other way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You
can also turn
off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System. The alarm
won’t stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test the Alarm
e From inside the vehicle roll down your window, then get out of your
vehicle, keeping the door open.
0 From outside the vehicle with the door open, lock the vehicle using the
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the
power
door lock or the Keyless Entry System and close the door.
door. The horn will sound and your headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced
you may need to have
your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PASS-KEY’II
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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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 vchicle is not protected by the
PASS-K~Y~II system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key‘II ignition ke , see your Cadillac
dealer or
a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key
made.
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NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this t.ime your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index for more information.
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