brake CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G User Guide

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3, With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
4. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key
in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Console Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
3. Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all
the way toward the front
of your vehicle.
4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal
down, set the parking brake.
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with'you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK
(P).

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Engine Running
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could
move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with
the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others
could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless
you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle
is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake
is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK
(P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without first pulling
it toward you (or, if you have the
console shift lever, without first pressing the button).
If
you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked
into
PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into
PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of
PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift
lever out
of PARK (P).
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Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
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 also release the shift lever button on floor
shift models as
you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into
the gear you want. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of
PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s
door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power
feature.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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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.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve 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, always set your parking brake after
you move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into PARK
(P)” in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Power Windows
The controls are
located near each
window. Press the
control forward to
raise the window .and
press rearward to lower. Note that the
second rearward
position on the driver’s
control operates the
express-down
window feature.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to
OFF, you can still use your power windows. The
electrical power to operate the windows will not shut
off
until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed. If you
want this power for another
10 minutes, turn the key to
RUN and back to OFF.

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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 kmb) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph
(40 hb).
Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes.
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at
a steady speed. So,
don’t use your-cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions
allow you to safely use
it again, you may turn the cruise
control back on.
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cruise control at
a desired speed and then
applying the brake will end
the cruise function. Once
you’re going about
25 mph
(40 km/h) or more, you
can move the cruise
control switch from
ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate)
for about half a second to
reset. This returns you to
your desired preset speed. There are two ways to increase your speed.
Here’s
the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
2. Push the button at the end of the lever and then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll
now cruise at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to increase speed:
Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you reach a desired speed and then release
the switch.
switch at R/A longer than
half
a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you
release the switch or apply the brake.
You could be
startled and even
lose control. So unless you want to
go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your
vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you have
set the cruise control speed by pushing the
SET
CRUISE button.

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There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach a desired lower speed, then release
it. A
CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the button
for less than half a second. Each time you do this,
you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your
foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift
to a lower gear
to keep your speed down.
Of course, applying the brake
takes you out
of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to end cruise control:
0 Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the CRUISE switch to OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you
turn
off the cruise control or the ignition.

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When you turn the key to
RUN, this light will come
on briefly to show that the
alternator and battery
charging systems are working.
Brake System Warning Light
If this warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to
RUN. If
it doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will
be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your Cadillac to the dealer at once. To save your
battery until you get there, turn
off all accessories.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is
harder
to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
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A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working.properly
'if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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When the ignition is on, the brake-system warning light
will
also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will. stay
on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released,
it means you have a brake problem.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
PARK
BRAKE
This light come's on when
the parking brake is set, and
it will stay on if the parking
brake does not
fully release. ,.
If you try to drive off with
the parking brake set, this
light
will remain on.
This light should also come on briefly as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn't, have the light fiied so it will be
ready to remind you if the parking brake has not fwlly
released. For more information on how to release
the parking brake, see "Parking
Brake" earlier in
this section.
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LOCK
ANT‘- (@)
ANTI -
LOCK
With the anti-lock brake system, one of these lights will
come on when you start your engine and may stay on for
several seconds. That’s normal. If
the light stays on, turn the ignition
off. Or, if the light
comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible
and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to
reset the system.
If the light still stays on, or comes on
again while you’re driving, your Cadillac needs service.
If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you
still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you
don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with
your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light’’
earlier in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
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