trunk CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A (EJECT): Press the upward triangle button
to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be
activated with the radio
off if the ignition is on. Cassette
tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not
start playing until the PWR button is turned on. Press
PWR or
turn the ignition key OFF to stop the cassette
tape player. The tape will stay in the player and resume
play at the point where it stopped.
CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it
does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It
will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player.
See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.
After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under
a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Trunk Mounted CD Changer
With the compact disc changer, you can play up to
12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played
using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs
(8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.
NOTICE:
Objects in the trunk which may shift or slide
during driving could damage your CD changer.
Protect your CD changer by using the convenience
net whenever possible. Place large objects in the
trunk appropriately
so that they will not come
into contact with the
CD changer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter n rivil
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter.
YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and
a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR
GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY,
BUMPER, AND THEFT PR,EVENTION
STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rex’ edge of the driver’s door.
It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The.GVWR includes the
1 weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or rear
axle.
If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out..
Don’t carry more than
176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk.
PI CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR.
If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause
you to lose control.,
Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your
vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because
of over loading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
-- they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing a Trailer
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and
injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
'Iky to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly,
you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your Cadillac dealer for
advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Cadillac
dealer for important information about towing
a
trailer with your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Took
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the
carpeting from t.he floor of the trunk. Turn the center
dial on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to
remove
it. Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact
Spare Tire” later in this section for more information
about the compact spare.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench
counterclockwise and remove
it. Then remove the jack
and wrench.
Lift
up the tire to remove it from the trunk.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the
compact spare.
Storing the Fla’ Tire and Tools
A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the flat tire
in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the
trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out
when it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not fit down into the well. Place it
so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you
can. See the storage instructions label to replace your
compact spare into your trunk properly.
SPARE TIRE
&
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare
on your vehicle, you
should stop as
soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The fuel door release is located on the optional full
console and
on the Keyless
Entry transmitter. If your
vehicle
is not equipped with
the
full console, then you
must use the transmitter to
open the fuel door.
An alternate fuel door release is located
inside of the trunk
on the left hand side.
Pull
it to release the
fuel door. Hang
the cap inside the fuel door while refueling. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Taillamp
1. Open the trunk to gain access to the taillamp
2. Remove the convenience net and pull the trim away
housing.
to access the wing nuts.
3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the taillamp housing.
5. Press the bulb housing lever and rotate the housing
counterclockwise to remove it.
To remove the bulb,
push and rotate it counterclockwise.
Once you have replaced the burned out bulb, reverse the
steps to reassemble the taillamp.
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