towing CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G Owner's Manual

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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
~
For information about using tire chains on your vehicie,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn
your traction control system off. (See “Traction Control
System” in the Index.) Then shift back and forth
between REVERSE
(R) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator
pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you out after
a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out,
see “Towing Your
Vehicle’’ in the Index.
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When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose
to have this done at your Cadillac dealership
service department.
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if you have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
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Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner with the advantage
of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained
dealer technician
who will provide on-site service. Each
technician travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached
by dialing
1-800-882- 11 12,24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This
service is provided at no charge for any
warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge
if
the Cadillac is no longer under warranty.
Cadillac Owner Privileges TM
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner
Privileges
TM at ‘ I996 Cudilluc Wulv-anp Period - 46: Monthsf
50,000 Miles (80,000 km).
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following situations:
Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
Lock Out Assistance
Fuel Delivery
Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Interruption - 11 your trip is intermprea
due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses
may be reimbursed during the
48 months or
50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers warranty period.
Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.
Roadside Service Availability
Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an
advisor is available to assist you over the phone.
A
dealer technician, if available, can travel to your
location within a
30 mile/50 kilometer radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius,
we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
I Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number:
1-800-882- 11 12. An experienced Roadside Service
Advisor will assist you and request the following
information:
A description of the problem
Name, home address, home telephone number
Location of your Cadillac and number you are
0 The model year, vehicle identification number and
calling
from
date of delivery
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In Foreign Countries ....... 1 ................... 6-3
Night
....................................... 4-15
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
On Curves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-36
Through Water
............................... 4-19
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Dual-Zone Climate Control
............... -, ........ 3-5
I ECC .......................................... 3-I
Electrical Equipment, Adding
........... 2-16,3-34, 6-54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3 - 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-86
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-17
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 2-69
Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2-45, 2-46
Engine
......................................... 6-8
Coolant
...................................... 6-19
Exhaust
...................................... 2-28 Fuse Block
.................................. 6-55
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running
While Parked ......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Starting Your ................................ 2-16
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Message
.................. 2-81
Identification
................................. 6-53
Engine Oil ..................................... 6-9
Adding
...................................... 6-9
Additives 6-11
Used ....................................... 6-12
Engine Speed Limiter 2-63
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
...................................
Checking .................................... 6-9
When to Change ............................... 6-12
English/Metric Button
...................... 2-75, 2-78
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-42
Fabric Cleaning
.................. 1 ........ 6-45, 6-46
Fan Control, Climate Control System
........... 3-2, 3-5
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
First
(l), Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-22
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-54
............................
Filter, Air ..................................... 6-13
FinishDamage
6-50 ! ..................................
Flash-To-PassFeature ........................... 2-32

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FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
FrenchLanguageManual
11
Fuel .......................................... 6-2
DataPanel
.................................. 2-74
DoorRelease
................................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-73
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
Fuel Level Very Low Message
..................... 2-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
.. ...........................
FrontTowing .............................. 5.8. 5.11
Gages Fuel
....................................... 2-73
Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 18
GloveBox
.................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en FranGais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Headlamps
.................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-29 Highbow
Beam Changer
...................... 2-31
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 7-3
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-4
Heated Windshield
.............................. 3-11
Heating
........................................ 3-9
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-31
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn ......................................... 2-30
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-65
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-14
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-43
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-53
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
................... 2-44
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-37
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-58
Brightness Control
............................ 2-43
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-43
Cluster
................................ 2-60. 2-61
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-28
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3

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Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
.................................. 4-29. 4-30
Certification/Tire
............................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Lamps
........................................ 2-3c)
Interior ..................................... 2-43
On Reminder ................................ 2-40
Panel ....................................... 2-43
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-7
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Level Control. Electronic ......................... 2-86
Lightsensor
................................... 2-42
Lighter
....................................... 2-52
Lights Air
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22. 2-64
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-67? 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-65
Charging System
............................. 2-65
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-69
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-72
Parking Brake Indicator ........................ 2-66
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-64
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-68 . 4-0
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-26 Loading
Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-5
Automatic Door ............................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Trunk Release
................................. 2-9
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2
MAGNASTEER -b! ............................ 4-10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-51
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
MapPocket
................................... 2-50
Matching Transmitter(s)
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-7
MaxiFuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-58
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-45
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-50
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview
......... 2-50
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview
......... 2-45. 2-46
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-53
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-49
Monitored Systems
OK Message ................... 2-81
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-31

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....................... 6-60
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-28
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-28
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-5 1
Towing ................................. 5-9, 5-13
Window Defogger
............................ 3-12
Rearview Mirror, Electrochromic Daymight
.... 2-45, 2-46
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Power Message ................... 2-8 1
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ............... 6-65, 6-66
Remote Fuel Door Release
........................ 6-5
Remote Keyless Entry System
...................... 2-6
Remove Key Message
........................... 2-8 1
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-63
Parts
....................................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-45
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 10, 7- 11
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-45
Child
....................................... 1-34
Head
........................................ 1-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-45
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2- 15
Reverse (R), Automatic Transaxle
.................. 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-27
RKE
.......................................... 2-6
Road Sensing Suspension
........................ 2-85
Roadside Service
................................ 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-38
RSS
......................................... 2-85 Safety
Belt Extender
............................ 1-45
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-8
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Care
....................................... 6-48
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-31
Children .................................... 1-32
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-45
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage
..... 1-16, 1-17, 1-18, 1-19, 1-43, 1-44
Lap Belt
.................................... 1-31
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-13, 1-28
Larger Children
.............................. 1-42
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-28
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8, 2-64
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-45
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-27
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjuster
................ 1-14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-32
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-27
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains .................................. 4-34
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7-10, 7-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Latches ...................................... l-7
Power Recliner ................................ 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-5
Seatback

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Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-83
Stop Engine Overheated Message
.................. 2-83
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-50
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-28
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-53
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-5 1
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-20
Surge Tank. Coolant
........................ 5- 18. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-22
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ x111 ...
Tachometer .................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-34
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-35
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-54
Temperature Control. Climate Control System ..... 3-2. 3-6
Temperature Control. Passenger
.................... 3-8
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Theft System Problem/Car May Not Restart Message
. . 2-83
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2- 1 1
Theft-Deterrent Audio Feature .................... 3-33
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third (3)’ Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-2 1
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-30
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 1 3
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-44
TireLoading
................................... 4-29
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29 Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
BuyingNew
................................. 6-40
Chains
..................................... 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-38
Pressure
.................................... 6-37
Temperature
................................. 6-42
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-41
Wear Indicators .............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-39
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-83
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-65
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Traction Active
...................................... 2-85
Active Message
............................... 4-8
Control System
................................ 4-8
OffMessage
................................. 2-84
Ready Message
.............................. 2-84
Loading
.................................... 4-29
TopStrap
..................................... 1-35
Control System Warning Light .............. 2-68, 4-9
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..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with
................................. 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Turn Signals
................................. 4-36
Automatic
................................... 6- 16
Reset Message
............................... 2-84
Transmission
Hot Message ....................... 2-84
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-6
Universal
................................... 2-55
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Trip Set/Reset ............................. 2-75, 2-78
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
................... 2- 10
LockRelease
................................. 2-9
Mounted CD Changer
.................... 3-22, 3-29
OpenMessage
............................... 2-84
Security Override
............................. 2- 10
TTY Users
..................................... 7-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-3 1
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-31
Turn Signal On Message
......................... 2-84
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Transaxle Fluid
Transmitters
Trunk
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-3 1
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-36
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-42
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-51
Underhood Lamp
............................... 2-41
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-55
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
x11
Dimensions ................................. 6-65
Loading
.................................... 4-29
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Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Speed Limited to
XXX MPH Message ............ 2-84
Speed Limiter
................................ 2-62
Storage
..................................... 6-28
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-10
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-53
Very Low
Refrigerant A/C Compressor
Off Message ... 2-84
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-63
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-49
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-48
Nut Torque ............................. 5-32, 6-65
Replacement
................................. 6-42
Wrench
..................................... 5-28
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42