CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CADILLAC, Model Year: 1996, Model line: ELDORADO, Model: CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.GPages: 354, PDF Size: 19.33 MB
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Section 8 Index
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-78
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.64
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-24
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
................ 6.65. 6.66
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3.2. 3.6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 11
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 19
Anti-Lock
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to Shift Message
..................... 2-78 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-51
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-52
Assist Handles
................................. 2-54
Astroroof
..................................... 2-54
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-13
Automatic
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-21
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-10
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-16
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-18
Battery
...................................... 6-28
ChargeLight
................................ 2-65
Guard Storage
............................... 2-44
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-44
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Volts High Message
........................... 2-79
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-79
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
No Charge Message ........................... 2-79
8-1
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Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 7-8
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-27
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
Parking
..................................... 2-22
PedalTravel
................................. 6-27
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-27
Wear
....................................... 6-27
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-79
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 14
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
BTSI
......................................... 2-27
Capacities and Specifications
............... 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.28.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.16.3.20. 3.27
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.16. 3.20. 3.28
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-54 Center Console
Storage Area
...................... 2-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-33
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-31
Certificationnire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-44
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-79
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Chargmg System Indicator Light
................... 2-65
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-80
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-80
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-80
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-80
Check %&her Fluid Message
..................... 2-80
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-40
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
WheretoPut ................................ 1-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-13
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-79
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
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Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric
................................. 6.45. 6.46
Glass
....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Cadillac
........................ 6-45
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-49
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6- 46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 13
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 . 1
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
..... 3-13
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-36
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-22. 3-29
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.25. 3.32
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-46
Console Storage
................................ 2-5 1
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant
....................................... 6-19
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 17
SurgeTank
............................. 5.18. 5.20
Cooling System
................................ 5- 18
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-3 1 Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-41
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-35
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-80
Cupholders
.................................... 2-51
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-1
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-50
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... 7- 10. 7-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogging
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby' B Noise Reduction ............. 3.17.3.21. 3.29
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-50
Door Open Message
............................. 2-80
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-80
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-75
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-78
Driver Position
................................. 1 . 13
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-50
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3 . 12
DIC
.......................................... 2-75
Locks
....................................... 2-3
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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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I t Net. Convenience .............................. 2-52
Neutral (N). Automatic Transaxle
.................. 2-20
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-14
Night Vision
.................................... 4- 16
odometer
.................................... 2-62
Odometer. Trip
............................ 2.75. 2.78
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine ...................................... 6-9
Oil Life Indicator ............................... 2-85
Oil Pressure Light .............................. 2-72
Operation
...................................... 2-7
Overdrive
(@), Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-15
OwnerPublications
............................. 7-12
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-15
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-51
Park
(P)
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2- 19
ShiftingInto
................................. 2-24
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-27
AtNight
..................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Brake Indicator Light
.......................... 2-66
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-27
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-37
Parking Pass Key Not Programmed Message
................ 2-81
Passing
.. .................................... 4-13
Passenger Temperature Control
...................... 3.8
PASS-Key
11 .................................. 2-13
PCM Fault Message
............................. 2-81
Power
Antenna Mast Care
.... ! .................... .. .. 3-36
Door Locks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror
......................... 2-49
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-15
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-5
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid ................................ 6-23
Windows
................................... 2-29 '
Powerseat ..................................... 1-1
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-27
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 7-11
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-5
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-34
Radios
............................. 3.14.3.18. 3.26
Rain. DrivingIn
................................ 4-17
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-33
RAP ......................................... 2-15
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-43
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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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...................................... l-4
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-2
Power
........................................ 1-1
Restraint Systems .............................. 1 - 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1 - 1
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-36,l-38, 1-40
Second (2), Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
SecurityOverride
............................... 2-10
Service
........................................ 6-1
A/C System A/C Compressor
Off Message .......... 2-82
Air Bag Message ............................. 2-82
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-82
Charging System Message
...................... 2-82
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-82
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-82
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-82
. Engine Soon Light ............................ 2-69
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-82
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-82
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-82
Manuals
..................................... 7-12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-53
Publications, Ordering
......................... 7- 11
Ride Control Message ......................... 2-83
Transmission Message
......................... 2-83
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-1
Bulletins
...................................... 7-12
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 7- 11
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26 Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-18
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-18
Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-24
Out
of Park (P) ............................... 2-27
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjuster
.................. 1-14
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-31
SIR ........................................... 1-20
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-34
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-47
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-64, 6-65
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-64
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-83
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-83
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-16
Steam
.............................. 5-16,5-17, 5-20
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
MAGNASTEER
............................. 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive
.............................. 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-30
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Spare Tire, Compact
.................... : ........ 5-35
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-62
SSS ........................................... 4-10
Starting Disabled Due
To Theft System Remove
8-9