tow CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G Workshop Manual

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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
7-5

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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
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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
.. ..............................
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

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. Express-Down ............................... 2-30
Power
...................................... 2-29
Windshield. Heated
............................. 3- 1 1
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-34
Fluid
.................................. 2-34, 6-24
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-32
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-35 Fuses
...................................... 6-54
Winter
Driving ................................. 4-25
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-54
Wood Panels, Care
.............................. 6-47
Wrecker
Towing ................................. 5-8
Wrench, Wheel ................................. 5-28
8-12