torque CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996 10.G Owners Manual

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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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counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
9. Tighten the
wheel nuts firmly
in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown
r---
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere as
soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 N-m).
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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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Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
~~~~~
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result
in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does
not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should
be at
60 psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent
le:.& by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for
New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information. The
purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on
the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear
inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See ”Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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Engine Specifications
Displacement. ......................................... 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc)
Type
.......................................................... 4.6 L DOHC V8
VIN Engine Code
Eldorado
................................................................ Y
ETC .................................................................... 9
Eldorado ............................................... 27S(bhp)@S600rpm
205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm
ETC ................................................... 300(bhp)@6000rpm
224
(kW) @ 6000 rprn
Horsepower
Torque
Eldorado
.............................................. 300 (Ib-ft) @ 4000 rpm
ETC .................................................. 295 (Ib-ft) @ 4400 rpm
407
(N-m) @ 4000
rpm
400 (N-m)
@ 4400 rpm
Firingorder
................................................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Thermostat
Starts To Open ................................... 177-184°F (81-85°C)
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Capacities
Transaxle (4T80-E)
Specifications (Continued)
........................................ 15quarts
Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change)
..................... 7.5 quarts
Engine Cooling System
.................................... 12.5 quarts
Fuel Tank
............................................ rr ‘i 20 gallons
R- 134a Refrigerant
......................................... .2.0 lbs.
Wheel Base
............................................. 108 inches
Length
............................................... 200.2inches
Height
................................................ 53.6 inches
Width
................................................. 75.5inches
Front Tread
............................................ 60.9 inches
Rear Tread
............................................. 60.9-inches
WheelNutTorque ......................................... 1OOlb-ft
Vehicle Dimensions
(14.2 L)
(7.1 L)
(11.8 L)
(75.7 L)
(0.91
kg)
(2 743 mm)
(5 086
mm)
(1 361.5 mm)
(1 918.4 mm)
(1 546 mm)
(1 546 mm) (140 N-m)
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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