battery CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps come on when either
door is opened and it is dark outside. Press
the button to
turn them
on. Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove
box lamp, cigarette lighters or
the garage door
opener. When the ignition is turned
off, the power
to these features will automatically
turn off after
10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles
or less). Power will be restored for
an additional
10 minutes if either door is opened, the trunk is opened
or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.
This feature is for long term use and must be
programmed through the
DIC while the ignition is in the
RUN position. Battery guard storage protects the battery
by placing the vehicle
in a storage mode so that the
radio, amplifiers, instrument cluster and
RKE will not
drain
the battery over a long period of time.
To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time
for about two seconds. The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button after this prompt is displayed until
STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC. Press
the
TRIP SET (TRIP RESET’) button to answer “yes”
or press the RESET (INFO RESET) button to indicate a
“no” response.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and
FEATURE OFF shows when a no response is made.
Since this
is the last personalization feature available, a
yes or no response
will end out of the DIC display.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle will enter the storage mode about
20 minutes
after the ignition key
has been turned off. The WKE will
also be disabled at this point. The RKE will reactivate
when a door
or the trunk is opened, however, if your
vehicle is left inactive for another
20 minutes, the RKE
will re-enter the storage mode.
Your vehicle will stay
in the storage mode until the
ignition key is turned out
of LOCK. The system will
“wake-up” when the door key is inserted
into the door,
however,
your vehicle will remain in the storage mode.
The ignition must be out of
LOCK before the battery
guard is disabled. This mirror automatically changes to reduce
glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it
is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change
may take a
few seconds). The mirror will return
to its clear daytime
state
when the glare is reduced.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the
net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
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With the full console, press on the cover, which is
located below the climate control system, to reveal the
front ashtray.
To clean this ashtray, lift it out by gripping
the sides.
If you don’t have a center console, pull the
tray out to reveal
the ashtray. The tray is located beneath
the radio.
TQ clean this ashtray, lift it out by pulling on
the snuffer. If the ashtray will not come out, try reaching
under
it and gently press up on the ashtray bowl to
remove it.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
Don’t put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays.
Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a
damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it all
the way in
and release. It will pop back by itself when it’s
ready to light. You may
also have a lighter on the back of
the center console near the
rear seat air outlet.
Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut
off
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps
to prevent battery drainage. For more infomation, see
“Inadvertent Power Battery Saver” earlier in tlus section.
Dsn’t hold a cigarette Iighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away
from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be
detached from the center mount and moved to the side.
The driver’s sunshade is also equipped with a storage
flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions
of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled
by radio frequency
such as home/office lighting systems. The transmitter
will learn and transmit the frequencies
of
most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conchtions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes
or modification to thls system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage
door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”
safety feature.
This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April
1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door you are programming.
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to
program up to three channels:
1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter
channel, proceed
to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the
two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until
the red light begins to flash rapidly (approximately
20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure
initializes
the memory and erases any previous
settings for all three channels.
2. Decide which one of the three channels you want
to program.
3.
4.
5.
Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the
front surface of
the universal transmitter so that you
can still see the red Light.
Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter
button and
the desired button on the universal
transmitter. Continue to press both buttons through
Step
5.
Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the universal transmitter flash slowly and then
rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up to
90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter
has been programmed. Release both buttons once
the light starts to
flash rapidly.
If you have trouble programming the universal
transmitter, make sure that you have followed the
directions exactly
as described and that the battery in the
hand-held transmitter is not dead. If you still cannot
program it, rotate the hand-held transmitter end over end
and try again. The universal transmitter may not work
with older garage door openers that
do not meet current
Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If
you cannot
program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult
YOU Cadillac dealer.
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a
few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving,
your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away. The
air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you
turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
When you turn the key to
RUN, this light will come
on briefly to show that the
generator and battery
charging systems are
working.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your Cadillac to the dealer at once. To save your
battery until you get there,
turn off all accessories.

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The DIC display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is
also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status messages.
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually customized for up to
two drivers.
e Programmable Automatic Door Locks
e Remote Confirmation (for RKE)
e Exterior Lighting (at Unlock)
e Remote Recall Memory (for RKE or Key in
the Ignition)
e Battery Guard Storage
8 Climate Control Personalization
Memory Seat and Mirrors
Radio Personalization
For detailed information, see each feature in the Index.
DISPLAY QN/QFF: Pressing this button will turn off
the DIC, Electronic Climate Control (ECC), fuel data
center, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer. While
the displays
are off, pressing the INFORMATION
button will only turn
on the DIC. If the TRIP SET
button is pressed or the fuel level falls below four
gallons
(15.2 L), all of the displays will come back on.
ENGMET: You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRIP SET By using this button, you can tell how far
you’ve gone since you last set the
TRIP SET back to
zero. To reset, press and hold the button
until zeros
appear. If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return to zero after 999.9 miles
( 1 609 km). If your
vehicle is Canadian, the
trip odometer will return to zero
after
1 999.9 km (1,242 miles).
INFORMATION: Pressing this button repeatedly will
display the MPG
AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
AVG MPH, ENGINE
RPM, BATTERY VOLTS,
COOLANT TEMP and
OIL LIFE LEFT.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that
you can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the TIMER button until
TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed on the DIC. Each of the fields for
the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER
OFF 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the
TIMER button again to stop
it. If you will be starting
and stopping your Cadillac, during
a trip for instance,
the
TIMER feature will automatically start timing where
it left
off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and
hold the
RESET button until the display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from
the TIMER function.
RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG,
MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH and OIL
LIFE LEFT. Pressing RESET when a non-resettable
display appears
will cause a “recall” mode to occur.
When this happens, all DIC warning messages that have
been displayed since the ignition key was turned to
RUN will redisplay. If no messages were displayed, a
MONITORED SYSTEMS
OK message will appear.
MPG AVG (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button
to display the MPG
AVG (Average Fuel Economy), then
press and hold the
IRESET button until 0.0 MPG AVG
is displayed.
FUEL USED (Reset): Press the INFORMATION
button to display the
GAL FUEL USED on the DIC,
then press and hold the
RESET button until 0.0 GAL
FUEL USED is displayed.
AVG MPH (Reset): Press the INFORMATION button
to display the AVG
MPH (Average Speed), then press
and hold the RESET button until
0.0 AVG MPH
is displayed.
OIL LIFE LEFT (Reset): Press the INFORMATION
button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and
hold the
RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is
displayed. (This only needs to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OIL LIFE LEFT (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display the OIL
LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is
displayed. (This only needs
to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
ENGLISWMETRIC (Reset): Press the INFO button
to display ENGLISIWMETFUC RESET, then press the
INFO RESET button to select. The display will change
from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers).
INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the
RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
MPH, AVG MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS,
COOLANT TEMP, OIL LIFE LEFT and
ENGLISWMETRIC RESET.
FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel door.
(This feature will work only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P) regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.)
TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk.
(Ths feature will work only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P) regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.)
river Information Center
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that
are first
sold in Canada will have
a number after each message.
This number helps to identify
the message which is only
displayed in English.
message displays when
the engine coolant becomes
hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid
added
strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off so that
air conditioned
air is not delivered. If the coolant
temperature returns to normal, you must select
AC to
return to a normal
A/C compressor operation. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired
as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.
A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION - 16: This
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46: This message
will appear
if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about
15 seconds and the brake is not pressed in. To remove
this message from the
DIC display, hold the OFF and
the blue (cooler) buttons on the digital cluster climate
control panel for about five seconds. On the analog
climate control panel, press the
OFF button (next to the
MODE button) and the down arrow on the PASS TEMP
button for about five seconds. Hold the
same two
buttons to display the message again.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY NO CHARGE - 87: Ths message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked
by your Cadillac dealership at
your earliest convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than 16 volts).
To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership.
You can reduce
the charging overload by using the
accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate
control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the
rear window defogger on.
You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the
INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is 1 1.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained.
If this
message appears immediately after starting, it
is possible
that
the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge after driving
a few miles and the
message should
go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to determine the cause of this
problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery
quickly, you
can reduce the load on the electrical system
by turning
off the accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is 11.5 to
15.5 volts.
BMKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: The circuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power
brakes
but you will ‘still have the use of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected
if the problem is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your Cadillac dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that
the life of the engine oil has expired and
it should be
changed within
200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and
“Filter Recommendations’’ in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must
be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how to
reset it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when
it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
the proper fluid
and change intervals.