index CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G User Guide

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It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CB) gas can
come into your vehicle.
You cm9t see 81- smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk Bid:
Q) Make sure all windows are shut.
0 Tbrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with
the setting
on AUTO or ECON and the temperature
between
65°F (18OC) and 85°F (29°C).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See
“Comfort ControI[s” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument anel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust9’ in the Index.
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your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press the
TRUNK release button
located above the radio
on
the DIC to open the trunk.
You can also press the trunk button
on the WKE
transmitter to access the trunk compartment. If you do
not have the full console, press the trunk button on the
RKE transmitter.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. From inside the vehcie, roll down the window, then
b Get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power
door lock or the RKE
system and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the
SECURITY lamp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. TO
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced, YOU may
need to have your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. Pressing
the VALET button
located inside the glove
box
will disable the use of. the
trunk, fuel door and garage’
~ door opener. Pressing this
button again will make
these features reusable.
’ ’ Locking the glove box witk
the door key
will also help
to secure your vehicle.
Note
that the RKE transmitter can’t be used to open th
trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is pressed in.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your vehicle is equipped
with
the BASS-Key I1
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1 is a passive
system. The system is
med when the key
is
removed from the ignition.
BASS-Key
11 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key
resistor matches the code stored
in the vehicle system,
the vehicle’s
fuel and starting systems will be enabled. If
an incorrect key is used, the vehicle’s fuel and starting
systems are disabled for three minutes. Additional
attempts Curing this
lockout period will not start the car,
even with the correct key.
If the engine does not start and the “STARTING
DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION KEY message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center,
your key should be checked for
damage. Starting may
be attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer
or a
locksmith for key service.
If the “STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY” and “WAIT
3 MINUTES” messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned. After three minutes,
try again. A “START
CAR” message will appear at this time. If the engine
still does not start, wait three minutes and
try a duplicate
key. At this time,
fuses should be checked (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index). If the engine does
not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the “THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM” message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle
will restart if you turn it off,
however, your vehicle
may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer
or a locksmith to have a new key made.

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Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in? But
it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
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Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 508 miles ($05 hm).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops
for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear
and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Donst tow a trailer during break-in.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more
information.
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and YOU canst
turn it, be sure you’are using the correct key;
if so, is it all the way in? If it is, them turn the
steering wheel left and right while
you turn the
bey hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it odd break the key OF the
ignition switch.
If none OF this works, then your
vehicle needs service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Move your shift lever to PARK (B) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
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Don9$ try t0 shift &O (P) if YOUr CadihC
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will1 go down as your
engine gets warm.
2. If ,it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts.
Wait about 15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops),
it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thc
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.
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Your engine is designed 80 work with the
electronics
in your vehicle. Hf YOU add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If YOU don’t,
your enginme might not perform properly.
the part of this manual that teh how t~ do it
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
IF you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing

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in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind
of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for
that particular area.
The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering
column or on the console
between
the seats.
There are several different positions for the
shift lever.
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Console Shifter Collnmn Shifter PARK
(P): This locks
the.front wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start the engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle
can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You
or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
leveI ground, always set your
parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine.
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle
shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular
brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift
out
of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push
the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) and release the
shift lever button
QII the floor shift console models as
you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear
you wish. (Press the shift lever button
before moving the shift lever on floor shift console
models.) See “Shifting Out
of PARK (P)” in this section.
EVERSE (It): Use this gear to back up.
Also use this gear to J-QC~ your vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your
transaxle. See “If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index for additional information.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine
doesn’t connect with
the wheels. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTWAL (N) while
your engine
is “racing” (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle coulld move very
rapidly.
You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift
out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of PARK (P) or NEWTML (N) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FIRST (I): This position gives you even more power
than
SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills,
or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the
vehicle
is going slowly enough.)
If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep
sand OF mud or were up against a solid
object. You codd damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could cause overheating and damage
the transaxle. Use
your brakes to hold your
vehicle in position on a hill.
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Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your
right
foot and push down the
parking brake pedal with
your
left foot to set the
parking brake. If the
ignition is
on, the PARK
BRAKE indicator light
should come
on. If it
doesn’t, you need to have
your vehicle serviced.
If the
parking brake has not been fully released and you
try to drive off with the parking brake on, the PARK
BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on. See
“Barking Brake Indicator Light” in the Index for
more information.
When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if
the engine is running, the parking brake should release. If
it doesn’t, you can manually release the parking brake.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reach under the driver‘s side of the instrument panel
and pull on the manual release lever, which is located
above the
parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does
not release, you should either drive to the nearest service
station
or have YOU~: vehicle towed.
and or ann is in the way of the pedal,
you could be hurt. The pedal springs back
quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you
use the manual release lever.
Driving
with the parking brake can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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It can be dangerous to get. out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake
firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly..You
or others could be
injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use. the steps
that follow.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see
“Towing a Trailer’, in the Index.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
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