index CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running.
Your vehicle could move
suddedy i€ the shift lever is not fully in PARK (
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it cdd
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 pushing the button).
If
you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked
into
PARK (I?).
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift you
transaxle into PARK (PI 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 (I?) 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 parking pawl
in the transaxle, so you
can pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Cadillac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI).
You have to fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
is in
the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in
the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
BARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift models as YOU maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into
the gear you want. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If
you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of
PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
door to turn off the RAP feature.
3. Shift to N-ErnRAE (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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ings that can burn could touch h
parts under your vehicle and ignite
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(COj, which you can’t see or
smell. It Can cause unconsciousnessand death.
YOU might have exhaust coming in if:
e, your exhaust system. sounds strange
@ Your vehicle gets rusty’underneath.
6~ Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
@ Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high pints on the road or over road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
modified improperly.
or Werent. ..
(B Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
pf you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows
down to
blow
out any CQ; and
8 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
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It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off cdd. allow dangerous exhaust ‘into
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your’vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust’,’)
.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CQ) into your vehicle even if
the,fan switch is at the highest setting. Qne place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with
CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage
with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can
be a blizzard.
(See C6Blizzard” in the Index.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If ydve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly.
You or others cou%d be injured. TQ be sure your
vehicle move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake after
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
:rat~~~~~j,~.~.~.~~~:..i .I... . , .. :-., The controls are located
near each window. Press
the
control forward to raise the
window
and press rearward
to lower. Note that the
second rearward position
on the driver’s control
operates
the express-down
window feature.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key
to
OFF, YOU can still use your power windows. The
electrical power
to operate the windows will not shut off
until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed. If you
want this power
for another 10 minutes, turn the key BQ
RUN and back to OFF.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of
the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it’s released.
If the turn signal is left an, a warning chime will sound
and the
DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after
driving about a mile) to remind you to turn it
off.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb.
Other drivers won’t see the
turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers”
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs if the
arrow fails to work when signaling
a turn.
Pull the turn signal lever all
the way toward you and
then release it to change the
headlamps
from low beam
to high or from high beam
to low. This light on the
instrument panel will be on,
indicating high beam usage.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more, without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise
control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph
(40 lun/h).
Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes.
I use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise
control will automatically disengage.
(See ‘Traction
Control System” in the Index.)
When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again,
yoti may turn the cruise
control back on.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Cadillac has an
electric mirror control
located
on the
driver’s door armrest.
Move the switch
in the middle of the control to choose
the right or left
mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the
arrow control in the direction YOU want the mirror to go.
Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. The
mirrors can
also be programmed for personalization
if you have the optional memory package. For more
information, see “Memory Seat
and Mirrors” in
the Index.
in
Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the
controlled by
the on and off settings on the
electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic Day/Night
Rearview Mirror” earlier
in this section.
b ulare of headlamps behind you. This feature is

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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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Your Cadillac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If
one part isn’t working, the other part can
still
work and stop you. For good braking though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
This light should come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition key to
RUN. If it
doesn’t come on then, have
it
fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there’s a
problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder
to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It
may take longer to stop. Tf the light is still on, have the
vehicle
towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle’’
in the Index.)
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system
warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light
is still on after you’ve
pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed
for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come
on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This light tells you that the
engine has overheated.
You
should stop the car and turn
the engine off as soon as
possible.
A warning chme
should also sound if this
light comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds
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Analog Cluster
This gage shows
the engine coolant
temperature.
If the
gage pointer moves
into
the red area, the
engine
is too hot.
when
you start your engine. In the section “Problems on That reading means the
sane thing as the warning
the Road,” this manual explains what to
do. See “Engine light -- the engine coolant has overheated. The section
Overheating” in the Index. “Problems
on the
Road” in this manual explains what
to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.