instrument panel CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owner's Manual

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I panel will flash, indicating
The hazard warning flashers will work once the button
is pressed in regardless
of the key position.
hll out on the collar to turn the flashers off. When the
hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won’t
work since they are already flashing.

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You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE
ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information
Center
(IDIC). There is also an engine temperature
warning light andor gage on
the instrument panel.
See “Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light” or
“Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine
performance.
This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven to
a safe place in an emergency; you may
drive up to
50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the
overheat protection mode
should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the overheated engine protection
operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting
any repair.
The engine
oil will be severely degraded. Repair
the cause of coolant loss, change the
oil and reset
the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change” in the Index.

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affect the airflow around
it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your Cadillac dealer before adding equipment to the
outside
of your vehicle.
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at
9 1 octane or
higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications
ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-WI93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
Association
(AAMA) for better vehicle performance
and engine protection. Cholines meeting the
AAMA
specification could provide improved driveability and
emission control system protection compared to
other gasolines.
Be sure the posted octane
for premium is at least 9 I. If
the octane is less than
91, you may get a heavy knockmg
noise when
you drive. (In an emergency, you may be
able
to use a lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy
knocking does not occur.) If
you're using 91 or higher
octane unleaded gasoline
and you hear heavy knocking,
your engine needs service.
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on
the underhood tune-up label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such
fuels are not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily
on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel
may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Cadillac dealer
for diagnosis to determine the
cause
of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause
of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered by your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
rnethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyi
(MMT);
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains
MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
controa system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized
Cadililac dealer fox service.

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Pull the lever inside the
vehicle
to open the hood. It
is located’on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the
secondary hood release which is located under
the front
edge
of the grille. Lift up on the release lever as you
raise the hood.

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Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,
urine and blood can
be removed
as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with
COO^ water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the
area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (258 ml)
of lukewarm water.
described
earlier.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Coanalbimatisn Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains
can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry.
3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
@ Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to
do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you
don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
vinyVleather cleaner. See
your dealer for this product.
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry
with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather
dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.
8 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish
or shoe polish on leather.
ta Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.
Use
only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.

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See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

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ICI.
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ENGINEA697 7 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT I
This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears
on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on
the driver's side. You can see it
if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
The 8th character in your
VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement
parts.
rvi e
You'll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the
passenger's side.
It's very helpful if you ever need to
order parts. On
this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
@ paint information and
e a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.

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information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
@ Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
8 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title,
or the plate at
the top left
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name
and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Q Nature of concern
We encourage
you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write
Cadillac, address your inquiry
to:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van
Dyke
P.O. Box 9025
Warren, MI 48090-9025
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Infomation
booklet for addresses
of GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That
is
why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have
a concern.
xt
’lo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs),
Cadillac has TTY equipment availabk at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any
TTY user can communicate with
Cadillac
by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC. (TTY users in
Canada can
dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-5 1
Fabric
...................................... 6-47
Glass
....................................... 6-49
Inside
of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-46
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-48
Leather
..................................... 6-48
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-50
Speaker Covers .............................. 6-49
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Stains
................................. 6-47. 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-51
Vinyl ....................................... 6-48
Wheels ..................................... 6-51
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
WoodPanels
................................. 6-49
Climate Control Personalization
.................... 3-9
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls
............ 3-9
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Climate Control Panel
............................ 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc
Care ............................. 3-27
Cornpact Disc Player
............................ 3-21
Compact
Disc Player Errors ....................... 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-36
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-51
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-29
Continuous Variable
- Real Time Damping ........... 2-91
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience
Net ............................... 2-56
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-55
Coolant ....................................... 6-21
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-21
Heater.
Engine
............................... 2-22
Cooling System ................................ 5-19
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-44
Cruise Control
................................. 2-39
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-86
Cupholders
.................................... 2-56
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-2
CV-RTD (CV-RSS)
............................. 2-91
amage. Finish
............................... 6-52
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-52
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-43
Dead Battery
................................... 5-4
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7-12. 7-13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
DIC
.......................................... 2-81
Digital
Control Buttons .......................... 2-81
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ............. 3- 13.3-16. 3-20
Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-4
MapPockets
................................. 2-55
OpenMessage
............................... 2-86
Driver Door Open Message ....................... 2-86
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-81
Door
Locks
....................................... 2-4