trunk CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owner's Manual

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DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Don’t carry more than
176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If YOU do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you
to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life
of
your vehicle.
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop OF turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Things’ you put. inside your- vehicle can strike and:
injure people in a sudden stop .or turn, or in
a crash,
Put things in the,trunk of your vehicle. In a ,
trunk, put.them as far forward. as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the
vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops
.of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
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This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It’s automatic -- you don’t need to
adjust anything.
Towing, a
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when
you pull a
trailer. For example,, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
=- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in
this section. Ask your Cadillac dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
I NOTICE.:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part,
and see your Cadillac
dealer
for important information about towing a
trailer with your vehicle.

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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
The equipmiifit you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the
carpeting from
the floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer
(center dial)
on the compact spare cover
counterclockwise
to remove it. Lift and remove the
cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section
for more information about the compact spare.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lift up the tire to remove it fiom the trunk.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your cornpact
spare, you could damage the cover or the 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with
a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See the storage instructions Babel to replace your
compact spare into your
trunk properly.
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Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle
was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop
as soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare
is made to
perform well at speeds
up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances
up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your
trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your
spare with
a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it
again.
When the cornpact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicl rough an automatic car wash with
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
guide rails. compact spare can get caught on
sand maybe other parts of your vehicle.

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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently,
and that can cause very bad injuries.
your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking
on’$ smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
materials away from
gasshe.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of
your vehicle.
The fuel
door release is
located on the optional full
console and
on the Remote
Keyless Entry
(RKE)
transmitter. If your vehicle
is not equipped with the full
console, then
you must use
the
RKE transmitter to open
the fuel
door.
An alternate fuel door
release
is located inside of
the trunk on the left hand
side. Pull it to release the
fuel door.

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2. Remove the convenience net and pull the trim away
to access the wing nuts.
3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the lamp housing.

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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.
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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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse block
on the driver’s side of the
engine. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle
serviced by your Cadillac dealer immediately.
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RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION
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RELAY
Fuse
BODY 1
BODY 2
BODY 3
usage
Real Time Dampening (RTD) Fuse,
Convenience Fuse, BATT Fuse,
Passenger and Driver Seat Belt
Comfort Solenoids, Trunk and Fuel
Door Release Solenoids and Relays,
Door LocWnlock Relays, DPR
Relay
(ETC Only), Park Lamp
Relay, Right and Left Park Fuse,
Rear Fog Lamp Relay
Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse,
Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse,
Electronic Level Control
(ELC)
FuseRelay, Antenna Fuse, Heated
Mirror Fuse
Controlled Bower Relay, Controlled
Power Back-up Relay, Cluster Fuse,
Platform Zone Module (PZM) Fuse,
Radio Fuse,
DAB Relay, Trunk and
Fuel
Door Release Relay, High
Beam Relay,
C0mf01-t Fuse,
Controlled Power Relay,
AMP Bose Qnly Fuse,
Right
and Left Bose Relay