warning light CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level
in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake
fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason
is that fluid is
leakng out of the brake system. If it is, you should have
your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well, 01- w~n’t work
at all.
so, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If you add fluid
when your linings are
worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you
get new brake linings. YOU should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done
on the brake hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid
falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won9$ work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does
not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel
nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete
axle
sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
See your dealer
if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle
moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following information relates to the system developed
by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction
and temperature performance.
(This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded
on
the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and
light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform
to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(TPC) standards.
eadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a haIf
( 1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
b Oraded 100. The relative performance of tires depends in
driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
action -- A9
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, €3 and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning:
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
~~~~~~~~~~~ -ID A?
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
A and B represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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BS ......................................... 4-7
AK Off For Engine Protection Message ............. 2-84
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location .................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.71
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
AirCIeaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-66
Air Control, Climate Control System ................. 3-3
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 16
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-51
Analog Control Buttons .......................... 2-83
Antenna . Power ................................ 3-27
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Alignment and Balance.
Tire ...................... 6-44
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.73. 4..
Brakes .....,................................ 4-:
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-t
Anti-Theft, Radio .............................. 3-21
Appearance Care ............................... 6-4t
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-5:
Apply Brake
To Shift Message .................... 2-8'
Arbitration Program ............................. 7-11
Arrnrest, Storage
............................... 2-5t
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-5;
Assist Handles ................................. 2-55
Astroroof ..................................... 2-55
Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-2f
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-25
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-25
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
Automatic Transaxle ............................ 2-21
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Shiftin ,o ..................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-21
Operation
................................... 2-23

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Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-7 1
Jump Starting
................................. 5-4
No Charge Message ........................... 2-85
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2- 10
Volts High Message ........................... 2-85
Volts
Low Message ........................... 2-85
Battery Guard Storage
........................... 2-48
Battery Saver
.................................. 2-47
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-47
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-48
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7- 11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7-1 1
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-30
System Warning Light ......................... 2-72
Trailer
...................................... 4- 36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-3 1
Vacuum Problem Message ...................... 2-85
Wear
....................................... 6-2 9
Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Braking ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-19
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-47
BTSI ......................................... 2-31
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Warnings ................................ 5-4, 5-6
Fluid ....................................... 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-26
Peddlravel ................................. 6-29
Capacities and Specifications .................... 6-45
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.32.4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.10.3.13. 3.17
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-26
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-58
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-56
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-30
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certitication Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-45
Change Engine
Oil Message ...................... 2-85
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-85
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-26
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-71
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-86
Check Coolant Level Message ..................... 2-86
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-86
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-86
Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-86
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-43
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-52
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-36
Securing in
the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-38
Wheretoput
................................ l-33
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement ... 4-35
. TopStrap ................................... 1-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-51
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
CHMSL ...................................... 6.35
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-58
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Driver Position
................................. 1-13
Driving Driver’s
Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-54
City ........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
IntheRain .................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-16
On Curves
.................................. 4- 11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-27
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-36
DRL
......................................... 2-43
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Dual Temperature Control
......................... 3-2
CC
......................................... 3-2
Electrical Equipment, Adding ........... 2-21.3-26. 6-55
Electrical System ............................... 6-55
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ..... 2.49. 2-51
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-32
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-6
Compartment
Fuse Block ....................... 6-58
Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Engine
........................................ 6-9
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-22
Coolant Mot-Idle Engine Message
................ 2-87
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-75
Exhaust
..................................... 2-32
Identification
................................ 6-54
Overheating
................................. 5-16
Running While Parked ......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-65
Starting Your ................................ 2-21
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Used ....................................... 6-14
What
Kind of Oil to Use ....................... 6-12
WhentoChange
.............................. 6-14
Engine Speed Limiter ............................ 2-69
EnglishMetric Display
.......................... 2-69
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-32
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Lighting
................................ 2-9
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-47
abric Cleaning
............................... 6-47
FanButton
..................................... 3-2
Filling Your
Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-15
Finish Care .................................... 6-50
Finish Damage
................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Coolant Temperature Warning Eight .............. 2-75
Misfire
.. Ease Off Gas Pedal Message ........... 2-87

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Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-26
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-58
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual
11
Front Towing ............................. 5- 10. 5- 12
Front Turn Signal Lamps. Bulb Replacement ......... 6-34
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Datapanel
.................................. 2-80
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-79
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Level Low Message
........................... 2-87
Fuses and Cirrxit Breakers
....................... 6-58
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
.. ...........................
ages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-75
Fuel
....................................... 2-79
Tachometer
.................................. 2-69
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-58
GAWR ....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-55
Cold Key Courtesy Transportation
.................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-3 1
Guide en Frangais 11 .. .................................
CVWR ....................................... 4-31 alogenBulbs
................................ 6-31 Y
Handles.
Assist ................................. 2-5E
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-7
Headlamps .................................... 2-42
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-31
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-35
On Reminder ................................ 2-43
Suggested Message
...................... 2.44. 2.45
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-43
Wiring
..................................... 6-55
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heated Seats .................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Hooks. Garment ................................ 2-58
Horn ......................................... 2-34
How to Reset the
Oil Life Indicator ................. 6-14
WAC Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-72
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
ce Possible Message
........................... 2-87
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-19
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-47
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-58
Inflation, Tire .................................. 6-39
8-

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Brightness Control
............................ 2-47
Cleaning the
Top ............................. 6-48
Clusters
............................... 2.66. 2-67
Interior
Lamps ................................. 2-47
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-29
Jump Starting ................................... 5-4
Keyless Entry System. Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
abels
Certification
................................. 4-3 1
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-54
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-54
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Interior
..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Panel
....................................... 2-47
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Latches, Seatback ................................ 1-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-47
Lighter ....................................... 2-57
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-22, 2-71
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Lights Anti-Lock- Brake System Warning
............ 2.73. 4.7
Brake
System Warning ......................... 2-72
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-71
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-75
OilPressure
................................. 2-78
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-73
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-9. 2.70
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-76
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-74, 4.9
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature .......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-5
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Trunk Release ................................ 2-13
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
agnasteer"
................................ 4-10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance
When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-76
MaxiFuseslRelay Center
......................... 6-56
Memory and Personalization Features
............... 2-81
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-3
MapPocket ................................... 2-55
Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle ............. 2-10
Methanol
...................................... 6-4

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.9, 2.70
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-43
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1 . 15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-3 1
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains .................................. 4-36
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7- 12. 7. 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-7
Reclining Front
............................... 1-5
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.34. 1.36. 1-38
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-25
Security Override
............................... 2- 17
Security System
................................ 2- 18
Service ........................................ 6-2
A/C System
A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-88
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-88
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-88
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7.14
Charging System Message
...................... 2-88
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-88
Seats
Emissions System
Message
..................... 2-88
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-88
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-76
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-88
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-88
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-88
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-54
Publications. Ordering .................... 7-13. 7-14
Ride Control Message
......................... 2-89
Steering System Message
....................... 2-89
Transmission Message
......................... 2-89
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
Shift Lever. Positions
............................ 2-23
Shift Levers
.............................. 2-28. 2-29
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
IntoPARK(P)
............................... 2-28
Out of PARK
(P) ............................. 2-31
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-15
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-35
SIR .......................................... 1-21
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-36
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-49
Specifications and Capacnties
...................... 6-65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-89
Speedometer
................................... 2-68

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................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2.74. 4.9
OffMessage
................................. 2-90
Ready Message
.............................. 2-90
EngagedMessage ............................. 2-90
SuspendedMessage
........................... 2-90
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4- 32
Weight
..................................... 4- 34
Trans Fluid Reset Message
....................... 2-9 1
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
........................ 6- 18
Transmission Hot Message ....................... 2-91
Transmitter Universal ............................ 2-60
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Transportation, Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-68
Trailer
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
TrUnk
Automatic Pull-Down Feature .................... 2-4
Lock Release
................................ 2- 13
MountedCDChanger
......................... 3-21
OpenMessage
............................... 2-91
Storage System
............................... 2- 13 TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and
Lane Change Signals .................... 2-35
Turn Signal
On Message .................... 2.35. 2.91
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-35
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-45
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-52
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-60
vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Dimensions ................................. 6-65
Identification Number
......................... 6-54
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Speed Limited to
XXX MPH (KM/H) Message ..... 2-91
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Vehicle Speed Limiter ........................... 2-69
Ventilation System ............................... 3-7
Very LOW Refrigerant
A/C Compressor Off Message ... 2-91
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-57
W ming . Devices ............................... 5-4
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators 2-70
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
"
...............
Warranty Information ............................ 7-12
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-50
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-50