CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid,
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container
only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir. , ..
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With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your
brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all.
‘This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Using the wrong.fluid can badly damage
brake system’parts. For example,
just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system pa&
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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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 braking system on a modem vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have
to have new ones put in -- be sure
you get new approved
CM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. YOU
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery.
Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn YOU and gas
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index
for tips
on working around a battery without
that
can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
Contact your
dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.

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section, bulb changing procedure
not listed
in this
contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
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A CAUTION.:.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
1. To access the headlamps, turn the lock tabs in
the direction of the arrows as shown on the
headlamp cover.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Lift off the cover as shown. 3. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise
to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.

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4. Remove the headlamp housing socket. 5. After removing the wiring harness from the
headlamp housing socket, replace the bulb and
socket. Reconnect it
to the wiring harness and
reinstall the headlamp housing socket back
into the
headlamp assembly.
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1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard
side
of the headlamps. To access, turn the lock tabs
on the headlamp cover in the direction of the arrows
and then lift off the cover (see Steps 1 and 2 under
“Headlamps”).
2. Turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the
socket
from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and
replace the bulb.

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1. Lift the trim cover to remove.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the
socket
and bulb from the housing.
3. Replace the bulb.
Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Open the trunk to gain access to the lamp housing.
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s a good idea to clean ox replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis
or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, see
“Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later in this section.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
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1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield
in
the “mid” wipe position. Then with the door open,
turn the key
to OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly
and snap it into place to install.