brakes CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owner's Guide

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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or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
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on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications
for the
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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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................................ 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
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Warranty Information ............................ 7-12
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-50
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-50