bulb CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of
the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it’s released.
If the turn signal is left an, a warning chime will sound
and the
DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after
driving about a mile) to remind you to turn it
off.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb.
Other drivers won’t see the
turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers”
in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs if the
arrow fails to work when signaling
a turn.
Pull the turn signal lever all
the way toward you and
then release it to change the
headlamps
from low beam
to high or from high beam
to low. This light on the
instrument panel will be on,
indicating high beam usage.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. TQ move the trailer to the right, move your
hand
to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible,
have someone guide you. When
you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need
a
different turn signal flasher andor extra wiring. Check
with your Cadillac dealer. The green
arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing
a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
Making very sharp turns while trailerring could
cause
the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
behind you are seeing your signal wheithey are mot. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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making very sharp turns while traillering.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
shoulders, curbs, road
signs, trees or other objects. they would get hot and no longer work well.
Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance. speed to around
45 mph (70 kdh) or less to reduce the
On
a long
uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, 2nd a part devoted to its appearance care.
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6-3
6-4
6-5
6-7
6-10
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6-1 8
6-2 1
6-25
6-27
6-30
6-3
1
6-37
6-3 8
6-46
6-46
6-49
Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Cadillac
Care
of Safety Belts
4-49
6-50
6-50
6-50
6-5 1
6-5 1
6-52
6-52
6-52
6-53
6-54
6-54
6-55
6-65
6-65
6-66
6-66 Cleaning
Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Outside
of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
Weatherstrips Cleaning the Outside
of Your Cadillac
Cleaning Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels
(If Equipped)
Cleaning Tires
Sheet Metal
Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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section, bulb changing procedure
not listed
in this
contact your Cadillac dealer service department.
s
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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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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine gh-Mounted Stoplamp (C
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 attery ...................................... 6-30
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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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
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-5
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2- 15
adio Personalization
.......................... 3-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-25
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3-24
Radios ............................. 3-10. 3.13. 3-17
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-18
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-37
RAP ......................................... 2-20
Reading Lamps ................................ 2-48
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
. Storage Armrest .............................. 2-56
Window Defogger ............................. 3-8
Rear Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement .......... 6-36
Rearview Mirrors
.......................... 2-49. 2-51
Recirculation
................................... 3-5
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Power Message ................... 2-87
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning .................... 6-66
Confirmation
................................. 2-8
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-5
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-7
Recall Memory
................................ 2-9
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 13
Rear
Seat Passengers .............................. 1-27
Towing
................................ 5-10, 5-14
Remote Remove Key Message
........................... 2-87
Normal Maintenance
Parts ...................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-44
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-43
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12, 7- 13
Restraints Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-65
Checking
.,..,.............................. l-43
Child ....................................... l-33
Head ........................................ l-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-43
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-20
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-21
RKE Personalization Features
...................... 2-8
Roadside Service ................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-38
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-40
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-43
Safety Belts
.................................... 2-8
Care ....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Children
.................................... 1-31
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
How
to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1- 16, 1-41, 1-42
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-13, 1-27
Larger Children
.............................. 1-40
Adults
....,,................................ l-13
Extender .................................... l-43
LapBelt .........-.......................... l-30