fuel CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades.
This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry’s first modern
overhead valve, high
compression
V8 engine on the I949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences
and styling
dominated
the ’50s and ’60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control,
tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel
and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years.
In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances
such as air
suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric
door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless
steel roof and low profile tires.
The Eladlorado, introduced in 31953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all1 Cadillacs in 1948
and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1974 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized
slud control braking system option
debuted on 1970 EBdorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air
bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and
1.974 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size 1976 Seville.
In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first ~n-bo~d rni.croprocessor.
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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols are used on
an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BAllERY
ACID COULD CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your
lamps:
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
/
LAMPS
-
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME . .
RUNNING * *
LAMPS .OB
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
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WINDSHIELD
WASHER tea
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
I
FAN W
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
-
TEMP
BAlTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
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Here are some
other symbols
you may
see:
FUSE *
LIGHTER n
HORN
SPEAKER
FUEL
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With this feature, you
can lock and unlock the
doors, un%ock the trunk,
open the fuel door and turn
on your vehicle’s interior
lamps from about
10 feet
(3 m) away using the RlKE
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your
RKE system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry and Science Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause hml interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that
may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device rnay not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
The range of this system is about 10 feet (3 rn). At times
you may notice a decrease in range. This is
norrnal for
any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does
not work 81- if you have to stand closer to your vehicle
for
the transmitter to work, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. YOU may need to stand closer during rainy
or
snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles
81- objects rnay
be blocking the signal.
Fdke a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your Cadillac
dealer
QP a qualified technician for service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you press this symbol to unlock the
driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will
blink twice. (You can program your vehicle
so the
parking lamps will not flash. For more information,
see “Remote Confirmation” later
in this section.)
Pressing it again within five seconds will unlock the
other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm
the
optional theft-deterrent system and turn on the interior
lamps at night.
When you press
this symbol to lock the doors, the
parking
lamps will blink once. (You can program your
vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. For more
information,
see “Remote Confirmation” later in this
section.)
This also arms the optional theft-deterrent system
when the ignition
is off.
Press this symbol to open the trunk.
Press ths button to open the fuel door.
The
pu(E transmitter can also be used to recall. the
memory settings for up
to two drivers. For more
information, see “Memory Seat
and Mirrors” in the Index.
Note that pressing the transmitter buttons numerous times (approximately
500 times) out of the vehicle‘s operating
range may cause the transmitter not
to work. Replacing
the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons 10 or
more times out
of range will also cause the transmitter
not to work. To reset the transmitter, you must be within
the vehicle’s operating range. Press and hold the trunk
button, and within one second, press and hold the lock
button. Continue
to hold both buttons for approximately
three seconds. See your Cadillac dealer for service if your
transmitter still doesn’t work properly.
This personalization feature allows the driver to program
the parlung lamps to blink or to remain off when the lock
or unlock buttons om the RISE transmitter are pressed.
Press the
SET (TIRIIP RESET) button to answer
“yes,” press the
WESET’ (INFO RESET) button to
indicate “no” or press the INFORMATION (INFO)
button to “skip” to the next personalization feature.
To begin programming, press the unlock button of the
RKE transmitter for the appropriate driver (1 or 2).
The ignition must be in the RUN position. Press and
hold the
INFORMATION (INFO) and RESET (INFO
RESET) buttons at the same time. The first message to
appear refers to
the programmable automatic door locks.
To skip this prompt, press the ‘I[NFQWMATION
(INFO) button.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. From inside the vehcie, roll down the window, then
b Get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power
door lock or the RKE
system and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the
SECURITY lamp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. TO
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced, YOU may
need to have your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. Pressing
the VALET button
located inside the glove
box
will disable the use of. the
trunk, fuel door and garage’
~ door opener. Pressing this
button again will make
these features reusable.
’ ’ Locking the glove box witk
the door key
will also help
to secure your vehicle.
Note
that the RKE transmitter can’t be used to open th
trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is pressed in.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your vehicle is equipped
with
the BASS-Key I1
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1 is a passive
system. The system is
med when the key
is
removed from the ignition.
BASS-Key
11 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key
resistor matches the code stored
in the vehicle system,
the vehicle’s
fuel and starting systems will be enabled. If
an incorrect key is used, the vehicle’s fuel and starting
systems are disabled for three minutes. Additional
attempts Curing this
lockout period will not start the car,
even with the correct key.
If the engine does not start and the “STARTING
DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION KEY message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center,
your key should be checked for
damage. Starting may
be attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer
or a
locksmith for key service.
If the “STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY” and “WAIT
3 MINUTES” messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned. After three minutes,
try again. A “START
CAR” message will appear at this time. If the engine
still does not start, wait three minutes and
try a duplicate
key. At this time,
fuses should be checked (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index). If the engine does
not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the “THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM” message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle
will restart if you turn it off,
however, your vehicle
may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer
or a locksmith to have a new key made.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.
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In very cold weather, WF (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and
better
fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving
engine
parts. If you don't, it could be bmaged.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and you’re:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfivay down.
a Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and
have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or
if it doesn’t seem to shift gears as YOU accelerate,
something may be wrong with
a transaxle system
sensor.
If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle
can be damaged. So if this happ,ens, have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you
can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less
than
35 mph (55 km/h) and OVERDRIVE (@)
for higher speeds.
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal
driving however, it offers more power
and lower fuel
economy than OVERDRIVE (GB).
Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shihing
0 When going down a steep hill.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You
can use SECOND (2) on hills. It canhelp control your
speed as you
go down,steep mountain roads, but then
you would
also want to use your brakes off and on.
OVERDRIVE (@):
between gears.
Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless YOU are going
slower
than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The insbrument.pane1 is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll, know how fast
you’re going, how
much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically. The main components of the instrument panel are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Air Outlets
Turn SignaVMultifbnction Lever.
Driver Information Center Control Buttons
Driver’s Side
Air Bag
Cluster Steering Columi Shift Lever
Electronic Climate Controls
Radio
Passenger’s Side
Air Bag
10. Lamp Controls
11. WAC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular
Telephone Controls,
If Equipped)
12. Hood Release
13. Horn
.#k. 14. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
F. , LI
- , .r 15. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter I !i&&
16. Glove Box

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With the digital cluster, you
can go back and forth from
English (miles) to metric
(kilometers)
by pressing
this button.
For analog clusters, press the INFO button until
ENGLISHh4ETRIC RESET displays and then
press
INFO RESET to select.
Note that other readings
such as temperature, fuel and
trip odometer
also go back and forth between English
and metric.
This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding
speeds that the tires are not rated for. When this
happens, the engine’s
fuel supply is shut off. When the
vehicle speed
slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This gage
indicates the
engine speed
in revolutions
per minute (rprn).
eed Limiter
This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many
revolutions per minute (rprn). When the engine’s qrn are
critically high, the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When
the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again.
This helps prevent damage to the engine.