gas type CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around
it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your Cadillac dealer before adding equipment to the
outside
of your vehicle.
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at
9 1 octane or
higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications
ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-WI93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
Association
(AAMA) for better vehicle performance
and engine protection. Cholines meeting the
AAMA
specification could provide improved driveability and
emission control system protection compared to
other gasolines.
Be sure the posted octane
for premium is at least 9 I. If
the octane is less than
91, you may get a heavy knockmg
noise when
you drive. (In an emergency, you may be
able
to use a lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy
knocking does not occur.) If
you're using 91 or higher
octane unleaded gasoline
and you hear heavy knocking,
your engine needs service.
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on
the underhood tune-up label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such
fuels are not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily
on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel
may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Cadillac dealer
for diagnosis to determine the
cause
of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause
of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered by your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
rnethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyi
(MMT);
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains
MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
controa system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized
Cadililac dealer fox service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some
are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you use anything from a container to clean your
Cadillac, be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
e Gasoline
Qb Benzene
0 Naphtha
Q) Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
Paint Thinner
Q) Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Q Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t
use any of these unless this manual
says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
* Laundry Soap
Q) Bleach
Q) Reducing Agents
F c
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type
spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will
clean
normal spots and stains very well. Do not use
them on vinyl or leather.
Here
are some cleaning tips:
1. Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
2. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
3. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
often.
A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
4. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area
only.
If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.
5. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will set.