manual transmission CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly.
To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM - 127: This message
is displayed when
a problem has been detected in the
MAGNASTEER” variable effort steering system.
Service is required.
A single chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your Cadillac dealership.
SPEED SENSOR FAULT - 109: A circuit problem with
the vehicle speed sensor will trigger
this message to appear.
Wave your Cadillac dealership service
your vehicle.
STABILITY ENGAGED - 55: If you have the Eldorado
Touring Coupe (ETC), you may see the
STABILlTY
ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. It
means that
an advanced, computer-controlled system has
come on to help your Caddlac continue to
go in the
direction in which you’re steering. This stability
enhancement system activates when
the computer senses
that your Cadillac is just starting to spin,
as it might if you
hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When
the system is on, you may hear a noise
or feel a vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal. When the
STABILITY ENGAGED message is on,
you
should continue
to steer in the direction you want to go.
The system is designed
to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by malung the most of
whatever road conditions will perrnit. If the STABILITY
ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your Cadillac to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
STABILITY REDUCED - 54: If you ever see the
STABILITY REDUCED message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system.
If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop;
turn
off the engine; then start the engine again). If the
STABILITY REDUCED message still comes on,
however, it means there is a problem, so you should
see your Cadillac dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM
REMOVE IGNITION KEY - 33: This message will
appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key
11) senses that an improper ignition
key is being used
to try to start the vehicle. Check the
ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it may need
to be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean the pellet
contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition
key and wait
for the DIC to display WAIT 3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change
the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the OFF and
rear defog buttons until the
TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears on the DIC (between five and
20 seconds).
TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop
and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or
until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition
is in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
a mile, that you have the turn signal
on.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/N) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
WRY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 12: This message means that the air conditioning
system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to
cause damage to the air conditioning compressor.
To avoid darnage, the air conditioning compressor
automatically turns
off and the Electronic Climate
Control will automatically switch from
AUTO to ECON
and remain there. Have the air conditioning system
serviced if this message appears.
The
CV-RTD automatically adjusts the ride of your
vehicle. Automatic ride control
is achieved through a
computer used to control
and monitor the suspension
system.
The controller receives inputs from various
sensors to determine the proper system response. If the
controller detects a problem within the system, the
DIC
will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If
this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at
your
CadilIac dealership.

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling 01
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money ordec
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information
on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications
for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
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to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . 12
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.9, 2.70
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-43
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1 . 15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-3 1
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains .................................. 4-36
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7- 12. 7. 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-7
Reclining Front
............................... 1-5
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.34. 1.36. 1-38
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-25
Security Override
............................... 2- 17
Security System
................................ 2- 18
Service ........................................ 6-2
A/C System
A/C Compressor Off Message ......... 2-88
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-88
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-88
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7.14
Charging System Message
...................... 2-88
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-88
Seats
Emissions System
Message
..................... 2-88
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-88
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-76
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-88
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-88
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-88
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-54
Publications. Ordering .................... 7-13. 7-14
Ride Control Message
......................... 2-89
Steering System Message
....................... 2-89
Transmission Message
......................... 2-89
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
Shift Lever. Positions
............................ 2-23
Shift Levers
.............................. 2-28. 2-29
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
IntoPARK(P)
............................... 2-28
Out of PARK
(P) ............................. 2-31
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-15
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-35
SIR .......................................... 1-21
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-36
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-49
Specifications and Capacnties
...................... 6-65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-89
Speedometer
................................... 2-68

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Traction Control System
................................ 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