trunk CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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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
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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.

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It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CB) gas can
come into your vehicle.
You cm9t see 81- smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk Bid:
Q) Make sure all windows are shut.
0 Tbrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with
the setting
on AUTO or ECON and the temperature
between
65°F (18OC) and 85°F (29°C).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See
“Comfort ControI[s” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument anel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust9’ in the Index.
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your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press the
TRUNK release button
located above the radio
on
the DIC to open the trunk.
You can also press the trunk button
on the WKE
transmitter to access the trunk compartment. If you do
not have the full console, press the trunk button on the
RKE transmitter.

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TRUNK
SPARE
SPARE
If equipped, the optional trunk storage system can De
used to organize many different items inside the trunk.
To install the storage system:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn
the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Place the trunk storage system
on the center of the
trunk floor (the cut out portion of the storage system
should
be facing the rear of the vehicle).
Open the storage system
by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area. This allows the
unit to
snap
into place. Fold the divider walls open.
Remove the rectangular access panel
from the floor
of the storage system. The access panel should
unsnap
by hand.
Center the storage
system access hole over the area
where the spare tire
is secured by the retainer.
Position the storage system
as needed and then
secure it with the retainer.
Replace the access panel.
Attach the removable net
to the slots located on the
side and front of the divider walls.
Once in place, the storage system can be moved forwarr
or rearward for convenience and easy accessing of
stored items.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following steps explain how to remove the trunk
storage system for cleaning or in case you need to access
the spare tire. Follow all
of these steps if the storage
system
is in the closed position. Begin with Step 2 if
the system is already open.
1. Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area. This allows
the unit to
snap into place. Fold the divider walls open.
2. Remove the rectangular access panel from the floor
of the storage system. The access panel should
unsnap
by hand.
3. Center the storage system access hole over the
area where the spare tire
is secured by the retainer.
Position the storage system
as needed and
then remove the retainer
(turn the retainer
counterclockwise to remove
it).
4. Replace the access panel and remove the storage system.
Your car may have an automatic pull-down
feature that helps close the trunk electronically.
Your fingers
can be trapped under the trunk lid
as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured,
and
you would need someone to help you free
them. Keep your fingers
away from the trunk lid
as you close it and as it is going down.
With the automatic pull-down feature, you never have to
slam
the trunk lid in order to close the trunk. Instead,
gently lower the trunk lid until it
is nearly shut -- the
automatic pull-down unit will take over and lock the
trunk firmly.

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B. Lever
If for some reason the trunk lid (A) will not close, it may
be because the trunk pull-down unit was accidentally
bumped. Even though the
trunk lid remains open, the
motor from the pull-down unit has already cycled down.
If this happens, press the lever (B) on the trunk lid. The
pull-down unit motor will reset itself allowing the
trunk
lid to close when lowered.
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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Cadillac has a number of theft-deterrent
features,
we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
However, there are ways you can help.
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an eaq
target for joy riders or professional heves -- so don’t do it
When
YOU park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you
to remove your key
from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked,
and so will your
ignition and transaxle.
And remember to lock the doors.
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put
them in a storage area, or take them with you.
ots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to
lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What
you have
to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put
your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove
box.
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Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
@ Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with
you.
SECURITY
If the ignition is off and
either door is open, the
SECURITY light will flash,
reminding
you to activate
the system (the light will
also flash
if the battery
has been disconnected and reconnected)
.
To arm the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock or the RKE
system. The SECURITY light should come on and
stay on.
3. Close both doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when the door or trunk is opened without the
key or RKE system. The horn also sounds if the locks
are damaged.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate
if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch
or the RKE system.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
8 The vehicle should be locked with the door key or
the manual door lock switch after the doors are
closed if you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock
a door with a key or use the RKE
system. (Pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter disables the theft-deterrent system.)
Unlocking a door any other way will activate the
alarm. Turning the ignition key to
RUN without
disarming the theft-deterrent system will also
activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock either door
with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using
the unlock button
of the RKE system. The alarm won’t
stop if you
try to unlock a door any other way.
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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 The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps come on when either
door is opened and it is dark outside. Press
the button to
turn them
on. Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove
box lamp, cigarette lighters or
the garage door
opener. When the ignition is turned
off, the power
to these features will automatically
turn off after
10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles
or less). Power will be restored for
an additional
10 minutes if either door is opened, the trunk is opened
or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.
This feature is for long term use and must be
programmed through the
DIC while the ignition is in the
RUN position. Battery guard storage protects the battery
by placing the vehicle
in a storage mode so that the
radio, amplifiers, instrument cluster and
RKE will not
drain
the battery over a long period of time.
To begin programming, press the INFORMATION
(INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET) buttons at the same
time
for about two seconds. The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Press the INFORMATION
(INFO) button after this prompt is displayed until
STORAGE MODE prompt appears on the DIC. Press
the
TRIP SET (TRIP RESET’) button to answer “yes”
or press the RESET (INFO RESET) button to indicate a
“no” response.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and
FEATURE OFF shows when a no response is made.
Since this
is the last personalization feature available, a
yes or no response
will end out of the DIC display.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle will enter the storage mode about
20 minutes
after the ignition key
has been turned off. The WKE will
also be disabled at this point. The RKE will reactivate
when a door
or the trunk is opened, however, if your
vehicle is left inactive for another
20 minutes, the RKE
will re-enter the storage mode.
Your vehicle will stay
in the storage mode until the
ignition key is turned out
of LOCK. The system will
“wake-up” when the door key is inserted
into the door,
however,
your vehicle will remain in the storage mode.
The ignition must be out of
LOCK before the battery
guard is disabled. This mirror automatically changes to reduce
glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it
is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change
may take a
few seconds). The mirror will return
to its clear daytime
state
when the glare is reduced.