light CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Owner's Manual

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The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to
the lamp control knob when a door is opened or
if you
press a remote keyless entry transmitter button. Since
the illuminated
entry system has a photocell, this means
that it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy
lamps or backlighting
to turn on. The courtesy lamps
turn off approximately
20 seconds after the last door is
closed
or after the ignition key is placed in the ignition.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits backlighting and the dimming
of the instrument panel lights during daylight while the
headlamps are
on. This feature operates with the light
sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic.
When
the light sensor reads darkness outside, the
instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Backlighting
to the instrument panel will also turn on.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps automatically come on
when either door
is opened and it is dark outside. For
manual operation, press the button
to turn them on.
Press it again to turn them off. If
the reading lamps are left
on. rney automatically shut
off IO minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
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 I5 miles
(24 km) 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.
Storage Mode Personalization
This feature is for long term use and must be
programmed through the Driver Information Center
(DIC) while the ignition is in RUN. Storage mode
personalization protects the battery by placing your
vehicle in a storage mode
so that the radio, amplifiers,
instrument cluster and remote keyless entry will
not drain the battery over a long period of time.
For programming information, see “Programmable,
Memory and Personalization Features” later
in
this section.
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Electrochrornic Daymight Rearview Mirror
When this feature is turned on, the mirror automatically
changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind
you. A
photocell on the mirror senses when it is becoming dark
outside. Another photocell, built into the mirror face,
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.
To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press
AUTO. To turn off automatic dimming, press OFF.
The green indicator light will be illuminated when
this feature is active.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing
of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
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Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
with Compass
(If Equipped)
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Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside
rearview mirror with a compass.
When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror
automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps
behind you.
The mirror also includes an eight-point compass
display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When
on, the compass automatically calibrates as
the
vehicle is driven.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel
or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Mirror Operation
The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the
mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and
off. To
turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR.
To turn off automatic dimming, press MmOR again.
The green indicator light will be illuminated when this
feature is active.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and
a dual
cupholder that unfolds for
use. To open, lift the front
edge. (This feature is available
on vehicles with leather
interiors
only.)
Convenience Net
The convenience net is located inside the back wall of
the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the
net. It can help keep them from falling over during
sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Press on the cover, which is located below the climate
control system,
to reveal the front ashtray. To clean this
ashtray, pull
it out by gripping the sides.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
NOTICE: -
Don’t put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes
or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press
it all the way
in and release. It will pop back by itself
when it‘s ready to
light. You may also have a lighter
located at the rear seat air outlet.
Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut
off
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps
to prevent battery drainage. For more information. see
“Inadvertent Battery Saver” earlier
in this section.
NOTICE:
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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it
is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make
it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 j this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes and modifications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization
to use this equipment.
Programming the Transmitter
Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage
door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”
safety feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April
1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door you are programming.
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps
to
program up to three channels:
1. If you have previously programmed a transmitter
channel, proceed to Step
2. Otherwise, hold down the
two outside buttons on
the universal transmitter
until the amber light begins to flash rapidly
(approximately
20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
2. Decide which one of the three channels you want
to program.
3. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the
front surface of the universal transmitter
so that you
can still see the amber light.
4. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter
button and the desired button on the universal
transmitter. Continue
to press both buttons through
Step
5.
light on the universal transmitter flash slowly and
then rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up
to
90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter
has been programmed. Release both buttons once the
light starts
to flash rapidly.
5. Hold down both buttons until you see the amber
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transmitter, make sure that you have followed the
directions exactly as described and that the battery
in
the hand-held transmitter is not dead. If you still
cannot program it, rotate the hand-held transmitter
end over end and try again. The universal transmitter
may not work with older garage door openers that
do
not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards.
If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated
attempts, consult your dealer.
Be sure to keep the original hand-held transmitter
in case you need to erase and reprogram the
universal transmitter.
Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, the
hand-held transmitter may stop transmitting after one or
two seconds. If you are programming from one of these
transmitters, you should press and re-press the button
on
the hand-held transmitter every two seconds without
ever releasing the button
on the universal transmitter.
Release both buttons when the amber light on the
universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly.
Operating the Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal
transmitter. The amber light comes on while the signal
is being transmitted.
Note that the universal transmitter is disabled when
the valet button inside the glove box is activated. For
more information, see “Valet Lockout Button” earlier
in this section.
Also note that
if the hand-held transmitter appears to
program the universal transmitter but does not open
your garage door, and
if the garage door opener was
manufactured after
1995, the garage door opener may
have a “rolling code” system.
A rolling code system
changes the code of the garage door opener every time
you open or close the garage door.
To determine if you have this system, press the button
on the universal transmitter that you have programmed
already.
If the amber light on the universal transmitter
flashes rapidly for one or two seconds and then stops
flashing, the garage door opener has
a rolling code
system. In a rolling code system, the garage door
receiver must
be trained to the universal transmitter.

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“Rolling Codes”
(If Equipped)
If you have not previously programmed the hand-held
transmitter to
the universal transmitter. see
“Programming the Transmitter” earlier in this section. If
you have completed this programming already. you now
need to train the garage door opener receiver
to
recognize the universal transmitter. Refer to your garage
door opener owner’s manual
for the proper transmitter
training procedure for your garage door opener brand.
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2.
3.
Locate the training button on the garage door opener
receiver. The exact location and color
of the button
may vary by garage door opener brand.
If you have
difficulty locating the training button. refer to your
garage door opener manual.
Press the training button on the garage door opener
receiver for one or two seconds.
A light indicator
will begin
to flash when the receiver enters the
train mode.
Return to
the universal transmitter in your vehicle
and press the universal transmitter button
you have
already programmed for two to three seconds. Press
the button again to make sure that the universal transmitter
has been trained to the garage door
opener receiver. Check that the training was
successful. The receiver light should
no longer
be flashing.
The garage door opener should now recognize the
universal transmitter. You may either use
the universal
transmitter or the hand-held transmitter to open the
garage door.
If after following these instructions you still have
problems training the garage door opener, consult
your dealer.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three-programmed channels, hold down
the two outside buttons until the red light begins to
flash. Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed using the procedure for Programming
the transmitter explained earlier.
Accessories
Accessories for the universal transmitter are available
from
the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like
additional information, please call
1-800-355-35 15.
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Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be
on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others
from injury.
Warning lights come
on when there may be or is a
problem with one of
your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages,
some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine
just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one
of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let
you know when
there‘s
a problem with your vehicle.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there
may be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s
advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also
has a Driver Information Center that
works along with
the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” later
in this section.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime
will come on for about eight seconds
to remind people
to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety
belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come
on and stay on
for about 20 seconds, then
it will flash for about
70 seconds.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come
on.
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module,
For more information
on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for
a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes
on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for
a few
seconds when
you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Indicator Light
When you turn the key
to RUN, this light will
come on briefly
to show
that the generator and
battery charging systems
are working.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once.
To save your
battery until
you get there, turn off all accessories.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two
parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop
you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.

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the ignition key to RUN.
If it doesn’t come on then,
have
it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if
there’s a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer
to stop. If the light is sti1.l on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
1 A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light
on can lead
to an accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
PARK
BRAKE
This light comes on when
the parking brake is set, and
it will stay on if the parking
brake does not
fully release.
If you try to drive with the
parking brake set, this light
will remain
on.
This light should also come on briefly as you start
the vehicle. If it doesn’t, have the light fixed so it
will be ready to remind you if the parking brake has
not fully released. For more information
on how to
release the parking brake, see “Parking Brake” earlier
in this section.
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