service CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand
you use. It will require at least
one full tank
of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical
or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Oil Pressure Light
This light tells you if there
could be a problem with
your engine oil pressure.
The light goes
on when you turn your key to RUN or
START. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s a
check
to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on,
be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong. When the light
cumes on
and stays on, it means that
oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly. You
could
be low on oil and you might have some other
system problem.
1 A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You
or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE: 1
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
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appear
if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your dealership at your
earliest convenience.
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH - 8: This message
shows that the electrical charging system is
overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being
stranded, have the electrical system checked by your
dealership. You
can reduce the charging overload by
using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set
the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on
HI,
and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor
battery voltage on the Driver Information Center
(DIC)
by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine
is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting,
it is possible
that the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge and may take a few hours to do
so. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the
battery after returning home or to a final destination.
(Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when using a battery charger.)
If this message appears and stays on while driving or
after starting your vehicle, have it checked immediately
to determine the cause of this problem. To help the
generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce
the load
on the electrical system by turning off the
accessories. You can monitor battery voltage
on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the
INFO
button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: The circuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power
brakes but you will still have the use
of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected if the problem is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the
life of the engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within
200 miles (322 km). See “Engine Oil”
and “Filter Recommendations” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life
Indicator must be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the
Index
on how to reset it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
the proper fluid
and change intervals.
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will display if the ignition is in
RUN to inform the
driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake
reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake
system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. If
the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in
that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message will
appear when there is a low level
of engine coolant.
Have
the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAUGE - 39: This message will
appear when the fuel supply is less than
4 gallons
( 15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters
only).
A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP - 61: This message will appear if
the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it’s fully tightened.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if
the engine has been off for a short period of time, and
the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If
the CHECK
OIL LEVEL message appears and your
vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine
off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing
the oil dipstick. Prior to checking
the oil level,
be sure the engine has been off for five
minutes and your vehicle is on
a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil
if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will
appear for a few seconds when
you select a speed at
which to cruise.
DOOR A JAR - 141: A door other than the driver’s
is open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will
also sound when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140: This message will
display when the vehicle
is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the
driver’s
door is open or ajar. A chime will also sound
when the vehicle’s speed is greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 “F ( 126” C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or the message
is removed. If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and have
it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine.
See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
ENGINE HOT - AC OFF - 16: This message displays
when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal
operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically
turned
off so that air conditioned air is not delivered.
If
the coolant temperature returns to normal, you
must select AC to return to a normal A/C compressor
operation.
If this message continues to appear, have
the system repaired as soon as possible to avoid
compressor damage.
ENGINE MISFIRE -- EASE OFF GAS
PEDAL
- 114: An engine misfire has occurred.
You’
11 need to ease off the gas pedal.
ENGINE OVERHEATED - STOP ENGINE - 42:
This message will appear when the engine has
overheated. Stop and
turn the engine off immediately to
avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index. A multiple chime will also sound when this
message
is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED - 41: This message
informs you that your vehicle is reducing engine power
because the transaxle is being placed
in gear under
conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle
powertrain or vehicle acceleration.
FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11: This message serves as a
warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’s dark
enough outside and the twilight sentinel control is
off,
a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This message
informs the driver that turning
on the exterior lamps
is recommended even though the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) are still illuminated (it’s become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough
to create icy
road conditions.
LOW REFRIG A/C 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 damage, the air
conditioning compressor automatically turns
off and the
electronic climate control system will automatically
switch from AUTO to
ECON and remain there.
Have the air conditioning system serviced if this
message appears.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
button. It lets you know that no other messages are
stored or currently active.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE - 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil
pressure
is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result.
A multiple chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
OPTIONS NOT SET - 99: This message will display
if a fault has occurred in your vehicle’s memory. Have
your vehicle serviced
by your dealership.
PROGRAM PASS KEY - 31: This warning message
displays when the PASS-Key I1 pellet information has
not been programmed into your vehicle. See your
dealership for service.
PHONE NOT PRESENT - 126: This message will
appear when the steering wheel controls for the optional
phone system are activated but the phone is not plugged
into
the vehicle. Make sure your phone is plugged in. If
your phone appears
to be connected, see your dealership
for service.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear
when the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key
or an improper key pellet has been
inserted. This message usually appears following the
display of STARTING DISABLED
REMOVE KEY.
The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages
to WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2
MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE
KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. 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 before inserting the key back into the ignition.
Have your vehicle serviced
if the message still appears.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE A/C SYSTEM - 14: This message appears
when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced if you notice
a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with the
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when
this message appears. Let only a qualified technician
work
on your vehicle. See your dealership for service
at once.
SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A defect
in the brake fluid detection circuit causes
this message
to display if the ignition
is in RUN. Have the brake
system serviced by
a technician as soon as possible.
If the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions
listed in that part.
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM - 102: This
message will display when a problem with the charging
system has
been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRIC SYS - 106: This message will
display if an electrical problem has occurred within the
Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM has
detected a problem within the fuel system when this
message appears. See your dealership
for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem
with the idle control has occurred when this
message displays. Drive your vehicle to the dealership
for service.
SERVICE RIDE SYS - 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 dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYS - 127: This message is
displayed when a problem has been detected
in the
Magnasteer
TM 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 dealership.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55: You may see
the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message on the
Driver Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer-controlled system has come
on to help your
vehicle continue
to go in the direction in which you’re
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle 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
SYS 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 making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see the
SERVICE STABILITY SYS 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 SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still comes on, it
means there
is a problem. You should see your dealer
for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE 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 Driver Information
Center (DIC) to display WAIT
3 MINUTES. The
instrument panel cluster will then run a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT
1 MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message
is displayed, try again to start the engine.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEWCAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
I1 system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts, however, you may want to take your vehicle to
a proper service center before turning
off the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VEHICLE OVERSPEED - 52: 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 vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 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 vehicle serviced
if this message appears.
Programmable, Memory and
Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually programmed,
memorized or personalized for up to two drivers. For
a brief description of each feature (except for climate
control and radio personalization), see each feature
in the Index.
Memory Seat and Mirrors
6
-
: 4’
To begin progranming,
adjust the driver’s seat
(including lumbar
adjustments) and both
outside mirrors to
a
comfortable position
and then press the
SET
button. Within five
seconds, press button
“1 .”
A second mirror and seating position may be
programmed by repeating
the above steps and pressing
button
“2” instead of button 1. Note that each time a
memory button
is pressed, a single beep will sound
through the left front speaker.
If your vehicle is in PARK (PI, you can recall mirror and
seating positions by briefly pressing button 1 or 2. This
will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you have
previously programmed them.
If you have accidentally
pressed one
of the memory recall buttons and want to stop
seat or mirror movement, press one of the manual seat or
mirror control buttons.
This cancels a memory recall.
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With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest
climate control settings as adjusted
the last time your
vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different
drivers
to store and recall their own climate control
settings. The settings recalled by the climate control
system are determined by which remote keyless entry
transmitter
(“1” or “2”) was used to enter the vehicle.
The number
on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitter corresponds
to driver 1 or to driver 2. After
the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter
or the ignition key is placed in the ignition,
the climate control settings will automatically adjust to
where they were last
set. The settings can also be
changed by briefly pressing the memory seat
buttons
1 or 2 located on the driver’s door.
Radio Personalization
With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest radio
settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was
operated. This feature allows two different drivers
to
store and recall their own radio settings for AM and FM
presets, last tuned station, volume, tone and audio
source (radio, cassette
or CD). The settings recalled by
the radio are determined by which remote keyless
entry transmitter
(1 or 2) was used to enter the vehicle.
The number
on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitter corresponds to driver
1 or to driver 2. After
the unlock button is pressed
on the remote keyless entry
transmitter and the ignition
is in RUN, the radio settings
will automatically adjust to where they were last set
by
the identified driver. The settings can also be changed by
briefly pressing the memory seat buttons
1 or 2 located
on the driver’s door. The new settings will be saved for
the driver.
Continuous Variable -- Road Sensing
Suspension
(CV-RSS) (ETC Only)
The CV-RSS 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 input from various
sensors
to determine the proper system response. If the
controller detects
a problem within the system, the
Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display a
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If this message
appears, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
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cassette,
it is normal for the cassette to eject because
your unit
is equipped with a cut tape detection feature
and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
To
prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the
following steps.
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the SOURCE button for two
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash
three times.
4. Turn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action
cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape
detection feature is active again.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type
of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own.
A non-scrubbing action cleaner may
not clean
as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.
recommended
cleaning
time.
If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player, press and hold EJECT for five
seconds
to reset the CLN indicator after you clean the
player. The radio will display
--- to show the indicator
was reset.
If your vehicle is equipped with any other radio, press
and hold
EJECT for three seconds to reset the CLEAN
TAPE indicator after you clean the player. The radio will
display CLEAN TAPE
MSG CLEARED to show the
indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc
is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center
to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
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