service CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Workshop Manual

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The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a
half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations
in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions
on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at
the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or
the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If
you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
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Wheels
(If Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a
soft clean towel. A
wax may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels
is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could
damage the surface. You may use chrome polish on
chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the
wheel, and buff off immediately after application.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
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When applying a tire dressing always take care
to wipe
off any overspray or splash from all
painted surfaces on the body or wheels
of the
vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage
the paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material
to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore cofrosion protection.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer
or other service
outlets. Larger areas
of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.

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This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel. on the
driver‘s side. You can see
it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VTN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine. specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You‘ll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on
the passenger’s side. It’s very helpful if you ever need
to order parts.
On this label is:
0 your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all production options and
Be sure that this label
is not removed from
special
equipment.
Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components
from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
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The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered by a MaxiFuse@. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to
go on and off, or in some
cases
to remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp
wiring checked right away.
MaxiFuse is a registered trademark
of Little
Fuse Incorporated.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the
motor cools. If the overload
is caused
by some electrical problem, be sure to have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is
too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem
is fixed or goes away.
MaxiFusesmelay Center
The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse block
on the driver's side of the
engine. To access the compartment fuse block, remove
the shroud, cover.
If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
RELAY CENTER IDENTIFICATION
(WINDOWS)
RELAY
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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service
publications and how
to report any safety defects.
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Roadside Service
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
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Reporting Safety Defects to
the United
States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects
to
General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
in Canada
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and up-to-date information
to promptly address any
concerns
you may have. However, if a concern has not
been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the
following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact
the owner of the dealership or the
general manager.
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TOLL-FREE HOTLINE
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Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service.
It provides every Cadillac
owner with the advantage
of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and. when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer
technician who can provide on-site service. Each technician
travels with
a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required
to handle most roadside repairs.
Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing
1-800-882-1 112,24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
This service is provided at no charge for any
warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge
if
the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside
Service
is available only in the United States
and Canada.
Cadillac Owner Privileges TM
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac
Owner Privileges
TM at “no charge,” throughout
your
1998 Cadillac Warranty Period -- 48 months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km).
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following situations:
Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
Lock Out Assistance
Fuel Delivery
Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due
to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the
48 months/50,000 miles
(80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are
hotel, meals and rental car.

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Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada,
an advisor is available to assist
you over the phone.
A dealer technician,
if available, can travel to your
location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius,
we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
Reaching Roadside Service
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number:
1-800-882-
11 12. An experienced Roadside
Service Advisor will assist
you and request the
following information:
A description of the problem
Name, home address, home telephone number
0 Location of your Cadillac and number you are
0 The model year, Vehicle Identification Number
calling from
(VIN), mileage and
date of delivery
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired
Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have
hearing difficulties or are speech impaired. Cadillac
has
installed special telecommunication devices called Text
Telephone
(TTY) in the Roadside Service Center.
Any customer who has access
to a (TTY) or a
conventional teletypewriter
can communicate with
Cadillac by dialing from the United
States or Canada
1-800-833-CMCC
-- daily. 24 hours.
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Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
One of your Cadillac Owner Privileges is Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation.
It is just one more example of
Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you
expect and deserve as a Cadillac owner.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where
you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership
for warranty service.*
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information
on Courtesy Transportation.
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