trunk CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKEj System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key(%
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That
Burn
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Engine Exhaust
Running
Your Engine While You‘re Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Sun Visors
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option
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Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Driver Information Center (DIC)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the
locks from the inside, get out and close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
unlock the
trunk, open the
fuel door and turn on your
vehicle’s interior lamps
from about
10 feet (3 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system operates on
a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry 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 harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This
device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause 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.
The range of this system is about
10 feet (3 m). At times
you may notice a decrease in range.
This is normal for
any remote keyless entry transmitter.
If the transmitter
does not work or if you have to stand closer to your
vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
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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
or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
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& 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 “LocWnlock
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.
8 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 “LockKJnlock Confirmation”
later in this section.) This also arms the optional
theft-deterrent system.
a Press this symbol to open the trunk. (The
valet button must be off.)
Press this button to open the fuel door. (The
valet button must be
off.)
The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used
to recall the memory seats 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 dealer for service
if your transmitter still doesn’t work properly.
Matching Transmitter@) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlockmg your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen,
a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Once your dealer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not
unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have
only up to
four transmitters matched to
it.
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2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil to
remove the old battery.
Do not use a metal object.
battery as the instructions under the cover indicate.
3. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
5. Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and
holding the lock and unlock buttons for about
eight seconds within range
of the vehicle. Once the
transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chirp
and the exterior lamps will flash.
Trunk
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or 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 lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
nrn 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 (18°C) and 85°F (29°C).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in
PARK (P) and the valet
button must be on. Press
the TRUNK release button,
located above the radio
on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), to open
the trunk.
You can also press the trunk button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter to access the
trunk compartment.
Trunk Storage System (Option)
ACCESS PANEL
RETAINER
TRUNK STORAGE UNIT
SPARE TIRE
COVER
SPARE TIRE
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If equipped, the optional trunk storage system can be
used to organize many different items inside the trunk.
To install the storage system:
1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn
the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire
cover
to the left to remove it.
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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
fold up into place. Fold the divider walls open and
move them into the retention slots.
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
front
of the divider walls and attach the hooks to the
holes
on each side of the storage system.
Once in place, the storage system can be moved
forward or rearward for convenience and easy access
of stored items. 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.
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Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area. This allows the unit to
fold up into place. Fold the divider walls open and
move them into the retention slots.
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
remove the retainer (turn the retainer
to the left to
remove it).
Replace the access panel and remove the
storage system.
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1 A CAUTION:
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.
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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.
A. Trunk Lid
B. Lever
If for
some reason the trunk lid (A) will not close, it may
be because the trunk pull-down unit was accidently
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 vehicle 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.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When
you park your vehicle 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.
Parking at Night
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. 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?
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk
or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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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 activate the
theft-deterrent system:
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Open the door.
Lock the door using the power door lock
or the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY
light should come on and stay
on.
Close both doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within about
30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when a door or the trunk is opened without
the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
horn
also sounds if the locks are damaged. Remember,
the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock
a door with a key or use the manual door lock.
It activates only
if you use a power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. (Pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the
theft-deterrent system.) Unlocking a door any other
way will activate the alarm. Cycling the ignition
without disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also activate
the alarm.
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the doors are closed if you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock either
door with your key. You can also turn
off the alarrn by
using the unlock button of the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm won’t stop
if you try to unlock
a door any other way.
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1. From inside the vehicle. roll down the window, then
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 remote
keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait
30 seconds until the SECURITY light 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 vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
Valet Lockout Button
Pressing the VALET button
located inside the glove
box will disable the use
of the power trunk, fuel
door and garage door
openers. Pressing this
button again will make
these features reusable.
Locking the glove box with
the door key will also help
to secure your vehicle.
Note that the remote keyless entry transmitter can't be
used
to open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button
is pressed in.
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