ABS CADILLAC ELDORADO 2002 10.G Owners Manual

2-52 Center Console Storage
The center console includes a storage compartment for
CDs or tapes, an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder
can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located
in front of the armrest. Close the lid to secure.
The console may have a lock. To lock the console, insert
the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise.
Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Rear Storage Armrest
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.
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
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.
Front Ashtray
The front ashtray is located below the climate control
system. To open, press on the lower edge of the cover.
Rear Ashtray
The rear ashtray is located on the armrest. To use an
ashtray, lift the lid.

4-7
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to
cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out
much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following
distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary
braking. That means better braking and longer
brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake
normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do,
the pedal may get harder to push down. If your
engine stops, you will still have some power brake
assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the
power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and
the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti
-lock brake system will check itself. You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on, and you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little. This is normal.
If there's a problem with
the anti
-lock brake system,
this warning light will stay
on. See ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº in
the Index.

4-8
Let's say the road is wet and you're driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
You slam on the brakes and continue braking.
Here's what happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at
both rear wheels.The anti
-lock system can change the brake
pressure faster than any driver could. The computer
is programmed to make the most of available tire and
road conditions. This can help you steer around the
obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

4-16
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety,
you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving
to these conditions. It is important to slow down
on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be
longer and vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a
lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires
to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a ªmirrored surfaceº
-- and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti
-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.

4-39 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel
will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash,
telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes
or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce
the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with
a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,
here's how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift
into PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.

6-35 Headlamps
1. To access the headlamps, turn the lock tabs in
the direction of the arrows as shown on the
headlamp cover.
2. Lift off the cover.
3. Reach behind the lamp assembly and turn the
headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to
unlock the socket from the lamp housing.

6-37 Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard
side of the headlamps. To access them, turn the lock
tabs on the headlamp cover in the direction of the
arrows and then lift off the cover. (See Steps 1 and 2
under ªHeadlampsº listed previously.)
2. Turn the housing socket counterclockwise to unlock
the socket from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and
replace the bulb.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 to reinstall.

6-61
MaxiFuse
(8
-Way) Usage
INADVERT Inadvertent Power Relay, Interior
Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter
-1
Fuse, Courtesy Lamp Relay
LAMPS Headlamps Fuse/Relay, High/Low
Beam Control Relay, Fog Lamp
Fuse, DRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse,
Mirror Fuse, Inadvertent Power
Relay, Right and Left High
-Beam
Fuse, Right and Left Low
-Beam
Fuse, Stoplamp Fuse, Fog Lamp
Relay, DRL Relay
IGN 1 Rear Ignition
-1 Relay, Wiper Fuse,
Relay Ignition
-1 Fuse, Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Fuse,
Accessory Relay
WINDOWS Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) Relay
SEATS Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar In/Out Relays, Driver and
Passenger Lumbar Up/Down RelaysMaxiFuse
(8
-Way) Usage
SPARE Spare Fuse
AIR AIR Pump
BATT 3 Steering Column Ignition Switch
BATT 2 Steering Column Ignition Switch
IGN 1 Front Ignition
-1 Relay, Oxygen
Sensor 1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse,
Cruise Fuse, Fuel Pump Relay
BATT 1 Starter Relay and Solenoid,
Park/Reverse Fuse, Park Relay,
Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) Fuse, AC Compressor
Fuse and Relay, Fan Relays,
Reverse Relay
BRAKES Anti
-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Modulator
COOL FANS Cooling Fan Relays 1 and 3

6-64
Fuse Usage
CIG LTR1 Front and Rear Cigarette Lighters
SPARE Spare Fuse
L HDLP LO Left Low
-Beam Headlamp
R HDLP LO Right Low
-Beam Headlamp
L HDLP HI Left High
-Beam Headlamp
R HDLP HI Right High
-Beam Headlamp
FOG Fog Lamp Relay, Right and Left
Fog Lamps, Headlamp Switch
HDLPS Headlamp Relay, High/Low
-Beam
Control Relay, Right and Left
Low/High
-Beam Fuses
HAZARD Electronic Flasher Module,
Turn/Hazard Switch, Right and
Left Front Turn Lamps, Right and
Left Rear Turn Lamps, Cluster
STOP Stoplamp Switch, Centered
High
-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL),
Turn Hazard Switch, ABS Controller,
Stepper Motor Cruise ControlFuse Usage
MIRROR Inadvertent Power Relay, Left
Outside Rearview Mirror Switch,
ALDL, Memory Mirror Module,
Dimmer Switch, Cluster
DRL Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay, Left and Right Low Beam
in DRL Mode
IGN 0 (ENG) Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
CRANK Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
ABS Anti
-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction Control System
IGN
-1 Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Controlled Power
Backup Relay, DRL Relay,
Canister Vent Solenoid
WIPERS Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch
A/C COMP AC Compressor Relay, Cooling Fan
Relays 1, 2, 3, Compressor Clutch
PCM (BAT) PCM