ESP CADILLAC ELDORADO 2002 10.G Owners Manual

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If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the driver's
door armrest.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seating and outside rearview mirror
positions. Use the following steps to program each button:
1. Adjust the driver's seat (including lumbar adjustments)
and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position.
2. Press the SET button.
3. Within five seconds, press button 1. A single beep
will sound through the driver's side front speaker to
let you know that the position has been stored.A second mirror and seating position may be
programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing
button 2 instead of button 1. Each time button 1 or 2 is
pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK (P),
the memory position will be recalled. Each time a
memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound.
You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your
vehicle is not in PARK (P). Press and hold either
the 1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is
complete. Releasing the buttons will stop adjustment.
If you use the button with the unlock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter to enter the vehicle, the
preset driver's seat and mirror positions will be recalled.
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the driver's armrest.
If the remote keyless entry transmitter was not used to
enter the vehicle, the last used seat and mirror positions
will be recalled when a key is inserted in the ignition
and is turned to RUN. The vehicle must be previously
programmed to turn this feature on. See ªMemory and
Personalization Featuresº in the Index.

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or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why
safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
Q:
Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if I'm wearing a safety belt?
A:You could be -- whether you're wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even if you're upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if
you are belted.
Q:If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have
to wear safety belts?
A:Air bags are in many vehicles today and will
be in most of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only; so they work with
safety belts
-- not instead of them. Every air bag
system ever offered for sale has required the use of
safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air
bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.

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Windows
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows
closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome
by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially
with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked,
the handle won't open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
Because your vehicle has the theft
-deterrent system,
you must unlock the doors with the key or remote
keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm.
From the outside, use either the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
From the inside, use the manual lock levers located on
the door panels.
Slide the manual lock lever down to lock the door from
the inside. To unlock the door, slide the lock lever up.

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Theft
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.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up
and take your keys. But what if you have to leave
your ignition key?

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.

Press the valet lockout button to ON.

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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Headlamps: Pulling the knob to the second position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
Wiper
-Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately 20 seconds.
In order to operate the wiper
-activated headlamps, the
Twilight Sentinel
must be turned on. This feature lights
the way in poor weather and it also makes your vehicle
more visible to other drivers. If the wiper
-activated
headlamps are on, and the ignition switch is turned off,
the wiper
-activated headlamps will immediately turn off.
The wiper
-activated headlamps will deactivate if you
turn off the Twilight Sentinel or if the windshield wipers
have been turned off for a period of one or two seconds.
Lamps On Reminder
If the exterior lamp knob is activated, you will hear a
warning chime if you open either door while leaving the
lamps on. An exception to this is when you're using
Twilight Sentinel.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Fully functional daytime running lamps are required
on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the high
-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:

The ignition is on,

the exterior lamp knob is not in the
headlamp position

the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only your high
-beam headlamps
(at reduced brightness) will be on. No other exterior
lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc., will be
on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
won't be lit up either.

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OnStar will not function if the vehicle's battery is
discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative
if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.
OnStar is the communication link between you and
existing governmental emergency and roadside service
providers. OnStar will receive your call and use
reasonable effort to contact an appropriate provider.
OnStar cannot promise the providers will respond in
a timely manner or at all.
Assist Handles
A handle, located on each side pillar, can be used when
getting out of your vehicle.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, a garment hook is attached to
the casing around the reading lamps in the rear of the
vehicle. To use, push the lower edge of the hook.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and
using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash.
Sunroof (Option)
The sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
Press the switch rearward and release to express
-open
the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be
opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in a partially
opened position, press the switch in either direction.
Press and release the switch again to open it fully.
Press and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel.
The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
To open the vent, press and hold the switch forward when
the glass panel is closed. Open the sunshade by hand.
To close the vent, press the switch rearward and release.
The sunroof only works when the ignition is on or when
the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
This feature allows you to program the way the vehicle's
doors lock and unlock.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (DOORS LOCK IN GEAR): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
No automatic door unlock.
Mode 2 (DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when
shifted into PARK (P).
Mode 3 (DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when
the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Mode 4 (DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P) and
unlock when shifting into PARK (P).
Mode 5 (DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
All doors automatically unlock when the ignition key
is turned to OFF.Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to enable Mode 1 and Mode 4. The modes
to which the vehicle was programmed may have been
changed since it left the factory. To determine the modes
to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the
vehicle to different modes, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes,
or press the NO INFO RESET button to indicate no.
Once you have indicated the mode that you want
with a yes response, FEATURE ON will appear on
the display. FEATURE OFF appears when you
indicate a no response, and the display will advance
to the next mode.
LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK will appear once a
mode has been selected for the automatic door locks.
If you press the SKIP INFO button, the menu will
advance to the next feature available for programming.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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Lock/Unlock Confirmation
This personalization feature allows the driver to program
the parking lamps to flash when the buttons on the
remote keyless entry transmitter are pressed, to program
the horn to sound when the button with the lock symbol
is pressed and/or to program the exterior lamps to turn on
when the button with the unlock symbol is pressed on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK): Parking
lamps flash twice when the button with the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Mode 2 (LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK): Parking lamps
flash once when the button with the lock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Mode 3 (HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK): Horn sounds
when the button with the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed.Mode 4 (EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK): Exterior
lamps turn on when the button with the unlock symbol
on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed
and it is dark outside. These lamps stay on for about
20 seconds or until the key is turned to OFF.
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to enable Mode 1 and Mode 2. The modes
to which the vehicle was programmed may have been
changed since it left the factory. To determine the modes
to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the
vehicle to different modes, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Press the SKIP INFO button until LOCK/UNLOCK
appears on the display.
3. Press YES TRIP RESET to select this feature for
programming. Mode 1 described previously will
appear on the display once a yes response is made.

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4. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes,
or press the NO INFO RESET button to indicate no.
Once you have indicated the mode that you want
with a yes response, FEATURE ON will appear on
the display. FEATURE OFF appears when you
indicate a no response, and the display will advance
to the next mode.
REMOTE RECALL MEMORY will appear
once a mode has been selected for lock/unlock
confirmation feature.
If you press the SKIP INFO button, the menu will
advance to the next feature available for programming.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped with
Memory Personalization)
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior
lighting choices, remote confirmation choices and
programmable automatic door lock choices) can be
recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter
or by placing the key in your vehicle's ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (REMOTE RECALL MEMORY):
The previously programmed driver's seat and mirror
positions are automatically recalled when the button
with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
Mode 2 (KEY IN RECALL MEMORY):
The previously programmed driver's seat and mirror
positions are automatically recalled when the ignition
is turned to RUN.