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advances such as air suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks. transistor radio,
a brushecl
stainless
steel roof and low profile tires.
For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades. This
was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry's first modern overhead valve, high
compression
V8 engine on the 1949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences
and styling
dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control, tilt
and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and
four door hard tops all debuted in
these years.
Ir, 1557 the Eldorado Brougham featured
1957 Eldorado Brougham
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The Eldorado, introduced in 1953, was redesigned for
1967
as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The
472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in I568
and 1965 was enlarged to SO0 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master
conlputerized skid control braking system option
debuted
on 1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was available on
all 1974. I975 and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic
Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard 011 the new international
size
1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
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pioneered
by Cadillac in the '70s came of age in the
'80s with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics
in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
I486 models and Traction Control in the fdl of 1989.
The 1992 SevilIe S'TS was the first car ever to win all
three major automotive awards: Car of the Year. Motor
Trend; Ten Best I..& Car & Driver; Car of the Yeac
Automobile Magazine.
The year I993 saw the introduction of the Northstar.
system. The state
of the art system includes the 32 valve.
dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter VX engine.
47'80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle.
road sensing suspension.
speed sensitive steering,
anti-lock brakes and traction control.
For inore than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in
quality
and technical innovation. Now nlorc than ever.
Cadillac is
"Creating a Higher- Standard."
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SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF - 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 Cadillac dealership for
service at once.
SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SVC’ITCH - 37: A defect
in the brake fluid detection circuit causes
this message
to display if the ignition is in the RUN position. Have
the brake system serviced
by a Cadillac 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 Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 104: This
message will display if an electrical problem has
occurred within the PCM. Have your vehicle serviced
by your Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE EMISSIONS SYSTEM - 104: A problem in
the emissions system has occun-ed when this message
appears. Have your Cadillac dealership service your vehicle.
SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - 103: A
problem within the engine cooling system has been
detected when this message displays. See your Cadillac
dealership for service.
detected
a problem within the fuel system when this
message appears. See your Cadillac dealership for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 107: A
problem with the idle control has occun-ed when this
message displays. Bring your vehicle
to your Cadillac
dealership for service.
SERVICE IGNITION SYSTEM - 105: This
message displays when
a failure in the ignition system has
been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your
Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL - 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 Cadillac dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM - 127: This message
is displayed when a problem
has been detected in the
MAGNASTEER T!n variable effort steering system. Service
is required. A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The PCM has

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trunk is open when the ignition is
in RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about a mile, that you have the turn signal
on.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
VEHICLE SPEED LIh'IITED 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 Cadillac serviced if this message appears. The
CV-RTD 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 inputs from various
sensors
to determine the proper system response. If the
controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC
will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If
this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at your
Cadillac dealership.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
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 will automatically switch from AUTO to
ECON and remain there. Have the air conditioning
system serviced if this message appears.

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A CAUTION:
A vehicle can fall from a car-carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause
a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before it
is transported.
Don’t
use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the front T-hook
slots or
R-hooks inserted in the rear R-hook slots. Never
use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition
key turned to the
OFF position. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a
clamping device designed for towing service.
Do not
use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The
transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking
brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the drive wheels
unless
you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be
damaged.
If these limitations must be exceeded, then the
drive wheels have to be supported
on a dolly.

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Do not tow with sling type equipment or
fascia/fog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing
a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift
equipment.
To help avoid damage, install a
towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate
clearance
is obtained between the ground and/or
wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in
the T-hook slots.
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Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 kph), 25 miles (40 knz) NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear
bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing
a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift
equipment. To help avoid damage, install
a
towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate
clearance is obtained between the ground and/or
wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use
R-hooks inserted in
the R-hook slots.

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it\
in with your check,
money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) \
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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CADILLAC
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for
all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
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model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
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