User manual CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995

ELDORADO ~~ 1 9 9 5 OWNER'S L I T E R A T U R CADILLAC I 7* & OWNER PENALTY O F LEADERSHIP (CadLC HISTUITAPPEARED CJ AN ADVERTISEMENT &tor Car C .Demit, Mich.) o n n CAR DIVISION MTHKSATURDAY EVENINO JANUARY ZND. I THE YEAR 191s COPYRIGHT. CADILLAC " R POST N D ... . Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years - "Craftsmanship . F .. . Club of England awarded the prestigious to Cadillac twice . . e :;-... first in 1408 for achievitlg interchangeability perfect , of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the elee tric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system. Cadillac is the only 1. i A Creed -Accuracy A Law: The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality- and in*z 4 it twice. American manufacturer to this win honor the and only manufacturerin the world to win As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. novation, the Royal Automobile n U U n U n Standardization opened the eyes of t-hc industrial world a n d war th e COY. 3 newtone of moderr). production From th.i evolved, &e reference to Cadillac "Standard of` the Ubrld I' ..B as I n 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadiliac became the first manufacturer. to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penalty o f Leadership" first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality, and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine. The V8 was standard in all 1915 model Cadillacs. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nation-wide comprehensive 45 * V-16 Engine service policy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist ( 1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). T h e `30s w i r nessed production of the smooth and quiet V12 and The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. During WorldWar 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, cornbat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each tank. b For the 1948 model. Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades. This was followed by the 1949 model with the rwo doorhardiop Coupe DeVilIe and the modern overhead valve, high co-pression V8 engine. Engineering innervations, conveniences and styling dotninated the stainless steel roof and low profile tires. introduced in 1953, was redesigned for t967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used- in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 Eldorados. An Air Cushion Restraint System (airbag) was available for 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fu.el Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new international size1976 Sevifle. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incor- '50s and '60s. Cruise controli automatic climate control, t i i t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric d.oor locks, transistor radio, a brushed . porated an on-board microprocessor. A 1993 Cadillac Ahanti i n stock. technical configuration. wax selected as the pace car for the 76th Inilianap-, d i s 500 The demanding pace car performance and handling requiremenes were mer becausc of s u c h advances as the Northstar system. The system includes the 3 2 valve, T h i s rich tradition continues into the '90s as Cadillac became the first automobile trnnufacturer t o be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. dual ovcrhead camshaft, Northstar 4,.6liter V8 engine, 4T80 E electroni-cally controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensltive steering, antilock brakes and The 1992 Seville STS w a s the iirst car' ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, C a r c k Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. traction control. For more than nine decades Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, substance takes shape :. , - , is:. -...i! .:;: This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Introduction - How to Use this Manual .......................... iii I I This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ......................... 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats andsafety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' system. Section 2 - Features and Controls ............................. .2-1 I This section explains how to start and operate Cadillac. your Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................3-1 I .4-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls andhow to operateyour audio system. Section 4 - Your Driving and theRoad Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road ......................... I ............................. .5-1 I ....................... .6-1 I This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc. Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care Here themanual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properlyand looking good. For more informationon "Reporting Safety Defects", Owner see Assistance, Page 4. First Edition i THE 1995 ELDORADO AND ELDORADO TOURING COUPE LITERATURE Please keep this manual in your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're o n the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. FOR CANADIAN OWNERS WHO PREFERA FRENCH LANGUAGE MANUAL: Aux propriitaires can;tdiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire dc ce guide en franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario LST lC7. This manual includes the latest information atthe time it was printed. We rcserve the right t o make changes i n the product after that time without further notice. For vehiclcs first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motorso f Canada Limited" f o r Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, G M and thc GM Emblem, CADILLAC, and the CADILLAC Emblem are rcgistercd trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright Gerleral Motors Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved. .. I1 You will also find a circle with a slashthrough it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,""Don't do this," or "Don't letthis happen." Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered your warranty, by and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do tohelp avoid thc darnage. When you read othermanuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, bluefor notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. iv Khicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find your vehicle. For example, on these symbols areused on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING BAnERY ACID 8 AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES I COULD EXPLODE BATTERY 1 These symbols are important for and your passengers whenever you your vehicle is driven: 1 DOOR LOCK UNLOCK I FASTEN SEAT BELTS a POWER WINDOW V These symbols have to do with your lights: a pt ~~ MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS A HAZARD WARNING FLASHER LAMPS OR HIGH BEAM WINDSHIELD WIPER 81WASHER WINDSHIELD WASHER 1 FOG LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER #O These symbols are on some of your controls: REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER I dp VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER vi These symbols are used on warning and indicatorlights: 1- I I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I CHARGING I BRAKE -1 I RADIATOR COOLANT 1 93 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUSE RADIO SELECTOR I - ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: i U u LIGHTER - RADIO VOLUME A A! R CONDITIONING I - TRUNK RELEASE HORN I SPEAKER E' I Vii NOTES viii I SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS :onabout the seatt erly. You can a1 ISand )ur Cadillac and how to you about some things safetybel the pow atbacks, .tches :oadjust them, and nts, head restraint: . . .. , . . ... . ' I of 3re located on the outboard slde the d backward ID an