User manual CADILLAC ELDORADO 1996

I A ELDORADO i /r"` -. -\ The 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual Seats and Kestraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. FeaturesandControls 2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 3-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad 4-1 Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad 5-1 This section tells you what do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated to engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care.. 6-1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information 7-1 This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and to get service and owner publications. how It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7-10. Index ................................................................................ 8-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. ............................................................. .................................................................. ..................................................... .............................................................. .................................................................. .......................................................... ........................................................ i ) ( We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name ELDORADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. it This manual includes the latest information at the time was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Natlonal Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Qwners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd, 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario LST 1C7 Please keep this manual in yourCadillac, so it will be there if youever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual in it so the new owner can use it. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25637207 B 0 First Edition "Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved The PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP iii Henry M. Leland, founder of Cadillac, stands beside tfie 1905 "Osceola" which was builtto. evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car. iv Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander who founded the city of Detroit in1701. What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit. Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniquesat the founding of Cadillac i 1902. His exacting standards n prompted the motto by which Cadillac has been guided over the years -"Craftsmanship ACreed -Accuracy A Law." The introductionof the first four cylinder engine 1905 in led the industry and enabled Cadillacsto travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile Clubof England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice . . . first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability parts and again of for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system on 19 12 models. Cadillac is the only American manufacturerto win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. V 1914 V8 Engine VI 6 Engines 1930-1940 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cornerstone of modern assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standardof the World." In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared in the J`anuary 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 vi f`inest documents ever written. It was published following the introduction of the first production V8 engine, which was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the 1915 model. Many Cadillac "firsts" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission,a nationwide comprehensive servicepolicy, security plate glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalleMarley Earl). The '30s witnessed production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and V16 engines. The crisp, contemporarylines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. VI 6 Engine During World War 11, shortly after PearlHarbor, Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions were used in each MSAI and M24 tanks. 1931 VI Sport Phaeton 6 vii viii advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires. ... 1957 Eldorado Brougham 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 modem overhead valve, high compression V8 engine onthe 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. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured 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 1968 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master computerized skid control braking system option debuted on 1970 Eldorados. A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint system (air bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated the first on-board microprocessor. ix The electronics and computerization which were 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 1986 models and Traction Control in the fallof 1989. The 1992 Seville STS was the first car ever to win all three major automotive awards: Car of the Year, Motor Trend; Ten Best List, Car & Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. The year 1993 saw the introduction of the Northstar system. The state of the art system includes the 32 valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes and tractioncontrol. For more than nine decadesCadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, Cadillac is "Creating a Higher Standard." X How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manualfrom beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. If you and do this,it will help you learn about the features controls foryour vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. t1 A CAUTION: L These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. -1 Index A good place to look forwhat you need is the Indexin the back of the manual.It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual,and the pagenumber where you'll find it. In the caution area, we tell youwhat the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this," or "Don't let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book. We use a box and the wordCAUTION to tell you aboutthings that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. xi Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there issomething that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Manytimes, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and could be costly. it But the notice will tellyou what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTIONor NOTICE. xii Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAITERY COOLANT A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e e3 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - FUSE F'J LIGHTER BRAKE () 0 HORN )tr n ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a cr e , SPEAKER FUEL p3 xiii &0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES () @ NOTES * : / % \ Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can alsolearn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Power Seats Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, head restraints, heated seats and seatback latches. 1-1 The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushion. 0 Power Lumbar Control (Option) The lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. After you have made your desired seating adjustments, move the lumbar control to the maximum up and out Move the front of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust thefront portion of the cushion up or down. Move the rear of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down. 0 Lift up or push down on both outer arrows at the same time to move the entire seat up or down. To move the whole seat forward or backward, slide the control in thedirection of the center arrow. To do this, press the control forward to increase support and upward to raise the support mechanism. To adjust the back support, press the control down and rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seatas needed. 1-2 Memory Seat (Option) Adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position and then press the SET button. Within five seconds, press button "1 ." A second seating position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button "2" instead of button 1. ,.:. ..__.>..< .. I :, ,. . *.,%,. If your vehicle is in PARK (P), you can recall a seating position by briefly pressing button 1 or 2. This will adjust the seat to where you have previously programmed it. If you have accidently pressed one of the memory recall buttons and want to stop seat movement, press one of the manual seat control buttons. This cancels a memory seat recall. You can alsorecall a seat position if your vehicle is not in PARK (P). Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button until seat movement is complete. Releasing the buttons will stop seat adjustment. The EXIT button can be programmed allow easy exit to for up to two driver's. Adjust theseat to a comfortable "exit" position and press the SET button followed by the EXIT button. Within five seconds, press button 1. A second exit position may be programmed repeating by the above steps and pressing button 2 instead of button 1. Be aware that the exit recall does not remember any recline positions. 3 "l*M* Note that each time a memory button is pressed a single beep will sound through the radio. 1-3 While your vehicle is in PARK (P), briefly press the EXIT button followed by either the 1 or 2 button to recall your programmed exit position. The exit position may also be recalledif the vehicle is not in PARK (P) by briefly pressing theEXIT button and then pressing and holding either the 1 or 2 button until seat movement is complete. Releasing the buttons will stop seat adjustment. Automatic seat movement will occur if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to the 1 or 2 seat position. After the unlock RKE transmitter and the key is button is pressed on the placed in the ignition and turned the seat will on, automatically adjust to theappropriate position. Heated Front Seat (Option) 1-4 The control is located in the center console. Move the switch to LO or HI to turn on the heating elements in the seat. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature. Reclining Front Seatbacks Press the control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback. A telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is in use. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on. 1-5