User manual CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997

ill... . i: I . , ... .. :. > : .*. .i .j. g'.:. , . . .: . .. ,. . .. b.... 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to s t a t and operate your Cadillac. Comfort Contrds and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving sand the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road andhow to drive under different conditions. 5-1 Problems on the Woad This section tells what to do jf you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells youhow to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance InfmmtiaPm This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7- 12. 8-1 Index 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 CM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CAISLLAC Emblem and the name ELISORADO are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest informationat the time it was printed. We reserve the rightto make changesin 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. Please keep this manualin your Cadillac, so it will be there if you ever need it whenyou're on the road.If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Aux progriktaires canmadiem: VQUS pouvez VQUS procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in U.S.A. Bart No. 25649944 B First Editi.on 0Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii iii Henry M. Leland, founder of Cadilhc, stands beside the dB05 "Osceok" which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car Few automobiles fortunate enough to have the rich heritage are that is Cadiilac. The name Cadilllac is appropriately that of Antoine de La MotheCadillae,the French military commander who founded the cityof Detroit in 1708. What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit. 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 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. commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile Club of England awarded theprestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice . . . first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition system on 1912 models. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As 6914 W Engine VI6 Engines 1930-1940 , . 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardizationopened the eyes of the industrial world and was thecornerstone of modem assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillacas "Standard of the World." In 1909 Cadillac was purchased the then new by General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all- weather comfort were greatly enhancedin 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipmen "The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of TheSatusday 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. It was published following the introduction of the fist production V8 engine, which was standard in al Cadillacs beginning with the l 1915 model. Many Cadillac "fists" have followed over the years, including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate b Ullass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The '30s witnessed production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and VI6 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. During World War I%, shortly after Pearl Harbor, 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. There are, to be sure, many ways describe the to superlative motor car pictured. "Beauty," "majesty,""brilliance" - all apply, in their fullest meaning, to this new Cadillac. And yet, from this wonderful vocabulary, we have selected "elegance"as the word that most fully characterizes the Cadillac of 1960. The car's beautiful, clean-lined styling is certainly elegant beyond compare. Its new interior luxury provides a feeling of elegance that be sensed can nowhere else in the world of motor cars. And --`smooth, quiet and even its new performance effortless -might be summarized "elegance as in motion." Once you have seendriven it for and yourself, we t i k you will agree the word is hn that "elegance" - and that thecar is Cadillac! CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DMSION. GENERAL MOTORS CORFQRATION Advertisement for 1960 Sixty Special advances such as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile tires. The Eladlorado, introduced in 31953, was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all1 Cadillacs in 1948 and 1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970 through 1974 Eldorados. The Track Master computerized slud control braking system option debuted on 1970 EBdorados. A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint system (air bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and 1.974Cadillacs. 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 withthe two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on the I949 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 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 ~ n - b o rni.croprocessor. ~d i The electronics and computerization whichwere pioneered by Cadillac in the '70s came of age in the '80s with DigitalF ~ eInjection and On-Board l on Diagnostics in 1980, four wheel Anti-lock Brakes 1986 models and Traction Control in the fall of 1989. The 1992 Seville STS was the f i s t car ever to win all three major automotive awards: C r of the Y a ,Motor a er Trend; Ten Best List, C r & Driver; Car of the Year, a Automobile Magazine. The year 1993 saw the introduction of the Northstar system. The state of the art system includes the valve, 32 dual overhead camshaft, Northstar liter V8 engine, 4.6 4T80-E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sen3itive steering, anti-lock brakes traction and control. 5 , 74.. , , I I.. .. ~ . .. I .: , ~~ I, 4 `I .;. . *.'; . ' * ? ., , ._ i L .L ; : . I , `1 ,`rr For more than nine decades Cadillachas been a leader in quality and technical innovation. Now more than ever, Cadillac is "Creating a Higher Standard." i x s s These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what 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't7" "Don't do this," or "Don't let this happen." Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. ex A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of what's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it. s s You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the wordCAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. xi e s Also, in this book you will find these notices: 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 tell what to do to help avoid you the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. Theyuse the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. These mean there is something thatcould damage your vehicle. xii a Vehicle Symbo1s These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: 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 / \ WINDSHIELD WASHER t 45 e c5 ENGINE COOLANT TEMP - FUSE * n a PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER COOLANT SPEAKER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * LAMPS .. * .OB ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN W FUEL I FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES xiii Here you'll find information about the seats in your Cadillac and how to your safety belts properly. use You can also learn about some thingsyou should 12ot do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers HOWto Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint ( S N )System 1-27 1-30 1-31 1-33 1-40 1-43 1-43 1-43 Rear Seat Passengers Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash