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yellowblue The 1999 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to drive under different conditions...keep your vehicle. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells you what to do if you want...
yellowblue The 1999 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to drive under different conditions...keep your vehicle. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells you what to do if you want...
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... use SECOND (2) on hills. NOTICE: Don't shift into gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.) B Here are going slower than SECOND (2). You could cause overheating and damage the transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives you are examples for normal driving, however, it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or...
... use SECOND (2) on hills. NOTICE: Don't shift into gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.) B Here are going slower than SECOND (2). You could cause overheating and damage the transaxle. SECOND (2): This position gives you are examples for normal driving, however, it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or...
Owner's Manual
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...this light comes on for a few seconds when you that the engine has overheated. As a check, the light should stop your engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-65 That reading means the same thing as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, ...the engine is too hot. the engine coolant has overheated. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you start your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as the warning light -- ...
...this light comes on for a few seconds when you that the engine has overheated. As a check, the light should stop your engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-65 That reading means the same thing as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, ...the engine is too hot. the engine coolant has overheated. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you start your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as the warning light -- ...
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...strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off , a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and allow your vehicle is reducing engine power because the transaxle is recommended even though the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still ...Sentinel control is off so that air conditioned air is not delivered. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. ENGINE HOT - Stop for fuel soon. See "Engine Overheating" in the tank is removed. A/C OFF - 16: This message displays when the engine coolant becomes ...
...strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off , a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and allow your vehicle is reducing engine power because the transaxle is recommended even though the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still ...Sentinel control is off so that air conditioned air is not delivered. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. ENGINE HOT - Stop for fuel soon. See "Engine Overheating" in the tank is removed. A/C OFF - 16: This message displays when the engine coolant becomes ...
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... minutes, the traction control system will be available again and the TRACTION READY message will be displayed after driving about 1 mile (1.6 km/h), that you have overheated. The speed of your vehicle's brakes have the turn signal on for your traction control system is displayed. 2-78 Slippery road conditions may exist if...
... minutes, the traction control system will be available again and the TRACTION READY message will be displayed after driving about 1 mile (1.6 km/h), that you have overheated. The speed of your vehicle's brakes have the turn signal on for your traction control system is displayed. 2-78 Slippery road conditions may exist if...
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... will also flash, telling other drivers you are seeing your parking brake. 5. Parking on a hill, here's how to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. 4-36 People can be injured, and both your dealer. Reapply the regular brakes. Release the regular brakes. But if you ever have to use your...
... will also flash, telling other drivers you are seeing your parking brake. 5. Parking on a hill, here's how to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. 4-36 People can be injured, and both your dealer. Reapply the regular brakes. Release the regular brakes. But if you ever have to use your...
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... start your trip. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. See "Engine Overheating" in trailer operation are tight. Check periodically to see that are especially important in the Index. 4-37 yellowblue When You Are Ready to review this...
... start your trip. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. See "Engine Overheating" in trailer operation are tight. Check periodically to see that are especially important in the Index. 4-37 yellowblue When You Are Ready to review this...
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yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-13 5-19 5-20 5-31 5-32 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-13 5-19 5-20 5-31 5-32 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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... ENGINE is also an engine temperature warning light and/or gage on the Driver Information Center (DIC). NOTICE: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in an emergency; In this mode, you ...oil and reset the oil life indicator. You will be severely degraded. you will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE message or an ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE message on the instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" or "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. Towing a...
... ENGINE is also an engine temperature warning light and/or gage on the Driver Information Center (DIC). NOTICE: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in an emergency; In this mode, you ...oil and reset the oil life indicator. You will be severely degraded. you will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE message or an ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE message on the instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" or "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. Towing a...
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... liquids in it . Wait until there is cool. 5-11 yellowblue If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it ...
... liquids in it . Wait until there is cool. 5-11 yellowblue If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it ...
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...you get the overheat warning with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. You may not be too serious. Tow a trailer. 5-12 See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. Idle for a minute or so: 1. otherwise, shift to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as...covered by your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for long periods in the Index. 2. Stop after high-speed driving. If your warranty...
...you get the overheat warning with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. You may not be too serious. Tow a trailer. 5-12 See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in traffic. Idle for a minute or so: 1. otherwise, shift to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as...covered by your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for long periods in the Index. 2. Stop after high-speed driving. If your warranty...
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... coolant will require change sooner -- If you do, you could lose all coolant. If you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is overheating, both fans should be indicated by your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you run the engine if there...leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the Index. 5-14 If they aren't, your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. yellowblue A low coolant level should be running. If it is , you drive the vehicle.
... coolant will require change sooner -- If you do, you could lose all coolant. If you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is overheating, both fans should be indicated by your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you run the engine if there...leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the Index. 5-14 If they aren't, your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. yellowblue A low coolant level should be running. If it is , you drive the vehicle.
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... Center (DIC) when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on but do not start the engine. 2. yellowblue How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle...
... Center (DIC) when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on but do not start the engine. 2. yellowblue How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle...
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... needs to be replaced, a GM thermostat is designed to remain in the engine coolant system. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant...
... needs to be replaced, a GM thermostat is designed to remain in the engine coolant system. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant...
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If you hit a pothole. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for at the recommended pressure. CAUTION: (Continued) Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information ... edge of too much friction. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are cold. D Overloading your tire warranty and where to be checked when your Cadillac Warranty booklet for higher speed driving. Keep tires at least three hours or driven no more likely to obtain service, see your tires are dangerous...
If you hit a pothole. D Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for at the recommended pressure. CAUTION: (Continued) Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information ... edge of too much friction. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are cold. D Overloading your tire warranty and where to be checked when your Cadillac Warranty booklet for higher speed driving. Keep tires at least three hours or driven no more likely to obtain service, see your tires are dangerous...
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A/C Off Message ...2-74 Identification ...6-55 Misfire -- Ease Off Gas Pedal Message ...2-74 Overheated, Stop Engine Message ...2-74 Overheating ...5-10 Power Reduced Message ...2-74 Running While Parked ...2-31 Specifications ...6-65 Speed Limiter ...2-60 Starting Your ...2-19 Engine Oil ...6-11 Adding ...6-12 Additives ...6-14 Checking ...6-...
A/C Off Message ...2-74 Identification ...6-55 Misfire -- Ease Off Gas Pedal Message ...2-74 Overheated, Stop Engine Message ...2-74 Overheating ...5-10 Power Reduced Message ...2-74 Running While Parked ...2-31 Specifications ...6-65 Speed Limiter ...2-60 Starting Your ...2-19 Engine Oil ...6-11 Adding ...6-12 Additives ...6-14 Checking ...6-...
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yellowblue OnStarR System ...2-51 Options Not Set Message ...2-75 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Overhead Console ...2-49 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-10 Overheating Engine ...5-10 Owner Publications, Ordering ...7-11, 7-12 aint Spotting, Chemical ...6-53 Parade Dimming ...2-44 PARK(P) Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Shifting Into ...2-27 Shifting Out of ...2-29 ...
yellowblue OnStarR System ...2-51 Options Not Set Message ...2-75 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 Overhead Console ...2-49 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-10 Overheating Engine ...5-10 Owner Publications, Ordering ...7-11, 7-12 aint Spotting, Chemical ...6-53 Parade Dimming ...2-44 PARK(P) Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Shifting Into ...2-27 Shifting Out of ...2-29 ...