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... 500 cu. Cruise controli automatic climate control, t i i t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all 1970 Eldorados. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in . in all Cadillacs in 1953, was redesigned for nearly two decades. Analog...
... 500 cu. Cruise controli automatic climate control, t i i t a n d telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all 1970 Eldorados. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in . in all Cadillacs in 1953, was redesigned for nearly two decades. Analog...
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..., steeringwheel and transmission.It's a theft deterrent feature. START: This startsyour engine. 2-19 It's a theft deterrent feature. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. The otherpositions letyou perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you can remove... letsyou turn off the engine but turn it was before you . To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn the steering wheel. RUN: This is being pushed). IGNITION KEY POSITIONS This lock gives you put the key in, your car in motion while the engineis...
..., steeringwheel and transmission.It's a theft deterrent feature. START: This startsyour engine. 2-19 It's a theft deterrent feature. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. The otherpositions letyou perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you can remove... letsyou turn off the engine but turn it was before you . To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn the steering wheel. RUN: This is being pushed). IGNITION KEY POSITIONS This lock gives you put the key in, your car in motion while the engineis...
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of TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steeringwheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel hold c the steeringwheel and pull the lever. HORN To sound the horn just press the centerthe steering wheel. Move the steeringwheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to give your legs more room when you drive. You can also raise it to thehighest level to lock the wheel in place. , :. 2-37
of TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steeringwheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel hold c the steeringwheel and pull the lever. HORN To sound the horn just press the centerthe steering wheel. Move the steeringwheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to give your legs more room when you drive. You can also raise it to thehighest level to lock the wheel in place. , :. 2-37
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... dangerous on the accelerator. This can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at speedsbelow about 25 rnph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shutsoff. in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. When you apply your foot... heavy traf'fic. Onsuch roads, fast changes in Cruise control can really help on . 2-44 Don't use it again, you to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditionsallow you may turn the cruise control...
... dangerous on the accelerator. This can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at speedsbelow about 25 rnph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shutsoff. in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. When you apply your foot... heavy traf'fic. Onsuch roads, fast changes in Cruise control can really help on . 2-44 Don't use it again, you to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditionsallow you may turn the cruise control...
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... light will come on,have it fixedso it will stay on , you 're driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the light stays on for a few seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. 2-77 Adjust your engine and may stay on , turn the ignition off...a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. Traction Disabled Message If this message is displayed, there's a problem with your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will not limit wheel spin. Slippery road conditionsmay existif this message is ...
... light will come on,have it fixedso it will stay on , you 're driving, your Cadillac needs service. If the light stays on for a few seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. 2-77 Adjust your engine and may stay on , turn the ignition off...a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. Traction Disabled Message If this message is displayed, there's a problem with your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will not limit wheel spin. Slippery road conditionsmay existif this message is ...
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You're driving safely. Let's saythe road is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. 4-7 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of you. Here's what happens with ABS. The computeris programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of the wheels is wet. You slam on the brakes. Here's how anti-lock works. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could.
You're driving safely. Let's saythe road is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. 4-7 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of you. Here's what happens with ABS. The computeris programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of the wheels is wet. You slam on the brakes. Here's how anti-lock works. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could.
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...Speed limit signs near curves warn that you are straight ahead. A lot of physics when driving on curves. Wait to go slower. The traction you can steer but it before you turn the front wheels. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to reduce...curves at which the curve is banked, and your speed. If you need to change its path when you enter the curve, while your front wheels are out of the curve, and then accelerategently into the straightaway. 4- 10 Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. STEERING Power Steering If you lose power...
...Speed limit signs near curves warn that you are straight ahead. A lot of physics when driving on curves. Wait to go slower. The traction you can steer but it before you turn the front wheels. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to reduce...curves at which the curve is banked, and your speed. If you need to change its path when you enter the curve, while your front wheels are out of the curve, and then accelerategently into the straightaway. 4- 10 Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. STEERING Power Steering If you lose power...
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...of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. A simple maneuver? OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You can suddenly put the passing driver...ona two-lane highway waits for passing: 4-12 the head-on a two-lane highway is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to face with the worst of a vehicle about to pass another vehicle on collision. So here aresome tips for just the right moment, accelerates,...
...of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. A simple maneuver? OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You can suddenly put the passing driver...ona two-lane highway waits for passing: 4-12 the head-on a two-lane highway is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to face with the worst of a vehicle about to pass another vehicle on collision. So here aresome tips for just the right moment, accelerates,...
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...speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to do what the driver has asked. If your vehicle starts to existing conditions, and by casing your foot off the accelerator pedal... and quickly steer theway you start steering quickly enough, your wheels aren't rolling. If you want to slow down on a surfacewith reduced traction, try your driving to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the braking skid your vehicle may not realize the surface is...
...speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to do what the driver has asked. If your vehicle starts to existing conditions, and by casing your foot off the accelerator pedal... and quickly steer theway you start steering quickly enough, your wheels aren't rolling. If you want to slow down on a surfacewith reduced traction, try your driving to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the braking skid your vehicle may not realize the surface is...
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Trailering means changes in different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in part, and see your Cadillac this section carefully before you 'll be state or provincial police. If You Do Decide To Pull A nailer If... In it is required to beused properly. The engine is equipped with your vehicle. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are important for this section. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to operate atrelatively higher speeds and ...
Trailering means changes in different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in part, and see your Cadillac this section carefully before you 'll be state or provincial police. If You Do Decide To Pull A nailer If... In it is required to beused properly. The engine is equipped with your vehicle. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are important for this section. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to operate atrelatively higher speeds and ...
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... with a trailer attached, on the brake pedal. 3. a If something goes wrong, your engine; Each of the chocks. 4. Shift into PARK (P). 2. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in this manual, andthe Index will need service more onthis. Check periodically to review these is clear of these...more oftenwhen you ever have someone pick up on hill. Reapply the regular brakes. But if you 're pulling a trailer. When the wheel chocks are in trailer operation are tight. Apply your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you : Start your rig ...
... with a trailer attached, on the brake pedal. 3. a If something goes wrong, your engine; Each of the chocks. 4. Shift into PARK (P). 2. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in this manual, andthe Index will need service more onthis. Check periodically to review these is clear of these...more oftenwhen you ever have someone pick up on hill. Reapply the regular brakes. But if you 're pulling a trailer. When the wheel chocks are in trailer operation are tight. Apply your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you : Start your rig ...
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The usual towing equipment is: Sling Type W W W Wheel Lift CarCarrier W W If your vehicle. Whether you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. The make, model and year of your vehicle has been ... VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service towyour Cadillac. Before you can still move the shift lever. 0 0 0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. 5-9 When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. That your vehicle cannot betowed from the frontor rear with sling...
The usual towing equipment is: Sling Type W W W Wheel Lift CarCarrier W W If your vehicle. Whether you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. The make, model and year of your vehicle has been ... VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service towyour Cadillac. Before you can still move the shift lever. 0 0 0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. 5-9 When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. That your vehicle cannot betowed from the frontor rear with sling...
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... ENGINECOOLANT LOW message does appear, repeat stepsto 3 or seeyour dealer. 1 IF A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you to use in a skid. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stopwell out of a tire, it to stop, well off... the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. It may require the same correction you can still steer. i . Then replace the pressure cap.Be sure the arrows on the Driver Information ...
... ENGINECOOLANT LOW message does appear, repeat stepsto 3 or seeyour dealer. 1 IF A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you to use in a skid. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stopwell out of a tire, it to stop, well off... the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. It may require the same correction you can still steer. i . Then replace the pressure cap.Be sure the arrows on the Driver Information ...
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If a tiregoes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. p. The following steps will you howto use the jack and change a tell tire. 5-22
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If a tiregoes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. p. The following steps will you howto use the jack and change a tell tire. 5-22
Owner's Manual
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... tires installed on all four ... That way, your vehicle. 6-46 crash. wheels. ' It's all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to ...Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) numberon each tire's sidewall. If your original tires. Be sure to lose control while driving. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted ..., look at the Tire-Loading Information label. If you get new tires, get oneswith that are designed to drive with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are thesame size, load range, speed rating and...
... tires installed on all four ... That way, your vehicle. 6-46 crash. wheels. ' It's all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to ...Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) numberon each tire's sidewall. If your original tires. Be sure to lose control while driving. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted ..., look at the Tire-Loading Information label. If you get new tires, get oneswith that are designed to drive with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are thesame size, load range, speed rating and...
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... or the other, the alignment may need to alevel of performance which all such tires meet under controlledconditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in combination, can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade.... - While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on your wheels may vary with respect to give you notice unusual tire wear or your wheels aligned again. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
... or the other, the alignment may need to alevel of performance which all such tires meet under controlledconditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in combination, can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade.... - While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on your wheels may vary with respect to give you notice unusual tire wear or your wheels aligned again. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them . I 6-50 Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle, stop and retighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. If the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Installthem on will damage yourvehicle. Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only whenyou must. you can hear If the chainscontacting your size tires.
Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them . I 6-50 Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle, stop and retighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. If the contact continues, slow down until itstops. Installthem on will damage yourvehicle. Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only whenyou must. you can hear If the chainscontacting your size tires.
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Driver Information Center ...2-84 Restraints. Child ...1-38 Restraints. Driving In ...4-17 Reading Lamps ...2-54 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...6.67, 6.68 Rear Defogger ...3-6 Rear Outlets ...3-6 Rear Fog ... Release ...6-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-12 Replacement Bulbs ...6-70 Replacement Parts ...6-75 Replacement. . . Automatic ... . . . . . . . . Radios ...3.11,3.14 Rain. Wheel ...6-49 ReplacingSafetyBelts ...1-51 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-51 Reset Button. Service and Owner ...See Owner Assistance 2-11 Pull-Down Feature. Retained...
Driver Information Center ...2-84 Restraints. Child ...1-38 Restraints. Driving In ...4-17 Reading Lamps ...2-54 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...6.67, 6.68 Rear Defogger ...3-6 Rear Outlets ...3-6 Rear Fog ... Release ...6-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-12 Replacement Bulbs ...6-70 Replacement Parts ...6-75 Replacement. . . Automatic ... . . . . . . . . Radios ...3.11,3.14 Rain. Wheel ...6-49 ReplacingSafetyBelts ...1-51 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-51 Reset Button. Service and Owner ...See Owner Assistance 2-11 Pull-Down Feature. Retained...
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Heated ...3-8 Winter. W Warning 5-3 Devices ...Flashers. Used ...2-36 Window. Care of ...6-55 Wrecker Towing ...5-9 16 Hazard ...5-1 Lights ...2-72 washing Your Vehicle ...6-57 Weatherstrips ...6-56 Wheel Nut Torque ...5-29 6-49 WheelReplacement ...6-50 Wheel Replacement. Express Down ...Windows. Driving in ...4-26 Wiper Activated Headlamps ...2-40 Wood Panels. Circuit Breaker ...6-69 Windshield Wipers ...2-41 Windshield. Power ...2-36 Windshield Washer Fluid ...2-42. 2-43. 6-28 Windshield Washers ...2-42 Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement ...6-41 Windshield Wiper.
Heated ...3-8 Winter. W Warning 5-3 Devices ...Flashers. Used ...2-36 Window. Care of ...6-55 Wrecker Towing ...5-9 16 Hazard ...5-1 Lights ...2-72 washing Your Vehicle ...6-57 Weatherstrips ...6-56 Wheel Nut Torque ...5-29 6-49 WheelReplacement ...6-50 Wheel Replacement. Express Down ...Windows. Driving in ...4-26 Wiper Activated Headlamps ...2-40 Wood Panels. Circuit Breaker ...6-69 Windshield Wipers ...2-41 Windshield. Power ...2-36 Windshield Washer Fluid ...2-42. 2-43. 6-28 Windshield Washers ...2-42 Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement ...6-41 Windshield Wiper.