Owner's Manual
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... '50s and '60s. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on the new international size 1976 Seville. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was available for 1967 as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a ...debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. in . 1 I M . / I 3 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in styling for all 1970 Eldorados. Engineering innovations, conveniences ...
... '50s and '60s. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated an on the new international size 1976 Seville. Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on 1975 Cadillacs and was available for 1967 as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a ...debuted in these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car. in . 1 I M . / I 3 For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the which set the trend in styling for all 1970 Eldorados. Engineering innovations, conveniences ...
Owner's Manual
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... is off. It's a theft deterrent feature. OFF This position lets you inserted the key. Yoursteering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you turn off (for example, if your car is the position for driving. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things...
... is off. It's a theft deterrent feature. OFF This position lets you inserted the key. Yoursteering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you turn off (for example, if your car is the position for driving. The other positions let you perform these functions: ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things...
Owner's Manual
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You can also raise the steering wheel to thehighest level to lock the wheel in place. To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. r 2-39 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to give your legs more room when you drive. r r TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheelallows youto adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle.
You can also raise the steering wheel to thehighest level to lock the wheel in place. To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. r 2-39 Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release thelever to give your legs more room when you drive. r r TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheelallows youto adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...1 You should also sound if this manual explains what to do. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you that your driving accordingly. A warning chime should stop the car and off turn the engine as soon aspossible. See "Engine Overheating" the Index. This message will be displayed... is displayed, so adjust your engine has overheated. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! - Slippery road conditionsmay exist if this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will stay on for afew seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting...
...1 You should also sound if this manual explains what to do. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you that your driving accordingly. A warning chime should stop the car and off turn the engine as soon aspossible. See "Engine Overheating" the Index. This message will be displayed... is displayed, so adjust your engine has overheated. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! - Slippery road conditionsmay exist if this message is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will stay on for afew seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting...
Owner's Manual
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Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of available tire and road conditions. Let's say the road is about to make the most of you. You're driving safely. Here'swhat happens with ABS. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. You slam on thebrakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Here's how anti-lock works. If one of the wheels is wet.
Suddenly an animal jumpsout in front of available tire and road conditions. Let's say the road is about to make the most of you. You're driving safely. Here'swhat happens with ABS. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. You slam on thebrakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Here's how anti-lock works. If one of the wheels is wet.
Owner's Manual
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... You may feel thesystem working, or you to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle is especially useful in cruise control when the traction control to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will display on the Drivef Information Center when the traction... conditions. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will not limit wheel spin. Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that oneor both of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. system begins If your driving accordingly. In many emergencies, steering can same help...
... You may feel thesystem working, or you to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle is especially useful in cruise control when the traction control to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will display on the Drivef Information Center when the traction... conditions. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will not limit wheel spin. Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that oneor both of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. system begins If your driving accordingly. In many emergencies, steering can same help...
Owner's Manual
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...going in a curve, speed is or not functioning, you can steer butit will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway. 4-12 The tractionyou can get in a curve depends on curves. Under less favorable conditions...you need to go slower. The traction of your speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you can "drive''through thecurve. Of course, the posted speeds are based on wet ice, you'll understand this. If you've ever tried to adjust your speed...
...going in a curve, speed is or not functioning, you can steer butit will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway. 4-12 The tractionyou can get in a curve depends on curves. Under less favorable conditions...you need to go slower. The traction of your speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you can "drive''through thecurve. Of course, the posted speeds are based on wet ice, you'll understand this. If you've ever tried to adjust your speed...
Owner's Manual
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... than braking. That's the time for evasive action -- Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like this requires close attention and aquick... stopped in your brakes. there isn't room. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 Steering in Emergencies There aretimes when steering can ...avoid these . But sometimes you . steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can stop in front of you can from between ...
... than braking. That's the time for evasive action -- Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like this requires close attention and aquick... stopped in your brakes. there isn't room. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 13 Steering in Emergencies There aretimes when steering can ...avoid these . But sometimes you . steering around the problem, to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can stop in front of you can from between ...
Owner's Manual
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...recovery the should be fairly easy.Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. Thenturn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. OFF ROAD RECOVERY OUARIER TURN edge of paved surfact 4-14 OFF...-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the accelerator and then, there is nothing ...
...recovery the should be fairly easy.Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. Thenturn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. OFF ROAD RECOVERY OUARIER TURN edge of paved surfact 4-14 OFF...-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the accelerator and then, there is nothing ...
Owner's Manual
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...In any emergency, don't give up. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle in a curve causes tires to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the brakingskid your foot off the accelerator pedal. A cornering skid isbest handled by not "overdriving" those ...conditions. And the acceleration skid too much speed orsteering in causes the driving wheels to existing conditions, and by easing your wheels aren't rolling. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to spin. The threetypes of the ...
...In any emergency, don't give up. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle in a curve causes tires to your Cadillac's three control systems. In the brakingskid your foot off the accelerator pedal. A cornering skid isbest handled by not "overdriving" those ...conditions. And the acceleration skid too much speed orsteering in causes the driving wheels to existing conditions, and by easing your wheels aren't rolling. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to spin. The threetypes of the ...
Owner's Manual
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Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. What's more than themaximum posted speedfor trailers (or no more , the trailer adds ... including speed limit restrictions, having to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-4 1 Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer. Your engine, axle or other partscould be driving. The engine is driven. Consider using a sway control. Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) your vehicle wear in at relatively higher speeds and...
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. What's more than themaximum posted speedfor trailers (or no more , the trailer adds ... including speed limit restrictions, having to save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-4 1 Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer. Your engine, axle or other partscould be driving. The engine is driven. Consider using a sway control. Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) your vehicle wear in at relatively higher speeds and...
Owner's Manual
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... _ When You Are Ready to doit: 0 Apply your regular brakes, but donot shift into PARK (P). 0 Have someoneplace chocks under the trailer wheels. 0 When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. and 0 Be sure the parking brake has ...released. 2. Let up and store thechocks. 4-47 Apply your regular brakes andhold the pedal down whileyou: Start your parking brake. Drive slowly until ...
... _ When You Are Ready to doit: 0 Apply your regular brakes, but donot shift into PARK (P). 0 Have someoneplace chocks under the trailer wheels. 0 When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. and 0 Be sure the parking brake has ...released. 2. Let up and store thechocks. 4-47 Apply your regular brakes andhold the pedal down whileyou: Start your parking brake. Drive slowly until ...
Owner's Manual
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... what was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. Car Carrier If your vehicle has front-wheel drive. hazard warning flashers. Sling Type B. Before you do anything, turn on the When you can... equipment. 0 That your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was damaged. 5-10 The usual towing equipment is: A. Wheel Lift C. The make, model andyear of your Cadillac. TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your vehicle.
... what was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. Car Carrier If your vehicle has front-wheel drive. hazard warning flashers. Sling Type B. Before you do anything, turn on the When you can... equipment. 0 That your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was damaged. 5-10 The usual towing equipment is: A. Wheel Lift C. The make, model andyear of your Cadillac. TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...COOLANTLOW message does appear, repeat steps to 3 or seeyour dealer. 1 I F A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you want the vehicle to change aflat tire safely. 5-2 1 the vehicle under Get control by steering theway you maintain your jacking equipment to.... In any rear blowout, remove your foot off to leak out slowly. Gently brake astop, well off the accelerator pedal and the grip steering wheel firmly. If the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does not appear on the pressure cap line up . But if you 'd use your tires properly....
...COOLANTLOW message does appear, repeat steps to 3 or seeyour dealer. 1 I F A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you want the vehicle to change aflat tire safely. 5-2 1 the vehicle under Get control by steering theway you maintain your jacking equipment to.... In any rear blowout, remove your foot off to leak out slowly. Gently brake astop, well off the accelerator pedal and the grip steering wheel firmly. If the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does not appear on the pressure cap line up . But if you 'd use your tires properly....
Owner's Manual
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C . Turn on your hazard warning flashers. G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a levelplace. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22
C . Turn on your hazard warning flashers. G I N GA FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a levelplace. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and changea tire. 5-22
Owner's Manual
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Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return normal to drive with or withoutthe vehicle moving, your vehicle is all moving (except when you apply the brakes,with worn-out brake pads could be a sign of ... with your brakes. This does not mean somethine is a rapid increase pedal travel. This could in result costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake squeal may when the brakes are needed. Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel brakes. The soundmay come andgo or be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return normal to drive with or withoutthe vehicle moving, your vehicle is all moving (except when you apply the brakes,with worn-out brake pads could be a sign of ... with your brakes. This does not mean somethine is a rapid increase pedal travel. This could in result costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake squeal may when the brakes are needed. Brake Wear Your Cadillac has four-wheel brakes. The soundmay come andgo or be replaced as complete axle sets.
Owner's Manual
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...to vehicles sold in road characteristics andclimate. The grade C corresponds to dissipate heat of when testedundercontrolledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the ... Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than theminimum required by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the UnitedStates.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis...
...to vehicles sold in road characteristics andclimate. The grade C corresponds to dissipate heat of when testedundercontrolledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the ... Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than theminimum required by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the UnitedStates.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis...
Owner's Manual
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..., you notice your may vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, wheels may vary withrespect to your be mounted the same as standard or optional equipment on General Motorsvehicles. See Cadillac your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original ...same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be rebalanced. If wheel nuts keepcoming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49 Your dealer will be sure to replaceany of passenger cartires....
..., you notice your may vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, wheels may vary withrespect to your be mounted the same as standard or optional equipment on General Motorsvehicles. See Cadillac your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original ...same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be rebalanced. If wheel nuts keepcoming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. 6-49 Your dealer will be sure to replaceany of passenger cartires....
Owner's Manual
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Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Install them . you can hear If the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them on will damage your size tires. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Tire Chains - Used Replacement Wheels -.- Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle. - - 6-5 1 I f the contact continues, slow down until itstops. NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust.
Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened. Install them . you can hear If the chainscontacting yourvehicle, stop andretighten them on will damage your size tires. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Tire Chains - Used Replacement Wheels -.- Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for your vehicle. - - 6-5 1 I f the contact continues, slow down until itstops. NOTICE: Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when youmust.
Owner's Manual
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Driving In ...4-21 Reading Lamps ...2-58 Rear 6.69.6.70 Compartment Fuse Block ...Defogger ...3-6 Door Security Locks ...2-6 Fog Lamps ...2-56 Seat Air Outlet ...3-7 Seat Outside Position ...1-...-Dimming ...2-64 Electrochromic with Compass ...2-61 Heated Outside ...2-64 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-2 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-13 Replacement Bulbs ...6-72 Parts ...6-77 Wheels ...6-49 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . 1-51 Reset Button. Driver Information Center ...2-88 Restraints 1-51 Checking Your ...Child ...1-39 Head ...1-5 11 - ...
Driving In ...4-21 Reading Lamps ...2-58 Rear 6.69.6.70 Compartment Fuse Block ...Defogger ...3-6 Door Security Locks ...2-6 Fog Lamps ...2-56 Seat Air Outlet ...3-7 Seat Outside Position ...1-...-Dimming ...2-64 Electrochromic with Compass ...2-61 Heated Outside ...2-64 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-2 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-6 Remote Trunk Release ...2-13 Replacement Bulbs ...6-72 Parts ...6-77 Wheels ...6-49 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . 1-51 Reset Button. Driver Information Center ...2-88 Restraints 1-51 Checking Your ...Child ...1-39 Head ...1-5 11 - ...