Owner's Manual
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...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 these years. in 1968 and 1969 was ...all 1970 through 1976 Eldorados. for nearly two decades. ix Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in automotive styling for all Cadillacs in . advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car....
...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 these years. in 1968 and 1969 was ...all 1970 through 1976 Eldorados. for nearly two decades. ix Cruise control, automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels, twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in automotive styling for all Cadillacs in . advances such as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car....
Owner's Manual
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... if either door isopened. This is the only position in the key and turn it was before you inserted the key. The steering wheel will be used for up to fivedifferent positions: 0 Power Windows Astroroof ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like LOCK. Power ...can removethe key. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off (for example, if your Cadillac may be in motion while the engine is off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. If you wantpower for driving. Retained Accessory Power A E The following accessories on your vehicle is being pushed). It's...
... if either door isopened. This is the only position in the key and turn it was before you inserted the key. The steering wheel will be used for up to fivedifferent positions: 0 Power Windows Astroroof ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like LOCK. Power ...can removethe key. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off (for example, if your Cadillac may be in motion while the engine is off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. If you wantpower for driving. Retained Accessory Power A E The following accessories on your vehicle is being pushed). It's...
Owner's Manual
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... a comfortable position and then release the lever to raise the window. Press the control forward to lock the wheel in place. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing any surface on the control operates the driver's power window. ...Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs nwre room when you want to tilt the wheel. Pressing the control...
... a comfortable position and then release the lever to raise the window. Press the control forward to lock the wheel in place. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing any surface on the control operates the driver's power window. ...Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs nwre room when you want to tilt the wheel. Pressing the control...
Owner's Manual
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...don't use your-cruise control winding on roads or in cruise control when the traction the accelerator. With cruise control, you can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could losecontrol. On such roads, fast changes in the Index.) When road conditions Cruise control shuts when you apply your vehicle ...on. 2-35 Cruise control canbe dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control system begins to safely use cruise controlon slippery roads. This can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 k b or more without keeping your foot on m) If your brakes. off allow you to limit...
...don't use your-cruise control winding on roads or in cruise control when the traction the accelerator. With cruise control, you can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could losecontrol. On such roads, fast changes in the Index.) When road conditions Cruise control shuts when you apply your vehicle ...on. 2-35 Cruise control canbe dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control system begins to safely use cruise controlon slippery roads. This can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 k b or more without keeping your foot on m) If your brakes. off allow you to limit...
Owner's Manual
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... Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control 12. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 4. Driver's Side Air Bag 5. Electronic Climate Controls 8. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Glove Box Horn 14. The instrumentpanel is designedto let you 'll need to know at a glance how your Cadillac is running.... Steering WheelTouch Controls forAudio System 15. You'll know how fast you're going,how much fuel you're using and many of the instrument panelare: 7. Lamp Controls 11. Air Outlets 2. The main components of the other things you know to drive...
... Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control 12. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 4. Driver's Side Air Bag 5. Electronic Climate Controls 8. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Glove Box Horn 14. The instrumentpanel is designedto let you 'll need to know at a glance how your Cadillac is running.... Steering WheelTouch Controls forAudio System 15. You'll know how fast you're going,how much fuel you're using and many of the instrument panelare: 7. Lamp Controls 11. Air Outlets 2. The main components of the other things you know to drive...
Owner's Manual
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... that is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Adjust your vehicle may be ready to traction control, the traction control system will notlimit wheel spin. The traction control system warning light maycome on for an extended period of time when the system is specifically related to warn youif ...fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you start the engine. If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. 2-68 TRACTION CONTROL 0 If the traction control system is on, the system will turn off and the warning light willcome on . When...
... that is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Adjust your vehicle may be ready to traction control, the traction control system will notlimit wheel spin. The traction control system warning light maycome on for an extended period of time when the system is specifically related to warn youif ...fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you start the engine. If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. 2-68 TRACTION CONTROL 0 If the traction control system is on, the system will turn off and the warning light willcome on . When...
Owner's Manual
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...recall"mode by your dealership at once. - REDUCED ENGINE POWER 41: This message informs the driver due to wheel slippage your Cadillac serviced by pressing theRESET button. When the REMOVE KEY message is over O F (126°C). Stopand allow...driving it may need to be replaced. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK 1: This messageonly appears in the Index. Check the ignition key for fuel immediately. Severe enginedamage can result from an overheated engine. PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED 31: This warning message displayswhen the PASS-Key pellet information has not been programmed into your Cadillac...
...recall"mode by your dealership at once. - REDUCED ENGINE POWER 41: This message informs the driver due to wheel slippage your Cadillac serviced by pressing theRESET button. When the REMOVE KEY message is over O F (126°C). Stopand allow...driving it may need to be replaced. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK 1: This messageonly appears in the Index. Check the ignition key for fuel immediately. Severe enginedamage can result from an overheated engine. PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED 31: This warning message displayswhen the PASS-Key pellet information has not been programmed into your Cadillac...
Owner's Manual
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...display, press the INFORMATION button several times until XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears. Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, be the TRACTION ACTIVE message will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. if Slippery road conditions may exist this message appears..., have your vehicle serviced at your driving patterns. If you know when to change the engine oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your Cadillac dealership. The controller receives inputs from various sensors to control and monitor ...
...display, press the INFORMATION button several times until XX OIL LIFE LEFT appears. Traction Active When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, be the TRACTION ACTIVE message will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. if Slippery road conditions may exist this message appears..., have your vehicle serviced at your driving patterns. If you know when to change the engine oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your Cadillac dealership. The controller receives inputs from various sensors to control and monitor ...
Owner's Manual
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... out in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. If one of available tire and road conditions. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-7 You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. As you . Let's say the road... is about to make the most of the wheels is wet. Here's what happens with ABS. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. You're driving safely. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the ...
... out in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. If one of available tire and road conditions. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-7 You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. As you . Let's say the road... is about to make the most of the wheels is wet. Here's what happens with ABS. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. You're driving safely. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the ...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically comes on whenever you should display briefly on the Driver Information Center. but the system won't turn the system back on . To limit wheel spin, especially in sand, mud, ice orsnow. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index.) The TRACTION OFF message will display ...-- You can turn the traction control system off if your driving accordingly. 1_I To turn the system off if you press the button, the TRACTION OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center. 4-9
...automatically comes on whenever you should display briefly on the Driver Information Center. but the system won't turn the system back on . To limit wheel spin, especially in sand, mud, ice orsnow. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index.) The TRACTION OFF message will display ...-- You can turn the traction control system off if your driving accordingly. 1_I To turn the system off if you press the button, the TRACTION OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center. 4-9
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle going in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you turn the l'ront wheels. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on wet...10 In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at highway speeds. Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS) (Eldorado Only) This system varies the amountof steering effort proportionate to take much more than even the very ... a vehicle on curves. Experienced driver or beginner, each of physics when driving oncurves. provides ease when It parking yet a firm, solid feel when steering at a reasonable speed....
...the vehicle going in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you turn the l'ront wheels. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on wet...10 In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at highway speeds. Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS) (Eldorado Only) This system varies the amountof steering effort proportionate to take much more than even the very ... a vehicle on curves. Experienced driver or beginner, each of physics when driving oncurves. provides ease when It parking yet a firm, solid feel when steering at a reasonable speed....
Owner's Manual
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...the curve,and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Wait to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the curve. For example, come over a hill and you find a truck stopped in...want it to go , and slow down. There are straight ahead. First apply your front wheels are times when steering can be more effective than braking. Suppose you can stop in time...vehicle the way you want to go slower. if you 're steering througha sharp curve. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like these problems by braking -- Unless your speed. Then you suddenly...
...the curve,and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Wait to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the curve. For example, come over a hill and you find a truck stopped in...want it to go , and slow down. There are straight ahead. First apply your front wheels are times when steering can be more effective than braking. Suppose you can stop in time...vehicle the way you want to go slower. if you 're steering througha sharp curve. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies like these problems by braking -- Unless your speed. Then you suddenly...
Owner's Manual
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...roadway. 4-12 Then turn your vehicle straddles the edge of 'the shoulder is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheelup to one-quarter turn it a full 180 ...degrees very quickly without removing either hand. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly....
...roadway. 4-12 Then turn your vehicle straddles the edge of 'the shoulder is nothing in the way, steer so that your steering wheel to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn the steering wheelup to one-quarter turn it a full 180 ...degrees very quickly without removing either hand. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly....
Owner's Manual
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If it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. Higl Hypnosis - Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of...tountain Roa Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. There is it does,your vehicle is different from driving in Eess than a second, and you could crash and be aware that can leave the road in flat or ...rolling terrain. Don't let it canhappen. Driving on steep hills or mountains is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the highway as "highway ...
If it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. Higl Hypnosis - Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of...tountain Roa Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. There is it does,your vehicle is different from driving in Eess than a second, and you could crash and be aware that can leave the road in flat or ...rolling terrain. Don't let it canhappen. Driving on steep hills or mountains is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the highway as "highway ...
Owner's Manual
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... legal, not only where you live but also where you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. In it has to save wear on your rig will be... are some important points. 0 There are forcedto work harder against the drag of the added weight. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faste.r than the maximum posted speed for your passengers. Make sure your vehicle's parts. 0 0 0 0 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ...
... legal, not only where you live but also where you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. In it has to save wear on your rig will be... are some important points. 0 There are forcedto work harder against the drag of the added weight. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faste.r than the maximum posted speed for your passengers. Make sure your vehicle's parts. 0 0 0 0 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ...
Owner's Manual
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...get to install, adjust and maintain them properly. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you would when driving your rig. This lets you check your vehicle's hydraulic brake system. the Trailer Brakes Because you have... beyond the passed vehicle before you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at the same time. Driving with your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with the added weight of handling and braking with one hand. Acquaint yourself with the feel of the trailer. ...
...get to install, adjust and maintain them properly. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you would when driving your rig. This lets you check your vehicle's hydraulic brake system. the Trailer Brakes Because you have... beyond the passed vehicle before you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at the same time. Driving with your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with the added weight of handling and braking with one hand. Acquaint yourself with the feel of the trailer. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. the But if you : Start your rig a hill, here's on how to park your engine; Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels... the regular brakes. 4-37 People can be your rig injured, and both could start your vehicle, with a trailer attached, ona hill. When the wheel chocks in this manual, and Index the will need service more See for on this. Each of the chocks. If you're trailering, it : into...
...Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. the But if you : Start your rig a hill, here's on how to park your engine; Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels... the regular brakes. 4-37 People can be your rig injured, and both could start your vehicle, with a trailer attached, ona hill. When the wheel chocks in this manual, and Index the will need service more See for on this. Each of the chocks. If you're trailering, it : into...
Owner's Manual
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See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. If your vehicle. Before you call, tell the towing service: 0 Front Towing That your Eldorado. When you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. Whether you can still move the shift lever. When the towing service arrives, let the ... Try to seethem. 5-8 If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may want to have a Cadillac dealer or aprofessional towing service tow your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. If your vehicle. Before you call, tell the towing service: 0 Front Towing That your Eldorado. When you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. Whether you can still move the shift lever. When the towing service arrives, let the ... Try to seethem. 5-8 If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may want to have a Cadillac dealer or aprofessional towing service tow your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
Owner's Manual
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... damage drivetrain and suspension components. Always use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. When your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must. This can fall from a car carrierif it transported. The transaxle should be damaged. If the vehicle must ...straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have your vehicle is Don't use J-hooks. A vehicle can causecollision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. They will be clamped in ...
... damage drivetrain and suspension components. Always use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. When your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must. This can fall from a car carrierif it transported. The transaxle should be damaged. If the vehicle must ...straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have your vehicle is Don't use J-hooks. A vehicle can causecollision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. They will be clamped in ...
Owner's Manual
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...maintain lane position, and then gently brake to level place. In any rear blowout, remove your foot the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. To help prevent thevehicle from the one being changed. CAUTION: If a front tirefails, the flat tire will createa drag that off ... properly. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blowout" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your hazard a warning flashers. Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to can still steer. It may require same correction you'd use your jacking equipment to change flat...
...maintain lane position, and then gently brake to level place. In any rear blowout, remove your foot the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. To help prevent thevehicle from the one being changed. CAUTION: If a front tirefails, the flat tire will createa drag that off ... properly. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blowout" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your hazard a warning flashers. Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to can still steer. It may require same correction you'd use your jacking equipment to change flat...