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1993 cadillac eldorado owner`s manual

1. Automatic Overdrive DA Automatic Transaxle 80 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 276 B Baby Restraint E 44 SURE aoo a EEEE EA 29 Battery Cables Starting With Het OL Battery Charge Light 127 Battery Power Loss Beam Headlight High Low Switch reper oed ian NONE ETE M ELA corse MAT Rear SEAT 35 Blizzard If You re Caught In 209 Block Heater Engine FER CRAE 78 Blood Alcohol Level 173 Blowout Tire 247 Boat anak 211 Bose Sound Systems I lr EIFE EE SR E tics 198 Brake Pen rai CETERI TRIER TIE 182 s EEE E TR IRE 291 Master Cylinder erring N Feb AR EN RR ERN 289 Cy ba LENS A p ET B4 Pedol Pavel sepine neea Brake System Anti Lock Warning i ue T 5522 2445 Brake System Warning Light ies 124 Brake Wear Indicators Disc Brakes Anti Lock A E ERAT 179 Brakes 244 Soe eae ney he eee ee ere re 177 Braka i in Emergencies
2. 264 Your Restraint Systems 50 nate ee oa Checks Service Station See Maint Book 8 Chemical Paint Spotting erue ELE CHE 23 Child Restraint Securing 47 Chid RETAINS auda nau naa 44 Children And Safety Belts 41 ipi A RR es e NE TWINS i ace a ota a yaa 0 en ae RE RS Cleaner Air iach Es SOLERE OES ECTS OER 275 caning Aluminum Wheels 321 ax aal ren eine wien a 316 isa E E 319 Vimi ot LeRMDET sss eases 318 Safety eae a 319 The Inside Of Your 316 The Outside Of Your Cadillac 320 The Power Antenna 161 The Top of the Instrument Panel 319 The Underbody Of Your Car 322 The Windshield and Wiper Blades Kaka MEM se 22 25 2022 321 Clock Setting The iiss a 160 Climate Control Electronic 144 Closed In Places Don t Idle In 92 In Your Exhaust 91 209 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems daas ada dudas 143 Compact Disc Player Care Of Your 161 Compact Disc Sound Systems
3. 97 Senn aye 106 100 Headli E Washer Fluid eut Te Head 8 va ehe 10 Heated Windshield 149 D S OMNE 144 Heater Engine 78 High Low Headlight Beam Switch 97 High Speed Shifting When Engine Is Running At 82 A O 200 Mountain Rowe 201 Hills F Goo c1 nu AR ES CoS Ee MDS ree ap 203 Holding A Baby In Your Car 42 Hood Don t Open If You See Steam 236 244 Hood Opening THe ies disses asi a ct oM _ Rr RR UR NIE 93 Hot Coolant Warnin ng Light Se eee I RE A 126 Hot Engine Safety Warnings About 233 How The Air Bag System Works 29 How To Obtain Roadside Service Roadside Serv How Operate Your Sound System rer Chae How To Use This How Wear Safety Belts ETERS 19 PA VC NUN ss sar esase tex as ven 192 If You re Stuck I iios eorr rn RR 256 Identification Label Service Parts pase 426 Identification Number Vehicle
4. 323 Pk Pol 80 Park Shifting ieee cee eee eae ee eee te ee nme 86 Park Shifting Out Of 89 Parking Brake 1 20202 24 B4 Parking Downhill oto8 d o Toto oB of ft HEHEHE 204 On Fg 203 Parking Over Things That Burn SE eee ee ER 90 Parking Uphill 204 PASS Key Personalized Automotive Security Sys 74 Passing Another Vehicle 186 Pavement 171 Pedal Travel Brake Sak cuc MTM E 182 Perception Time In Braking 177 Polishing and Waxing 321 Possible Damage to Your Cadillac Notices About 2 Possible Injury To People Cautions 1 Power Antenna LIRE He 161 Door Locks B o B 65 Controls nel ue Val Lia ERE EET ETE TWTTIT RAS CET 182 Steering PEEL IL acta oan 285 2 22 93 he Sue Use Of Safety Belts During 33 Product Serv Publications See Owner Assistance CK FOE TTE 19 Down System Trunk VEO AI ai E 71 R Reverse Gear Position 81 Racing Shif
5. 19 Safety Belts I eere ek Gb wee a sls 61 Safety Belts Rear Seat 35 Safety Belts Replacing After Crash 60 Safety Belts Right Front Adult Passenger 34 Safety Belts They re For Everyone 12 Safety Belts Twisted 26 Soy Den WU TEMERE ip Rada qa Lol i sio lI Safety Defects Reporting to Canadian Gov t See Owner Assistance Reporting to General Motors See Owner Assistance Reporting to U S See Owner Assistance Safety Warnings icicles mea asas 1 Sand If You re Stuck In 256 Schedule I Maint Serv Laud uou See Maint Book p 14 Schedule II Maint Serv See Maint Book p 16 Scheduled Maint Serv planation of See Maint Book p 18 Seat Lumbar and 9 Senbuck 2 11 Seat Belt edle id re E A E HE ETE 12 seals and Safety Belts nsec ee ern t ARR TS chevy puce ptc 6 Second Gear When To 83 Securing A Child Restraint ne ME Selecting the Right Schedule See Maint Book p 12 Service and Appearance Care 258 Service Center Inspec amp Serv See Maint Book p 32 Servic
6. 325 Idling Your Engine sce aidan 92 HA Tire Goes 246 Ignition Key Positions 73 Illuminated Entry System 66 Indicator Bulbs For Turn Signal Sie wien tie ee aa 11 Indicators Warning On Instrument 1 22123 Infant Restraint ere rer res SURE 44 Inflatable Restraint Light 28 Inflation Tire Pressure 306 Information Center Driver 132 Information System On Instrument i 123 Inside Mirrors 111 Inspection OOO Instrument 120 Instrument Panel Warning Lights 123 Ier EE ERN 316 Interior Lights 108 Introduction See Front of Owner Info Manual J Jacking And Removing Flat Tire 247 TORIO DERE i a ek edo Fea a RUE OO 22 K LS Ue 62 Beye TERES iecore 15 Keyless Entry Regole 66 Kilometer Indicator E TEE RT 122 Label Fluid Usage oes aa ae 265 Lamp ore a nae kn Irc EX RC 294 Lane Change Indicator 96 Lap Belt
7. 318 W Warning Lights EE Flashers Warning Hazard O 219 Light Anti Lock Brake Mines Ea swiss Rusa iE are ae 125 Light Brake 124 Light Engine Oil 128 Lights On Instrument Panel Lrxcdaawxauaa r a Mtl Lights Service Engine Soon 126 ts What To Do If One Goes On LIRE ER 123 Warnings Safety 1 Warnings Vehicle Damage Va SCRE Xin 2 Washer Headlight Hope het pK Re Nia 100 Washer 99 Water Don t Use For Windshield Washer ETE 2 100 Wear Indicators Disc Brake JS Weatherstrips Cleaning 321 Wet Road Driving Vv Ca E 191 Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance Xp 312 Wheel Nut Torque FERIA E LRL E RETE 254 Wheel Replacement pro OEE i Edd dr 312 Why Safety Belts ECCO EUER 13 Why Wear Safety Bella oc ccc eer mnm 12 Window Express Down Driver s 5 93 Windows PWET e nce cece eee n rk 93 Windshield Cleaning The AG ERA A Egi Cara d ura 320 TIN ES 99 Washer Fluid cies eri ka Ea Ru X kala eed a 287 WIDUI
8. Full Flow ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Surge Tank Radiator Cap Relief Pressure 15 0 psi 103 kPa Thermostat Starts To 192 199 F 89 93 C Water Pump Type eid rsa DE Centrifugal ders rs kan TREE E Serpentine ae aes Aluminum Radiator Cooling Fans 2 Electric FUEL SYSTEM Induction Type Sequential Port Fuel Injection SPFT System Pressure 33 4 43 5 psi 230 300 kPa Idle Speed SEINS ECM Controlled uoce MEME Paper Type Element Fuel ED 22212 ee MEM Electric In Tank Fuel Required 2 ree Premium Unleaded 91 Octane AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Trade Name 4 9L Turbohydramatic THM 4T60E RO UE RE XS 4 Speed Automatic Gra yaa ra a Viscous Converter Clutch Trade Name 4 6L Turbohydramatic THM 4T80E Tie ater aid ean ter ner EAR ee EES 4 Speed Automatic ea uaa es lOrque Converter Clutch Fluid Required aa DEXRON IIE Axle Ratio 4 9 L Engine Code 2 97 1 Axle Ratio 4 6 L Engine Code 9 3 71 Axle Ratio 4 6 L Engine CodeY 3 11 1 347 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation Contro
9. 158 Compact Spare TIE yr 255 Computer That Shows Fuel 131 PME CHER EAE EE ea nates 70 Contents Table Of See Front of Owner Info Manual Control DEA Velille cessas Rr Rhen 176 Benni ua Mr 187 Controls Features 62 Convex Outside cure ek can 114 Coolant Engine Proper Solution To Use 234 242 Coolant Safety Warnings About SEC 233 241 Cooling System 232 240 Cooling System Service Maint Book P 29 Cr me Conol Cruise Control Change Speed With 103 Cruise Control Get Out Een 105 Cruise Control On Hills 104 Cruise Control Turning 105 Curves Driving On S prd Pe 183 D Damage To Finish FITUS LIAE X RR 322 Damage To Sheet Metal 322 Damage Warnings coe her hern 2 Daytime Running Lights Ca nada Only E Dead Battery What To Do If You Have A RES Defensive Driving cese mm Rm 172 Defogger Rear Window i elastica 148 DMIIONE rra e Pee CREER OR ER ERR Ad dead 147 Delco Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys IET 158 Delco Sound Systems a d 153 DEXRONHES
10. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Follow the manufacturer s recommendation far attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with vour rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly e Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing trailer requires certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before vou start check the trailer hitch and platform safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you chec
11. See Introduction Freeing Car From Sand Mud Ice or Snow 256 Freeway Deiving iieeessoseurseovssasuxuseursetee 197 French Language Manual See Introduction Front Seatbacks Reclining 7 8 PUREST a bead naar ra rai a de 259 Fuel Data Panel aarp pce aaa a waa ERR CE ERROR EUR 131 Piel Gaga rrr ERES Sais Fuel Door Remote 262 Fuel Tank Filling Your 5 aaa 261 Fuels in Foreign Countries 261 Fuse Replacement 3207 Fuses And Circuit Breakers SRL s VR 327 G Garage Door Opener 119 Gear Positions eris tUe Po p 80 Gearshift Lever Positions 80 DENEN orcusce uices d aes Re 259 Gasoline Tank Filling Your reir E es 261 ee R EAE 319 GINE BOE Ta 2222 SEA 71 Graphic Symbols E DS e ES TREES 3 Guard Against 72 Guide En See Introduction H MM EO jtd Dll 294 Halogen Headlight Bulb Removal 294 Hazard Warning Flashers ota ARD 219 Haze SEA NA V Ir A e ipud us 194 Headlight esgic nk a a eese x SEL 294 Headlight High Low Beam
12. ER E EE 39 Lap Shoulder Bali oen d 20 Large r Children and Safety Belts nce EET eI T MES 56 Le Of Exhaust Into Your 91 209 Lower EERE corse ere rrr ern men n an 318 Leaving Your Ve Ki CARA E TQ 66 Light Air Bag 28 Light Battery M III IE REX E CEE 127 Securit 73 Light Safety Belt 12 19 Light Service Engine S00M 126 Light Engine Oil xau r Rc ria are aa 128 Light Engine Temp oats sons onere er en 126 Light Turn Signal Indicator 96 Light Underbood 22 109 Lighter Cigarette 118 Epl 106 T iA AREE AERA NETS aa BOB ROBO BOR 5 Bo Bo BOR OR ORO ORO m ee OB ee ee ee 108 Lights ge wai Of OER A 107 Lights Reading AE Ligh eso sas casa Ea ELETA 170 Lights Warning On Instrument Panel 123 LORS n a e bor sine Rete tee ERES 303 Loadmg Your Vehicle 303 Log Operating Record See Maint Book p 44 Long Distance Driving 199 Loss 187 Low Battery What To Do About
13. 221 Low Oil Pressure Warning Light For 128 Lubricants Recommended Maint Book p 5 Lumbar Control Switch UE E TIDETUR TE ETE M Maintenance See Maintenance Book Word See Maint Book 2 LOIRE coke a cara RE Se See Maint Book All of Services See Maint Book 18 20 22 24 T Sce Maint Book 2 bp i 2 55 See Maint Book 26 28 30 Operating Record Log See Maint Book p 44 80 Recommended Fluids See Maint Book p 38 40 42 Schedules See Maint Book p 10 12 14 16 Scrvice Ctr Inspec amp Serv See Maint Book p 32 34 36 Service Station Owner Checks See Maint Book p 8 Maintenance Record See Maint Book p 44 Markings Pavement 2 2222 171 Master Cylinder Brake OE Wa anew ate 289 Methanol In Gasoline ee ese ers ores pee Ee 260 Mileage Indicar 122 Mirrors Front Seat Vanity e Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview 111 Mirrors Outside ricci a wins be a aa he wea Nene hrs ir 114 Mist DINDE IB Loss eer 194 Mobile Telephone 152 326 Mountain Driving SEO 201 MTBE In Gasoli
14. To Add Coolant 4 9L If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Z CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn vou badly With the coolant recovery tank vou will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but he careful not to spill it Z CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine To Add Coolant 4 61 Northstar If vou need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant surge tank Z CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator hot You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine To Check or Add Coolant When the engine 15 cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher Remove the pressure cap 283 from the surge tank use fl
15. CHANGE TRANS FLUID Northstar Only This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change intervals CHECK BRAKE FLUID This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir fluid level is low Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed Have the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible If the brake warning light is on follow the directions in that section CHECK COOLANT LEVEL Northstar Only This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible CHECK FUEL GAGE This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and your display is rurned off CHECK OIL LEVEL Northstar Only This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately quart low If this message is displayed check the oil and add as needed CHANGE OIL SOON This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or the mileage since the last oil change is more than 6750 miles CHANGE ENGINE OIL This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be changed immediately See engine oil and filter recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule After an oil change the Oil Life Index must he reset See Oil Life Indicator in the index on how to reset it ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE
16. MT 139 Speed Sensitive Suspension 141 Stains REMOVING swash 2 318 Start Ignition Key Position 76 Starting Your Engine cave 10 Starting Your Car If The Battery Is Dead 221 Steam From Hot Overheated 230 Steep Hill Parking On A ACE EA AIR EG YA E RR 203 SINE Lee gt a Ek hee erroe as 182 Steering Column Shift Lever 86 Steering In 184 Steering Tips VRAT EAT VERA RES d jor E 183 Steering Wheel Tilt LEES NERA a aa ce 94 Steering Without Power 182 Stereo Sound 0 Storage Center Console 70 Storing Your Vehicle gt gt 293 Stuck If Your Ignition Key 5 76 Stuck If Car Is In Sand Mud Ice Or Snow 256 Subscribing to Cadillac Prod Serv Pub See Own Assist Sunglass Compartment 116 Sunglasses Wearing At Night SET EE 189 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 5 1 27 Surge Tank Pressure 284 Symbols Used On Your Vehicle 3 T Table Of Conten
17. Ee 182 Braking If Your Engine Stops 179 Break In New ws eee ress 75 Break In Schedule When Towing A Trailer 212 Ea a 19 Bulb Chart ra russo cesso cu ioa 333 Bulbs Halogen Removal i uoa ri E 294 Bulbs Taillight Replacement OX HORROR E 296 Bulbs Turn Signal peu hikes Wadasc edd cau ex ow ualde a e C Cables Battery Starting With 221 MM 349 Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust 91 209 Cassette Tape Player Care Of Your 160 Cassette Tape Systems SEPT carema IO Cautions Safety ccleaner 1 CB Radio Adding 152 326 Cellular Telephone Adding 152 326 Center Console eee 222222 70 Center Mounted High Stop Lamp Bulb Replace 298 Central Door Unlocking System 66 Chain TEL iui O Sere es sees 314 Change The Oil When To 273 Changing A Flat T 247 Charge Light Battery 127 Chassis Lubrication See Maint Book p 18 Checki The Brake Fluid ee ERU NU ERU A E UE 290 291 The Engine Level 268 The Power Steering Fluid 285 Things Under The
18. 211 80 Tana a a a 276 Transaxle Gear Positions 80 Service Pon Travel Brake Pedal eu RD Mae IE eats 182 ih CIEE t er E E 123 Trunk Release Remote 71 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Ede auae a ER 96 Turn Signal Headlight Beam 97 Twilight Sentinel 107 Twisted Safety 26 Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt 58 U Underbody Maintenance 322 Underhood 22222222222 109 Uniform Tire Quality 310 Unleaded Gasoline 259 204 Upholstery Care 316 Urban Driving 196 Used Oil How To Dispose 274 15 Vanity Mirrors Front Seat REX a AUN GERA ORA X a 113 Vehicle Damage Warnings 2 Vehicle Identification Number VIN EX Re e 325 SIOTABE ouei rerien a 293 we is cov uli ian rue Farnese Incas 3 552555552 2 12 72 4 1 warn aaa 143 Vinyl Cleaning XXE ER
19. DRIVING IN THE RAIN Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road vou can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left vou ll get even less traction Its always wise to slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on drv pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking Road spray can often be worse for vision than rain especially if it comes from a dirty road 50 it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Z CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After dri
20. On two lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access you ll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways Examples are stop signs and signals shopping centers with direct access to the highway no passing zones and school zones vehicles turning left and right off the road pedestrians cyclists parked vehicles and even animals HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS Is there actually such condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is samething about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time This can help you avoid a fixed stare Wear good sunglasses in bright light Glare can cause drowsiness But don t wear sunglasses at night They will drastically reduce your overall vision at the very time you need
21. T TOU EI EE Additives Engine Oil wor Ha Spa e Adjustment Hale correr cero rcx 2 06 A HON ee eges corr da 19 Air Bag rr PEE UTR E EE RES E Air Cleaner ee Te he rt OEE OE EI KE 275 Air Cleaner Replace See Maint Book p 22 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement 301 Ab S 144 Bir CURE ee 143 SPE CR eiat x pape ele a piece COR 143 Alarm How To Turn Off Theft VN FR A 73 Alcohol Driving Under The Influence Of 173 Alcohol in 260 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 321 eae eae Eam Ur Cie ces a CR 454 AM Radio Reception 151 AM Stereo Radio Reception ORI 151 Antenna Cleaning Radio 161 Ant AERE an serrer mcn cine Anti Lock Brakes 179 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 125 Anti Theft Ti 2 SOR CORE CoCo 72 Appearance 314 Arm Wearing n Safety Belt Under Your 25 ADS 117 GU E Rad Re een E cara 115 Automatic Air Conditioning E 144 Automatic Door
22. someone may be about to open a door Expect other drivers to run stop signs when you are on a through street Be ready to brake if necessary as you go through intersections You may not have to use the brake but if you do you will be ready If you re driving through a shopping center parking lot where there are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot Pedestrians can be careless Watch for them In general you must give way to pedestrians even if vou know you have the right of way Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly 172 Here s a final bit of information about defensive driving The most dangerous time for driving in the U S is very early on Sunday morning In fact GM Research studies show that the most and the least dangerous times for driving every week fall on the same day That day is Sunday The most dangerous time is Sunday from 3 a m to 4 a m The safest time is Sunday from 10 a m to 11 a m Driving the same distance on a Sunday at 3 a m isn t just a little more dangerous than it is at 10 a m It s about 134 times more dangerous That leads to the next secti
23. subscription costs 100 00 U S 110 00 including a special binder and it entitles you to all PSPs published by Cadillac during that model year You can purchases a subscription by sending a check or money order to Cadillac Service Publications Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48027 along with the order form located on page 15 Your may get additions subscription ordering forms by calling the toll free number shown in this section or your can find them at participating dealerships Individual PSPs If you don t want to buy all the PSPs issued by Cadillac for all models in the model year you can buy individual PSPs such as those which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSPs It provides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What You ll find the Index A list of all PSPs published by Cadillac in a model year 1990 or later PSPs covering all models of Cadillac cars are listed in the same index Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSPs you may want Price information for PSPs you may want to buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most of the PSPs which could potentially apply to the most recent Cadillac models will by listed in the last quarterly publication for that model year This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index if
24. 192 Instrument Panel Illumination ERU 194 Instrument Panel Telltales y yr wee a 194 License Plate Light SPAS a O AO ORDRE FOE ER REP 194 Park uud Turn Signal estes aar m xa 2357 NA Rear Fog Back Up Light Export a Rinse cpm e gide Marker EEA aaa ED aaa a la aa aaa 194 Stop Tail Turn Signal eee eee 2057 NA Stop Tail Turn Signal Export P21 5W JEDE LARES oc erre On RUE GC e 1003 Underbood 201 Vanity Mirror Illumination 124 NORMAL MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS 4 9 LITER ENGINE Air Cleaner Element Type 1096 2 Cele en 7T8A 72 Fuel Filter Element E 581 SS PIOS a E Eum A TAT OH PU AC PF 45 ERRAT n Pn eMe EE ER a en E HUNE ET 5010324 POV VINE ose rro aie m nre En ao RR AC Type CV 774C HET Spark Plugs EE dad ado dd AC Type 41 302 AREE PSOE RCA A VIS DEOR RU AT 3528110 Ae pe aT KNEE EE cu enc Ke em i Thermostat EAS TR Upper Radiator Hose
25. ELDORADO OWNER S LITERATURE She PENALTY OF LEADERSHIP T every field of human endeavor he that is munt perpetually tive in the white light of publicity Whether the leadership be vested in m man m a manufactured product emulation and envy are ever at work In art in literature in music in industry the reward and the punishment are always the same reward is widespread recog nition the punishment fierce denial and detracto When a man s work becomes a standard for the whole world it also becomes a target for the shafts of the envious few Tif nis work be merely mediocre he will be left severely alone if he achieve a masterpiece it will set a million tongues a wugging jealousy does not protrude its forked tongue at the artist who produces commonplace painting Whatsoever you write or paint or play or sing or build no one will strive to surpass or to slander you unless your work be stamped with the seal of genius Long long after a great work or a good work has been done those who are disappointed envious continue to cry out that rt can not be dane uM MNA IU Naan cur ct Whistler as a mountebank 1 ng after the big world had acckaimed him its greatest artistic genius to Bayreuth to worship at the musical shrine of Wagner while the little group of those whom he had dethroned and displaced argued angrily that he was no musician at all The litte world continued to protest that Fulton
26. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes 271 Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps J At i M Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar Turn cap counterclockwise to unlock cap Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again Eu 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is where it should be push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are 279 made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused fluid other than is not covered by your new vehicle warranty e After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check e When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way How To Reset
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28. This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over 126 C 248 F To avoid added strain on a hot engine turn off your Climate Control system and stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed If it does not cool down turn off your engine and have it serviced before driving it again Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine See Engine Overheating in the Index ENGINE HOT A C COMPRESSOR OFF This message will appear when the Climate Control is in Auto or Defrost and the engine coolant is hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When that happens air conditioned air is not delivered If the coolant temperature returns to normal you must select AUTO DEFOG or Defrost to return to a normal A C compressor operation FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tank is critically low It means you should stop for fuel immediately LOW A C REFRIGERANT SERVICE A C SOON This message will appear when the A C refrigerant is so low that it no longer can cool well This message shows that some of the refrigerant has leaked out of the system and that the A C needs recharging If you do not have it recharged the system may not cool at all CHECK WASHER FLUID This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly emp
29. of these unless this manual says you can In many uses they will damage your vehicle Laundry Soap Bleach e Reducing Agents CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC Use vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl with a clean damp cloth Your Cadillac dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set e Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area Ifa ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set USING FOAM TYPE CLEANER ON FABRIC Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt e Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 316 Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or
30. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and vou could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise Control switch to DON F SET gt ORFS CRUISE WIPER 1011 Z CAUTION If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want to use it 2 Get up to the speed you want 2 Pushin the button at the end of the lever and release it GET me CRUISE WIPER n 2 Crram 9 4 The digital Instrument panel cluster has CRUISE ENGAGED light that will come on There is no light on the analog cluster 5 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal LUZ To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h ar more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to RIA for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Z CAUTION If you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you
31. FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK COIL 20 4 8L DISTRIBUTOR 4 6L IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SIR 20 DIAGNOSTIC ENERGY RESERVE MODULE DERM SIR AIR BAG ARMING SENSORA PCM IGN 10A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 858 DECODER MODULE INJ 104 is FUEL INJECTORS 1 4 6 7 IMJ 1 FUEL INJECTORS 2 3 5 8 IGN 10A Ley COMPRESSOR ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC ENERGY RESERVE MODULE E cb dou BAG CORNERING LIGHTS CHIME MODULE TWILIGHT SENTINEL DRL MODULE BACKUP LIGHTS BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FUEL 20 FUEL PUMP POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PCM BAT 104 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PCM 10A A C COMPRESSOR HTD W S 10A HEATED WINDSHIELD STOP LP 20A STOP LIGHTS TURN HAZ 20A HAZARD LIGHTS TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DAL 104 CANADA DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DAL 10 i DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS SUSPENSION 10A ROAD SENSING SUSPENSION NORTHSTAR SPEED SENSITIVE SUSPENSION 4 9L ATD BAT 204 SENSING SUSPENSION L HDLP LO 10 EXPORT LEFT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM R HDLP LO 10A EXPORT RT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM L HDLP HI 104 EXPORT LEFT HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM A HOLP HI EXPOR RIGHT HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM IGN 3 10A HEATED WINDSHIELD HEATER AND PROGRAMMER ELECT LEVEL CONTROL ELC DEFOGGER RELAY D7 CR
32. PARKING OVER THINGS THAT BURN 90 ENGINE EXHAUST N CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If vou ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle e Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO und Have it fixed immediately 9 RUNNING YOUR ENGINE WHILE YOU RE PARKED It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here some things to know N CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever
33. Safety Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts Unless the driver s safety belt is buckled a chime will also sound HOW TO WEAR SAFETY BELTS PROPERLY Adults This section is only for people of adult size Z CAUTION There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for babies and smaller children If a child will be riding in vour Cadillac see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems vour vehicle has We ll start with the driver position 19 DRIVER POSITION This section describes the driver s restraint system The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 20 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across vou Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching
34. With Filter Change asas cscs ex 7 qts 6 6 L Engine Cooling System 12 3 qts 11 7 L Pel Dnk ais e 6 rea aae 19 8 gallons 75 1 Foer SENE Les eec ore re nS 1 3 quarts 1 2 L Windshield Washer 4 2 quarts 4 1 L TIGHTEN TORQUE Spark DIR UIL LL ecce rre t red 20 N m 15 lbs ft Spark Plugs OL 2 2 2 15 N m 11 Ibs ft Oil Pan Drain Plug 4 9 L Hie iow 30 N m 22 lbs ft Oil Pan Drain Plug 4 6 L 20 N m 15 Ibs ft VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Eldorado ETC Shipping Weight TE E E 3516 Ibs 1594 7 kg Shipping Weight 3695 Ibs 1679 kg EEE nape REDE EE SE ick 108 in 2743 mm Length 300 356 202 2 in 5135 mm ES ao EA 54 0 in 1371 mm EUR ATA 74 3 in 1887 mm ssi uA a EE 60 9 in 1547 mm Rear EER Lo eee a REESE te m 60 9 in 1547 mm 349 AS CERTIFIED We Employ technicians certified by the National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let us show you their credentials Catalog Number 3028 Part Number 3532633 ge RI pr TE yd EM E LOMA UR ws BE ira ON VERTIBL ARRITZ C Bl E
35. close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage arca like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you THEFT DETERRENT OPTION If your Cadillac has this option it has a Theft Deterrent Alarm System With this system the SECURITY light will flash as vou open the door 1f your ignition 15 off This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 8 the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch Keyless Entry System The SECURITY light should come on and stay on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off It a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System the alarm will go off It will also go off if the trunk lack is damaged Your vehicle s s lights will flash and the horn will sound for 3 minutes then will go off to save battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock It arms only if you use a power door lock s
36. compressor To avoid damage the A C compressor automatically turns off and the Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch from AUTO to ECON and remain there Have your A C system serviced if this message appears Speed Sensitive Steering SSS This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased maneuverability and parking case As your vehicle speed increases the steering effort is also increased proportionately At highway speeds the umount of steering effort is greatly increased to provide a manual like steering feel for maximum control an enhanced vehicle stability Road Sensing Suspension Northstar Only The Road Sensing Suspension automatically controls the ride of your vehicle The system controls damping forces in the shock absorbers and struts response to various road and driving conditions The system is capable of making these changes within milli seconds The Road Sensing Suspension controller is a computer used to control and monitor the system The computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors wheel to body position sensors vehicle speed sensor lift and dive signals and determines optimum strut valving or suspension stiffness for your current operating conditions The computer also receives feedback from the various components to determine proper system operation If the computer receives an incorrect
37. materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that vou use reformulated gasoline By doing so vou can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask vour service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions 24 FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If vou use even one tankful vour emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where vou re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors of Canada Ltd International
38. overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 voli outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 78 After you ve used the block heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the block heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of ail you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact a Cadillac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area DRIVING THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly 79 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Your automatic transaxle may have either shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats Br M EE Neutral hi entere ped eM uie AM RR ec a erar Overdrive dU MERGER RU Third Gear Drive r TET T Ir INI in x Be te rea an AN E I AD 2222 5 4 First Gear e FP Park Thi
39. weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for vour vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load vou should spread it out Don t carry mare than 185 lbs 54 kg in your trunk 304 Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If vou have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Z CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash e Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to TIRES We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Cadillac If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufact
40. your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federalrules covering mobile radio and telephone units How To Operate Your Sound System Your Cadillac will have one of these Delco Radio Systems Please read the following to operate the radio portion of vour Delco radio system The Upper Knob The upper knob does these five things e It turns the radio on and off It controls the volume It lets vou see what station you have When the radio is on push the knob to display the station ttells you the time When the ignition ts off push the upper knob to display the time e Push the knob to change direction of tape play Behind the upper knob is a balance control It moves the sound between the left and right speakers If you have the Delco Bose System you do not have this balance control The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Push the knob to switch from AM or FM 154 If you have the Delco Bose Gold Series Music System it lets vou switch from CD Compact Disc to TP Tape player The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers SCAN When you push this button either up or down the SCAN indicator in the display will light and the radio will find the next station and stay there about 5 s
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42. ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankease capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 269 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar To remove turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 270 What Kind of Oil to Use Look for three things e SG SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC 5G CD SESG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute APT levels of quality NOTICE Tf you use oils that don t have the SG designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty 27 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE 0115 FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE DO USE SAE 10W 40 GRADE OIL OR AMY OTHER GRADE NOT RECOMMENDED e SAE 010W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However vou can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before
43. AM sound comparable to FM stereo AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound In addition to improved sound quality includes more station on the AM band You don t have to do anything in your radio because is automatic AM Stereo This means the Delco system can receive QUAM stereo broadcasts Many stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your ST stereo light will come on when you re receiving it LN CAUTION Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before vou add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio he sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And
44. AND STAIN REMOVAL ON ze LEATHER OR VINYL 1050244 16 02 0 473 FABRIC CLEANER SPOT AMD STAIN REMOVAL OM CLOTH FABRIC 1060427 23 02 0 680 L GLASS CLEANER GLASS CLEANING AND SPOT CLEANING ON VINYLS 1050429 272 KG MULTI PURPOSE POWDERED CLEANS VINYL AND CLOTH ON CLEANER DOOR TRIM SEATS AND CARPET ALSO TIRES ANE MATS 12 OZ 0 354 L LLIBRICATE WHITE GREASE GREASE FOR HOOD AMD HINGES AND LATCHES 10728 802 02371 VINYL TOP CLEANER CLEANING OF VINYL TOPS WASH WAX ICONC EXTERIOR WASH AUTO THO 1050201 16 OF 0 473 Lj MAGIC MIRROR CLEANER EXTERIOR CLEANER AND POLISH POLISH 30652387 18 OZ 0 473 Lj GM ENGINE GIL SEE YOUR DEALER FOR SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENT 05 USAGE 10513968 07 0237 1 SPOT LIFTER SPOT AND STAN REMOVAL ON CLOTH AND FABRIC 1 GAL 3 785 L PERMANENT TYPE YEAR ROUND COOLANT AND ANTI FREEZE COOLANT ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE REAR ARLE SUP FLUID 32 OZ 0 846 GM OPTIKLEEM WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT z AND ANTI FREEZE r3 E VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN e MAIL 1GG6ELI2BXPUSO0001 1686 EL 12 BX P U600001 NATION OF L PRODUCTION ORIGIN SEQUENCE 1 USA HUMBER ASSEMBLY PLANT MANUFACTURER HAMTRAMCK MICH G GENERAL MOTORS MAKE B CADILLAC CARLIHE SERIES MODEL YEAR EL ELDORADO P1083 BODY CODE BODY CHECK
45. Driver Information Center will display TURN SIGNAL after driving about a mile to remind you to turn it off 9 As vou signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs Headlight High Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams on a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash To Pass Feature This lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of you that vou want to pass It works even if your headlights are off To use it pull the multifunction lever toward vou When you do If your headlights are off Your high beam headlights will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If vour headlights are on but on low beam The system works normally Just pull the lever Your headlights will shift ta high beam and stay there return to low beam just pull the lever toward vou If your headlights are on and on high beam Your headlights will switch to low beam To get back to high beam pull the
46. Export Sales P O Box 828 Oshawa Ontario LIH TMI Canada FILLING YOUR TANK 26 Z CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks lames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle Che release button is in the glove box Or you can use the manual door release override in the trunk 262 While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise Z CAUTION If vou get gasoline on you and then something ignites it vou could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way When vou put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged 253 CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD Hood Release To open the hood first pull the lever inside the vehicle located at the lower left side of the ins
47. The cylinder bore diameter and the piston stroke provide a piston displacement of 4 9 liters 300 cubie inches This engine utilizes an aluminum crankcase with a separate aluminum lifter carrier and removable cast iron cylinder liners The cylinder heads are made of cast iron and feature integral valve seats and guides The cust nodular iron crankshaft is supported at five main bearing journals by cast iron main bearing caps and shell type steel backed aluminum inserts The center main bearing is the thrust bearing s The cast aluminum pistons use two compression rings and one oil control ring The pistons are tin plated to provide a non scuffing surface when the engine is new A steel camshaft is supported by five steel backed babbit bearings It is driven by the crankshaft through a chain at the front of the engine The drive gear is keyed to the crankshaft and the driven sprocket is bolted to the camshaft Both the crankshaft gear and camshaft sprocket have locating marks to provide the correct valve timing and timing chain installation The valve lifters are roller hydraulic type and are positioned in the aluminum lifter carrier 4 80 Transaxle ETC amp 4 6 L Sport Coupe 270 hp The 4T80 E transaxle has been designed to complement the output characteristics of the Northstar engine The innovative design incorporates several features which enhance its overall operation wo This transaxle is
48. Your Driver Information Center DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle systems The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and warning status messages If more than one problem is detected messages will automatically appear in priority succession with the higher priority messages displayed first Driver Information Center Control Buttons INFORMATION Pressing this button successively will display the ENGINE RPM Digital Cluster only ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY VOLTAGE OIL LIFE INDEX and FUEL USED 132 STORE RECALL Pressing this button will store any currently displayed message that is indicating a system problem Once a message has been stored the next message of normal information is displayed When a message is stored it is saved in the computer but once the ignition is turned off the message is lost All messages stored when your engine is running can be viewed one at a time by pressing STORE RECALL button FUEL USED RESET Display the fuel used then press and hold the STORE RECALL button until is displayed DISPLAY ON OFF Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center Electronic Climate Control and Fuel Data Center displays While displays are off pressing the INFORMATION button will turn on only the Driver Information Center If any other button is pressed or a driving warning message needs to be displayed or fuel level falls below 4 gallons all the displays
49. Your warranty would not cover this damage And don t put decals there you might have to scrape them off Electronic Solar Sensor The Electronic Solar Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control system The sensor monitors the sun s solar radiation by telling the Electronic Climate Control system at what angle and intensity the sun is The Electronic Climate Control uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and air low adjustments mua pA a WA n n t LED Rear Seat Air Outlet Move the swatch to adjust the blower speed from LO to HL Move the VENT lever to direct air flow Irom either the upper floor outlets Heated Windshield Option Front De Ice Here s how to use your heated windshield in cold weather to remove ice or frost quickly 1 If any snow is piled up on the windshield brush it away 149 2 Start your Cadillac and leave it in P Park W 3 Push the switch A light will come on to tell you it is working 4 Try not to use other electrical equipment while the system is working The system will go aff after a four minute heating cycle If you shift out of Park the system will only cycle for two minutes If you want it to cycle again push the switch It will ga on for two minute cycles after that If it has cleared your windshield before the cycle is over you can turn it off by just pushing th
50. be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage vour starter motor 4 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasolinc Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as vou hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Tt Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this Manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index ENGINE BLOCK HEATER OPTION In very cold weather UF 18 C or colder the engine block heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Turn off the engine Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord wm mr Plug it into normal grounded 1 10 volt outlet Z CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could
51. burning of the fuel air mixture The induction system uses smooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders The smoothness of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing methods used for race car engines Careful design using the shape and length of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves created by the motion of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air entering each cylinder The Northstar engine is also designed to be very durable The aluminum block has cast in place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance High strength forged steel connecting rods support the free floating piston pins in bronze bushings for superior high speed performance The fillits of the nodular iron crankshaft undergo a high pressure compression rolling operation to improve their resistance to fatigue Quiet operation is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which damps out noise Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train operation The fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system housing to eliminate the clicking noise which is common to other fuel injected engines The Northstar engine is designed to provide years of efficient reliable satisfying operation We think it is also just plain fun to drive 337 4 9 LITER ENGINE 4 9 Liter transverse engine is an overhead valve degree design
52. could never build steamboat while the big world flocked to the river banks to see his boat steam by The leader is assailed because he is a leader and the effort to equal him m merely added proof ofthat leadership Finding to equal of to excel the fallewer seeks to depreciate and to destroy but only confirms once more the superiority of that which he strives to supplant Where in nothing new this is old as the world workman ha tum through cc tases amr ee which deserves to live lives THE TT APPEASE aM ADFFEBTISEMEMT H THE RT ee ront ee men 14 i ia ser oT capaz Meroe cam Henry M Leland founder of Cadillac stands beside the 1905 Osceola which was built to evaluate the feasibility of a closed bodied car Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac the French military commander who founded the city of Detroit in 1701 What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit Henry M Leland known as the master of precision initiated his pre Club of England awarded the pres cision 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 _ The introduction of the first four cylinder en
53. decrease and the air flow could be directed through the defroster and floor ducts To maintain interior comfort the air flow may move to the air outlets and floor ducts he th Bi level On bright sunny days in cold weather the air flow could even come out the A C outlets to maintain comfort Electronic Climate Control Features A C Purge If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on AUTO the air will first flow out the floor air ducts for a few seconds That is normal This is to expel hot air in the air ducts As the air is cooled the flow will move through the A C outlets Cold Weather Purge On cold days when your system is first turned on at any setting other than Defroster DEFOG or OFF small amount of air will flow through the defroster duct preventing your windshield fram fogging Automatic Defog When using your wipers or rear window defogger for several minutes the system senses that a humid condition exists When this happens air flow will he directed to the windshield and floor ducts to keep your side glass and windshield clear Manually Recirculate Inside Air There may be times when you don t want air from the outside To recirculate the air from the inside only just set the temperature to 60 F 16 C and adjust your fan speed DEFOG Push this button to divide the air between the windshield and the heater ducts This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass
54. difficulties Cadillac has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment in Consumer Relations Center hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TT Y can communicate with Cadillac by dialing 1 800 TDD CMCC TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 LONE AND CENTRAL OFFICE ADDRESSES CENTRAL OFFICES UNITED STATES Consumer Relations Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 2860 Clark Detroit Michigan 48232 1 800 458 8006 24 Hours 1 800 ALLANT Allant s only INTERNATIONAL EXPORT SALES Box 828 Oshawa Ontario LIH 7N1 Fax 416 644 4865 Telex 821 06981215 CADILLAC ZONE OFFICES CENTRAL ZONE Post Office Box 33109 Detroit Michigan 48232 FLORIDA ZONE Barrette Bank Centre Fifth Floor 625 North Flagler West Palm Beach Florida 33401 MID ATLANTIC ZONE Post Office Box 9010 Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 EASTERN ZONE Post Office Box 3003 Parsippany Mew Jersey 07054 SOUTHEAST ZONE Post Office Box 50256 Atlanta Georgia 30302 CANADA Consumer Relations Department General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa Ontario L1J 526 1 800 263 3777 ENGLISH 1 800 263 7854 FRENCH LOS ANGELES ZONE Post Office Box 5018 Thousand Oaks California 91359 5018 MIDWEST ZONE Post Office Box 3002 Naperville Dlinois 60566 NORTHWEST ZONE Post Office Box 23850 Oakland California 94623 SOUTHWEST ZONE Post Office Box 6601
55. do a lot of heavy braking Don t nde the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving N CAUTION Riding your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they won t work well You might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid an accident If you ride your brakes they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal force to slow you down Avoid riding the brakes 178 Riding the brakes wears them out much faster You would need costly brake replacement much sooner than normal and it also reduces fuel economy If vou keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life e If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Cadillac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding This light on the instrument panel will zo on when you start your vehicle Once the vehicle speed reaches about 5 mph 8 km h you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise and
56. do this turn the ignition key to Accessory and turn the wipers on Then with the door open turn the ignition kev to off Start with the driver side wiper blade assembly pour S Using a small ino screwdriver or your finger gently lift the release lever up while at the same time pulling the blade assembly from the wiper arm Do the same with the passenger side wiper blade assembly i E frik To install the wiper blade align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into place The arrow on the wiper blade is to point toward the upper arm 299 If you only want to replace the wiper inserts follow these steps 2 Now pull the insert from the blade housing 4 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm l Disconnect the wiper insert by bending the end of the insert gently using plvers Then pull it from the blade housing retaining tab Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the edge of the insert Make sure that the insert is connected to all the housing tabs 300 AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT 4 6 LITER NORTHSTARK Remove the crankcase vent tube from top of the air duct Loosen clamp at the throttle body and disconnect air duct from the throttle body 301 302 Unlatch clamp and gently remove alr cleaner from the vehicle Push the two tabs and pivot the top half to
57. feedback from the system an error code will be set in memory and SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will display on the Driver Information Center If this message should appear have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience Oil Life Indicator Your Cadillac has a Driver Information Center with an Oil Change Indicator feature This tells you when vou need to change vour engine oil It s based upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns To see the display press the Information button several times until OIL LIFE INDEX appears B DIEI AFi s THN You ll sce how much oil life you have left as a percentage So if vou see 95 OIL LIFE INDEX for example that means that the way you re driving your 95 of your current oil life is still left The OIL LIFE INDEX may say to change the oil sooner than your maintenance schedule This can happen if driving conditions such as short trips in cold weather cause shorter oil life Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil For more information on when to change vour oil see the Maintenance Schedule Ifyou see CHANGE OIL SOON it means that you have less than 10 af your oil life left and you should consider changing vour engine oil If you see CHANGE ENGINE OIL it means the oil life is gone and you should change the oil right away certainly within 200 more miles 320
58. gine in 1905 led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph For attention quality and in novation the Royal Automobile tigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice e first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the elec tric self starter electric lighting and ignition system Cadillac is the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice As commonplace as stan dardized parts are today in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service a T A Yer b 4 E Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cor ner stone of modern production From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as Standard of the World In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation Convenience clean liness and all weather comfort WETE greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cad illac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment The Penalty of Leadership first appeared in the January 2 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac com mitment to leadership quality and innovation It is widely regarded as one of the finest documents ever written and was published following the introduction of the first produc tion VB e
59. help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If vou have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful Z CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it was in vour vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there CAUTION Continued 209 CALITION Continued Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signal
60. ike your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and e The transaxle is not in P Park At dusk if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness At dawn the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight switch is off Of course you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to To idle vour vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into P Park The DRL will stay off until you shift out of P Park Reading Lights You have reading lights located in the roof These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open the door Push the button to turn them Push il again to turn them off 110 MIRRORS Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever like this Your Cadillac may have the optional automatic electrochromic rearview mirror During the daylight it s like the standard mirror But at night the system goes to work During the day the mirror reflects all
61. impact of sufficient severity sensors strategically located on the vehicle detect that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash These sensors complete an electrical circuit triggering a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates a cloth bag The inflator cloth bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger if there is a passenger air bag How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily because an occupants motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal collisions What will vou see after an air bag inflation After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated The air bag will not impede the driver
62. is not fully in Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking hrake after you move the shift lever to Park Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index POWER WINDOWS The controls are near each window Here s how the master control works MIRR RS WINDOWS Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to Off vou can still use your power windows The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off until you open a door or 10 minutes has passed If vou want this power for another 10 minutes just turn the key to Run and back to Express Down Window The driver s power window has this feature Just press the switch once for half a second or more and then let go The window will go all the way down If you want to stop the window as it is going down press the switch again HORN To sound the horn just press the center of the ste
63. key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vchicle will not start This discourages sameone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and continues to flash you get the PASS KEY MALFUNCTION message and the STARTING DISABLED message appears you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key II System however is not working properly and must be serviced by your Cadillac dealer Your vehicle is not protected bv the PASS Key Ir system 74 If you lose ar damage PASS Key II ignition key see your Cadillac 1 ut Thal 1 dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key II to have a new key made NEW VEHICLE BREAK IN NOTICE Your modern Cadillac doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t dr
64. light goes when you turn your key to Run or Start It goes off once you start vour engine That s just a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on it means oil isn t going through your engine properly You could be low on oil or you might have some other oil problem N CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If vou do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Tachometer Analog Cluster This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute RPM HENI x 10010 NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Engine Speed Limiter 4 6L Northstar If vou have the 4 6L Northstar engine you have an Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute RPM When your engine are critically high the fuel supply to the engine is shut off When the engine speed slows the fuel supply will come on again This helps prevent damage to the engine Vehicle Speed Limiter 4 6 L 270 hp his feature prevents your vehicle from excee
65. long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt CHECKING YOUR RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired REPLACING SAFETY BELTS AFTER A CRASH If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then vou need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision 60 Q What s wrong with this The belt is torn Z CAUTION Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away 61 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Cadillac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrum
66. lt ETICA a aa 279 Dimensions Vehicle 349 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 181 Disposal Used Oil 1 ree rne eren hr ne mmn 274 Door Laks 64 Downhill Parking euer rrt rh mnm 204 Downshifting erro oasieaurte hmm PM E Driver Information Center 132 Driver Information Center Messages 133 Driver s Side S LR Air 27 Driving And the Road Your UERSUM seses LOS At Night Bo amp E oRBo BoBoh bom EHF ES 188 172 Hill and Mountain 201 In Foreign Country 261 In Fog And Haze 194 Lu Sn DE TOR soe catia as beara ihe ECCE FEE E FR 207 In The Rain RAE Ea qp ac 191 In WIE c sas ee rea ex esaet aes RUND On Long 199 On Freeway AMI DEL IDE TIME 200 Rd VR RR RH Ra p Through Deep Standing poo Ae MM 206 Drunken Driving 173 Dual Braking System 124 E Electric Outside Mirror Control 114 Electrical Equipment Adding 152 32
67. on you will hear a warning tone 106 Twilight Sentinel INTERIOR xt to the headlight switch It switches vour lights on and off by sensing r how dark it is outside To operate it leave the light switch off and move the control to any position but off If you move the control all the way to MAX your lights will remain on for 90 seconds after you turn your engine off If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction so it is just on the lights will go off quickly when you turn off your enginc You can change this delay time from only few seconds to 90 seconds Operation of Lights Although vour vehicle s lighting system headlamps parking lamps fog lamps side marker lamps and tail lamps meet all applicable Federal lighting requirements certain States and Provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps For example some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with your own State or Provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations 107 Light Sensor The light sensor for the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger gri
68. onto the exit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes are long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through lane and if there is traffic close behind you vou can allow a little extra 98 time and flash your brake lights in addition to your turn signal as extra warning that are about to slow down and exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are For example 40 mph 65 km h might seem like only 20 mph 30 km h Obviously this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph 30 km h DRIVING A LONG DISTANCE Although most long trips today are made on freeways there are still many made on regular highways Long distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some ways The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared vou drive at higher than city speeds and there are longer turns behind the wheel You ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape Here are some tips for a successful long trip BEFORE LEAVING ON A LONG TRIP Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to m
69. or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if vou need to to get all the rust or dirt off Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface AN A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If vou do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown Z CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them he sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140 N m 100 ft Ibs 254 Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put
70. release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control 50 unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 103 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the Cruise switch from ON to Hold it there until you get up ta the speed you want and then release the switch a To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to Each time you do this your vehicle will go about mph 1 6 km h faster 4 61 Northstar The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the Cruise Control speed by pushing the SET CRUISE button To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it 2 To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed vou set earlier Using C
71. required When applied the pressure plate provides a mechanical direct drive coupling of the engine to the transaxle The two planetary gear sets provide the four forward gear ratios and reverse Changing of the gear ratios is fully automatic and 15 accomplished through the use of various electronic and mechanical requirements Four multiple disc clutches two roller clutches a sprag clutch and three bands provide the friction elements required to obtain the various ratios with the planetary gear sets A hydraulic system the control valve body pressurized by a vein type pump provides the working pressure needed to operate the friction elements and automatic controls 341 Front Suspension Your fully independent front suspension is a combination strut and spring design The frame is isolated from the body with six rubber mounts Rubber bushings are used at the lower control arm pivots The upper end of the strut is isolated hy rubber mount which contains a bearing 10 allow for wheel turning The Road Sensing Suspension on the 4 6 Liter Northstar and the Speed Sensing Suspension on 4 9 Liter will automatically controls the damping rate of the struts The lower end of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball joint riveted to the control arm The ball joint is connected to the steering knuckle with astellated nut and cotter pin 342 Short Long Arm Suspension SLA Your vehicle uses an independent short long ar
72. s vision or ability to steer the 30 vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle There will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bags Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air hag or the instrument panel for the passenger s bag may be hot for a short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch The nitrogen gus used to inflate the air bag will have vented into the passenger compartment and the bag will be deflated within seconds after the collision Nitrogen makes up about 8056 of the air we breathe and is not hazardous As the nitrogen vents from the bag small particles are also vented into the passenger compartment In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken hy vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air hag CAUTION Don t attach anything to the steering wheel pad It might injure the driver if the air bag inflates Don t set anything on or attach anything to the instrument panel It might injure the passenger if the air bag inflates The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect yo
73. shoulder and check the blind spat Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start vour left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right LOSS OF CONTROL Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three typ
74. the light from behind your car At night when the glare is too high it darkens to reflect only part of the light behind you When the mirror darkens it holds that position until the glare is no longer present 111 Settings Your automatic rearview mirror has different positions for light sensitivity At the MAX setting bright headlights far away will cause the mirror to gradually darken This is a good setting for rural driving At the MIN setting bright headlights have to be rather close for the mirror to darken This is a good setting for city driving Reverse Gear Day Mode he reverse made is another important feature ot the automatic mirror When the shift lever is placed in R Reverse the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up Off Turn the switch to OFF when you want the mirror to stay in the day mode i OW OFF 4 P M MAD Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work Front Seat Vanity Mirrors To use one turn the sunshade down Then lift the cover up to see the mirror The switch makes the light brighter Power Remote Control Mirrors The control on the driver s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors Move the center switch to the left to select the driver side mirror ar to the right to select the pa
75. the rear seat You may however secure forward facing child restraint in the righi front passenger seat only with the seat moved all the way back Wherever vou install it he sure to secure the child restraint properly Z CAUTION An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in vour vehicle even when no child is in it If vour child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If vou need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Cadillac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box along with instructions for installing it This should be used only with a child restraint and only to secure a child restraint at the center rear seating position Additional anchor brackets for child restraints at one or both of the rear outside seating positions are available at Cadillac dealerships in Canada 4h Securing a Child Restraint a Rear Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pull out the
76. the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while vour front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so vou can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway When you drive into a curve at night it s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights This is one good reason to drive slower Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you from possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right de
77. vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s face or neck If put it behind the child restraint 47 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward OT outward so you ll be able to unbuekle it quickly if you ever need to To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it Is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and he ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 49 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show y
78. when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out sec Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 257 SECTION 6 SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearance Care SERVICE Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you l
79. will come back on TRIP SET Press and hold this button to set the Trip Odometer back to zero ENG MET English Metric Press this button to switch from English miles to metric kilometers Driver Information Center Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle s systems Vehicles that are first sold in Canada or are export vehicles will have a number after each message This number helps to identify that message which is only displayed in English APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT This message will appear if your vehicle is in Park for about 5 seconds and the brake is not depressed If you do not want this message to appear you can cancel this message by pressing the OFF and the Blue cooler button on the Electronic Climate control panel Push the same 2 buttons again to have this message displayed again 133 OVERHEATED A C COMPRESSOR OFF If the refrigerant system ever reaches an over pressure condition this message will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has been turned off Air conditioned air will not be delivered to cool your vehicle If the pressure returns to a normal operating range vou must select AUTO DEFOG or Defrost to start the compressor If this message continues to appear have the system repaired as soon possible to avoid compressor damage BATTERY NO CHARGE This message will appear if your battery is not being charge
80. you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti lock Brake system Warning Light in the Index 179 Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake vour computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly 180 Z CAUTION Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may hear the anti lock pump or motor operate and feel the brake pedal pulsate
81. your next oil change When it s very cold below 0 F 18 you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 e Energy Conserving II 272 Oils with these words the container will help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that display the logo GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for vour vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil life index EOLI feature as part of the Driver Information Center display DIC Oil change intervals are determined by the EOLI and will usually fall at or hetween the two recommended alternative intervals of 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers and 7 500 miles 12 500 kilometers but could be shorter than 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers under some very severe driving conditions shown in Schedule I The svstem will also indicate the need for an oil change if 7 500 miles 12 500 kilometers or one vear has passed Engine oil life remaining is displayed through engine data as the LIFE INDEX and as a CHANGE ENGINE OIL me
82. 18 Dallas Texas 75266 0118 NOTE The state of Alaska is serviced by the Northwest Zone The state of Hawaii is serviced by the Los Angeles Zone GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA REGIONAL OFFICES CALGARY AB T2P 3W7 4220 Blackfoot Trail P O Box 2510 1 800 263 3777 MONTREAL QUEBEC H9R 4R2 5000 Trans Canada Hwy Pointe Claire Quebec 1 800 263 7854 TORONTO ONTARIO U1 1200 Eglinion Ave E 416 359 0588 1 800 263 3777 GENERAL MOTORS OFFICES OVERSEAS FAR EAST GM Overseas Distribution Corp Roppongi Fuji Building 2 6 Nishiazabu 3 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo Japan 106 Telephone 03 470 3461 Telex JAPAUTO J22776 DUBAI GMODC IES Middle East Regional Marketing Office Dubai International Trade Centre Level 30 Box 9233 Dubai United Arab Emirates Telex 46542 GMODC EM SAUDI ARABIA GM Overseas Distribution Corp Box 5784 Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Telephone 02 665 3380 Telex 401748 GMOT SJ EUROPE GMODC IES Europe C O GM Service GMBH Postfach 1710 D 56090 Ruesselsheim Federal Republic of Germany Telephone 6142 602319 or 312 Telex 4182841 GMO D Fax 6142 82632 or Code 02 PUERTO RICO U S VIRGIN ISLANDS GM Overseas Distribution Corp Centro Commercial San Francisco Rio Piedras Puerto Rico Mail G P D Box G 4382 San Juan Puerto Rico 00936 Telephone 809 763 1315 Telex 3450394 MEXICO General Motors de Mexico Consumer Relations Supervisor Service Depart
83. 6 Electronic Climate Control 144 Electronic Level Control 142 Electronic Solar Sensor 148 Emergencies Braking In MES epa ESSERE 182 Emergencies Steering In 184 Emergency Starting CNRC Battery Serre ANM Emergency Towing 227 Engine Block Heater Change Oil Indicator 140 Coolant 1 Coolant Temperature Warning Lights Seed EATER e ME 126 ESAME ILL 91 S Cre 266 Qil Additives 273 CREEP sass ree ee EE 128 Oil When Change see 213 Overheating EK d AE oC E CR RR 230 Speed Limiter Northstar d reale we dra aie Pat ANS 129 Warning Light About Need For Service 126 Ethanol In Gasoline 260 Exhaust Caution VOCE IER 91 209 Exhaust Dangerous Gas In 91 209 Expectant Mothers Use Of Safety Belts By 33 Explanation of Maint Service 5ee Maint Book p 18 Express Down Window Driver s 8 93 wessway Driving cler ehh meee e rd 197 Extender Safety BB e eee eoo nmn D Exterior Appearance Wende cete 314 F Fabric Foam NE
84. 6 or if you have an Allant call 1 800 ALLANT In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 ENGLISH Quebec the French language m number is 1 800 263 7854 In Mexico call 1 900 254 17 86 Puerto Rico U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM Intemational Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 416 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Consumer Relations Representative Your name address and telephone number Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of problem In order to give your inquiry prompt attention please call the appropriate toll free number listed However if you wish to write Cadillac please send all correspondence to the respective United States Canada or GM Overseas Central Office address listed on the following page When contacting Cadillac please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using dealership facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED To assist owners who have hearing
85. DIGIT 1 5 COUPE 2 ODOR ENGINE CODE B 4 9 LITER 200 HP Y 4 6 UTER 270 HF 9 4 6 ITER 285 RESTRAINT SYSTEM 2 ACTIVE MANUAL BELTS WITH DRIVER ANG PASSENGERS INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN alsa appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine This code will help vou identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL You ll find this label on the spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is e Your VIN e lis model designation e A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle ADD ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Cadillac unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some of it can just keep other things from working as they should 326 Retained Accessory Power When you stop your Cadillac and turn the key to Off you can use
86. H nany 108 REMOTE RADIO RECEIVER R DEFOG 304 DEFOGGER HTO MIRA 10A RIGHT AND LEFT POWER MIRROR DEFOGGER IPC BATT 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THEFT 10A PASS Key DECODER MODULE THEFT DETERRENT RELAY THEFT DETERRENT MODULE HVAC DABIE 104 HEATER AND A C PROGRAMMER RAP ILLLIMINATED ENTRY MODULE REAR FOG 104 EXPOR REAR FOG LIGHTS i FOG LP 10A 4 5L FOG LIGHTS CHSL FAN 104 REAR BLOWER MOTOR CIGAR 20A CIGAR LIGHTERS SEVRLE ONLY FRONT CIGAR LIGHTER CHIME BODY 2 10A POWER MIRROR SWITCH RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER TAUNK LIHT GONSOLE SwiTCH PANEL LIGHTS EXPORT COURTESY KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE BODY 1 10A DOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCH CYLINDER ILLUMINATION LOVE BOX LIGHT FOOTWELL LIGHTS TWILIGHT SENTINEL DRL MODULE HEADLICIHT SWITCH READ LP 10 LEFT AND VANITY MIRRORS GARAGE DOOR FRONT AND REAR HEADER LIGHTS PRE LP 10A RADIO DIMMING HEADLIGHT 5 INSTAUMENT PANEL CLUSTER LEFT TAIL STOP TURMN LIGHTS LEFT LIGHT LEFT LIGHT A LP 10A RIGHT MARKER LIGHTS LICENSE LIGHTS RIGHT PARE TLIEM LIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LIGHT RIGHT TAIL STORP ITURM LIGHTS RAD oe Ren RADIO RADIO CONTROL HEAD AHT TRUME 20 TRUNK PULL DCN POWER ANTENNA ELC 20 ELECTR
87. IRR PRT ews 220 kW 6000 rpm Torque Acc to SAE J1349 290 Ibs ft 3 4400 rpm is ci pers s 293 Nm 4400 rpm Engine Code Y Power Acc to SAE 11340 270 b 0 6000 rpm EIU EAE IP EUER I EE EA EER 204 kW 6000 rpm Torque Acc to SAE 71349 207 Ibs ft 4400 rpm EOE ees 2 22 300 N m 4400 rpm 6 4 o 3 06 ID 52 4mm 3 31in Compression Ratio ACE EA E al 10 3 1 Cylinder Block Die Cast Aluminum with Iron Cylinder Bores iuis Bil n NT E Cast Aluminum Intake Manifold Die Cast Magnesium erry Week aera re Ea Thermoplastic Air Induction Tubes Valve System Direct Acting Hydraulic Tappets VUNG Oo one E ETRAS 33mm 1 29 in weiss dessa 29mm 1 14 in Pistons redd Cast Aluminum Pita LOGE S 2 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 LIH oe eres ene eee eg PIE x iv wA n ee E 2 4 6 8 345 221 1 3 5 7 eaa Induction Hardened Cast Grey Iron Drive Type Single Row Staged Drive 8 mm Roller Chain Mam BEATER oce er ree m oU ER ri UR SEPT 4 9 LITER ENGINE rero Tun 4 9L 300 cu in MO oL CVInderg cc nes coun
88. L LIFE INDEX message appears Engine Block Heater An engine block heater be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Block Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil hy pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If vou have a prohlem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 274 AIR CLEANER 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar lo gain access to the air cleaner element loosen the four screws and hti the top half of the atr cleaner assembly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the aii filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index l th If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to det
89. LDORADO 2 f 195 MN OWNER ASSISTANCE This section will explain how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance It also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report safety defects This section includes the following Customer Satisfaction Procedure Zone and Central Office Addresses Customer Assistance for Hearing Speech Impaired Mediation Arbitration Program Reporting Safety Defects Product Service Publications PSPs Owner s Manuals and Service Manuals CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROCEDURE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your problem with a member of dealershlp management Satisfaction can often be quickly obtained at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the General Manager or owner of the dealership STEP TWO If after contacting a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Consumer Relations Center 24 hours per day by calling 1 800 458 800
90. MP FUSES C7 06 TRUNK COMP FUSES A1 A5 AF RH MAXI FUSE BLOCK FUSE 1 40 AMP TUAN HAZ STOP LP PARK LIGHTS FUSE 2 30 DELCO BOSE SPEAKERS RADIO CONTROL HEAD REMOTE RADIO RECENER CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 30 FLASH TO PASS FEATURE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT DRL HEADLIGHTS FUSE 4 40 AMP HAVAC BLOWER HVAC POWER MODULE COMPRESSOR FUSE 5 50 AMP ABS ANTILOCK BRAKE PRESSURE VALVE FUSE 6 50 AMP COOLING FANS DOOLING FANS 3 Rear Compartment Fuse Block Pull the cover off to eain access CRANK IGN 1 REAR FOG Fa LP OMSL FAN LPAR LF HDLP WASH IPG GN CNSL Say IEEE RE WIPER RAD GM A DEFOG HTO MIRA E C ee RPRKLP ANIT TRUNK ABS IPC THEFT HVAC DABIE BODY 2 BODY 1 BEAD LP ELG HHTDSEAT SEAT TRUNK COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK CRANE 104 RBAP LLLIMIRATED ESTEY MODULE DIAGNOSTIC EMERGY RESERVE MODULE DERM IGN 11 CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALARM MODULE EXPORT i FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ELECTACCHROMIC MIRAA THEFT DETERRENT MODULE KEYLESS ENTRY TURN SIGNAL LIG RAPILLLAMMATED ENTRY MODULE P HEADLIGET WASHER MODULE PS INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER CHSL OW 104 HEAR BLOWER MOTOR CONSOLE SWITCH ABS 10A ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE 4 9L ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE NORTHSTAR WIPER 304 WIPERAWASHER SWITC
91. Never inflate the tires higher than the maximum cold inflation pressures stated on the sidewall of the tires 06 Don t let tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Ihe Eldorado tire pressures are Front 28 psi 200 kPa e Hear 26 psi 179 kPa Recommended tire sizes e XGT4 Touring Design Blackwall or Whitewall P225 60R 16 The ETC or 4 6L Sport Coupe tire pressures are e Front 29 psi 200 kPa e Rear 29 psi 200 kPa 307 ETC recommended tire size is GA Performance Blackwall P225 60Z R16 4 6 L Sport Coupe recommended tire size is XW4 Performance Blackwall P225 60R 16 LRR S Rated Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leak
92. ONIC LEVEL CONTROL HTO SEAT 104 PASSENGERS HEATED SEAT LTD SEAT 104 DRIVERS HEATED SEAT Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow ete the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit hreakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away BULB CHART DESCRIPTION BULB Ash Tray Tlumination 2 aka anan 1445 Backup 2057 Corserine Light ewe Geman 1156 DC Courtesy Reading Light rrr rnm 168 bog EP eea sea ee Usa ars Ea ert alee sige 886 Glove Compartment Light 2 194 Headlights Composite Inner High Beam fos ee ei ee 9005 HB3 Outer Low Beat neis 9006 HB4 H4 Illumination Entry Lock
93. OTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 286 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Adi Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full e Don t use radiator antifreeze in your washer system and windshield washer It can damage your paint HEADLIGHT WASHER FLUID EXPORT ONLY To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add windshield washer fluid until the bottle is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This
94. PRE eee EE ETE Te OE ee eee HF AR 98 Wiper Blade Replacement 299 Wipers If They Stop esce eee 333 Winter Driving EE EIE Working On Your Vehicle MI grape EIER DAD ES 258 LE em n id 309 Wrecker EP 227 16 NALIJANOD 69 531435 6 1 inc P l J S 3 3 ut Las DT E 5 e 2 GEH ET m py DOOM1IF14 O44 A de s j HES Tn net Sis o
95. S Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether vou re wearing safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle safety belt even if vou re upside down And your chance of heing conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems are in some vehicles today and will be in mare of them in the future But thev are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If Fm a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone
96. SHOULDE R AHEAD AHEAD ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance You ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign as part of the road may be closed off or torn up And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around too WEST Qa 55 SMALLTOWN 1 MILE 7REEN is used to guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcoming exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell vou something too 166 An OCTAGONAL eight sided sign means STOP It is always red with white letters A DIAMOND shaped sign is warning of something ahead for example a curve steep hill soft shoulder or a narrow bridge A TRIANGLE pointed downward indicates YIELD It assigns the right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE This sign will be on the left side of the roadway LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THROUGH ONLY RECTANGULAR square or oblong signs show speed limits parking regulations give directions and such information as distances to cities 168 Symbols Road Signs There are many international road signs in use
97. SPARE CHR FLAME ExPLOO BATTERY AVOID SPARKS DR FLAMES These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights MASTER LIGHTING awit oH SIGNALS PARRING LIGHTS HAZARD SENIN AHTS FLASHER REAM These symbols are on some of your controls W NDEHIELD WIPER WASHER WASHER REAR VNDC VENTILATING EA WEEHES WIPER These symbols are used warning and indicator lights ENGINE E in FADIATCOR TEMIPER AT LIRE i 1 COOLANT CORT ach rhea HATCHBACK RELEASE tn SECTION 1 SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS Here you ll find information about the seats in your Cadillac your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint air bag system and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts SEATS AND SEAT CONTROLS This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks lumbar adjustments heated seats and head restraints Power Seat Control The power seat control switch is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion The power control switch moves the seat foward and backward up and down and adjusts the angle of the seat Power Seat Move the front of the
98. TR ET 316 Fabric Solvent Cleaner 317 Fasteners Replacement Yr Uer esi vacan Features And Controls 62 Fetus Risk To From Safety Belt Use 34 Filling Your Fuel Tank 261 Pu Ul E EEEE s x rom wach EA 335 Finish COEUR os 222 First Gear When To Use EE PE sas B4 Flash To Pass Feature E 97 5 bed ER Eod eder Em 246 Flat Tire Changing 240 Flooded Engine Starting A mises Pisa Math SD 119 Fluid a coin sana RAUS ORE RUE 291 Headlight 288 Power 5 2 2 285 a Ka REC EE Ad ER OY 276 Windshield Washer 287 Fluid Capacities 349 Fluids amp Lubricants Recommended See Maint Book P 38 Fluid Usage Label ssssresrrrrererrssassseas 265 FM Stereo Radio Reception 151 Foam Type Cleaner On Fabric EET 316 Fog BS EIC ecer asas des 108 Fog Driving 1n cusan one s reas 194 Fog Getting It Off the Windshield 147 Francais Guide En
99. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level 174 DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF 05 IN THE TIME SHOWN NUMBER 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IM POUNDS The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other countries it s lower than that The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night drivers are impaired at levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a of 0 05 percent or above driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three bee
100. Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator 4 6 Liter Northstar Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will display on the Information Center when the power train computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be changed or at each 100 000 miles 160 000 km interval whichever occurs first When this message appears change the transaxle fluid and reset the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows Turn the key ON with the engine stopped Press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons on the climate control simultaneously until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center between 5 and 20 seconds ENGINE COOLANT The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The praper coolant for vour Cadillac will e Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C e Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion e Help keep the proper engine temperature e Letthe warning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming ta GM 280 Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant
101. UISE CONTROL POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE COOLING FAN 104 COOLING FANS POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 4 6L FRONT AND REAR HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 4 6L TRANS ECS 10A EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION EGR SOLENOID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PCM AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SOLENOID OVERSPEED ALERT MODULE EXPORT POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH 329 NOLLVOIJILN3OI HSLN3D AV T3H LH MAXI FUSE BLOCK FUSE 1 50 RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER IRADIOANVIPERS STARTER TRUNK FUSE 11 ENGINE COMP FUSES AT AS 7 AB ATI A13 FUSE 2 B0 AMP U S A CANADA Z49 8AUDI TRUNK COMP FUSES C1 C5 CT C8 C11 ROAD SENSING SUSPENSION FUSE 2 EXPORT EXCEPT SAUDI 60 AMP ROAD SENSING SUSPENSION REAA POG LIGHT EXPORT TRUNK COMP FUSES C1 Ca C5 CB Cit Cia CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 30 FUEL DOOR RELEASE TRUNK RELEASE LEFT AND RIGHT POWER SEAT LEFT AND RIGHT LUMBAR CONTROL KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE POWER DODA LOCKS HORNS FUSE 4 30 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PCM ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL RAR ILLUMINATED ENTRY MODULE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER PASSKey DECODER MODULE THEFT DETERRENT FUSE 5 60 AMP LEFT AND RIGHT HEATED SEATS ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL ELC TRUNK LID PULL DOWN POWER ANTENNA REAR DEFOGGER LEFT AND RIGHT MIRROR DEFOGGERS FUSE 6 80 RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER SUNROOF POWER WINDOWS ENGINE CO
102. a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare The flat tire should he placed in the spare tire well COMPACT SPARE TIRE Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa The compact spare is made to go up to 3 000 miles 5000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and in gaod shape in case vou need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index un un Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare IF YOU RE STUCK IN SAND MUD ICE OR SNOW What you don t want to do
103. absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then shift into Park firmly and apply vour parking hrake 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you e Start your engine e Shift into a gear and Besure the parking brake has released Fa Let upon the brake pedal Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 5 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks 216 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when vou re pulling trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight E M SECTION 5 PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off Press the button in to make your
104. ading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States 310 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative pertormance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction 4 B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is hased on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled c
105. af the track or push it again to a favorite track Next Push this button to advance to the next track STIPL StopiPlay Press this button and the disc or tape will stop without ejecting it and the radio will start to play Press it again and the disc or tape will start to play again Eject Press this button to eject the disc or tape If you have both a CD and a tape in the player then the other playback media will start to play Press it again and the other media will eject Comp Compression Pressing COMP makes soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume For example plaving classical or jazz music with very quiet and very loud passages in the same tune The COMP display will light as long as COMP is on Setting The Clock Turn the ignition on Then To Set the Hour Press SET and within 5 seconds Press and hold SEEK When the clock gets to the correct hour let go To Set the Minutes Press SET and within 5 seconds e Press and hold SCAN When the clock gets to the correct minute let go Your clock is set Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned r
106. ake too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If vou keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done hefore starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if vou need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e id Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside e Wiper Blades Are they in good shape e Fuel Engine Or ids Have you checked all levels 199 e Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along g your route Should yen delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps ON THE ROAD Unless vou are the only driver it is good to share the driving task with others Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles 160 km or two hours at a sitting Then either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee tea or soft drinks and some limbering up But do stop and move around Eat lightly along the way Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy
107. all the seeing power vou have If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area take nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency As in any driving situation keep pace with traffic and allow adequate following distances HILL AND MOUNTAIN ROADS Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 20 If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep vour vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Don t make your brakes do it all Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill That way you will slow down without excessive use of vour brakes N CAUTION If vou don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot t
108. allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your paint 288 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear W hen new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is vou should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well ar won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your ss m Q Y M M M HH 289 brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When yo
109. an see sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay vour pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right ta pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic e If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want to pass isn t aware of your presence tap the horn a couple of times before passing e Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For ane thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if vou re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance e When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity 186 e fother cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your
110. ansaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill PARKING BRAKE 84 set the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition ts on the brake system warning light will come on When you move out of P Park or N Neutral if your engine is running your parking brake should eo off If it doesn t vou have a parking brake problem and should have it fixed In the meantime you can still release your parking brake Just pull on the manual release lever as shown Z CAUTION If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt The pedal springs back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If vou are on a hill See Parking on Hills in the Index That section shows how to turn your front wheels If you arc towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving SHIFTING INTO P PARK Z CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of vour vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left
111. anual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights They re a big help Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights See Driver Information System in the Index Brake System Warning Light Your Cadillac hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light goes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as vou start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem This light will also come on when you set your parking brake and will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 124 Z CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the l
112. anual tells how to use your parking hrake see Parking Brake in the Index But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic Here s how Parking Downhill mE eF s Turn your wheels to the right You don t have to jam vour tires against the curb if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need Mop If there is a curb turn vour wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle 204 If you re going uphill on a One way street and you re parking on the left side your wheels should point to the right If there is no curb when vou re parking uphill turn the wheels If there is no curb when you re parking uphill on the left side of a one wav street vour wheels should be turned to the left Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the Index 205 If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little
113. ar Engine The engine is a 4 6 liter 279 cu in 90 V 8 featuring Dual Overhead Cam DOHC 32 valve and sequential port fuel injection This design results in a powerful refined engine which is well suited to even the most demanding driving conditions Engine weight is minimized by the use of low mass alloy materials The crankcase cylinder heads and pan are made from cast aluminum The induction system housing cam covers and oil filter adapter are cast magnesium The reduced engine mass enhances vehicle handling and responsiveness 238 The Northstar engine is designed to require less maintenance than many other DOHC V 8 engines Engine systems are designed to remind the driver when service is required An oil life index indicator monitors ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when an oil change is needed A low coolant warning message keeps track of the level of this vital fluid Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero lash operation of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline The camshafts are driven by a two stage roller chain assembly which is designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation Platinum tipped spark plugs increase the replacement interval to 100 000 miles The four valve per cylinder design provides more efficient engine breathing which results in higher power than comparable two valve engines The central location of each spark plug ensures a fast and complete
114. ashlight as necessary to see into the tank The coolant level should be at or above the seam inside the tank If you need more coolant add the proper mix RADIATOR OR SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP NOTICE Your radiator or surge tank cap is 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the filler neck When you replace your radiator or surge tank pressure cap an cap is recommended THERMOSTAT Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 284 POWER STEERING FLUID 4 9 Liter 46 Liter Northstar How Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick 285 When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark e When the engine compartment 18 coal the level should be at the FULL COLD mark iL What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index N
115. ast set it back to zero To reset push and hold the button until it LETOS If your vehicle is domestic the trip odometer will return to zero after 909 9 miles 1609 km If vour vehicle is Canadian or Export the trip odometer will return to zero after 1999 9 km 1242 miles Odometer You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed The new one may read the correct mileage This is because your car s computer has stored the mileage in memory If it isn t stored then this odometer is set at zero but a label on the driver s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed WARNING LIGHTS This section deseribes the warning lights that may be on your vehicle The pictures wil help you locate them Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of yout vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages 123 some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let vou know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not he alarmed when this happens When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving check the section that tells vou what to do about it Please follow the m
116. at to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 244 2 Then keep turning the pressure but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck g 4 Put the cap back on the coolant surge tank 5 Start the engine and as the engine runs the coolant will circulate through the cooling system air that was introduced while adding coolant will purge itself and rise to the top of the surge tank If the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does not appear on the Driver Information Center coolant is at the proper fill level If an ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does appear repeat steps 1 through 4 or see your dealer i IF A TIRE GOES FLAT It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maint n tires properly If air Out of d Lire it 5 much morc likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about w hat to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently hrake to a stop well out of the traffic lane rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any
117. ay How The Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel If your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag it is located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side When is an air bag expected to inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for most 29 GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph However this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may he several miles per hour faster or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damage is only one indication Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal
118. ble for a minimum of ten model years and frequently much longer Credit card orders may be placed using the toll free number 1 800 782 4356 High quality copies of out of print older model manuals ar available also You may receive a free listing of either by using the order form SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE AFTER SEPTEMBER 1992 MOD FORM YEAR NO DESCRIPTION EACH Wu cU Dele De Ville Fleetwood Service Information Manual 45 00 Eldorado Seville Service Information Manual 45 00 I 3008 Allant Service Information Manual 3500 Quick Reference Specifications Guide 100 gt Models 2 Order Form for Past Model service Manuals FREE OWNER S LITERATURE PRICE NO DESCRIPTION EACH H 3024 DeVille Owner Information 29 OT EET Seville Owner Information Allant Owner Information 2500 PRICE 993 C d g MOD 5 1 i 99 3532657 Maintenance Coupon Booklet 3532627 Warranty Booklet Models except Allant 3532628 Allant Assurance Plan Warranty 1992 nd coc Order Form for Past Model Owner s Literature FREE NOTE Owner Literature Portfolios Vehicle and Owner Information labels and Gold Keys are available by contacting your Cadillac dealership de dem S ae d 9 PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS INDEX ES FORM
119. blications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Cadillac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Cadillac products Cadillac monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of vehicles Your Cadillac dealership or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies io your vehicle You can subscribe to all Cadillac bulletins This way you ll get them as they come out You can wait a while and get an index to the bulletins You can also get individual bulletins However you ll need the index to identify them Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Cadillac Product Service Publications PSPs This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Cadillac and will not be limited to PSPs applicable to amy particular model When you buy a subscription you will receive the PSPs in periodic mailings shortly after they come
120. bric e The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Iu UMUM 309 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on vour vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by a 5 for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all four wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Gr
121. but this is normal Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Cadillac has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly N CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair 15 some driving conditions or climates may cause brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with vour brakes Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop vour disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make few moderate brake stops about every 1000 miles 1600 km so your brakes will adjust properly Braking in Emergencies Use
122. cloth Then dry it immediately with an air hose a hair dryer or a heat lamp Wipe with clean cloth USING SOLVENT TYPE CLEANER ON FABRIC First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use it then Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS Greasy or Oily Stains Like grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax tar and asphalt e Carefully scrape off excess stain Then follow the salvent type instructions above e Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed Non Greasy Stains Like catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood e Carefully scrape off excess stain then spo
123. cted to your vehicle the trailer tongue adds to the weight your vehicle is carrying 50 remember to subtract the weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle s capacity weight The trailer tongue A should weigh 1057 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t vou may he able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer 3 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Index under Tire Loading Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to Follow e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch Hf you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Index under Carbon Monoxide Dirt and water can too e The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them
124. d Have your electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience BATTERY VOLTS HIGH This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging more than 16 volts To avoid being stranded have the electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest convenience You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories Turn on the lights radio set the Climate Control on AUTO and the fan speed on and turn the rear window defogger on You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button When the engine is running the normal range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained If this message appears immediately after starting it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery The battery should recharge after driving a few miles and the message should go out If this message appears while driving or after starting vour vehicle and stays on have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem To help the generator recharge the battery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off your accessories You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button The normal range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts
125. d in some places the law requires driver signals Always signal when you plan to turn or doi lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Left arm straight for a left turn down for slow or about to stop and up for a right turn Slowing down If time allows tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance of slowing or stopping This warns the driver behind you Disabled Your four way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is hazard See Hazard Warning Flasher in the Index 171 TRAFFIC OFFICER The traffic police officer is also a source of important information The officer s signals govern no matter what the traffic lights or other signs The next section discusses some of the road conditions vou may encounter DEFENSIVE DRIVING The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars often followed by other children Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic Watch for movement in parked cars
126. dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery 18 much less 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery 2265 If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch cach other or any other metal GDOD BATTERY GENERATOR GENERATOR DEAD BATTERY REMOVE CABLES IN THIS ORDER TOWING YOUR VEHICLE Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Cadillac The usual towing equipment is a sling type or a wheel lift or car carrier tow truck TIT CARRIER If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing servic
127. difference can cause problems If there is not enough room to pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop then follow the same procedures But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement do NOT steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over inta the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the accelerator and steering input straddle the pavement once more then try again 185 PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway 15 potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision 5o here are some tips for passing e Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time e Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you c
128. ding speeds that your tires not rated for When this happens your engine s fuel supply is shut off When the vehicle speed slows the fuel supply will come on again 129 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank It works only when the ignition is in the RUN position Digital Gage If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon 3 9 liters of being full the letter F is shown If the fuel level is between and 2 gallons 3 9 and 7 6 liters from being empty the letter E is shown If the fuel supply gets down to approximately gallon 3 9 liter the E will flash and the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC On the analog fuel gage the FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW message will also appear Here few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel page e At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F e It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage said For example the gage said 8 Gallons but it took more or less than the tank s remaining capacity to fill it e The gage changes when you turn or stop or speed up Fuel Data Panel Your Fuel Data Panel tells vou all you want to know about your fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining Here s how it works DATA Push thi
129. due to a sudden rain Fan Speeds Push the symbol button until AUTO is displayed on the screen At this setting the fan speed is controlled automatically If it is cold outside the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed That ts normal If you want the blower fan to run only at a fixed high speed push the upper button until you see on the display If you want the fan speed to be automatic but you like the fan speed to be higher than the AUTO setting just push the buttons until HI AUTO is shown on the display If you want the blower to run only at a fixed low speed push the low button until LO is shown on the display If you want the fan speed to run lower than the AUTO setting push the button until AUTO LO is shown on the display DEFROSTER Push this button to remove fog or ice from the windshield The fan speed will work automatically or you can choose another fan speed if vou want It will help a lot if you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the air inlet it s between the hood and the windshield REAR DEFOGGER Push this button to turn on the rcar defogger With it your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes If further defrosting is desired simply push the button again NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heating grids
130. e Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear vour safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag Z CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eve If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation m crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and the driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the Children and Safety Belts section of this manual and read the caution label on the front passenger s safety belt Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel The system checks itself and the light tells you if there is a problem You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the system is ready 28 A CAUTION If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving vour air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right aw
131. e heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element GARAGE DOOR OPENER OPTION This option allows you ETIN to open up to three i garage doors The transmitter unit fits the overhead panel Your Cadillac dealer can tell you about the hand held power pack unit and the installation you ll need at home to make this work If your Cadillac is equipped with an Electriclear heated windshield you ll have ta be closer to the garage door for the transmitter unit to work FLOOR MATS If your Cadillac is equipped with rubber backed front and rear floor mats keep them clean by vacuuming and using spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 6L NORTHSTAR Your traction control system operates only when the system senses that one or both of the front wheels is spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The traction control system works at all speeds It limits wheel spin by using the antilock and brake systems to apply the front brakes and by shutting off fuel injectors to reduce engine torque You may be able to spin the tires when accelerating from a standstill on dry pavement This is normal The TRACTION ACTIVE message will 119 display on the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is operating You may feel the system working through s
132. e 7 First Edition Please keep this literature in your Cadillac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this book in it so the new owner can use it FOR CANADIAN OWNERS WHO PREFER A FRENCH LANGUAGE MANUAL Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 This literature includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in 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 literature GENERAL MOTORS GM and the GM Emblem CADILLAC and the CADILLAC Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All Rights Reserved HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This will help you learn about the features controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page n
133. e Engine Soon Warning Light RUE 126 Service Information See Owner Assistance Service Parts Identification Label 326 Service Station Checks See Maint Book p 8 Servicing Cadillac with the Air Bag System rer mr Setting The Clock aan 160 Din e e Trip Odometer Hite Parada FER Ea E are qa 123 Sheet Metal 322 Sut Lever COMME an 88 Shift Lever Positions 0 Shift Lever Steering Column 86 Shifting Into 86 Ming CEDERE acces romero Y t rx a Ion 89 Signaling TUTIS aaa sanan 96 Signs Road ieee se rere Se T TT 163 27 SERRE cua ad LESTA ras ea 187 Slippery Surfaces ves Mn UNIT TM RESUME CERE daa V 207 Smaller Children Us Of Lap Shoulder mE o 42 Snow If You re Stuck In 210 Snow Or Ice Driving On 207 Snowstorm If You re Caught In A Bad ya CM 204 Solvent Type Cleaner On Fabric 317 Sound Equipment Adding 152 326 Sound System How to Operate Your 153 Spare Tire Compact eoo 7 255 Spark Plug Replacement See Maint Book 22 SOSH e a OSAAT ESA 336 Speedometer And 4 122 Speed Sensitive Steering
134. e arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them CAUTION To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a vehicle Never use hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must he towed on the front wheels don t go more than 55 mph 88 km h or farther than 500 miles 804 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly 229 Z CAUTION A vehicle can fall from car carrier if it isn t properly secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leat
135. e sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake is firmly set before vou leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the P Park position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if vou can move the shift lever away from Park without first pulling it toward vou or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park SHIFTING OUT OF P PARK Your Cadillac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from Park when the ignition is in the Run position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as vou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this Turn the Off Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to N Neutral Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can p 89
136. e switch again Use the defroster to clear the windshield In warm weather the heated windshield system helps keep the vehicle s interior cool by blocking much of the sun s heat producing radiation The system s solar control properties alsa help reduce interior fading There is a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or microwave signals Therefore the heated windshield will reduce the useful range of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors In certain states radar detectors are legal SOUND SYSTEMS Your Delco sound system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system do how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it 150 FM Stereo FM stereo will give vou the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if vou ever get it AMAX This means your radio can produce quality
137. e tape push The tape be ejected when the ignition is turned off NEXT Push the NEXT button up to jump quickly to the next selection If the selection is at the end of the tape the tape will reverse directions and begin playing at a normal speed PREV Push the PREV button up to quickly go to the beginning of the last selection If the plaver has played less than 10 seconds into the current selection depressing the PREV button will cause the plaver to find the beginning of the previous selection and resume play from that point If the player is more than 10 seconds into the current selection pressing PREV button will cause the player to find the beginning of the current selection and resume play from that point If PREV is issued while the first selection on the tape is being played the player will return to the beginning of that side of the tape ST PL Stop Play Press ST PL to switch back to the radio without ejecting the tape Press it a second time to start playing it again Eject Tape Press this hutton to remove the tape The Delco Bose Gold Series Music System This optional sound system combines an AM FM sterco radio with a cassette tape player and a compact disc player in a single unit To operate the radio and cassette tape player portion of this music system please read the beginning of this section How To Operate Your Sound System and Your Cassette Tape Player To Play t
138. e worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is warn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger s salety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt Sec Driver Position earlier in this part When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again REAR SEAT PASSENGERS It s very important for rear seat passengers ro buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Hear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Kear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to Whar ONE properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops helore it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until vou can buckle it If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Exte
139. eam try this for a minule or so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to hot at the highest fan speed and open the window d Dncccssary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come hack on vou can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to sec if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away COOLING SYSTEM 4 9 LITER When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fans 117173 23 N CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator wate
140. ease there will make them last longer seal better and not squeak silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months 32 SHEET METAL DAMAGE If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection FOREIGN MATERIAL Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains FINISH DAMAGE Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floar pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain wate
141. eck Be sure the posted octane is at least 91 If the octane is less than 91 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive In an emergency you be able to use lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you re using 91 or higher octane unleaded gas and you still get heavy knocking your engine needs service 259 What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your car Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 1055 ethanol is fine for vour car Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending
142. econds Then it will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you push either the SCAN or upper knob SEEK This button selects stations but it doesn t keep moving as SCAN does When you push SEEK up or down the radio will automatically go to the next strongest station and stay there Export Radio Only The SCAN and SEEK function selects station only in one direction Push Buttons You can set the push buttons to get up to ten favorite stations Five on AM and five more on FM Just Choose either AM or FM Tune in the station e Push the SET button e Within 5 seconds push one of the five push buttons Repeat these steps for each of the five push buttons BASS The slide control increases or decreases the bass response tone Moving the control to the right increases bass while moving it to the left decreases it En un The slide control increases or decreases the treble response tone Moving the control to the right increases the treble while moving it to the left decreases it Your Cassette Tape Player Your cassette tape player works best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this plaver If you look at the tape or on its label or box it should say whether its bias equalization is 70 microseconds 70 U or 120 microseconds 120 Chrome and metal tapes are 70 U sec and standa
143. ed they are equipped with sm General Motors offers several different models of these systems o on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only 2 transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle hefore the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries 68 69 Use round end of the door key or a quarter to rotate counterclockwise 16 of a turn Remove battery and replace with CR2025 or equivalent Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter 3 Make sure battery is positioned with facing cover Align notches on cover and transmitter and rotate clockwise to reinstall CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with either the Mini Console or optional Full Console The mini console comes with a storage tray and a flip up arm rest door a with dual cup holder that opens to a storage compartment The full console includes a floor shift lever along with a flip up arm rest door with a dual cup holder that opens to a storage compartment 70 GLOVE BOX The glove hax is directly in front of the front passenger seat To unlock the door insert the oval key into the lock c
144. ed wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use anew GM original equipment wheel 313 Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only when you must Use only SAE Class 8 type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting vour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage vour vehicle APPEARANCE CARE 314 N CAUTION Cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on hot part of the vehicle 5ome are dangerous if vou breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything in a container to clean your Cadillac be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too 515 Don t use
145. egularly each month or after every 15 hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced 160 Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling dises Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension Dampen clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent ta Wipe cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt B Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting Uh Make the antenna go up a
146. eme care One common fog condition sometimes called mist or ground fog can happen in weather that seems perfect especially at night or in the early morning in valley and low marshy areas You can be suddenly enveloped in thick wet haze that may even coat your windshield You can often spot these fog p atches or mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they be waiting for you as you come over a hill or dip inte a shallow valley 194 Start your windshield wipers and washer to help clear accumulated road dirt Slow down carefully Tips on Driving in Fog It you get caught in fog turn your headlights on low beam even in daytime You ll see and be scen better Use your fog lights if your vehicle has them Don t use your high beams The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you Use your defogger In high humidity even a light buildup of moisture on the inside of the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility Run your windshield wipers and washer occasionally Moisture can build up on the outside glass and what seems to be fog may actually be moisture on the outside of your windshield Treat dense fog as an emergency Try to find a place to pull off the road Of course you want to respect another s property but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles space trees telephone poles a private driveway anything that removes you fr
147. eneral Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll Free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Lid You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario KIG 312 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at our Consumer Relations Center 1 800 458 8006 or in Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write Cadillac Motor Car Division Consumer Relations Center 2860 Clark Avenue Detroit MI 48232 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications subscriptions Indexes and summaries as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the District fo Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to General Motors of Canada Limited Service Pu
148. ent panel and the warning systems that tell vou if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem KEYS Z CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition is dangerous for many reasons child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of P Park that would release the parking The square keys are for the ignition only The round keys are for the doors and all othei locks When a new Cadillac is delivered the dealer removes the plugs Irom the kevs and wives them to the first OWTLCT Each plug has a code on it that tells vour dea how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs eror a qualified locksmith NOTICE Your Cadillac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys 0a DOOR LOCKS Z CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an
149. erence may be remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE you can still go to court because an arbitrator s decision is binding on Cadillac but not on you unless you accept it Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage on the component involved and other factors For further information concerning the program call your local BBB or call 1 800 955 5100 for the toll free number of your nearest You may also call the Cadillac Consumer Assistance Center This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners should refer to the Canadian Warranty Booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Some states may require that you first file a claim with AUTO LINE before resorting to state operated procedures including court REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to noufying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or G
150. ering wheel TILT WHEEL A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place 94 THE TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION LEVER The lever on the left side of the steering column includes vour Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High Low Beam Flash To Pass Feature Windshield Wipers e Headlamp Washers Export Only e Windshield Washer Cruise Control Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 4 fu and two downward for Left positions so age These positions allow CRUISE WIPE Oo you o signal a turn or EcL aw O a lane change The turn signal has two upward for Right signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If for some reason your turn signal is left on the
151. ermine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult vou may choose to have this done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if vou have been driving When outside temperatures are above 907 32 tc At high speed for quite a while heavy traffic especially hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place Place the shift lever in P Park with the parking brake applied With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park
152. es of skids correspond to your Cadillac s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much 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 spin 187 cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide as when you turn a corner on a wet snow or ice covered road ease your foot off the accelerator pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start to slide Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle will straighten out As it does straighten the front wheels Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the r
153. estraint Occupant kdo Ro 12 Restraint Systems Checking 60 Restraints Child 555 53 sca ra rores 4 44 Restraints Head CA lue PTT PX IM 10 Restraints Larger Children 56 Retained Accessory Power 327 Reverse Gear Position PI TA EN 81 Riding The Brakes a e a ae aS 178 Road Sensing Suspension Ro e 139 Road Iu OH AD TIS TIPP 163 Road Sipns x AE RA ER Es 163 Roads Hill and Mountain 201 Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow Ice Sand Or Mud 257 Rotation aaa EE FU EK Race C 308 Rotate If You re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can t 84 Run Ignition Key Position 76 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 92 5 Safety Belt Extender PROCEDE 60 Safety Belt Reminder Light 12 19 Safety Belt Replacement Need For 60 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 33 Safety Belt Usage By 19 Safety Belt Usage By Children 41 12 pale DEHE reer rey eer rere eer 12 Safety Belts Center Rear MEER Position 39 Safety Belts Cleaning Safety Belts How To Wear Properly
154. f it s raining hard Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray If the road spray is so heavy you are actually blinded drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowly is better than having an accident Use your defogger if it helps Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 193 DRIVING IN FOG MIST AND HAZE Fog occur with high humidity or heavy frost It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hundred feet meters Or it might be so thick that can see only a few feet meters ahead It may come suddenly to an otherwise clear road And it can be a major hazard When you drive into a fog patch your visibility will be reduced quickly The biggest dangers are striking the vehicle ahead or being struck by the one behind Try to read the fog density down the road If the vehicle ahead starts to hecome less clear or at night if the taillights are harder to see the fog is probably thickening Slow down to give traffic behind you a chance to slow down Everybody then has a better chance ta avoid hitting the vehicle ahead A patch of dense fog may extend only for a few feet meters or for miles kilometers vou can t really tell while vou re in it You can only treat the situation with extr
155. f you are leaving the vehicle set the locks from inside get out and close the door Central Door Unlocking System Option Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature When unlocking either door you can unlock the other doors holding the the turned position for a few seconds Illuminated Entry System Your illuminated entry system turns on all the courtesy lights when either door is opened When the door is closed the courtesy lights will stay on for approximately 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM If your Cadillac has this aption vou can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 15 feet 4 5 m using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System is intended to be used as a supplementary vehicle entry device It is not intended to replace but rather should be used in conjunction with a door lock key It operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this e Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on bat
156. fer the least traction of all You can get wet when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system vou ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road e Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If vou see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers 205 If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that vou are near
157. flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant change If you use these you don t need to add anything else Z CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and or others could be burned Use 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant WENN 3 2 Te 4 6 Liter Northstar To Check Coolant 4 61 Northstar When vour engine 1 cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm and the ENGINE COOLANT LOW message does not appear on the Driver Information Center coolant is at the proper fill level 49 Liter To Check Coolant When vour engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT ora little higher
158. front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off 219 The light on your instrument panel will flash indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on vour turn signals won t work OTHER WARNING DEVICES If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle 220 JUMP STARTING If your battery has run down vou may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadillac But please follow the steps helow to do 1t safely N CAUTION Batteries can hurt vou They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite e They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC l Check the other vehicle It must have 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground bot
159. g fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index e Disconnect the vellow connector at the base af the steering column Your vehicle also has the right front passenger s air bag Both the driver s air bag and the right front passenger s air bag must disconnected if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the steering column or instrument panel is to be disassembled Your vehicles with both a driver s air bag and a right front passenger s air bag you must disconnect both air bags Follow the procedure above for the driver s air bag then disconnect the right front passenger s air bag like this e Turn off ignition e Remove the SIR air bag fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index e Remove the trap door located inside the glove box e Disconnect the yellow connector When the work is complete if the air system was disconnected sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignition on When you turn the ignition key on sure you see the inflatable restraint light on the instrument panel If you don t sce this light flash and then go out as usual have your air bag system repaired SAFETY BELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should b
160. gh beams on This only makes two half blinded drivers On a freeway use your high beams only in remote areas where you won t impair approaching drivers In some places like cities using high beams is illegal When you follow another vehicle on a freeway or highway use low beams True most vehicles now have day night mirrors that enable the driver to reduce glare But outside mirrors are not of this type and high beams from behind can bother the driver ahead A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfaces very filmy and can be a vision hazard if it s left there Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects 190 Just as vour headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eves be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it
161. go off the road Check your washer fluid level often In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking vour vision NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t m x water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your paint Headlight Washer Export Only If you have this feature you will wash your headlights while washing your windshield at the same time in bad weather Just press the PUSH paddle on the multifunction lever 100 CRUISE CONTROL With Cruise Control vou can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping vour foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts off N CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed 5o don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic
162. h vehicles can be damaged Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause ground connection you don t want You wouldn t he able to start your Cadillac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems N CAUTION You could be injured if the vehicles roll 5et the parking brake lirmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in Park m Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Z CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar 5 Start by removing the red positive terminal cover N CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if vou need more light Be sure the batteries have enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery in
163. hat they wouldn t work well You could crash Always have your engine running and vour vehicle in gear when you go downhill e Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill hetter e Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane That way vou won t be surprised by a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane 202 e It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you re going uphill You ll want to leave extra room to pass If a vehicle is passing you and doesn t have enough room slow down to make it easier for the other vehicle to get hv As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of specii problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action e Winter driving can present special problems See Winter Driving in Index Parking on Hills Hills mean spectacular scenery But please be careful Miet you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing 2 3 Another part of this m
164. have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible that should remain visible such as parked cars obstacles pedestrians or trains blocking railway crossings You may want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly lighted service or refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road But be sure to remove your sunglasses before you leave the service area You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the 189 dark When you faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights If there is a line of opposing traffic make accasional glances over the line of headlights to make certain that one of the vehicles isn t starting to move into your lane Once you are past the bright lights give your eyes time to readjust before resuming speed High Beams If the vehicle approaching you has its high beams on signal by flicking yours to high and then hack to low heam This is the usual signal to lower the headlight heams If the other driver still doesn t lower the beams resist the temptation to put your hi
165. he Disc Player Before you begin please note don t use the mini discs that are called singles even with an adapter They won t eject Use full size compact discs only e Turn the radio on e Insert a disc label side up partway into the slot The player will pull it in Wait a few seconds and the dise will play Then only the time of day and CD will display If the disc comes back out check to see if The disc is upside down The disc is dirty scratched or wet e There s too much moisture in the air If there 15 wait about one hour and try again Err Error Detection If this message is displayed you have a condition of either extreme temperature moisture or an incorrect dise The dise will automatically he ejected When conditions are back to normal the disc should play again RCL PROG Recall Program Press once to see what track is being played e Within 5 seconds press it a second time to see how long the disc has been playing e Press it a third time to see the time of day Rev Reverse Push and hold REV to return rapidly within a track Release it to play the passage The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD FWD Fast Forward Press and hold FWD to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Elapsed time will be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD Prev Previous Push this button to go back to the beginning
166. her straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle ENGINE OVERHEATING You will find the warning light about hot engine on your Cadillac instrument panel Export Only The driver information will display cither ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE or STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 230 Z CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you e Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of st
167. hetween 4 and 60 mph and Firm for speeds greater than 60 mph The system also stiffens damping during hard acceleration braking and cornering for increased control computer is used to control and monitor the system The computer receives speed acceleration and determines optimum mode strut valving or suspension stiffness for your current operating conditions The computer also receives feedback from the struts to determine proper system operation If the computer receives an incorrect feedback from the system an error code will he set in memory and message SERVICE RIDE CONTROL will be displayed until the problem is 141 corrected If this message should appear have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience Electronic Level Control This keeps your car level The ignition has to be ON for the level control to work When you turn the ignition off you may hear the level control exhausting The system consists of an electronic height sensor a small electric air compressor and air adjustable shock absorbers mounted on the rear of the vehicle If the system has a slight leak the air compressor will run frequently for a few seconds each time For a massive air leak the air compressor will stay on for approximately 7 minutes You should see your dealer for service but you can keep driving your Cadillac though ECTION 3 COMFORT CONTROLS AND AUDIO SYSTEMS n this section yo
168. his part e R Reverse Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped 81 To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or 5now in the Index e N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels 10 restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P Park or Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty e Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power If your vehicle seems start rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use 2 Second Gear when you are driving less than 35
169. iator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Z CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and vou could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty lf there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem vet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix Z CAUTION Adding only plain water to vour cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but vou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50
170. icate that the Suspension System is not operating properly To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at vour Cadillac dealership at vour earliest convenience STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING This message will appear when your engine has overheated Stop and turn your engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating in the Index SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message will appear if there is a problem with your Emission Control System If the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light on the instrument panel and this message appear and then turns off it is an indication that a temporary problem has cleared itself Have your vehicle checked at your earliest convenience 137 STOP ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE If this message appears while the engine is running stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected Severe damage to the engine can result SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT If this message appears there is a problem with your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag system Let only a qualified technician work on your vehicle See your Cadillac dealer for service at once THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART This message means there is a PAS in the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key II PASS Key II will prevent the vehicle from restarting if it is turned off so you should take the vehicle to a proper service center before turning the e
171. ight is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti lock this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds or so That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will he ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the key off Then start the engine to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Cadillac needs service Unless the regular brake system warning light 1s also on vou will still have brakes but not anti lock brakes 1f the regular brake system warning light is also on see System Warning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with compact spare tire If this happens the light means you won t have anti lock until you replace the compact spare with a full size tire If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full size tire or if it comes on again when you re driving your Cadillac needs service Engine Temperature Warning Light Export Only This light tells you that your engine has overheated You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon possible warning chime should also sound if this light co
172. ing a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service STARTING YOUR ENGINE Engines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Fallow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use Neutral only 76 Don t try to shift to P Park if your Cadillac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped l Don t push the accelerator pedal before starting engine In some other vehicles you might need to do this but because of your vehicle s computer systems you don t Turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm 3 Ifit doesn t start right away hold your key in Start for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
173. ing later on with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeal this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If You re Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 210 TOWING A TRAILER NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer follow the advice in this section Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements All of that means changes e Handling Durability e Fuel economy If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There many different laws having to do with trailering Make sure vour rig will be legal not only where you live but a
174. ite 800 Arlington Virginia 22203 In order to file a claim you will have to provide your name and address the vehicle identification number VIN of your vehicle and a statement of the nature of your complaint BBB staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation If mediation 1s not successful or if you do not wish to participate in mediation eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator at an informal hearing The arbitrator will render a decision in your case which you may accept or reject If you accept a valid arbitrator decision Cadillac will be bound by that decision The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaint to the time a decision is rendered or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealership or Cadillac We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts We believe it offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is fast free of charge and informal lawyers are not usually present although you may retain one at your expense if you choose Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity They arenot required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying state or federal law If you wish to go to court however we do not require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your pref
175. ive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time vour new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time vou get new brake linings This lack gives you five different positions Before you put the key in your ignition will be in the LOCK position This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s an anti theft feature The other positions let you perform these functions ACC Accessory lets vou use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To get into Acc push in the key and turn it toward you Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like Lock Use OTT if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off for example if your car is being pushed RUN This is the position for driving START This starts vour engine NOTICE If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while vou turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Us
176. k folds forward to let people get into the back scat 2 peopie g Your seatback will move back and forth freely unless vou come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one time the seatback maw fold without some he That s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill irom lo fold the seatback forward push the seathack toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly SAFETY BELTS THEY RE FOR EVERYONE This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air bag system Z CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where they can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash vou might not be if vou are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too This figure lights up when you turn the key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn t buckled and you ll hear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They wo
177. k your electrical connection at the same time During vour trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lights and trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns 214 Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer vou ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights will also flash telling other drivers vou re about to turn change lane
178. km 140 The system probably will say to change the oil between 3000 miles 5000 km and 7500 miles 12500 km but it may even say to change it before 3004 under very severe conditions It all depends on your driving patterns If it s been 7500 miles 12500 km it will say to change oil There are two things the system doesn t do e Itcan t sense heavy dust in the places where you drive If you drive in dusty area you should change your oil every 3000 miles 5000 km or 3 months whichever comes first unless the display savs to change It even sooner than that e It doesn t check how much oil you have so you ll still have to check for that To see how see Index under Engine Oil Also for the system to work right it is important that you use SG oil as discussed earlier When You ve Changed the Oil When new oil is put in you ll need to reset your system To do it display the OIL LIFE INDEX by pressing the Information button Then press and hold the STORE RECALL buttons until the display shows 100 Speed Sensitive Suspension The Speed Sensitive Suspension automatically controls the firmness of your Cadillac s ride An actuator in each of the four struts will change ride firmness depending on vehicle speed and other driving conditions As the vehicle speed increases the firmness of the suspension changes to one or three damping modes Comfort for speeds less than 40 mph Normal for speeds
179. l want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index Int Un Z CAUTION You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt FUEL Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler n
180. lever toward you Windshield Wipers OFF DEL zl ie WIPER WIPER To control the wipers turn the band on the multifunction lever MIST Turn the band away from you and then release it for a single wipe cycle For more cycles hold the band on MIST longer LO or Turn the band toward you to either LO low speed or to HI high speed depending on the wiper speed you want DELAY With this you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes Move the band to ON for long delays and the closer you get ta LO the shorter the delay OFF To turn the wipers off turn the band to OFF ON Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer lo wash your windshield push the paddle labeled PUSH F then release it After washing the windshield iai the wipers will stop m DEI 4 unless you were using your wipers If you were the wipers will resume the wiper speed you were using For more washer cycles push and hold the paddle SET LAUISE WIPER When the washer fluid reaches a low level LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed in the Driver Information Center 99 N CAUTION e Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or
181. lied against the orginal order sr ue om FER ora mee PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER OOTO 00 Change witheul nobra and wiihicul eur mnn Orders quii ranas Product Sitnica Publizatarma be tl without hie Aran el eel Publirdte cata XD each addtional PEP BIO dd Prices Orders weis be mailed mithin days ci allow iia 1 Gaye oi ur NOTE Dealers and Comparces please provide dealer ar company namo and aso the name of the person io whose atonio ihe shipment should be ae For purchases gutiga U S A peate wile Io the above adress for quotation cust STREET ADDRESS PO 805 MBER iem TATE CODE AREA DAYTIME TELEPHONE HO CODE San Me inc USA lundi oniy do mor pend cash come LIT Expiration T Be Chers here Il your tang acess a diera Date mixy ham re E 2 5 lt 0 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE SUBJECT INDEX Acc Ignition Key Position ope Meester 76 Accessory Power Retained eer eer 284 Adding Brake Ri m 29 Electrical Equipment 326 Engine Coolant 234 242282 Engine EET Power Steering Fluid T 256 Transaxle Fluid rU
182. light movement of the accelerator pedal or vou may notice some noise but this is normal Your Driver Information Center is an important source of information about your traction control system See Driver Information Center in the Index THE INSTRUMENT PANEL YOUR INFORMATION SYSTEM Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running You ll know how fast vou re going how much fuel you re using and many of the other things you ll need ta know to drive sately and economically Digital Cluster If you have the 4 6 L Northstar your tachometer and speedometer will have a different calibration 120 Analog Cluster 4 9 1 Canadian Analog Cluster 4 9 1 ENSEM IAE y a E y V rg n 2 gt la J d 3 a 2 Export Cluster 4 9 L Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets vou see your speed in hoth miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada English Metric Button You can go back and forth from English miles to metric kilometers pushing this button 77 The same button also makes other readings like temperature fuel and odometer go hetween English and metric Irip Odometer You can tell how far you ve gone since you l
183. lle If you cover the sensor it will read dark and your lights will come on Interior Lights Turn the headlight switch passed HI to turn on the interior lights Fog Lights Eldorado Touring Coupe O 0 OFF DELAY MAX TWILIGHT SENTINEL INTERIOR Use your fog lights for better vision in foggy or misty conditions When you press the upper fog light switch a small indicator light will glow to tell you the fog lights are on To turn them off press the switch again 108 When the twilight sentinel is on the headlights will turn off automatically Your fog and parking lights will remain on If you switch on your high beam headlights your fog lights will turn off 1 hey Il turn back on again when you switch to low beam headlights Rear Fog Lights Export Only To turn them on push the lower switch A small indicator light will glow to tell you they are on To turn them off press the l switch again 0 OFF DELAY MAX TWILIGHT SENTINEL INTERIOR ME Cornering Lights Phe cornering lights come on when you signal a turn when the headlights or parking lights are on This will provide more light for cornering Underhood Light o operate turn on your parking lights then the underhood light will illuminate when the hood is open Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL arc a useful feature in that can m
184. lled Flow Catalytic Converter gt gt lt gt Ceramic Monolith Evaporative Emission Control Charcoal Canister Crankcase Emission Control PCV Valve Electronic System Open and Closed Loop EXHAUST SYSTEM ae ee E EET ACUTE ETE Single with Crossover Pipe Muffler One Reverse Flow RESOBROI Luces sare 20 EI ixhaust PIDE ccc cs ELT Va TERS TR Stainless Steel Intermediate Pipe orci cic Stainless Steel O T CEU Y Q Stainless Steel ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SC Eun E wee as 12 2 Negative Generator 49 oue rr X ER sexes dae 140 Amp Generator 4 6 L rad ric anis 144 Amp AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Refrigerant 12 R 12 2 375 Ibs 1 08 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Cadillac Dealership 348 FLUID CAPACITIES Transaxle 4 60 2 9 5 L Transaxle 4T80E 30 pts 14 L Engine Oil 4 9 L 5 quarts 4 7 L With Filter Change ROREM 5 5 qts 5 2 L Engine Oil 6L 69 gt 6 2 L
185. lso where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police 211 Consider using sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of vour vehicle wear in at the heavier loads When towing a trailer close all windows and set the Electronic Climate Control System to ECON AUTO DEFOG Defroster to assure that the fan is running Three important considerations have to do with weight 1 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Cadillac In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel 5am Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH SPT Weight of the Trailer Tongue When trailer is conne
186. m rear suspension All the rear suspension components are mounted on suspension support which is attached to the body at four points and is fully isolated with bushings and insulators to minimize road noise Each rear wheel is connected to the suspension support through the suspension knuckle using an uppet and lower control arm and toe link The control arms and toe link are attached to the suspension support on the inboard side and to a suspension knuckle on the outboard side The hub and bearing assembly is mounted to the knuckle and is single non serviceable unit which eliminates the need for wheel bearing adjustment Phe load leveling ELC shock absorbers are attached to the lower control arm with the upper end of the shock attached to the suspension support The springs are held in position between the lower control arms and a pocket in the suspension support The suspension system also incorporates a new damping system now as Road Sensing Suspension on the ETC or Sport Coupe and Speed 4 Sensing suspension on the Eldorado These systems control the damping forces in the shock absorbers and struts in response to various road and driving conditions The systems are capable of making these damping changes extremely fast computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors wheel to body position sensors vehicle speed sensor lift and dive signals This computer evaluates the inputs from these sensors to cont
187. ment Apartado Postal 107 BIS Mexico 1 D F Telephone 905 245 17 86 Telex 1763185 GM PARTICIPATION BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEDIATION ARBITRATION PROGRAM Dur experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction If you have discussed a concern with your Dealership management and have not been able to resolve it let us know Questions and concerns are resolved most efficiently if you telephone or write directly to our offices as described However if you have not been substantially satisfied Cadillac wants you to be aware of GM s voluntary participation in ano charge mediation arbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure However you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB or calling the following 24 hour toll free number to obtain the telephone number of your nearest BBB office 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filling a claim you may also write to BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Su
188. mes on As a check the light should come an for a few seconds when you start yout engine HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do Engine Overheating in the Index Service Engine Soon Light SERVICE SERVICE ENGINE FT computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered your warranty Battery Charge Light Export Only When you turn the key to Run or START this light will come on briefly to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working If a light stays on you need service and you should take vour Cadillac to the dealer at once To save your battery until you get there turn off all accessories Engine Oil Light Export Only This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The
189. mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant 242 Z CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Should a low coolant condition exist an overheat protection Limp Home feature of the 4 6L Northstar allows alternate firing groups of four cylinders for a predetermined number of cycles to prevent engine damage enabling your vehicle to be driven to the nearest service center A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if vou ever have to turn the pressure cap 243 Don t press down while turning the pressure You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the eoolant surge tank pressure and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops If you hear a hiss wait for th
190. mph 56 km h and Overdrive for higher speeds e 3 Third Gear This is like but you never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose 3 instead of When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill e 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in 2 Second Gear for more than 5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use Dj or 3 as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine 83 e First Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the se lector lever is put in 1 the transaxle won t shift into first g gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the tr
191. n water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant 234 Z CAUTION You can be burned if vou spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it AN CAUTION 5team and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 236 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator l You remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure Cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don tt press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A his
192. nd down by turning the radio or ignition on and off 6 Then repeat if necessary 101 NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down 162 you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving ROAD SIGNS The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color shape and symbols It s a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it 163 Color of Road Signs RED means STOP It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY RAILROAD NO PASSING ADVANCE ZONE CROSSING NARROW BRIDGE YELLOW indicates a general warning Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing 184 zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross 99 WORKERS FLAGGER
193. nder at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to 3 o make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder 27 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at vour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash 38 e To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Your vehicle has a rear bench scat Someone can sit in the center position When you sit in center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward o
194. ne AC ET NU I A ME KORR ER CARE 260 Mud If You re Stuck In 256 N Neutral Gear Position 82 New Vehicle Break In 75 A wiv ior o ares 188 VERM eaa a 189 Notices About gt 4 2 2 Occupant Restraint 12 Octane Required For Your Car EAR Pere Tee Te EROR am 259 ESR DET 22 dla al ara a 123 Odometer And Speedometer 122 I as aaa 123 Off Ignition Key 76 Bond o E en 185 EAE a aN a a Ee EEE 266 Oil When To Change Your 273 Oil Lite 140 lS OE 271 Oil Thickness Viscosity 272 Operating Record Sec Maint Book p 44 Operation in Foreign 261 LUN UE O E DAT PPP 1 144 Outside Mirrors 114 10 Overdrive Automatic 82 Overheated Engine Warning Light For 126 Owner Checks amp Services See Maint Book p 26 P Park 80 Paint Spotting Chemical
195. ng on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle BRAKING Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction ti Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Most drivers treat their hrakes with care Some however overwork the braking system with poor driving habits Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace 177 with traffic This is mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
196. ng one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air out replace it except some aluminum wheels which sometimes repaired See your Cadillac dealer if any ot these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Cadillac model 312 Z CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the hraking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life retentu E seme Menage Used Replacement Wheels Z CAUTION Putting a us
197. nge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foum type instructions above If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water e Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Like candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains e Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry e Ifastain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner CLEANING VINYL OR LEATHER Just use warm water and a clean cloth e Rubwith a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it Mare than Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and solvent tvpe vinyl leather cleaner 318 CLEANING THE TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Wood Panels e Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth e Wood surfaces be polished using ordinaryhouschold furniture polishes Apply the polish to a clean cloth then rub the cloth on the w
198. ngine The VB was stan dard in all 1915 model Cadillacs Many Cadillac firsts have fol lowed over the years including the synchro mech clashless transmis sion a nation wide comprehensive 45 V I6 Engine service policy security plate glass chrome plating and the first car to be designed by a stylist 1927 La Salle Harley Earl The 30s wit nessed production of the smooth and quiet V12 and The crisp contemporary lines of the 1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling During World War Il shortly after Pearl Harbor Cadillac discon tinued car production for the first time since 1902 in order to construct light tanks combat vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 en gines Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra Matic transmissions were used in each tank Fh TFI Cds FHL m For the 1948 model Cadillac tail fin introduced the which set the trend in automotive styling for nearly two decades This was followed by the 1949 model with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and the modern overhead valve high compression V8 engine Engineering innovations veniences and styling dominated the 50s and 604 Cruise control auto matic climate control tilt and telescoping steering wheels rwilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in these years In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured ad vances such as air suspension mem seat automatic electric do
199. ngine off Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running Once you are where you can get service turn the engine off and then try to restart it If the vehicle does not restart the PASS Key II system will need servicing TRACTION ACTIVE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control this message will be displayed if Traction Control is being used to reduce wheel slippage TRACTION DISABLED If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control this message will be displayed if a problem is noted in the Traction Control System Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible TRANS FLUID RESET Northstar Only With the engine not running and the ignition ON press and hold the OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears in the Information Center between 5 and 20 seconds TRANS OVERHEATED Northstar Only This message indicates that your transaxle is running too hot You should stop and turn your engine off as soon as possible Let the engine and transaxle cool and have the problem corrected Severe transaxle damage can result from an overheated transaxle TURN SIGNAL This message is a reminder after driving about mile that you have your turn signal on TRUNK OPEN This message indicates that your trunk is open when the Ignition is ON VERY LOW REFRIGERANT This message means that the Air Conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the A C
200. ntrol Far more than nine decades mE j Cadillac has been a leader in quality and technical innovation Now more than ever substance takes shape 19593 Allant pace car TABLE OF CONTENTS This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections Introduction How to use this 1 This section tells you how to use your Manual and includes Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols Section 1 Seats and Safety Belts 6 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly Section 2 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 143 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Sound System Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road 218 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good For more information on Reporting Safety Defects see Owner Assistance Pag
201. oad to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Steer the way you want to go DRIVING AT NIGHT Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or fatigue Here are some tips on night driving e Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this problem Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind e Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles It s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just hy looking at its taillights e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will
202. om other traffic If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road turn your lights on start your hazard warning flashers and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely Even then be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead If other vehicles try to pass you make it easy for them CITY DRIVING One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as vou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 196 Obey all posted speed limits But remember that they for ideal raad
203. on DRUNKEN DRIVING Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment e Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving Over 25 000 motor vehicle related deaths occur each year because of alcohol and thousands of people are injured Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s too much It can be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things e How much alcohol is in the drink e The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent
204. onditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Those grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires All While the tires availahle as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give vou the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have vour wheels aligned again However if vou notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulli
205. ont of the child s face or neck If so put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if vou ever need to 53 6 Pull the rest af the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down orn the child restraint Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it 15 secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicles safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger tg en Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly 56 e Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are A CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a erash the two children can be cru
206. ontrols Use the power seat control first to get the proper position Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment The LUMBAR control switches are located on the center console You can control either the DR Driver or PASS Passenger seat e Move the switch A to increase support or to decrease support to reshape the lower seatback e Push the switch UP or DN down to raise or lower the support mechanism to suit your preference Heated Seal Option Move the switch to either LO or HI t turn on the heating element in the seat Designed primarily for use on damp and chilly days the LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature On colder days the HI sctting heats the seats to an even higher temperature To prevent uncomfortable overheating of the seats the heating elements are thermostatically regulated to automatically maintain the temperature at the selected setting telltale light in the contral switch reminds you that the heating system is in use To preserve the battery the heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on and are deactivated when the ignition is turned off Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also I Seatback Latches he front seatbac
207. ood panel CARE OF SAFETY BELTS Keep belts clean and dry Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid 319 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WIPER BLADES If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 105001 1 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should checked on regular basis and replaced when worn CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CADILLAC The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm
208. or locks transistor radio a brushed stainless steel roof and low profile nres introduced in 1953 was redesigned for 1967 as the first front wheel drive personal lux ury car The 472 cu in V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and 1969 was enlarged ta 200 cu in for all 1970 Eldorados An Air Cushion Restraint Sys tem airbag was available for 1974 1975 and 1976 Cadillacs Analog Electronic Fuel Injec tion was available on 1975 Cadillacs and was standard on the new inter national size 1976 Seville In 1978 the Trip Computer option incor porated an on board microprocessor Eine lm mss This rich tradition continues into the SOs as Cadillac became the first automobile manufacturer to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The 1992 Seville STS is the first car ever ro win all three major auto motive awards Car of the Year Motor Trend Ten Best List Car amp Driver Car of the Year Automobile Magazine A 1993 Cadillac Allant in stack technical configuration WHS selected as the pace car for the 76th Indianap olis 500 The demanding pace car performance and handling require ments were met because of such advanced systems as the 32 valve dual owerhead camshatt Northstar 4 6 liter V8 engine 4180 E electroni cally controlled automatic transaxle road sensing suspension speed sen sitive steering antilock brakes and traction co
209. or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing non detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Cadillac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks ALUMINUM WHEELS Don t use chrome polish on your aluminum wheels Use wax after you clean them Also don t use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes on them you could damage the protective coating NOTICE Don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective coating WEATHERSTRIPS These are places where glass or metal meets rubber Silicone gr
210. ou how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release hutton faces upward or outward so you ll he able to unbuckle it quickly if vou ever need to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while vou push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in this position Here s why You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has 1 Always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front facing child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Uh 4 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how See if the shoulder belt would go in fr
211. outside OUTSIDE Temperature The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle is running You can change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pushing the ENG MET Engslish Metric button 144 Temperature To select the temperature vou want push the blue hutton for a cooler setting and the red button for a warmer setting lemperature setting will be displayed on the digital screen You can select temperatures from 65 F IS C to 85 F 69 C And at each end you choose 60 F 16 C for maximum cooling and 9071 337 C for maximum heating We recommend when first getting familiar with your vehicle select 75 F 24 C You may find that your own personal comfort requires a slightly higher or lower setting Once you set the temperature the system will automatically maintzin the set temperature ECON With this setting its all automatic but the air conditioning compressor does not operate and it won t remove humidity from the air However the system will try to keep the air at the selected temperature Use this setting in cold ar coal weather to save fuel If it s warm outside and vou need to cool the air use the next choice AUTO With this setting the air conditioning compressor runs and it s all automatic In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat the air flow will be directed out the floor ducts As the interior temperature approaches the desired setting the blower speed will
212. pending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering whecl at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop Depending on your speed this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times 184 OFF ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway OFF ROAD RECOVERY If the shoulder appears to be about four inches 100 mm or more below the pavement this
213. r Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you CHEMICAL PAINT SPOTTING Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolarations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Cadillac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged bw this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first 323 APPEARANCE CARE MATERIALS CHART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION USAGE 1051518 32 Oz 0 948 Li WASHER SOLVENT AND GAS VWHNDSHELD WASHING SYSTEM LINE DECER AND GAS LINE _ 3202 esu POWER STEERING FLUID 1052277 12 Oz 0 355 L GPHAY A SCOLIEARK WEATHER STRIPS ETOPS SQUEAKS ON METAL TO METAL AND 7TO AUBBER CONTACT 1050172 160 0 4730 AND ROAD REMOVER REMOVES OLD WAXES POLISHES AND ADAD OIL 1050173 18 Oz D 473 L CHROME CLEANER AND REMOVES AUST AND CORROSION POLISH ON CHROME AND STAINLESS STEEL 1050174 1602 0479 WHITE SDEWALL TIRE CLEANS WHITE AND BLACK TERES CLEANER 1050214 32 Cz 0 948 L CLEANER SPOT
214. r outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to E CHILDREN Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 41 Smaller Children and Babies Z CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for vour child very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Z CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued CHILD RESTRAINTS Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instr
215. r pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix Z CAUTION Adding only plain water to vour cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but vou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and vou or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clea
216. rax 8 90 Degree V Power Acc to SAE 1349 200 bhp 4100 rpm P Ne EH EEE Wen NGHE A 250 kW 4100 rpm Torque Acc to SAE J1349 2 275 Ibs ft 3000 rpm Chop dis LIU ILE EDI BOTE senet gt le Re ore ee RST Era IR qu 92mm 3 623 in 92mm 3 623 in Compression Ratio oii sc eee ees Cylinder Block Die Cast Aluminum Cylinder Block Bote Liners own seen asec newest Cast Iron Lees nate Fo Pane oe E Cast Iron Intake Manifold rra seas Cast Aluminum WAIVE System iuris RLAGORA RR G Roller Hydraulic Lifters Intake S a RC EIN 45mm 1 772 in EXE RE sr LY 38mm 1 496 in PISTONS ois as ak et kis aja dae Cast Aluminum Pig RIOT 555555555545 EU EGOCAIR SD ERE OE RR mes 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Lett Bak EEL OEE SOROS EES AT Ha av ied Camshaft Er Iu eee e M EM RE RR EE Steel ioo COMMO Im MOM MED 16 Jmm 0 64 FOR avy tras pred Va REC Du a VC 2 7mm 0 50 in Chain Pearlitic Nodular Iron Main Bearings 2 346 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Teos or Uta eee err REAR RA Stationary Filter
217. rd iron tapes are 120 sec Your tape player will adjust automatically for either type of cassette tape To Play A Cassette Tape e Turn the radio on Insert the cassette through the tape door The TAPE indicator in the display will light If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound the cassette may not be in squarely Push the EJCT button to remove the tape and start over The tape equalization is automatically sensed and set Inserting the cassette also automatically disables DNR and activates DOLBY noise reduction DNR is the Dynamic Noise Reduction It helps remove background hiss noise from the radio Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs to adjust the volume and balance just as you do for the radio Push the upper knob to change tape direction The arrow in the display show which direction the tape is being played DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation FWD Forward Push the FWD button to move farward rapidly to another part of the tape The radio will play during fast forward To stop the tape push the same button and the tape will start to play again REV Reverse Push the REV button to move the tape rapidly backward To stop the tape push the same button lightly or any of the other buttons The radio will play during this reverse function To go from one side of the tape to the other push in the upper knob on your radio To remove th
218. rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way vou want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If your tire goes flat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 246 CHANGING FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Z CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Put the shift lever in Park 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The equipment you ll need is in the trunk under the spare tire cover Rotate the plastic wing nut and remove that cover Then remove the wing nut that secures the Jack and wrench and remove them from the irunk 248 249 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt and rotate it clockwise to the right That will raise the lift head li
219. ress and hold the switch forward to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand To Vent Press the switch forward when the glass panel is closed Open the sunshade by hand To close the vent press the switch rearward SUNGLASS COMPARTMENT If you have the optional Astroroof you will not have this feature To gain access to this feature located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the headliner just push up and the compartment will open 116 ASHTRAYS AND LIGHTERS If have the full consale push on the cover to reveal the ashtray and lighter OR If vou don t have a center console just pull the ashtray out to reveal the ashtray and lighter To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on the snuffer If vou don t have a console and the ashtray will not come out by pulling on the snuffer try this Reach under the ashtray and gently push up on the ashtray bowl and remove it 117 Rear Ashtray To open the rear ashtrays lift the lid NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire Cigarette Lighter It s near the ashtray To use the lighter just push it all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from th
220. rk You never know if you ll be in a crash If vou do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes be so serious like being hit by train that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything VOU as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going lake the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on Get it up to speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop he person keeps going until stopped hy something In a real vehicle tt could be the windshield l6 the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest hones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense QUESTIONS MANY PEOPLE ASK ABOUT SAFETY BELTS AND THE ANSWER
221. rol the damping of each of the struts and shocks independently to provide varied levels of suspension control The system also has the capability of providing Speed Sensitive Steering control This system changes your steering effort based on your vehicle speed Speed Sensitive Steering This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed Steering is easier at a lower speed for increased maneuverability and parking ease As your vehicle speed increases the stecring effort is also increased to provide a manual like steering feel for maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability The power rack pinion steering system has rotary spool valve which directs hydraulic fluid coming from the power steering pump to one side or the other side of the rack piston The integral rack piston is attached to the rack The rack piston converts hydraulic pressure to a linear force which moves the rack left or right The force is then transmitted through the inner and outer tie rods to the steering knuckles which turn the wheels If hydraulic assist is not available manual control is maintained However under these conditions more steering effort is required 4 6 LITER NORTHSTAR ENGINE Displacement SEE eee CEE 4 6L 279 cu in No of Cylinders 32 valve DOHC 8 90 Degree V Engine Code 9 Power Acc to SAE 1349 2 295 bhp 6000 rpm Esas AR ol Oa VEO E ECKEN
222. rs in one hour for a 180 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident At level of 0 10 percent the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chances are twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street 175 person with higher might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers CONTROL OF A VEHICLE You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road 176 Sometimes as when you re drivi
223. ruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills vou may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill vou may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep vour speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills 104 To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control 1 Step lightly on the brake pedal OR z LETT OFF CRUISE WIPER RUSE S DEL 2 Move the CRUISE switch to OFF The CRUISE light will go Out 1115 Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased LIGHTS You ll find the control on the left side of the instrument panel It controls these light systems Headlights Taillights Parking Lights Underhood Light Option Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lights Interior Courtesy Lights Fog Lights Option Rear Fog Lights Export Only ALL LIGHTS PANEL LIGHTS Here s how BRIGHTNESS manually work your light system E 1 COURTESY OFF ALL LIGHTS LIGHTS Lights On Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lights
224. s button to toggle between INST MPG instantaneous miles per gallon or the AVG MPG average mile per gallon displays You can also display it in metric units hy pressing the ENG button RESET Push this button to reset the AVG MPG to zero AVG MPG Average Fuel Economy When AVG MPG is selected the total distance is divided by the total fuel used INST Instantaneous Fuel Economy When INST MPG is selected you will see what your fuel economy is at that instant The computer lakes new reading twice every second It will show economy up to 70 miles per gallon or 2 liters per 100 Kilometers RANGE This display shows how far the computer thinks you can go with the fuel that is in your tank computer does not know what driving conditions will he like for the rest of your trip so the range is estimated based on your previous fuel economy Therefore your range reading may change as your driving habits change going from city to highway driving increase the range reading When vou get down to 40 miles to go or in metric 64 km the range display will show Lo Your computer needs enough data for the RANGE reading to work however so it will read Lo for a while when your vehicle is brand new under 25 miles Also it will show Lo for a while if your battery has been disconnected Driver Information Center INFORMATION HIRE AE ALL DISPLAY THE DN OFF SEI
225. s by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 308 N CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt rom places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency vou can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires 15 to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire tf You see the indicators at three places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fa
226. s locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start vour engine because your vehicle can t move easily 80 Z CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Cadillac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run position If vou cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as vou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting Out of Park in t
227. s means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressurc 237 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD 5 Put the back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 6 Start the engine and let it run until vou can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 239 8 Then replace the pressure cap Be the CHI the pressure cap line up like this COOLING SYSTEM 4 6 LITER NORTHSTAR When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see Coolant surge tank with pressure Electric engine fans 240 Z CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses El rad
228. s or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades speed and shift to lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If vou don t shift down you might have to use vour brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating 215 If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 Kg and you have an automatic transaxle with Overdrive you may want to drive in 3 instead of Overdrive or as you need to a lower gear This will help your transmission Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park vet Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels When the wheel chocks in place release the regular brakes until the chocks
229. separate the air cleaner 1 Once you have replaced the air cleaner filter reverse the steps to rcassemble and install hack into vour vehicle B TIRE LOADING INFORMATION B OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PSI 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GEN GME Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that MIS you carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRAT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVEN TION STANDARDS EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE GEN GME The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge af the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR includes the
230. shed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time what if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt N CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the helt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash SAFETY BELT EXTENDER If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be
231. ssage The OIL LIFE INDEX display includes a number between and 100 This is the percentage of oil life REMAINING based on driving conditions and mileage driven since the last time of the oil life indicator was reset When the remaining oil life is less than 1095 a CHANGE OIL SOON message will appear This is a reminder to schedule an engine oil change When the oil life index reaches 0 the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will appear This indicates that no oil life remains and the oil should be changed as soon as possible but certainly within the next 200 miles 320 km The EOLI will nat detect excessively dusty conditions or engine malfunctions which may effect the oil If you drive in dusty areas change the engine oil after every 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers or 3 months whichever comes first unless instructed to do so sooner by the DIC On Northstar 4 6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear whenever the oil level s approximately one quart low How To Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed display the LIFE INDEX message by pressing the INFORMATION button Then press and hold the STORE RECALE button until the display shows 100 This will reset the oil life index The message will remain OFF until the next oil change is needed The percentage of ail life remaining may be check at item by pressing the INFORMATION button several times until the OI
232. ssenger side mirror Then press the control pad to adjust each mirror so that vou can just see the side of your vehicle To lock the controls leave the selector switch in the middle position When operate the rear window defogger it also warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or ice CONVEX OUTSIDE MIRROR Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seal 114 A CAUTION If you aren t used to a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check vour inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes BREAK AWAY OUTSIDE MIRROR EXPORT The mirrors will collapse in either the forward or rearward direction and then return to the normal position ASTROROOF EXPRESS OPEN If you have this option the switch is here The astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade The control switch only works with the ignition on or in Retained Accessory Power RAP mode To Open Press the switch rearward to open the glass panel and sunshade The sunshade can also be opened by hand If you want to stop the roof in a partially open position press the switch in either direction to stop it Press the switch again to open it fully To Close P
233. stalled in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If vou accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 224 4 9 Liter 4 6 Liter Northstar 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery 9 Mow connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 10 Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to 2725 heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead hattery Attach the cable at least 15 inches 45 cm away from the
234. switch in the direction of the arrows to make the front part of the cushion move up or down e Move the rear of the switch in the direction of the arrows to make the rear part of the cushion move up or down Move the whole switch in the direction of both arrows to move the seat up or down Move the switch forward or backward to move the whole seat forward or backward Power Seatback Recliner Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to move the seathack forward or backward But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving LN CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Lumbar Heated Seats Lumbar Control Option If you have this feature you can change the shape of the driver and passenger seats It works independently of the other seat c
235. t yourself here s how Apply the parking brake Make sure the front wheels are straight Turn off the Electronic Climate Control Start the engine in P Park and let it idle for 15 minutes Then Put your foot on the brake pedal shift the transaxle to and let it idle for 3 minutes or more Do not accelerate the engine Then e With the car in Drive turn the Electronic Climate Control to Auto and let the engine idle for 3 minutes or more e Turn your engine off Now your computer is programmed HALOGEN BULBS CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs LAMP HOUSINGS Your Cadillac s lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture will be removed when the lights are on or after driving for a short time HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlight bulb Follow either the EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best describes your vehicle To remove the cover turn lock tabs in the direction of arrows shown on the cover Lift the cover up to CAIN ACCESS 294 DOMESTIC Turn the headlight housing socket counterclockwise to unlock socket from lamphousing EXPORT Remove the rubber plug cover and remove plug DOMESTIC Remove headlight housing socket EXPORT Remove bo
236. tery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation Press this symbol to unlock the driver s door Press it again within 4 seconds to unlock the other doors Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights Press this symbol to lock your doors This also arms the Theft Deterrent System 67 7X Press this symbol to open the trunk Press this button to turn on the interior lights and door lock cylinder illumination Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can purchased through your dealer Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitter must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many diffe rent vehicles as you own provid
237. th retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in headlamp housing 205 DOMESTIC Remove the wiring harness from the headlight housing socket EXPORT Remove the headlight bulb and socket from the headlamp assembly DOMESTIC Replace the bulb and socket and connect the wiring harness Reinstall the headlight housing socket into the headlamp assembly EXPORT Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp assembly NOTICE Do not touch glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb TAILLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Taillight bulb replacement is the same for either Eldorado or Eldorado Touring Coupe 1 Open the trunk to gain access to the taillight housing 2 Remowe the plastic trim retainer screws and pull back the trim material 296 Remove the two wing nuts Gently remove the taillight housing Press the bulb housing lever rotate the housing counterclockwise and remove it Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise to remove bulb CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT 1 Gently pry up on trim like this 2 Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing 3 Replace the bulb Reverse the steps to reassemble the stop lamp assembly 298 WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position To
238. the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when vou re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking On Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering Column Shift Lever Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 56 2 Move the shift lever into Park position like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will ga tad With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Move the ignition key to Lock 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in Park Console Shift Lever l Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Mowe the shift lever into P Park position like this e Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake 4 Move the ignition key to Lock Lh Remove the key and take it with vou If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park a5 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running b
239. the first of a new generation of SMART transmissions The computer which controls the electronic shift solenoids adapts to changing environments while you drive This provides consistent high quality shifts under all conditions Communication between the engine and transaxle through this computer controls engine output during activation of torque management or traction control Smooth shifting is ensured by design Hydraulic accumulators control shift pressures and all shifts are made to free wheeling elements The 4TS0E uses dry sump lubrication system with a scavenger pump This unique feature enables the transaxle to maintain adequate pressurized oil supply during all maneuvers Spirited performance with very efficient cruising operation are provided by the combination of 4 speed overdrive gearing a torque converter clutch and a 3 71 1 or 3 11 1 final drive ratio 4T60 E Transaxle 4 9 L Eldorado AE LE momo es ki Lal The Hydra matic 4 60 4 speed overdrive electronic transaxle consists primarily of a five element torque converter two planetary gear sets various clutches final drive assembly differential assembly and a control valve body The torque converter houses a pump turbine pressure plate which is splined to the turbine and a stator assembly serving as a fluid coupling it smoothly transmits power from the engine to the transaxle It also hvdraulically provides additional torque when
240. the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If vou slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt lacks if there s a sudden stop or crash Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much z protection this Way Q What s wrong with this 24 What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times ag What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The helt should go back out of the way Before you close the door he sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it vou can damage both the belt and your vehicle SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM AIR BAGS This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Your Cadillac has an air bag for the driver and for the right front passenger Here s the most important thing to know N CAUTION Even with an air bag if you re not wearing a safety belt and you re in a crash your injuries may be much wors
241. these accessories for 10 more minutes e Radio Power Windows Astroroof Windshield Wipers If you open a door everything will go off And after 10 minutes everything will go off also If you want power for another 10 minutes just turn the key to Run and then back to Off FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of Mini Fuses Circuit Breakers and Maxi Fuses This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems If you have a problem the road and don t have a spare fuse you borrow one of the same value Select a feature that you can get along without that is the same value you need like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse Be sure to use a fuse with the same amperage rating number on it ie 10A 20A etc Replace it as soon as you can There is a fuse removal tool and some spare mini fuses in the glove box door just lift the cover up 327 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To gain access lift the COVCT Maxi Fuses Relay Center The maxi fuse and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse block If a maxi fuse should blow have your vehicle serviced by your Cadillac dealer immediately 328 COL PCM FUEL 20 SENSE STOP TURNIMAZ 2 sa L HOLP Lo A HOLP Lo L HOLP Hi HDLP n 3 COOL FAN TRANSIECS
242. ting When Your Engine Is Radiator Overheating 236 Radiator Pressure 284 Radio Two Way Adding A 152 326 Radio Systems E ES ER IMEEM 150 Rain Driving n oe os ae 191 Reaction Time In Braking 177 Reading 1 EEA RAT E a Ra 110 Rear Ashtray Se ee ee ERE ee 118 Rear Window Defogger ON 148 SEATE EEG Ew UE Ra Ern T Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants See Maint Book p 38 Recovery Off Road 185 Recreational Vehicle Towing 211 Remote Fuel Door oo cacy cece rettet antcm 262 Remote Trunk Release 71 Remote Keyless 66 Replacement 259 Replacing Brake System Parts igre 292 Replacing Safety Belts 60 Replacing Tires 309 Replacing Wheels 32 Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Gov t See Owner Assistance to General Motors See Owner Assistance to U S Gov t See Owner Assistance Restarting Your Car When It s Moving Apepori n E etes 82 Restraint INERT accion 44 R
243. today The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do 169 TRAFFIC LIGHTS We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to proceed with caution yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must stop before turning on red REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTI LANE ROADWAY Many city roads and expressways and even bridges use reversible lane traffic control during rush hours red X light above lane means no driving in that lane at that time A green arrow means you may drive in that lane Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in effect PAVEMENT MARKINGS NO PASSING ZONE Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signi us T hey give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means don t cross YOUR OWN SIGNALS Drivers signal to others too It s not only more polite ts safer to let other drivers know what you are doing An
244. trument panel Then go the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release and lift the hood 264 Z CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn get hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine zs 49 Liter 265 4 6 Liter Northstar Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid vou want to check ENGINE OIL It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must he on level ground 4 9 Liter 266 4 6 Liter Northstar Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the ail pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 4 9 Liter 267 4 6 Liter Northstar To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower 49 Liter E 268 4 6 Liter Northstar When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the
245. ts Sec Front of Owner Info Manual Tee a De ie ax ee EVE Er 129 Taillight Bulb Replacement 206 Tamper Resistance Of Odometer 123 Tape PIayer CAE rere mex 160 14 d 8 OP Ro E OR BO EOS BOR amp mow po mOB Bo bom Box Se 9535328323 8543 T2 Theft Deterrent System 73 Thermostat E ETES 284 Third Gear When To Use Prd ee ee JE 83 Tilt Steering Wheel Tere vo arg gee 94 Time Setting The RENE eer 314 247 Frist ani nee TEI ee EE E A 206 Tire Inspection tation EC RC AC RON CE EEE EAO 303 Tire Quality Grading FISCHER ERR EA RR ace ARCADE 310 ER NGA MIA Na 305 Tires When Tr 5 Time New Tires 309 Torn Safety Belts 2 l Torque Lock Auto Transaxle E OR E R E 205 Towing A Trailer 211 Towing Your Vehicle 227 Traction Control System 119 Trademarks GM xr 258 him irala 170 Tete OO er RS ES d a 172 ni
246. ttle There is a center wheel CUVET UT VOUT aluminum wheel Use the flat end of the wheel wrench prying along the edge of the cover until it comes off Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge Don t try to remove it with vour bare hands Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position the jack under the vehicle Your vehicle has a notch on the frame near each of the wheels Fit the lift head into the notch nearest the wheel with the flat tire N CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack vou could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising vour vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the lat tire Z CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued remove rust
247. ty REDUCE ENGINE POWER Northstar Only This message will appear if the engine starts to cut cylinders to reduce power If this message is ever displayed have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible 136 SERVICE A C SYSTEM A C COMPRESSOR OFF This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A C and heating system are no longer working You mav notice a drop in heating and A C efficiency when this message appears Have your Climate Control system serviced if this message appears STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS Key Il senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle Check the ignition key for damage If it is damaged it may need to be replaced If you see no damage clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin Remove the ignition key and wait for the Driver Information Center to display WATT 3 MINUTES The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the messages to WAIT 2 MINUTES WAIT MINUTE and then START CAR When the START CAR message is displayed try again to start the engine SERVICE NOW REFER TO OWNERS MANLAL This message appears if you have a prohlem with the Electronic Control Module ECM To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at your Cadillac dealership SERVICE RIDE CONTROL This message is displayed to ind
248. u in another crash new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service 31 If you damage the cover for the right front passenger s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace both the air bag and the instrument panel Don t open or break the air bag Cover Servicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the air bag system There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle The air hag system does not need regular maintenance Your Cadillac dealer and the 1993 Cadillac Service Manual have information about the air bag system including repair or disposal When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle the ignition should be in Lock if possible Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Your vehicle has the driver s air bag only The driver s air bag must be disconnected if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the the steering column is to be disassembled Disconnect the driver s air bag like this e Turn off the ignition e Remove the SIR air ba
249. u ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Cadillac Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle YOUR CADILLAC AIR SYSTEM Outside Air he outside air always flows through your Vehicle when it is moving It enters your vehicle through an inlet at the base of the windshield Keep this area clear a debris Even if the vehicle is not moving you can always get outside air If you are traveling in the 60 F 16 C AUTO setting a door will close to stop the flow of outside air recital only the interior air to cool your vehicle Air Outlets The air outlets are located in the center and each side of the instrument panel You can adjust the direction of air flow by moving the control levers or even turn off the air flow by rotating the lever located on each side of the outlets 143 Electronic Climate Control ECC ELIT am Your vehicle has strategicaly placed electronic sensors that feed information to the vehicle s computer svstems Your vehicle can control the ventilation heating and air conditioning automatically vear round The outside temperature inside temperature setting fan speeds and the ECC selection i igi OFF Nothing is on but air will flow through your vehicle 1f vou re moving The system will try to keep the air at the selected temperature but it might not be able to maintain it if is hot or cold
250. uctions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if thev are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why Z CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat However before securing a forward facing child restraint ALWAYS move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat 44 Z CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the front center seat can be badly injured by the passenger air bag if it inflates NEVER use a child restraint in the front center seat It s always better to secure child restraint in
251. umber where you ll find it SAFETY WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS You will find a number of safety cautions this book We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the yellow 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 red circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these blue notices In the blue notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words and colors that Cadillac has used for years You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same colors and the wards CAUTION or NOTICE 2 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery CALS Tw BATTERY ACID POSSIBLE COLD CAUSE BURNS
252. unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You are more likely to be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed unlock the doors only with the key or Keyless Entry System This will avoid setting off the alarm 64 Power Door Locks From the inside To lock the door slide the lock lever down to manually lock the door To unlock the door slide the lock lever up Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once The rear power door lock switches won t unlock any of the doors that s a safety feature Automatic Door Locks Option Just close your doors turn on the ignition and make sure the interior courtesy lights are switched off Every time you move your shift lever out of P Park all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into P Park your doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not in P Park have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again Leaving Your Vehicle I
253. uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park WINTER DRIVING Here are some tips far winter driving e Have your Cadillac in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct e Snow tires can help in loose snow but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow but may have to travel over ice you may not want to switch to snow tires at all You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk 2 Include an scraper small brush or broom supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful 2U7 What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may of
254. ur brake fluid falls to a low level the CHECK BRAKE FLUID message will display on the Driver Information Center and your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index To Check Brake Fluid 4 9 Liter Remove the cap The fluid level must be to the FILL line at the base of the MAX FILL neck as shown 290 To Check Brake Fluid 4 6 Liter Northstar You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the indicators on the brake fluid reservoir The fluid levels should be above MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above MIN and or slightly below or at the MAX indicator What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only 291 DOT 5 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle Don t use it Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle REPLACING BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS The braking system on a modern vehicle is comple
255. urers 305 Z CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents Lf your tread is badly worn or if vour tires have been damaged replace them See Inflation Tire Pressure in this section for inflation pressure adjustment for higher speed driving Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is located on the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for vour tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile If you ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph 160 km h where it 1s legal raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi 240 kPa When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading Information label
256. ving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road You might not be aware of hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant contact with the road 192 You could find out the hard way when you have to slow turn move out to pass or if vou get hit by a gust of wind You could suddenly find yourself out of control Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could he hydroplaning Hvdroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hvdroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining and be careful Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e Turn on your headlights not just your parking lights to help make vou more visible to others Look for hard to see vehicles coming from behind You may want to use your headlights even in daytime i
257. weather and visibility conditions You may need to drive below the posted limit in had weather or when visibility is especially poor Pull to the right with care and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles FREEWAY DRIVING Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane Entering the Freeway At the entrance there is usuallv a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow If traffic is light vou may have no problem But if it is heavy find a gap as vou move along the entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed 197 Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move along and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slo
258. wer Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass If you are on a two lane freeway treat the right lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane If you are on a thrce lane freeway treat the right lane as the slower speed through lane the middle lane as the higher speed through lane and the left lane as the passing lane Before changing lanes check your rearview mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes make sure another vehicle isn t about to move into the same spot Look at the vehicles two lanes over and watch for telltale signs turn signals flashing an increase in speed or moving toward the edge of the lane Be prepared to delay your move Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night Leaving the Freeway When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous If vou miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit At each exit point is a deceleration lane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and then do your braking before moving
259. witch or Keyless Entry System Here s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident e ii you don t want to arm the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed e Always unlock door with key or use the Keyless Entry System Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System if vou have it The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way How to Test The Alarm Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door lock or the Keyless Entry System e Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock and open the door The horn will sound and your headlights will flash If the alarm does not sound when it should check to sec if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index To reduce the possibility of theft always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle PASS KEY II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key II Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key I1 isa passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when vou insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition
260. x Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Cadillac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label 292 Vehicle Storage If vou re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Battery Power Loss If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected your computer must be programmed It takes just over 20 minutes to do it If you want to do i
261. ylinder and turn it to the lett An additional quarter turn will open the door 10 lock the door turn the key to the right and remove the kev The key may be removed in the locked or unlocked position REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE You ll find the button here in the glove box AUTOMATIC PULL DOWN FEATURE Z CAUTION Your car has an automatic pull down feature that helps close the trunk electronically Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down Your fingers could be injured and you would need someone to help you free them Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down NOTICE Don t slam your trunk lid down If vou slam it vou can damage the Pull Down system THEFT Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Cadillac has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Kev in the ignition If vou walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When park your Cadillac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lack the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot
262. you are interested in buying PSPs pertaining to a current model year vehicle Some PSPs pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published on later years and these would be listed in the later year s index When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published quarterly issue You can specify an index for an earlier model year but not before 1990 Cut out the order form fill it out and mail We will see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 8 41 551 4123 Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSPs are at your Cadillac dealership You can ask to sec them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSPs are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and training to do a job quickly and safely Cadillac reserves the right to change these procedures without notice after November 1991 Cadillac Owner s Manuals and Service Publications You can get these by using the order form Additionally past model Owner s Manuals and Service Information Manuals are availa
263. your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking STEERING Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then vou suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control What should you do if this ever happens Let up on the accelerator pedal steer

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