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For the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
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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, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In
1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured
ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed
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stainless steel roof and low profile
tires.
The Eldorado,I 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 to 500 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.
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TEMPERATURE BAlTERY
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can also unlock
your doors from the
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trunk by pushing this
button.
If your Cadillac has the Security Package option, you will not be able to
unlock your doors from the trunk.
Illuminated Entry System (Option)
When you push the door handle button, you’ll get a light around the door
lock cylinder.
You’ll be able to see where to put the door key when it’s dark.
And the lights inside your Cadillac will
go on. They’ll go off when you
start your engine, or when
20 seconds have passed.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (OPTION)
If your Cadillac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or
unlock your trunk from
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.
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ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is
off. To get into “Acc”, push in the key and turn
before you inserted the
key.
- it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
OFIF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like
“Lock.” Use “Off” 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.
STARE This starts your engine.
If your Key seems stucK in “Lock, and you can’t turn it, be sure - - ..
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ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle need
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t
start
in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
“N’ (Neutral) only.
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NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park, if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to
when your vehicle is stopped.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Push the switch. A
light will come on
to tell you it is
working.
The system will go off after a four minute heating cycle (two minutes if
you shift out
of “P” (Park) within the first two minutes of the cycle). If
you want it to cycle again, push the switch. It will go
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 the switch again.
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 also 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.)
Rear Window Defogger
To get fog or ice off the
rear window, push the
Rear Defogger button.
With it, your rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are warmed.
To turn it off, push the button again. After 10 minutes, it will go off by
itself.
To make it go longer, just push the button again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A 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.
NOTILL:
-,fore you add any 3ound cyuipmcllt tt, =our vCllicle -- like cI
:ape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be
sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very importan
;o do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with t
,peration of your vehicle's engine, Delcos radio
or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle's system
ay interfere with the operation of sound equipment that h
been ad(
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FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you 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.
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The range for most AM 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 you ever get it.
This means your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM
stereo. AMAX3 reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you
need for the best sound. In addition to improved sound quality, AMAX8
includes more station on the AM band.
You don’t have to do anything in
your radio because AMAX@ is automatic.
AM Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM8 stereo broadcasts.
Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM3 to produce stereo,
though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark
of Motorola,
Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAMa, your “STEREO” light
will come on when you’re receiving it.
How To Operate Your Sound System
Does your Cadillac have the Compact Disc Music System or an Export
Radio?
If so, please turn ahead to the part that describes your system. If a,
please keep reading.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pwr (Power)
The power (or PWR)
button turns your
system on and
off
unless you have a Bose
system. If you
do,
rotate the upper knob
to
turn it on and off.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). When you stop your
vehicle and turn
the ignition key to “Off”, you can still use your radio.
The electrical power to the radio
will not shut off until you open a door
or
10 minutes has passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutes,
just turn the
key to “Run” and then back to “Off”.
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these three things:
0 It controls the volume.
0 It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the
0 It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push the knob to
Unless you have a Bose system, behind the upper knob
is a balance
control. It moves the sound between the left and right speakers. Bose
systems are already balanced from left to right,
so they don’t need that
control. knob
to display the station).
display the time.)
The Lower hob
Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM.
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