1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO suspension

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ShortlLong Arm Suspension (SLA)
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Your vehicle uses an independent short/long arm rear suspension. All the
rear suspension components are mounted
on a 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 upper
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 a single, non-
serviceable unit which eliminates the need for wheel bearing adjustment.
The 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
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
A 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 control 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
steering effort is also increased to provide a manual like steering feel for
maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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Rear Ashtray
...................................... 118
Rear Window Defogger
............................. 148
Reclining Seat
....................................... 7
Recovery, Off Road ................................. 185
Recreational Vehicle, Towing A ....................... 211
Remote Fuel Door
................................. 262
Remote Trunk Release
............................... 71
Remote Keyless Entry
................................ 66
Replacement Fasteners
.............................. 259
Replacing Brake System Parts
........................ 292
Replacing Safety Belts
............................... 60
Replacing Tires
.................................... 309
Replacing Wheels
.................................. 312
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
................. 82
Restraint, Infant
.................................... 44
Restraint, Occupant
................................. 12
Restraint Systems, Checking Your
...................... 60
Restraints, Child
.................................... 44
Restraints, Head
.................................... 10
Restraints, Larger Children
........................... 56
Retained Accessory Power ........................... 327
Reverse Gear Position
............................... 81
“ Riding” The Brakes ............................... 178
Road Sensing Suspension
............................ 139
Road, Your Driving And The
......................... 163
Road Signs
........................................ 163
Roads, Hill and Mountain
........................... 201
Rocking Your Car
Out Of Snow, Ice, Sand Or Mud ...... 257
Rotation, Tire ..................................... 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
Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants ... See
Maint. Book, p.38
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Safety Belt Extender ................................. 60
Safety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 12,19
Safety Belt Replacement, Need For
.................... 60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 33
Safety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 19
Safety Belt Usage By Children
......................... 41

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Skidding .......................................... 187
Slippery Surfaces. Driving On ........................ 207
Smaller Children. Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 42
Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 210
Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 207
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 209
Solvent-?lpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 152. 326
Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. 153
Spare Tire. Compact ................................ 255
Spark Plug Replacement ............ See Maint . Book. p.22
Specifications ...................................... 336
Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 122
Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 139
Speed Sensitive Suspension .......................... 141
Stains. Removing ................................... 318
Start (Ignition Key Position) .......................... 76
Starting Your Engine ................................ 76
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 221
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 230
Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 203
Steering .......................................... 182
Steering Column Shift Lever .......................... 86
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 184
Steering Tips ...................................... 183
Steering Wheel. Tilt ................................. 94
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 182
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 150
Storage. Center Console .............................. 70
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 293
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 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 ........................ 189
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 284
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
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Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Tachometer
....................................... 129
Tmillight Bulb Replacement .......................... 296
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 123
Tape Player Care ................................... 160
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