1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO towing

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Your vehicle will need scrvice more often when you‘re pulling a 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.
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13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
%ke care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Try to have a GM dcalcr 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.
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WHEEL LIFT
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or spec\
ial 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:
0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
0 Whether you can still move the shift lever.
sling-type equipment,
0 If there
was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the
tow operator know that this
manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The
operator may want
to see them.
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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
“J” 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
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F brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must.
If
the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than 55
mph (88 km/h) or farther than 500 miles (804 lun) or your transaxle will
be damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have
to. be supported on a dolly.
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or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the
wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
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H ; can destroy parts of your v( cle as well
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transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transarj
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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
a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out, see “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Automatic Transaxle ................................. 80
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................... 276
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 44
Battery ........................................... 292
Battery Cables. Starting With ......................... 221
Battery Charge Light ............................... 127
Battery Power Loss ................................. 293
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch .................... 97
Belt
Lap
............................................ 39
Lap-Shoulder
.................................... 20
Rear Seat ....................................... 35
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In A ....................... 209
Block Heater. Engine ................................ 78
Blood Alcohol Level ................................ 173
“Blowout. .. Tire .................................... 247
Boat. Towing A .................................... 211
Bose Sound Systems ................................ 158
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 182
Fluid .......................................... 291
Master Cylinder ................................. 289
Parking ......................................... 84
Brake System Warning Light ......................... 124
Pedal Travel .................................... 182
Brake System. Anti.Lock. Warning Light ............... 125
Brake Wear Indicators. Disc ......................... 181
Brakes. Anti-Lock .................................. 179
Brakes. Trailer ..................................... 214
Braking ........................................... 177
Braking in Emergencies ............................. 182
Braking If Your Engine Stops ........................ 179
“Break.1n”. New Vehicle ............................. 75
Break-In Schedule. When Towing A Trailer ............. 212
Bucklingup ........................................ 19
BulbChart ........................................ 333
Bulbs. Halogen. Removal
............................ 294
Bulbs. Taillight Replacement ......................... 296
Bulbs. Turn Signal .................................. 334
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Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 27
Driving And the Road.
Your .............................. 163
At Night ....................................... 188
Defensive ...................................... 172
HillandMountain ............................... 201
In A Foreign Country ............................ 261
In Cities ........................................ 196
In Fog. Mist And Haze ........................... 194
On Snow Or Ice ................................. 207
In The Rain ..................................... 191
In Winter ....................................... 206
On A Long Trip ................................. 199
On The Freeway ................................. 197
OnTheRoad ................................... 200
On Curves ...................................... 183
Through Deep Standing Water ...................... 79
Winter ......................................... 206
Drunken Driving ................................... 173
Dual Braking System ................................ 124
Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 114
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 152. 326
Electronic Climate Control .......................... 144
Electronic Level Control ............................ 142
Electronic Solar Sensor ............................. 148
Emergencies. Braking In ............................ 182
Emergencies. Steering In ............................ 184
Emergency Towing ................................. 227
Engine
Block Heater
.................................... 78
Change Oil Indicator ............................. 140
Coolant ........................................ 280
Exhaust ......................................... 91
Oil ............................................ 266
Oil Additives .................................... 273
OilLight ....................................... 128
Oil. When To Change ............................ 273
Overheating .................................... 230
Speed Limiter (Northstar) ........................ 129
Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 260
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery ............... 221
Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ............... 126
Warning Light About Need For Service ............. 126
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Rear Ashtray
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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