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For the 1948 model, Cadillac 
introduced  the I 
which  set  the  trend  in automotive 
styling  €or  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  stainless  steel 
roof and low profile 
tires. 
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. €or 
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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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 your Cadillac  to 
accessories,  and  set your Electronic  Climate  Control  system to 
“OFE’‘ 
the  dealer  at once. To save your  battery until you get  there,  turn off all L I 
Low Oil Level  Light 
This light  should  come 
on while  you  are 
starting: 
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COMFORT  CONTROLS  AND  AUDIO  SYSTEMS 
In this section  you'll find out how  to operate  the  comfort control systems 
and  audio  systems offered with  your  Cadillac. 
YOUR CIILLACMR SYSTEM 
This  part  tells  you  how  to make  your Electronic  Climate Control (ECC) 
work  for you. 
Outside  Air 
Outside  air  always  flows  through your Cadillac  when  the car is  moving. 
Even  if the  car is not  moving,  you  can always  get  outside  air to flow 
through  by selecting.any  air choice  (except  the  rear window  defogger). 
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The Electronic  Climate Control System  may  automatically  recirculate the 
inside  air 
of your vehicle,  to provide  maximum  air conditioning . During 
recirculation, a  louder blower  noise may be  heard  until the system  returns 
to outside  air. 
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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. The 
lever  at  the  bottom 
of 
the air outlet  opens  or 
stops  the air flow  from 
that  outlet. 
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Nothing is on, but air will  flow  through your Cadillac  if the  the  car  is 
moving.  The air flow  will  be felt  through  the  heater  ducts. 
ECON 
Use this in  cold  or cool  weather  to save  fuel.  It won’t  cool or remove 
humidity  from the air. However,  the system  will  try  to  keep  the air at  the 
chosen  temperature. 
If  it’s 
so warm outside  that you need  to cool  the air, use  the next  choice. 
AUTO 
With  this setting  the system  automatically  controls the  temperature,  air 
distribution  and fan speeds. 
In cold  conditions  the  the fan well  not come 
on  until  the system  senses that  the  engine has  started  to warm up. This 
prevents  cold air  from  blowing on you  and your  occupants. 
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The  fan  speed  is controlled automatically if you  have  the  Electronic 
Climate  Control  set  on  “AUTO.” However,  if you  want  the fan  to  run  at  a 
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lower  speed,  push the lower  portion of the fan  switch. 
If you  want  the blower  to run  at a fixed  higher  speed, push the  upper 
portion  of the  fan switch  until you see “HI” 
on the display. P- 
If you  want  the fan  to run  at a fixed low speed,  push the switch  until“L0” 
is  shown  on the  display. L, 
If you want  the fan  speed to  be  automatic  but  you like the fan  to  be 
higher  or lower  than  the  “AUTO”  settings, just push  the switch  until 
either“ 
HI AUTO”  or  “AUTO LO” is  displayed. 
If  the  Fahrenheit 
(F”) or  Celsius  (C”) symbol  begins to flash, or flashes 
when  you  turn  on  the  ignition, it indicates  an electrical problem  with your   

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System  (ECC).  The  sensor  monitors  the 
sun’s solar radiation  by telling 
the 
ECC system  at what  intensity  the sun  is. The  ECC  uses  this 
information  to automatically  make the necessary  temperature 
adjustments.  The sensor  is located  in the  defroster  grille. 
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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SOUND SYSTEMS 
Your Delco  sound  system has been  designed  to  operate  easily and give 
years  of listening  pleasure. 
You will get the  most  enjoyment  out of it if 
you  acquaint  yourself  with  it  first. Find out what  your  Delco system  can 
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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. 
A 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 wheels. 
It's  all right  to  drive  with  your  compact  spare,  though.  It was 
developed  for  limited use 
on your  vehicle. 
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Ungorm Tire  Quality Grading 
The following  information  relates  to  the system  developed  by the  United' 
States  National  Highway  Traffic  Safety Administration  which grades  tires 
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by treadwear,  traction  and  temperature  performance.  (This applies only 
to  vehicles  sold in the  United  States.) 
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  performance 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 -A, B, C ! 
-and concrete. A tire  marked C may  have poor  traction  performance. I I 
The  traction  grades, from highest to lowest  are: A, B, and C. They 
represent  the  tire's ability  to stop  on  wet pavement  as measured  under 
controlled  conditions  on specified  government  test  surfaces 
of asphalt   

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Weatherstrips 
................................... 308 
White  Sidewall  Tires 
............................. 308 
Wood  Panels 
.................................... 305 
Clock.  Setting  The 
.................................. 154 
Climate Control. Electronic 
.......................... 139 
Closed-In  Places.  Don’t  Idle In 
........................ 94 
CO  In  Your Exhaust 
.............................. 93.  207 
Comfort Controls and Audio  Systems 
.................. 138 
Compact  Disc  Music  System 
......................... 152 
Compact  Disc  Player.  Care Of  Your 
................... 155 
Compact Spare Tire 
................................ 248 
Contents.  Table  Of 
...... See “Front  of Owner  Info . Manual” 
Control  Of 
A Vehicle ............................... 170 
Control. 
Loss Of ................................... 184 
Controls.  Features And 
............................... 63 
Convex  Outside Mirror 
.............................. 117 
Coolant. Engine: Proper  Solution To Use 
............ 231.  269 
Coolant.  Engine.  Warning  Light 
...................... 128 
Coolant.  Safety  Warnings  About 
...................... 227 
Cooling  System 
.................................... 229 
Cooling  System  Service 
.............. See Maint . Book. p.20 
Corrosion  Protection ........................ See Warranty 
Cruise  Control 
..................................... 103 
Cruise  Control.  Change Speed  With 
................... 106 
Cruise  Control.  Get  Out Of 
.......................... 107 
Cruise  Control  On Hills 
............................. 107 
Cruise  Control.  Turning  Off 
.......................... 108 
Cruise Engaged  Light 
............................... 133 
Curves.  Driving  On 
................................. 179 
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Damage To Finish .................................. 308 
Damage  To Sheet Metal 
............................. 308 
Damage  Warnings 
.................................... 2 
Daytime Running  Lights (Canada  Only) 
............... 111 
Dead Battery.  What To Do  If  You  Have A .............. 218 
Defensive  Driving 
.................................. 166 
Defogger.  Rear Window 
............................. 142 
Defogging 
......................................... 142 
Defroster 
......................................... 141 
Delco  System ...................................... 142 
DEXRONIIEa 
................................... 268 
Dimensions.  Vehicle 
................................ 324 
Disabled.  How 
To Have  Your  Cadillac  Towed  If It Is ..... 223 
Delco Cassette and Compact 
Disc  Music  System 
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Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 264 
Door  Ajar Light 
.................................... 131 
Door  Locks 
........................................ 65 
Downhill  Parking 
................................... 201 
Down  Hills  and Mountains.  Driving 
................... 198 
Downshifting 
....................................... 86 
Driving  AtNight 
....................................... 185 
Defensive 
...................................... 166 
Drunken 
....................................... 167 
Hill  and Mountain 
............................... 198 
In  A Foreign  Country 
............................ 254 
In  Cities 
........................................ 193 
In  Fog.  Mist  And Haze 
........................... 191 
On  Snow  Or Ice 
................................. 204 
In  The  Rain 
..................................... 188 
In Winter ....................................... 203 
On  A Long  Trip 
................................. 196 
On  The  Freeway 
................................. 194 
On  The Road 
................................... 197 
On  Curves 
...................................... 179 
Through  Deep Standing  Water 
...................... 82 
Drunken  Driving 
................................... 167 
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Electric Outside Mirror Control ...................... 116 
Electrical Equipment. Adding 
..................... 143.  312 
Electronic Climate Control 
.......................... 139 
Electronic  Level Control 
............................ 135 
Electronic  Solar  Sensor 
............................. 141 
Emergencies.  Braking  in 
............................. 179 
Emergencies.  Steering In, 
............................ 180 
Emergency  Towing ................................. 223 
Engine 
Block  Heater 
.................................... 82 
Coolant 
........................................ 269 
Exhaust 
......................................... 93 
Oil 
............................................ 258 
Oil  Additives 
.................................... 263 
Oil  Pressure  Light 
............................... 129 
Oil,  When 
To Change ............................ 263 
Overheating 
.................................... 227 
Starting  Your 
.................................... 80 
Emergency  Starting.  Discharged  Battery ............... 218 
Coolant Temperature  Warning  Lights 
............... 128 
Warning  Light About Need For  Service ............. 134 
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