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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:
vour engine.
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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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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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out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
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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
........ 152
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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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