1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO trailer

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Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes
so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 Kg) and you have an
automatic transaxle with Overdrive, you may want
to drive in “3” instead
of Overdrive
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, \
on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.\

But
if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into “P’, (Park).
Have someone place chocks-under the- trailer wheels.
When. the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. THen shift into “P7, (Park) firmly and
apply your parking brake.
Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave Afler Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
0 Be sure the parking brake has released.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
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F, 4. Stop and have someone pick up .and store the chocks.
Engine Cooling When Tru.ilering
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I ? Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90” Fahrenheit (32O Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
Stopping after high-speed driving.
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If ,“ENGINE HOT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF” message appears on. the
Driver Information Center, do.not be alarmed.
This is. a normal function
continue to drive’your vehicle.
the -Driver Information Center, pull
,off to the side of the road as, soon as
it is safe to do
so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transaxle selector to
P (Park) and allow the engine to idle.:Do not turn off
three minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow A/C operation
to resume. At that time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after
10 minutes if the “ENGINE COOLANT HOT
- designed. to reduce the load on the.engine and cooling system. You can
- If “ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE” message.appears on
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b- IDLE ENGINE” message is not displayed.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
(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
these sections before you start your trip.
i especially important in trailer operation are, automatic transaxle fluid
7 help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
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Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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Should a low coolant condition exist and the stop “STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING” message is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups
of four cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be
driven to a safe place in an emergency. You may drive up to 50 miles (80
km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode”, to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool befo\
re
attempting any repair.
The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and
reset the oil life indicator. (See “Engine Oil, When to Change”
in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep drivingwith no
coolant, yourd.&le can be bad$ damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by yom’wamnty.. See ‘‘Overheated Engine
Protection Operating~Made” iri the- Index.
IfNo Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you get .the overheat .warningbut see or. hear no steam, the problem
may net
be too serious. Someiimes the engine can get a iittktoo..hot
when
you:
0 Climb a long hill on a hat day.
0 Stop after- high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign af steam, try this .for a
minute
or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
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Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall\

on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire.
Be sure to
get an accurate reading
if you check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90'F (32" C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180 F to 200 ' F (82' C to 93 C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above
50 "F (10'C). If it's colder than 50'F
(lO'C), you may have to drive longer.
To check the fluid level
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P" (Park).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then,
position the shift lever in
"P" (Park).
0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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Automatic Tkansaxle
................................. 87
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................... 262
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Baby Restraint ...................................... 47
Battery
........................................... 274
Battery Cables. Starting With
......................... 211
Battery Charge Light
............................... 135
Battery Power
Loss ................................. 275
Beam. Headlight. High-Low Switch
............... 103. 105
Belt Lap
............................................ 44
Lap-Shoulder
..................................... 21
RearSeat
....................................... 40
Blizzard,
If You’re Caught In A ....................... 199
Block Heater, Engine
................................ 86
Blood Alcohol Level
................................ 171
Boat, Towing A
.................................... 201
Bose Sound Systems
................................ 164
Adjustment
..................................... 273
Fluid
.......................................... 272-
Master Cylinder
................................. 270
Parking
......................................... 92
Pedal Travel
.................................... 273
Brake System, Anti-Lock, Warning Light
............... 133
Brake System Warning Light
......................... 132
Brake Wear Indicators, Disc
......................... 272
Brakes, Anti-Lock
.................................. 177
Braking
........................................... 176
Braking in Emergencies
............................. 179
Braking
If Your Engine Stops ........................ 176
“Break-In”, New Vehicle
............................. 83
Break-In Schedule, When Towing A Trailer ............. 202
Bucklingup
........................................ 20
Bulb Chart
........................................ 317
Bulbs, Halogen, Removal
............................ 276
Bulbs, Taillight Replacement
......................... 280
Brake
Brakes, Trailer
..................................... 204
Bulbs, Turnsignal
.................................. 317
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................ 211
Camper. Towing
A .................................. 201
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Steering Wheel. Tilt
................................ 102
Steering Without Power Assist
........................ 180
Stereo Sound Systems
............................... 159
Storage. Center Console
.............................. 76
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key
Is .......................... 84
Stuck.
If Car Is . In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ............ 239
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod
. Sew . Pub ...... See Own . Assist .
Sunglass Compartment .............................. 125
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.)
............... 30
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
............................ 265
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle
......................... 3
Storing
Your Vehicle
................................ 275
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Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Tachometer
....................................... 137
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 280
Tape Player Care
................................... 167
Temperature. Engine. Warning Light
.................. 137
Theft
.............................................. 79
Theft Deterrent System
.............................. 80
Thermostat ........................................ 266
Third Gear. When
To Use ............................ 91
Tilt Steering Wheel
................................. 102
Time. Setting The
.................................. 166
Tire Chains
........................................ 298
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 229
Tire Pressure Inflation
............................... 290
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 292
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 287
Tire Quality Grading
................................ 294
Tires
............................................. 289
Tires. When It’s Time For New
Tires .................. 293
Torque Lock (Auto Transaxle)
......................... 98
Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 217
Tom Safety Belts .................................... 65
Towing A Trailer
................................... 201
Traction Control System
............................. 179
Trademarks. GM
................................... 241
Trailer Towing
..................................... 201
Transaxle. Automatic
................................. 87
Transaxle Fluid
.................................... 259
Transaxle Gear Positions
............................. 87
Transaxle Service
........................ See Maint . Book
Travel. BrakePedal
................................. 273
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