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Road Sensing Suspension. This system 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 Ste\
ering
control. This system changes your steering effort based
on your vehicle speed.
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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The power rack and pinion..stee&g .gstem--h,w, a ,rotaq- spool valve which
directs hydraulic fluid coming from the power steering pump .to one side or
the other
side of the rack piston. The integral rack.piston is attached to the
rack. The rack piston converts hydraulic pressure to a linear force which
moves the rack4eft or right.
The force is then transmitted through the
inner and outer tie rods to the steering
.. knuckles, , which turn the wheels
If hydraulic assist is not available, manual conirol, is ‘maintained. However
under these, conditions. more steering effort is required.
4.6 LITER NORTHSTAR ENGINE
Displacement ............................... .4.6L (279 cu.in.)
No. of Cylinders
................ 32-valve DOHC 8 - 90 Degree V
Power (ACC. to
SAE 51349) ................ 270 (b,hp) @ 5600 rpm
Torque (ACC. to
SAE 51349) ............ 300 (lbs. ft.) @? 4000 rpm
ELDORADO
...................................... 204 (kW) @ 5600 rprn
...................................... 407(N*m) @ 4OOOrpm
ETC
Power (ACC. to SAE 51349) ................ 295’(bhp) @ 6000 rpm
Torque (ACC. to
SAE 51349) ............ 290 (lbs. ft.) @? 440.0 rpm
Bore
........................................ 93mm.(3.66.in.)
Stroke
...................................... .84mm (331in.)
Compression Ratio
.................................... 10.3: 1
Cylinder Block ...... Die Cast Aluminum with Iron Cylinder Bores
Cylinder Heads
................................. Cast Aluminum
Intake Manifold-
............ Die Cast Magnesium / Thermoplastic
.......................................... Air Induction Tubes
........................................ 220 (kW) @ 6000 rpm
...................................... 393 (Nom) @ 4400 rpm
Valve. System ................... Direct Acting Hydraulic Tappets
Intake Valve
.................................. 33mm (1.29 in.).
Fkhaust Valve,. ................................ 29mm (1.14.h.)
Pktons
...................................... Cast Aluminum
Firing Order
.................................. 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Left Bank ........................................... 2-4-6-8
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Power Steering
.............................. 1.3 quarts (1.2 L)
Windshield Washer Reservoir .................. 4.2 quarts (4.1 L)
TIGHTEN TORQUE
Spark Plugs (4.6 L) ......................... 15 N-m (11 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug (4.6
L) ................... 20 N*m (15 lbs. ft.)
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Eldorado/ETC
Shipping Weight .......................... 3516 lbs. (1594.7 kg)
Shipping Weight
(ETC) ..................... .3695 lbs. (1679 kg)
Wheel Base
................................ 108 in. (2743 mm)
Length .................................. .202.2 in. (5135 mm)
Height ................................... .54.0 in. (1371 mm)
Width .................................... .74.3 in. (1887 mm)
Front Tread ............................... .60.9 in. (1547 mm)
Rear Tread ............................... .60.9 in. (1547 mm)
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ELDORADO INDEX
A
Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 84
Accessory Power. Retained .......................... 311
Adding Brake Fluid
..................................... 272
Electrical Equipment ............................. 311
Engine Coolant ............................. 224. 262
Engine Oil ...................................... 253
Power Steering Fluid ............................. 267
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 262
Additives. Engine Oil ............................... 257
Adjustment. Brake ................................. 273
Adult Safety Belt Usage .............................. 20
Air Bag ............................................ 30
Air Cleaner ........................................ 258
Air Cleaner Replace ..................... See Maint . Book
Air Conditioner .................................... 151
Air Outlets ........................................ 150
Air System ........................................ 150
Alarm. How To Turn Off Theft ........................ 80
Alcohol. Driving Under The Influence Of .............. 171
Alcohol in Gasoline ................................. 243
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ......................... 305
AM Radio Reception ............................... 157
AM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 158
Antenna. Cleaning Radio ............................ 168
Antifreeze ........................................ 263
Anti-Lock Brakes .................................. 177
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ 133. 177
Anti-Lockout Feature ................................ 71
Anti-Theft Tips ..................................... 79
Appearance Care .................................... 298
Arm. Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ................ 28
Ashtrays .......................................... 126
Astroroof ......................................... 124
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................... 151
Automatic Door Lock ................................ 70
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement ...................... 285
AMAX@ ........... .- .............................. 158
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Possible Damage to Your Cadillac, Notices About ......... 2
Possible Injury To People, Cautions About ................ 1
Power Polishing and Waxing
............................... 304
Antenna, Cleaning
The ........................... 168
DoorL .......................................... 68
Seat Controls ..................................... 6
Steering ........................................ 180
Steering Fluid ................................... 266
Windows
....................................... 101
Pregnancy, Use Of Safety Belts During ................. 38
Problems On The Road ............................. 208
Product Sew. Publications ............ See Owner Assistance
Proper Safety Belt Usage, For Adults
............. .. ..... -20
Pull Down System, Tnxnk 78
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"R" (Reverse) Gear Position ... ............. 89
Racing, Shifting When Your Engine Is .................. 90
Radiator Overheating ............................... 220
Radio, Tho-Way, Adding A ...................... 159,311
Rain, Driving In .................................... 187
Reading Lights ..................................... 119
Rear Window Defogger ............................. 154
Radio Systems ...................................... 157
Reaction Time, In Braking ........................... 176
Rear Ashtray ...................................... 127
Reclining Seat ....................................... 7
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ........ See Maint. Book
Recovery,
Off Road .......................... ..... 182
Recreational Vehicle, Towing A
................. '. ...... 201
Remote Fuel Door ................................. 247
Remote Trunk Release ............................... 77
Replacement Fasteners .............................. 241
Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 274
Replacing Safety Belts ............................... 64
Replacing Tires .................................... 293
Redacing Wheels
.................................. 296
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Remote Keyless Entry ................................ 71
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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 ................. 90
Restraint, Infant .................................... 47

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Restraint. Occupant ................................. 13
Restraint Systems. Checking Your
...................... 64
Restraints. Child
.................................... 46
Restraints. Head
.................................... 11
Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 60
Reverse Gear Position
............................... 89
Road Sensing Suspension
............................ 147
Road. Your Driving And
The ......................... 170
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........................... 194
Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud
...... 239
Rotate.
If You’re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 92
Run (Ignition Key Position)
........................... 83
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............. 100
Retained
Accessory Power
........................... 311
Rotation. Tire
..................................... 292
S
Safety Belt Extender ................................. 64
Safety Belt Reminder Light
........................ 13. 20
Safety Belt Replacement. Need For
.................... 64
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
..................... 38
Safety Belt Usage By Adults
........................... 20
Safety Belt Usage
By Children ......................... 46
Safety Belts. Center Rear Passenger’s Position
........... 44
Safety Belts
........................................ 13
Safety Belts. Cleaning
............................... 303
Safety Belts. How To Wear Properly
.................... 20
Safety Belts. Torn
.................................... 64
Safety Belts. Rear Seat
............................... 40
Safety Belts. Replacing After
A Crash .................. 64
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............... 39
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
..................... 13
Safety Belts. Twisted
................................. 29
Safety Belts. Why
To Wear ............................ 15
Safety Cautions ...................................... 1
Safety Defects
Reporting
to Canadian Gov’t ....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to General Motors
....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting
to U.S. Gov’t ............ See Owner Assistance
Safety Warnings
...................................... 1
Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 239
Schedule
I Maint . Serv ..................... See Maint . Boo
Schedule
I1 Maint . Sew ................... See Maint . Book
Scheduled Maint
. Serv.,
Explanation
of ....................... See Maint . Book
Seat. Lumbar and Heated
........................... 9. 10
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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
T
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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Wheel Replacement
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Why Safety Belts Work ...........
Window Express Down, Driver's Side
Windows, Power
.................
Windshield Cleaning The
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Washer .......................
Washer Fluid ..................
Wipers .......................
Wipers: If They Stop ...........
Winter Driving ...................
Working On Your Vehicle .........
Worn Tires ......................
Wrecker Towing ..................
Wheel Nut Torque ...............
Why Wear Safety Belts? ..........
Wiper Blade Replacement ......
.................. 296
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