1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO load capacity

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PREMIUM UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only
when the ignition is in the
“RUN” position.
Digital Gage
If the fuel level is within approximately one gallon (3.9 liters) of being full
the letter
“F” is shown.
If the fuel level is between 1 and 2 gallons (3.9 and 7.6 liters) from being
empty the letter
“E” is shown. If the fuel supply gets down to
approximately
1 gallon (3.9 liter) the “E” will flash, and the “FUEL
LEVEL VERY
LOW” message will appear in the Driver Information
Center
(DIC). (On the analog fuel gage, the “FUEL LEVEL VERY
LOW”
message will also appear.)
Here are a
few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All
these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F”.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example,
the gage said
“8 Gallons”, but it took more -- or less -- than the tank’s
remaining capacity to fill it.
The gage may change when you turn, stop, or speed up is normal.
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If you do, here are some important points.
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There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your
rig will be legal, not
only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A
good source for this information can be state or provincial police.
Consider using
a sway control.
You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls.
Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first
500 miles (800 km) your new
vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first
500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive
over
50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your
engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
When towing a trailer, close all windows and set the Electronic
Climate Control System to
“ECON”, “AUTO”, “DEFOG” or
Defroster to assure that the fan is running.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
1. Weight of the nailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,000 pounds
(450 kg).
It depends on how you plan
to use your rig. For example, speed,
altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your
vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also
depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
You can ask your dealer
for our trailering information or advice, or
you can write
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Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7.
2. Weight of the nailer Tongue
When a trailer is connected to your vehicle, the trailer tongue adds
to the weight your vehicle is carrying.
So, remember to subtract the
weight
of the trailer tongue from your vehicle’s capacity weight.
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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to ad’dsome oil.
But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind
of oil to
use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the
Index.
.NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much ail that the
oil level gets ab.ove the upper
MAX mapk area upper mark that
shows.the proper operating range, your engine could
be
damaged.
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LOADING YOUR WEHICLE
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TIRE-LOADING INFOR'MATION.
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP.
WT.
FRT; CT.R. RR. TOTAL: LBS.. KG
MAX. LOADING &.GVWRSAME AS'VEHICLE
TIRE SIZE SPEED
PRESSURE
CAPACITY WEIGHT . XXX COLD TIRE
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IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PW28KPa SEE
OWNER'S, MANUAL FOR: ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Two labels on your vehicle. show how much weight it may prope,rly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label found on.the driver's door tells you
the proper size, speed rating and.recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle.
It also gives you important information about
the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that
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includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
TION STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
SHOWN ABOVE.
SAFETY, BUMPER,
AND THEFT PREVEN-
GEN GME
The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity
of your vehicle, called
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
either the front
or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry
more than
185 lbs. (84 kg) in your trunk.
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buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on
the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your wheels may need
to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly corroded. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be
replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
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which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them
only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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