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,each  window.  Here’s 
:-how  the.master  contro: 
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Mowthe  switch 
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to raise  the 
window. 
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.. rearward  to lower 
.I the window. 
.Your  vehicle  has.Retained 
Accessory Power (RAP). When,ym stop your 
vehicle  and ,turn  the  ignitionkeyto  “Off,;you  can 
still use your  power 
windows,  The electrical  powa 
to, aperate  the  winaows  will  not shut off 
until you open  a  door  or IO minutes has .passed. :If yaw want thispower 
for  another 
IO minutes, just  turn  the key to “Run”  anaback to “Off”. 
The ,driver’s  power  window has this--fea.ture. Just press the .switch once -- 
for half a second  %or  more -- :and then  let .go. ‘The window dl, go -all the 
way 
down. tf you  want to stopthe-window  as it isgoing dm, press the 
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Your  vehicle  has traction control system that limits  wheel  spin.  This  is 
especially  useful  in  slippery  road conditions.  The system  operates  only 
if 
it senses that  one  or  both of the  front  wheels are spinning  or- beginning  to 
lose  traction.  When .this happens,  the system  works  the  front brakes and 
reduces  engine  power  (by  shutting 
off fuel injectors) to limit  wheel  spin. 
The  “TRACTION  ACTIVE”  message  will  display on  the Driver 
Information  Center when the traction control  system  is  limiting  wheel 
spin.  See “Driver  Information  Center Messages”  in  the Index.  You  may 
feel  the system  working,  or you  may  notice  some  noise,  but this 
is nomal. 
If your  vehicle  is  in  cruise  control when the traction control  system  begins 
to  limit  wheel  spin,  the cruise  control  will automatically  disengage.  When 
road  conditions  allow  you  to safely  use  it again,  you  may 
turn the  cruise 
control  back  on.  (See “Cruise Control”  in the  Index.) 
The  “TRACTION  DISABLED”  message 
will display  on  the Driver 
Information  Center 
if there’s  a  problem  with  your  traction control system. 
See  “D,river  Information  Center Messages”  in  the Index.  When.  this 
message  is  displayed,  the system  will  not limit  wheel  spin.  Adjust  your 
driving  accordingly. 
Braking  in Emergencies 
Use  your  anti-lock  braking  system  when  you need  to.  With  anti-lock,  you 
can  steer  and  brake  at  the  same  time. In many  emergencies,  steering can 
help  you more  than even  the very  best  braking. 
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If  you lose  power  steering  assist  because  the  engine  stops  or the system  is 
not  functioning,  you  can steer  but  it 
will take  much  more  effort. 
Steering  Tips 
Driving on Curves 
It’s important  to take  curves  at a  reasonable  speed. 
A lot  of the  “driver  lost  control”  accidents  mentioned  on  the news 
happen  on  curves.  Here’s  why: 
Experienced  driver  or beginner,  each 
of us  is  subject to the same  laws of 
physics  when  driving on curves.  The traction  of the  tires  against  the road 
surface  makes  it  possible  for  the vehicle  to change  its  path 
when you turn 
the front  wheels. If there’s  no  traction,  inertia  will keep  the vehicle  going 
in  the  same  direction.  If  you’ve ever  tried  to steer  a  vehicle  on wet  ice, 
you’ll  understand  this. 
The  traction  you  can get in a  curve  depends 
on the  condition  of your  tires 
and  the road  surface,  the angle  at which  the curve  is  banked,  and  your 
speed.  While  you’re  in  a  curve,  speed  is  the one  factor  you  can  control. 
Suppose  you’re  steering  through  a  sharp curve.  Then 
you suddenly 
accelerate.  Both  control  systems 
-- steering  and  acceleration -- have  to  do 
their  work  where  the tires  meet  the  road.  Unless  you  have the traction 
control  system,  adding  the  sudden  acceleration  can  demand  too much 
of 
those  places.  You  can lose  control. 
What  should  you do 
if this  ever  happens?  Ease up on the  accelerator 
Pedal,  steer  the  vehicle the way  you  want  it to  go,  and  slow  down. 
31 ~ :d limit  signs  near  curves  warn  that you should  adjust  your  speed.  Of 
course,  the posted  speeds  are based  on  good  weather  and  road 
conditions.  Under less  favorable  conditions  you’ll  want  to go  slower. 
If you  need  to reduce  your  speed  as  you approach  a  curve,  do it  before 
you  enter  the curve,  while  your  front  wheels  are straight  ahead. 
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Engine  coolant  temperature is controlled  by a thermostat in the  engine 
coolant  system.  The thermostat  stops  the  flow 
of coolant  through the 
radiator  until  the coolant  reaches 
a preset  temperature. 
When 
you replace  your  thermostat,  an AC@ thermostat  is recommended. 
POWER STEERING FLUID 
How To Check  Power  Steering  Fluid 
Unscrew  the cap  and  wipe  the  dipstick  with  a clean  rag.  Replace  the cap 
and  completely  tighten 
it. Then remove  the  cap  again  and look at  the 
fluid  level 
on the  dipstick. 
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Refer to the  Maintenance  Schedule to determine  what  kind of fluid  to 
use.  See “Recommended  Fluids  and Lubricants”  in  the Index. 
NOTICE: 
When  adding  power  steering  fluid or making  a complete fluid 
change,  always  use  the  proper  fluid.  Failure to use  the  proper 
fluid 
can cause  leaks  and  damage  hoses  and  seals. 
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ENGINE  COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK 
DlSTR  20A 
SIR 20A - IGNITION  CONTROL  MODULE 
- DIAGNOSTIC/ENERGY  RESERVE 
MODULE  (DERM) 
- DUAL  POLE  ARMING  SENSOR PCM  (ION  1OA 
- PASS-Key@  DECODER  MODULE INJ 10A 
- POWERTRAIN  CONTROL  MODULE  (PCM) 
- 1,4,6,  AND 7 FUEL  INJECTORS 
- 2.3.5. AND 8 FUEL  INJECTORS INJ 1OA 
ION 
1 iOA - A/C  REFRIGERANT  PRESSURE  SWITCH - TRANSAXLE  RANGE  SWITCH - STOP/BTSI/CRUISE  BRAKE  SWITCH - INSTRUMENT  PANEL'CLUSTER - KEYLESS  ENTRY  MODULE - DIAGNOSTlCfENERGY  RESERVE  MODULE 
- PERM2 ORN  RING  LIGHTS - TURN/HAZARD  SWITCH  ASSY. - CHIME  MODULE - HEADLIGHT  SWITCH - TWILIGHT  SENTINEUDRL  MODULE 
- FUELPUMP - OIL  PRESSURE  SWITCH - POWERTRAIN  CONTROL  MODULE  IPCMI 
FUEL  PUMP  20A 
PCM  (BAT)  1OA 
RTD 
, AT)  20A - RgAD SENSING  SUSPENSION (RSS) MODUL A/C  COMP  1OA 
- POWERTRAIN  CONTROL  MODULE  (PCM) 
- A/C COMPRESSOR  CLUTCH HDLPS  3OA 
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- HEADLIGHT  DIMMER  SWITCH - HEADLIGHT  RELAY "D (ENGINE  COMF! 
- DRL  HEADLIGHT  RELAY  "E"  (WITH  DAYTIME 
- POWERS  C13  MICRO  RELAY  CENTER) 
RUNNING  LIGHTS) 
E 
STOP  LP 2OA - STOP/BTSI/CRUISE  SWITCH - STOPUGHT  SWITCH  CAPACITOR TURNIHAZ  20A - HAZARD  FLASHER - TURN  FLASHER  RELAY - TURN  FLASHER  MODULE DRL  1 OA (CANADA) - DAV~ME RUNNI'NG LIGHTS (CANADA) ~  ~~ 
DRL  1 OA (CANADA) 
HTD 
W/S 1OA 
L  HDLP LO 1OA 
- LEFT  AND  RIGHT  LO  BEAM  HEADLAMP 
- HEATED  WINDSHIELD  CONTROL  MODULE 
- LEFT  LO  BEAM  HEADLAMP R HDLP LO 10A 
L  HDLP  HI 1OA - RIGHT  LO  BEAM  HEADLAMP 
- LEFT  HI  BEAM  HEADLAMP R HDLP  HI 1OA 
IGN 
3 10A - RIGHT  HI BEAM  HEADLAMP 
- REAR  DEFOGGERRELAY - ELECTRONIC  LEVEL  CONTROL  IELCI - HEATED  WINDSHIELD - HEATER  AND  A/C  PROGRAMMER - CRUISE  CONTROL 
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COOLING FAN  1OA - MENDED TRAVEL BRAKE SWITCH - POWERTRAIN  CONTROL  MO'DULE  (PCM) - COOLING  FAN  RELAYS 1,2, AND 3 - FRONT  AND REAR HEATED  OXYGEN  SENSOR TRANSIECS 1 OA - OVERSPEED  ALERT  MODULE (=PORT) - POWER  STEERING  PRESSURE  SWITCH - EXHAUST GAS REClRCULAilON  (EGR)  VALVE - TRANSAXLE  SHIFT  SOLENOIDS  A & B - EVAPORATIVE  EMISSION  CONTROL 
SOLENOID ~~ 
- POWERTRAIN  CONTROL  MODULE  (PCM) - TORQUE  CONVERTER  CLUTCH  SOLENOID - TCC  BRAKESWlTCH 
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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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