1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO wiring

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Folbwing Distance ~ ..
Stay at Least ,twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicie without a trailer.
This can help you.avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
,Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead-.when you’re towing a. trailer.
And, because y0u’re.a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you .can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer ‘to .the- left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to
the right, .move -your hand
‘to the right. Always back up. slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making nrns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do
.this so your trailer won? strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or
other .objects. Avoid jerky.or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn sigreals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal
.= flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will f
J I flash, whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked. up, the
trailer
l&hts will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
flash for turns even’if the.bulbs on the trailer are burned out. .Thus, you
may think drivers behind
you are seeing your- signal when they are not.
’ Et’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer. bulbs are still
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t! working.
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EXPORT - Remove both retaining lock clips securing bulb assembly in
headlamp housing.
DOMESTIC - Remove the wiring harness from the headlight housing
socket
EXPORT - Remove the headlight bulb and socket from the headlamp
assembly.
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DOMESTIC - -Repl-a.oelheybu€b agd,.,swk$~d.,conect the. wiring
.harness. Reinstall th?e&eadiight housing socket ihto *he headlamp
assembly. . . " ' ,.: T 7- +':."+~,
EXPORT - Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp
assembly.
NOTICE:
Domot touch.glass.portion of the ngw.halogen bulb! The oil
from your fingers will shorten. the life of your new halogen bulb. .. . ,
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Taillight bulb .replacement---is the same for either Eldorado.or .Eldorado
Touring Coupe.
1. Open the trunk to.gain access , to the taillight housing.
2. Remove the convenience net and pull back the trim.
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. '' Don't add anything electrical-to your Cadillacunless you check
with your dealer fiist.Some. electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
.warranty. Some-add-an electrical equipmentam keepdmr
.ceinponents
.from worwng as they should.
Your vehicle hasan. air bag system;. Before attempting to ,add.anything ;, -
electrical to your Cadillac, see "Servicing Yaur Air Big Equipped
Cadillac"
in the Index.
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Retained Accessory :Power
When you stop:your Cadillac and. turn the key to Off, you .can. use -these
accessories far.lO.more.minutes:
.Radio
:. .'Power .Windows
Astroroof
Windshield Wipers
.,
If you .open a:.do.or, everything will go off. And, after- 10mhutes
everything will go
off, also.
:If you want power for another .lO minutes, just turn the key.to Run and
.then back to:Off.
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The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a
combination:of
.Mini Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Maxi Fuses:'This
greatly reduces.the chance
of fires caused by electricd.problems.
If you have a problem ,owthe road and don't have a:spare fuse, you can
"borrow"me
of the same value. Select a feature that you can get along
without that isthe same.value you need
-- like .the radio or cigarette
" lighter -- and use its fuse. Re sure .tu use :a fuse with the same amperage
-rating number onit (ie.
104 204 etc.),Repl-ace it .as soon as you can.
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The.head1ightwiring is protected by,a circuit breaker in the light switch.
An electrical overload will cause the lights to .go on and off, or in.. some
cases: to -remain-
off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked
rightaway.
.Wiradshiekl Wipem
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the..motor overheats due to heavy snow, .etc.,-.the wiper will stop imtil
the
motor mls. If the overload iscaused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Widbws andother Power Options
F I ! Circuit breakers in .the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power
accessories. .whensthe current load islm heavy, the circuit breaker
qens .and
closes, protecting the circuit until the, problem is. fixed or goes. away.
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DESCRIPTION BULB NO.
Ash ?i.ay.Illuninatio.n .................................... .1445
Backup Lights ......................................... 2057
Cornering Light ................................... 1156 ,DC7
CowtesyReading Light
.................................... 168
Glove. Compartment Light ................................ 194
Headlights'Composite -Inner High Beam
................................ 9005 HB3
.-Outer Low Beam
................................... ,9006 HB4
Illumination Entry~Lock~Lamp
............................. .192
Instrument. Panel Illuniinatian ............................ ' 194
. 1.nstrumeIlit Panel'T'llt&s ................................ 194
LicenseP1ate.Ligh.t ....................................... 194
Park and Tim Signal ................................ 2357.NA
. Fog Light ............................................... 886
-Errport.Bulb ............................................ H4
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