1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO ignition

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If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your
ve hicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
THEFT DETERRENT (OPTION)
SECURITY
If your Cadillac has this
option, it
has a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System. With this
system, the
SECURITY
light will flash as you
open the door (if your
ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry
System. The
SECURITY light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all dQors. The SECURITY light should go off.
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I Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means
you don’t have to do anything different to
arm
or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key
from the ignition. PASS-Key@II uses
a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key@II system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and
fuel won’t go to the engine. If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a
match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the
SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition
off.
Cle2n and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
security light may remain
on during this time. If the starter still won’t
work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the
fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t
work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does
start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t
have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II
to have a new key made.
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message
you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your
PASS-Key% system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Cadillac dealer. Your vchicle is not protected by the
PASS-K~Y~II system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key‘II ignition ke , see your Cadillac
dealer or
a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key
made.
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NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run if you follow these
guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this t.ime your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index for more information.
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This lock gives you five
different positions.
Before you
put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position.
This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft
deterrent feature.
The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACCESSORY: This position lets you use things like the radio and the
windshield wipers when
the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push
in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked,
just
as it was before you inserted the key.
LOCK: Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK
position. This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This
position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft
deterrent feature.
OFF
This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must
have your car in motion while the engine
is off (for example, if your car is
being pushed).
RUN: This is the position for driving.
START: This starts your engine.
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and
right while
you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key
or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your vehicle needs
service.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t
start
in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re
already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
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NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac is moving. If you
do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P) only
when your vehicle is stopped.
To start your Northstar V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the
engine. Your Cadillac has
a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully apply your regular brakes befure you can shift from PARK (P) when
when the ignition key is
in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the
way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button
on the floor shift
console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving
the shift lever
on floor shift console models.) See “Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward
could damage
your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
your vehicle
has stopped.
Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See “If You’re Stuck in
Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information.
NEUTRAL, (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the
wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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PMNG BRAKE
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your
right
foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the
ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
When you move out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if your engine is
running, your parking brake should release.
If it doesn’t, you have a
parking brake problem and should have
it fixed. In the meantime, you can
manually release your parking brake as shown by the illustration below.
Pull
on the manual
release lever which
is located
on the
driver’s side under
the instrument panel
and above the parking
brake.
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF or RUN position.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
~ Pull the lever
toward you.
Move the lever up
as far as
it will go.
4. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
brake.
vehicle with
the ignition key
in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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