1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

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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 of
these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong
with the fuel gage.
0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F.
0 It takes more (or less) gas to fill the tank than the gage said. For
example, the gage read
8 GALLONS, but it took more (or less) than
the tank's remaining capacity
to fill it.
0 The gage may change when you turn, stop or speed up.
Fuel Data Panel
Your Fuel Data Panel tells you all you need to know about your fuel
economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. Here's how
it works.
Press the AVG button to display the Average Mile Per Gallon (AVG
MPG).
You can also display it in metric units by pressing the ENG MET
button.
When AVG MPG is sclected, the total distance
is divided by the total fuel
used.
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will see what your fuel economy is at that instant. The computer takes a
new reading twice every second. It will show economy up to
70 miles per
gallon (or
2 liters per 100 kilometers).
To reset the average fuel economy, press the INFORMATION button
until the AVG MPG
is displayed on the Driver Information Center
(DIC). Press and hold the RESET button until both the Fuel Data Center
and DIC display reads
0.0. Another method to reset the average fuel
economy
is to press the AVG button to display the average miles per
gallon. Then press the
RESET button followed by the AVG button to
reset this calculation.
The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you can travel
with the
fuel that is in your tank. The computer does not know what
driving conditions will be like for the rest
of your trip, so the range is
estimated based on your recent fuel economy. Therefore, your range
reading may change as your driving habits change. (Going from city to
highway driving may increase the range reading.)
If the range display shows
LO, you should stop for fuel as soon as
possible.
Your computer needs enough data for the
RANGE reading to work,
however,
so it will read LO when your vehicle is brand new (under
25 miles). It may also show LO if your battery has been disconnected.
Driver Information Center
Your Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of
many of your vehicle’s systems.
The DIC is used to display driver selectable information and
warnindstatus messages.
If more than one problem is detected, the Driver Information Center
will
automatically display all current messages.
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INFORMATION Button
Pressing the INFORMATION button repeatedly will display the
ENGINE KPM (Digital Cluster only), ENGINE COOLANT TEMP,
BATTERY VOLTAGE, AVG
MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL USED,
OIL
LIFE LEFT and TIMER.
RESET Button
Pressing the RESET button will reset the AVG MPH, MPG AVG, FUEL
USED, OIL LIFE LEFT and TIMER when each function is displayed.
TIMER Button
The TIMER feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it
takes to get from one point to another.
To opcrate, press either the TIMER button or successively press the
INFORMATION button
until TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed on the Driver
Information Center. Each
of the fields for the HOURS, MINUTES and
SECONDS are two numeric digits.
Once
TIMER 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the TIMER button to start the
timing feature. Press the TIMER button again to stop
it. If you will be
starting and stopping your Cadillac, during a trip for instance, the
TIMER
feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last
stopped.
To reset it, press and hold the RESET button until the display
reads
TIMER 0O:OO:OO. Press the INFORMATION button to exit from
the TIMER function.
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Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the AVG MPH,
then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPH is displayed.
MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy) Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the MPG AVG,
then press and hold the
RESET button until 0.0 AVG MPG is displayed.
Another method
to reset both AVG MPG is to press the AVG button on
the Fuel Data Panel until 0.0 AVG MPG is shown in both displays.
Fuel Used Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the FUEL
USED on the Driver Information Center, then press and hold the
RESET button
until FUEL USED 0.0 is displayed.
Oil Life Left Reset
Press repeatedly the INFORMATION button to display the OIL LIFE
LEFT, then press and hold the RESET button until 0.0 OIL LIFE LEFT
is displayed.
DISPLAY ON/OFF Button
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Pressing this button will turn off the Driver Information Center (DIC),
Electronic Climate Control and
Fuel Data Center displays. If you have
the digital cluster, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer
will also
turn off. While displays are off, pressing the INFORMATION button
will
only turn on the DIC. If any other button is pressed or a driving warning
message needs to be displayed or fuel level falls below four gallons, all the
displays
will come back on.
TRIP SET Button
Press and hold this button to set the trip odometer back to zero.
ENG/MET (English/Metric Button)
Press this button to switch from English (miles and Degrees Fahrenheit)
to metric (kilometers and Degrees Celsius).
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These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your
vehicle’s systems. Vehicles
that are first sold in Canada will have a number
after each message.
This number hclps to identify the message which is
only displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46
This message will appear if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about
15 seconds and
the brake is not pressed in. If you do not want this
message
to appear, you can cancel it by holding the OFF and the blue
(cooler) button on
the Electronic Climate Control panel for about five
seconds. Hold the same
two buttons again to have this message displayed
again.
A/C OVERHEATED - A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 15
If the refrigerant system ever rcaches an over-pressure condition, this
message
will appear to tell you that the air conditioning compressor has
been turned off. Air conditioned air
will not be delivered to cool your
vehicle.
If the pressure returns to a normal operating range, you must
select AUTO,
DEFOG or DEFROST to start the compressor. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired
as soon as possible
to avoid compressor damage.
BATTERY NO CHARGE - 07
This message will appear if your battery is not being charged. Have your
electrical system checked
by your Cadillac dealership at your earliest
convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - OS
This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging
(more than
16 volts). To avoid being stranded have the electrical system
checked by your Cadillac dealership.
You can reduce the charging
overload by using the accessories.
Turn on the lamps and radio, set the
climate control
on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear
window defogger on.
You can monitor battery voltage on the Driver
information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The normal
range is 1 1.5
to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
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This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting,
it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles
and the message should go out. If this message appears while driving or
after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to
determine the cause
of this problem. To help the generator recharge the
battery quickly you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning
off your accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on
the Driver
Information Center by toggling the
INFORMATION button. The normal
range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
your maintenance schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change
intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level is low. Check
the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have
the brake system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible.
If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons
and your display is turned off.
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For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, the vehicle should be
on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the
vehicle is parked
on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check
for actual oil
level if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the
oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the LOW
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level
ground with
the engine off for at least 30 minutes, your oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking your oil level be
sure your engine has
been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check your dipstick and add oil if necessary. See
“Engine
Oil” in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25
This message will appear for a few seconds indicating that you need
washer solvent.
CHANGE OIL SOON - 40
This message will appear when you have used 90% of the engine oil’s
expected life, based on your driving patterns.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82
This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within 200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations”
in the Maintenance Schedule. After an oil change the
Oil Life Index must be resct. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how
to reset it.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43
This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT - 44
This message will appear when your engine coolant temperature is over
248’ F (126’ C). To avoid added strain on a hot cngine turn off your
Climate Control system. Stop and allow your vehicle
to idle until it cools
down or the message is removed.
If it does not cool down, turn off your
engine and have it serviced before driving
it again. Severe engine damage
can result from an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
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This message will appear when the Climate Control is in AUTO or
defrost and the engine coolant
is hotter than the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added strain on
a hot engine the air conditioning
compressor
is automatically turned off. When that happens, air
conditioned air is not delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to
normal, you must select AUTO, DEFOG or DEFROST to return to a
normal A/C compressor operation.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11
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This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in your tam IS
critically low. It means you should stop for fuel immediately.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF - 14
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are no longer working. Have your Climate Control
system serviced
if you notice a drop in heating and A/C efficiency.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY
- 33
This message will a ear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS-Key 11) senses
that an improper ignition key is being used
to
try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts
with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for the Driver Information Center to display WAIT
3 MINUTES.
The instrument panel cluster
will then run a timer and change the
messages
to WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and then START
CAR. When the START CAR message is displayed,
try again to start the
engine.
SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL - 02
This message appears if you have a problem with the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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