1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO key

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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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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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 PARK (P) position like this:
Hold in the button on
the lever, and push
the lever all the way
toward the front
of
your vehicle.
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4. Set the parking brake with your right foot still holding the brake pedal
5. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
6. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your
down.
vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is
in PARK (P).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SHIFTING OUT OF PRRK (P)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignitioa
is
in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
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 also release the shift
lever button on
floor shift models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. (Press the shift lever
button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal
down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFE Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Retained
Accessory Power feature.
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The controls are near each window. Here's how the master control works:
0 Move the switch forward to raise the window.
0 Move the switch rearward to lower the window.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When
you stop your
vehicle and turn the ignition key
to OFF, you can still use your power
windows.
The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off
until you open a door or 10 minutes have passed. If you want this power
for another
10 minutes, just turn the key to RUN and back to OFF.
Express Down Window (Auto)
The driver's power window has this fcature. Just press the switch rearward
for half
a second or more and then let go. The window will lower
completely.
If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the
switch again.
To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
this manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along
with the warning lights. See “Driver Information Center’’ in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt
light
will also come on and stay on for about 75 seconds. If the driver’s belt
is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light
will come on.
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When you turn the key
to
RUN or START, this
light will come on
briefly, to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
(0) BRAKE
1)
BRAKE
If this light stays on you need service, and you should take your Cadillac
to the dealer at once.
To save your battery until you get there turn off all
accessories.
Brake System Warning Light
1 Your Cadillac’s
hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts.
If one part isn’t
working, the other part
can still work
and stop
you. For
good braking,
though,
you need both
parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
One
of these lights should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it
doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while
the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy
won’t be as good and your engine may not run
as smoothly. This
could lead
to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Engine Oil Warning Light (Canadian Only)
I This light tells you if
there could be a
problem with your
engine
oil pressure.
The light goes on when you turn your
key to RUN or START It goes off
once you start your engine. That’s just a check to be sure the light works.
If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if
something goes wrong.
When the light
comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing
through your engine properly. You could be
low on oil or you might have
some other system problem.
I A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. if you do, your
engine
can become so hot that hatches fire. You or others
could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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