1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be 60
psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire
is correctly inflated.
The compact spare is made to perform well at posted
speed limits for distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare
will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it
again.
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails.
That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare
or wheel with other wheels or tires.
They won’t fit. Keep your
spare and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will
damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire
chains on your compact spare.
IF YOUXE STUCK: IN SAND, MUD, ICE OR
SNOW
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels
too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out
when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well
as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your
transaxle back and forth, you
can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”
in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
REVERSE (R)
and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you
may need
to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.

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Here you will find information about the care of your Cadillac. This
section begins with service and fuel information, and then
it shows how to
check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical
information about your vehicle, and a part devoted
to its appearance care.
SERWCE
Your Cadillac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy
with it. We hope
you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll
get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope
you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts
have
one of these marks:
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Delco
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If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the
proper Cadillac Service Manual.
It tells you much more about how to
service
your Cadillac than this manual can. To order the proper service
manual, see “Service Publications”
in the Index.
Your vehicle has an
air bag system. Before attempting to do your own
service work, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillad’ in the
Index.
You should keep a record
with all parts receipts and list the mileage and
the date of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in
the Index.
A CAUTION:
You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without
knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the
proper replacement parts and tools before
you attempt any
vehicle maintenance
task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
“English” and “metric” fasteners can
be easily confused. If
you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall OR.
You could be hurt.
NOTICE:
If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough
about it, your vehicle could be damaged.

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Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent
deposits from forming
in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep
your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors
recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials, such as
MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in
those parts
of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated
gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. General Motors recommends that
you use reformulated
gasoline. By doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain
deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
FUELS IN FOmIGN COUNTMES
If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s
oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell
us
where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7

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The cap is behind a
hinged door on the
driver's side
of your
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