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stainless steel roof and low profile
tires.
maor- introduced in
1953, was redesigned for 1967 as the
first front wheel drive personal lux-
ury car.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine
used in all Cadillacs in 1968 and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for
all 1970 Eldorados.
An Air Cushion Restraint Sys-
tem (airbag) was available for
1974,
1975 and 1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injec-
tion was available, on 1975 Cadillacs
and was standard on the new inter-
national size
1976 Seville. In 1978,
the Trip Computer option incor-
porated an on-board microprocessor.
For
the 1948 model, Cadillac
introduced the
which set the trend in
styling for nearly two decades. This
was followed
by the 1949 model with
the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille
and the modern overhead valve,
high compression
V8 engine.
Engineering innovations, con-
veniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, auto-
matic climate control,
tilt and
telescoping steering wheels, twilight
sentinel and four door hard tops all
debuted in these years. In
1957 the
Eldorado Brougham featured ad-
vances such as air suspension, mem-
ory seat, automatic electric door
locks, transistor radio, a brushed
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ENGINE
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PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
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TRUNK RELEASE I HORN I LIGHTER SPEAKER .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
With this feature you can turn on your interior lamps, lock and unlock
your doors, or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) using the key
chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System is intended to be used as a supplementary
vehicle entry device. It is not intended to replace, but rather should be
used in conjunction with, a door lock
key. It operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference
to this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.
instructions
on battery replacement.
product has a maximum range.
signal.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized
service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IGNITION KEY POSITIONS
This lock gives you
different positions. five
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.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HomeLink TM Universal Transmitter (Option) L
This transmitter allows
you to consolidate
to three individual
hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage
doors and gates, or with
the accessory package,
other devices controlled
as home/office lighting
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systems and security
systems.
The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current
- transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Programming the Transmitter
Do not use the HomeLink” Transmitter with any garage door opener
that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any
garage door opener model manufactured before April
1,1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage dooryou are
programming!
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transmitter. Follow these steps
to program up to three channels:
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1. If you have previously programmed a HomeLink TM channel, proceed to
Step
2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink TM
Transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly (approximately
20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the
memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels.
2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface
of the HomeLink“ Transmitter so that you can still see the red light.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driver Information Center Messages
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 helps to identify the message which is
only displayed in English.
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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 reaches 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 - 08
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
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated Windshield (Option)
Front De-Ice
Here’s how to use your heated windshield in cold weather to remove ice
or frost quickly:
1. If any snow is piled up on the windshield, brush it away.
2. Start your Cadillac and leave it in PARK (P).
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DE-ICEa
3. Press the DE-ICE
switch.
A light will
come
on to tell you it
is working.
4. Try not to use other
electrical equipment
while the system is
working.
The system will go off after a four-minute heating cycle. If you shift out
of
PARK (P), the system will only cycle for two minutes. If you want it to
cycle again, press the switch. It will go on for two-minute cycles after that.
If it has cleared your windshield before the cycle is over, you can turn it
off by
just pressing the switch again.
Use the defroster or defog features of the Electronic Climate Control
to
clear fog from the windshield as previously described. In warm weather
the heated windshield system helps keep the vehicle’s interior cool by
blocking much
of the sun’s heat producing radiation. The system’s solar
control properties also help reduce interior fading.
There is
a metal film in the windshield which will block out some radio or
microwave signals. Therefore, the heated windshield will reduce the
useful range
of devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors.
(In certain
states radar detectors are legal.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - AUDIO SYSTEMS
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give
years
of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of your
Delco system can do and
how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that went into it.
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FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, however, FM signals will only
reach about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills may
interfere with
FM signals causing sounds to fade and may also cause
popping, crackling or momentary hissing noises.
AM
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night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere
with
each other. (FCC regulations require some AM radio stations to reduce
signal strength at night to minimize interference.) AM can pick up noise
from things like storms and power lines.
Try reducing the treble to reduce
this noise
if you ever get it.
This means your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to
FM
stereo. AMAX@ reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you
need for the best sound. In addition to improved sound quality,
AMAX@includes more stations on the AM band. You don’t have to
do
anything to your radio because AMAX@ is automatic.
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