1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use
a power door lock
switch or the Keyless Entry system.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
0 The vehicle should be locked with the door key qfier
the doors are closed if you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
0 Always unlock a door with a key or use the Keyless
Entry system. (Pressing the unlock button on the
Keyless Entry transmitter disables the theft-deterrent system.) Unlocking a door any other way will
activate
the alarm. Cycling the ignition without
disarming the theft-deterrent system will also
activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key. You can
also turn off the alarm by using
the Keyless Entry system. The alarm won’t stop if you
try to unlock a door any other way.
Testing the “Jarrr
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the Keyless
Entry system and close the door. Wait
30 seconds.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps
will flash.
If
the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’
in the
Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may
need to have your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility
of theft, always activate the
optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
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theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1 is a passive
system. The system is
armed when the key is
removed from the ignition.
PASS-Key
I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that is read by a decoder module in your vehicle. If the
key resistor matches the code stored in the vehicle
module, the vehicle’s fuel and starting systems will be
enabled. If an incorrect key is used, the vehicle’s fuel
and starting systems
are disabled for three minutes.
Additional attempts during this lockout period will not start the car.
If the engine does not start and the STARTING
DISABLED DUE
TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION KEY message is displayed in the Driver Information Center, your
key should be checked for
damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith for key service.
If the STARTING DISABLED DUE
TO THEFT
SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT
3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned and tried. After three minutes, try again.
A START CAR message will appear at this time.
If
the engine still does not start, wait 3 minutes and try a
duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index). If the engine
does not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turn
it off,
however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith 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:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
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.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
NOTICE:
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.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five different positions:
ACCESSORY (A): 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. The steering wheel will remain
locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.
LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition
will be in the
LOCK position. This is the only position
in which you can remove the key. This position locks
the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
OFF (C): 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
vehicle in motion while the engine is
off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power
The following accessories on your Cadillac may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned
to
OFF:
Radio
0 Power Windows
Astroroof
Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or if
either door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN and then back
to
OFF.
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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.
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.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
kt
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.
2. If it doesn‘t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops),
it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as
you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories,
you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle“ in the Index.

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(Canada
Only)
In very cold weather, 0" F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn
off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
A CAUTION: r1
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into
a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt
AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
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store the cord as it was before to keep
it away
from moving engine parts. If you don’t,
it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind
of oil you have and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for
that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering
column or on the console
between the seats.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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position to use when you start the engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling
a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index. 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
before you can shift from PARK (P) 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.
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