1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRACTION READY - 91: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system is available. This
occurs when the traction on/off button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing
the button
once turns the traction control system off; pressing the
button again turns the system back on).
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the
OFF and
rear defog buttons until the
TRANS FLUID RESET
message appears on the DIC (between 5 and 20 seconds).
TRANSMISSION HOT - 112: This messages indicates
that. the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot
(message appears when fluid temperature has reached
266°F (130°C) for 15 minutes or when the temperature
reaches
291 OF (144°C) for 32 seconds). Have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when the ignition is in
RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about a mile, that you have the
turn signal on.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H)
- 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your Cadillac serviced if this message appears.
VERY LOW REFRIGERANT A/C COMPRESSOR
OFF
- 12: This message means that the air conditioning
system detects a refrigerant level that
is low enough to
cause damage to the A/C compressor.
To avoid damage
the A/C compressor automatically turns
off and the
Electronic Climate Control will automatically switch
from AUTO to
ECON and remain there. Have the
A/C system serviced if this message appears.

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When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin,
the TRACTION ACTIVE message will
be displayed.
Slippery road conditions may exist
if this message is
displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. This
message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction
control system stops limiting wheel spin.
Road Sensing Suspension
The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) and the optional
Continuous Variable-Road Sensing Suspension
(CV-RSS) automatically adjust the ride of your vehicle,
with the CV-RSS having a wider range of control.
Automatic ride control is achieved through the RSS
controller, a computer used to control and monitor the
suspension system. The controller receives inputs from
various sensors to determine the proper system response.
If the controller detects a problem within the system, the
DIC will display
a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
message. If this message appears, have your vehicle
serviced at your Cadillac dealership.
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil.
It’s based on the engine oil temperatures and your
driving patterns. To see the display, press the
INFORMATION button several times until
XX OIL
LIFE
LEFT appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT,
99% of your current oil life remains.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The DIC may display a CHECK OIL LEVEL message.
Always keep a written record of the mileage and date
when you changed your oil. For more information, see
the Cadillac Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you see
CHECK
OIL LEVEL, it means that you have less than
10% of the oil life left and you should consider
changing your engine
oil. If you see CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL, it. means the oil life is gone and you
should change the oil right away.
The system should indicate changing the oil between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
It may indicate changing the oil before 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) depending on your driving habits. If the
vehicle has been driven
7,500 miles (12 500 km) it will
indicate
to change the oil. If you drive in a dusty area,
you should change your oil every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or three months (whichever comes first)
unless the display indicates changing it sooner. The
system doesn’t check
how nzuch oil you have, so you’ll
still have to check for that. To see
how, see “Engine Oil”
in the
Index.
When new oil is added, you’ll need to reset the system.
To reset, display the
Oil Life Indicator by pressing the
INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the
RESET button until the display shows 100% OIL
LIFF
T ,EFT.
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It’s automatic
-- you don’t need to
adjust anything.
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In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Cadillac.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooli~
and ventilation in your Cadillac.
Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
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'l'he button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
mperature Butt
The red and blue temperature buttons adjust the air
temperature coming through the system. Press the blue
button for
a cooler setting or the red button for a warmer
setting. The outside temperature is always displayed
when your vehicle is running.
You can change it from
Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing
the ENG/MET
(English/metric) button on the DIC.
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The AUTO/ECON button automatically controls the
direction
of air delivery for air conditioning and non-air
conditioning modes.
Automatic Operation
When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control
the air delivery mode. Air
will come from the floor,
middle or windshield outlets. The i'an speed
will vary as
the system maintains the selected temperature setting. Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located
in the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.
To
find your comfort zone, start with 75°F (24°C)
setting, allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Press the red or blue temperature buttons to
adjust the temperature if necessary. If you choose
60°F
(lb"C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling
setting and
will not regulate fan speed. If you choose the
temperature of
90°F (32"C), the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and
will not regulate fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting
will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.
With this setting, the air conditioning compressor
automatically cycles when needed to cool the air. In
cold weather, when the system senses the need for
heat, the airflow will
be directed out the floor outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting,
the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior
comfort. the airflow may move to the instrument panel
air outlets and floor outlets
(BI-LEVEL mode). On
bright,
sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may
come out
of the A/C outlets (A/C mode) to maintain
comfort and prevent stuffiness.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set on AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This
is to
expel hot air in the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the
airflow will move through the
A/C outlets. If you start
your vehicle with the fan setting on
HI, it will skip the
A/C Purge.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started.
As the coolant warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and
air will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow
to the windshield
to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas,
DEFROST will change
to AUTO when the ignition is shut
off and then turned
back on.
Manual Operation
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the
amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This
is helpful
when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors
entering your vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the system
will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air.
Pressing the recirculation button will change the
operation
to a manual mode and the air will recirculate
non-stop. Press this button again
to turn off the
recirculation feature.
If you notice the windows fogging, press the
recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air
will continue
to flow through the vehicle, and the
system will try to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will show in the
display when the system is off.
DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to
remove ice or frost from the windshield. See “Heated
Windshield” later in this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DEFOG: Press this button to divide the air between the
windshield and the heater outlets. This is useful when
fog appears
on the windshield or side glass due to
sudden rain or snowy conditions. This feature is not
available with the heated windshield option.
AUTO/ECON: Press this button to switch between
AUTO and ECON. The ECON setting attempts to
keep air at a selected temperature, however,
it does
not remove humidity from the air. Use this setting in
cold or cool weather to save fuel. The AUTO setting is
used when it’s warm outside and you need to cool the
air in order to maintain a selected temperature and
blower speed.
8 FAN SPEEDS: Press the button with the fan
symbol until AUTO is displayed on the screen. At this
setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled.
If it is
cold outside, the blower may not run in
the maximum
high fan speed right away.
The system checks the temperature
of the
engine coolant to assure it is warm
enough to provide heat. When the engine coolant is
warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase
to a higher speed. This prevents cold air from blowing
into the passenger compartment.
If you want the blower
fan at a high speed, press the up arrow button until you
see
HI on the display. If you want the fan speed to be
automatic, but you like the fan speed to be higher than
the AUTO setting, press the fan symbol button until
HI
AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the blower
fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button until
LO is shown on the display. If you want the fan speed to
run lower than the AUTO setting, press the button until AUTO
LO is shown on the display.
DEFROST Press this button to quickly remove
fog or frost from the windshield. This setting sends most
of
the airflow to the windshield with only a small
amount to the floor outlets.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Electronic Solar Sensor
The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is
located on top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. The
ECC system uses this information to
automatically make the necessary temperature and
airflow adjustments
to maintain your comfort.
Dual-Zone Climate Control (Option)
Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow
to decrease fan speed.