1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO door lock

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With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
unlock the trunk, open the
fuel door and
turn on your
vehicle's interior lamps
from up to
30 feet (9 m)
away 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:
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Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions
on battery replacement.
Check the distance.
You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
See your Cadillac dealer or
a qualified technician
for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.

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& When you press this symbol to unlock the
driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will
blink twice. Pressing it again within five seconds will
unlock the other door. Pressing this button will also
disarm the optional theft-deterrent system and turn
on the interior lamps at night.
8 When you press this symbol to lock the doors, the
parking lamps will blink once. This also arms the
optional theft-deterrent system.
Press this symbol to open the trunk.
Press this button to open the
fuel door.
The Keyless Entry transmitter can also be used to recall
the memory seats for up to two drivers.
For more
information, see “Memory Seat” in the Index. Note that
pressing the transmitter buttons numerous
times (approximately
500 times) out of the vehicle’s
operating range may cause the transmitter not to work.
Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter
buttons
10 or more times out of range will also cause
the transmitter not to work.
To reset the transmitter,
you must be within the vehicle’s operating range.
Press and hold the trunk button and within one
second press the lock button. Continue to hold both
buttons for approximately three seconds. See your
Cadillac dealer for service if your transmitter still
doesn’t work properly.
MatcYng TransmitterCs) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched to it.

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Pressing the VALET button
located inside
of the glove
box will disable the use of
the trunk, fuel door and
garage door opener.
Pressing this button again
will make these features
reusable. Locking the glove box with
the door key
will also help to secure
your vehicle.
Note that the Keyless Entry transmitter can not be used
to open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is
pressed
in.
Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature
Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that
helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers
can be trapped under the trunk lid
as it goes
down. Your fingers could be injured, and
you
would need someone to help you free them. Keep
your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close
it and as it is going down.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Cadillac has a number
of theft-deterrent
features. we know
that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
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door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock
the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote lock control key
chain with you.
Theft-Deterrent System (Option)
SECURITY
If your ignition is off and
either door is open, the
SECURITY light will flash
reminding you to activate
the system (the light will
also flash if the battery
has been disconnected
or reconnected).
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock or the
Keyless Entry system. The SECURITY light should
come
on and stay on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for several
minutes when the door or trunk is opened without the
key or Keyless Entry system. The horn also sounds
if
the locks are damaged.
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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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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
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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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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 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 OFF. Open and close the driver’s
door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power
feature.
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.
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
As you turn the headlamp knob clockwise, the
instrument panel lights will brighten.
Turning the headlamp knob all the way clockwise will
turn on the interior lamps.
Illuminated Entry System
The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and
headlamp knob control when a door is opened or if you
press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) button. Note that
the illuminated entry system is photocell which means
that
it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy
lamps
to turn on. The courtesy lamps will turn off
approximately
20 seconds after the last door is closed. The reading lamps are
located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps come on when either
door is opened and it
is dark outside. Press the button to
turn them on. Press
it again to turn them off.
If
the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.