1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO brake

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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such.as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing
it.
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause
a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid,.
NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For (example, just
a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s. .,
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in F.
the Index.
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Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
~~~~~
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result
in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does
not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

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The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts
in them, as your Cadillac does when it is new.
When
you replace parts of your braking system -- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have
to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example,
if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have
to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
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Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See
“Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control.
You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
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CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to
replace a wheel, use
a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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MIRROR
FOG/DRL
IGP
. JO (ENG)'
CRANK
S
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Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside
Rearview Mirror, Data Line
Connector (DLC), Flash-to-Pass
Module
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay (Domestic Only), Fog Lamp
Relay (Optional), Headlamp
Switch, Right and Left Front Fog
Lamps (Optional)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Sensing and Diagnostic Module
Anti-Lock Brake System/Anti-Slip
Regulation-5 (ABS/ASR-5) Controller
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Rear Lamp Relay (Export), Controlled Power
Back-up Relay, DRL Relay
(Domestic Only) (SDM)
Fuse
WIPERS
OXY SEN2*
OXY SENl*
FUEL
PUMP*
INJ*
INJ*
CRUISE
DISTR*
PCM (IGN)*
Usage
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch,
Cluster, Wiper Motor, Wiper Pump
02 Sensor Rear, Catalytic
Converter (CAT) Rear
02 Sensor
02 Sensor Front, CAT Front 02
Sensor
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator, PCM, Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump
Injectors
2, 3,5, 8
Injectors 1,4,6,7
Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Park-Neutral Position Switch,
Back-up Lamps, Electrochromatic
Mirror, Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
Electronic Ignition Control
PCM
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BODY 1
BODY 2
BODY 3
INADVERT
Usage
Real Time Dampening (RTD)
Fuse, Convenience Fuse, BATT
Fuse, Headlamp Wash Fuse
(Export), Antenna Fuse, Park
Lamp Relay, Right and Left
Park Fuse
Defog Relay, Pull-Down Fuse,
Right and Left Heated Seat Fuse,
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Fuse, Rear Defog Fuse, Heated
Mirror Fuse
Controlled Power Relay,
Controlled Power Back-up Relay
Mirror Fuse, Platform Zone
Module (PZM) Fuse, Radiophone
Fuse, Cluster Fuse,
AMP Fuse
Comfort Fuse
Inadvertent Power Relay,
Brushless Blower Motor, Interior
Lamps Fuse, Cigarette Lighter
1 Fuse
Fuse
LAMPS
IGN
1
WINDOWS SEATS
BATT
3
Usage
Highbow Beam Relay, Headlamp
Relay, Fog Lamp/DRL Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse,
Headlamp Fuse, Right and Left
High Beam Fuse, Right and Left
Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Wiper
Fuse, Relay Ignition-
1 Fuse,
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Fuse
Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
Relay
Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar In/Out Relays, Driver and
Passenger Up/Down Relays,
Memory Seat Module, Driver and
Passenger Power Seat Switch
Ignition 0-Body Fuse, RTD Fuse,
Ignition 0-Engine Fuse, Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) Fuse, Turn
Fuse, Console

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BATT 2
IGN i*
BATT 1
BRAKES
COOL
FNS
Usage
Starter Enable Relay, Park-Neutral
Position Switch, Crank Fuse,
Injector
1 and 2 Fuse, Engine
Control System (ECS) Fuse, PCM
Fuse,
DIS Fuse, Ignition- 1 Fuse,
ACC Fuse
Front Ignition-
1 Relay, Oxygen
Sensor
1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel Fuse,
Cruise Fuse
Starter Relay,
PCM Fuse, AC
Compressor Fuse
ABS Brake Modulator
Cooling Fan Relays
1,2,3
* Do not alt.er OBD I1 related fuses or circuit
breakers.
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk
(behind the rear seat)
on the driver’s side. Loosen the
four
trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the
fuse block
to gain access.
RLY ICN 1 SIR RTD
TURN CONSOLE COMFORT
n-0
ANTENNA HDLP WASH CONVENC
noon
IGNO DODY
AMP
nono
PZM RADlOiPHONE CLUSTER
uno-
HTD SEAT R HTD SEAT L PULL DOWN ELC
BATT RTD
RT PARK LT PARK
onon
I Fuse I Usage
RLY IGN 1 * SDM, Cluster, Cruise in Stalk,
Brake Switch,
PZM, Fuel Level
Sensor, Catalytic Converter
Overtemp Amplifier (Export)
I SIR I SDM
I RTD I RTD I
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Section 8 Index
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-78
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.64
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-24
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
................ 6.65. 6.66
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3.2. 3.6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 11
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 19
Anti-Lock
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to Shift Message
..................... 2-78 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-51
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-52
Assist Handles
................................. 2-54
Astroroof
..................................... 2-54
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-13
Automatic
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-21
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-10
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-16
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-18
Battery
...................................... 6-28
ChargeLight
................................ 2-65
Guard Storage
............................... 2-44
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-44
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Volts High Message
........................... 2-79
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-79
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
No Charge Message ........................... 2-79
8-1
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