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The 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner’s Manual
Seats and Kestraint Systems ............................................................. 1-1
FeaturesandControls .................................................................. 2-1
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 3-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts\
properly. It also explains the “SIR” system.
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfo\
rt controls and how to operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road\
and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or \
overheated
engine, etc.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running p\
roperly and looking good.
This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance \
and
how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects”\
on page
7-10.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in th\
is manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
Service and Appearance Care.. .......................................................... 6-1
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ 7-1
Index ........................................................................\
........ 8-1
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and
injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
'Iky to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly,
you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your Cadillac dealer for
advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Cadillac
dealer for important information about towing
a
trailer with your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seats Heated
...................................... l-4
Lumbar Control ............................... 1-2
Power
........................................ 1-1
Restraint Systems .............................. 1 - 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1 - 1
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-36,l-38, 1-40
Second (2), Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
SecurityOverride
............................... 2-10
Service
........................................ 6-1
A/C System A/C Compressor
Off Message .......... 2-82
Air Bag Message ............................. 2-82
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-82
Charging System Message
...................... 2-82
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-82
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-82
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-82
. Engine Soon Light ............................ 2-69
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-82
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-82
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-82
Manuals
..................................... 7-12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-53
Publications, Ordering
......................... 7- 11
Ride Control Message ......................... 2-83
Transmission Message
......................... 2-83
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-1
Bulletins
...................................... 7-12
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 7- 11
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-26 Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-18
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-18
Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-24
Out
of Park (P) ............................... 2-27
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjuster
.................. 1-14
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-31
SIR ........................................... 1-20
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-34
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-47
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-64, 6-65
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-64
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-83
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-83
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-16
Steam
.............................. 5-16,5-17, 5-20
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
MAGNASTEER
............................. 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive
.............................. 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-30
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Spare Tire, Compact
.................... : ........ 5-35
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-62
SSS ........................................... 4-10
Starting Disabled Due
To Theft System Remove
8-9