1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO air condition

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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not run
as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition
is on and the engine is not
running.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
0 Avoid hard accelerations.
0 Avoid steep uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being
hauled
as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light
Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when
it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the
key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On
Steady” following. If the light is still flashing follow the
previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or
qualified service center for service.
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You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light
off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly.
It
will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If
so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Y0.u may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to turn on.
If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand
you use. It will require at least one full tank of the
proper fuel to turn the light
off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical
or electrical
problems that may have developed.

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the
OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the INFO
RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is displayed.
English/Metric Reset: Press the INFO button to display
ENGLISH/METRIC RESET, then press the
INFO
RESET button to select. The display will change from
English (miles) to metric (kilometers).
TRIP RESET By using this button you can tell how far
you've gone since you last set the
TRIP RESET back to
zero.
To reset, press, and hold the button until zeros
appear.
If your vehicle is domestic, the trip odometer
will return
to zero after 999.9 miles (1 609 km). If your
vehicle
is Canadian, the trip odometer will return to zero
after
1 999.9 km (1,242.miles).
INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the
RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG
INST, FUEL USED, AVG
and
ENGLISH/METRIC RESET.
" MPH, TIMER, OIL LIFE LEFT, BATTERY VOLTS
FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel door.
TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk.
Driver Information Center Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle's systems. Vehicles that are first ,,
sold in Canada will'have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify ,the message which is only
displayed in English.
.
Ak OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION - 16: This
message displays when the engine coolant becomes
hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid
added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
oft so that air
conditioned air is not delivered.
If the coolant
temperature returns to normal, you must seIect AC to
return to a' normal A/C compressor operation.
If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired
as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46: This message
will appear if your vehicle is
in PARK (P) for about
15 seconds and the brake is not pressed in. Remove the
message by holding the
OFF and the blue (cooler)
button on
the Electronic Climate Control panel for about
five seconds. Hold the same two buttons again to
redisplay the message.

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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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'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.
2C ntrols
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 The TEMP knob adjusts the air temperature coming
through the system.
Turn the TEMP knob clockwise to
increase the temperature and counterclockwise
to
decrease the temperature. The outside temperature is
always displayed when your vehicle is running.
Modt :ton
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshield outlets. The system will stay
in the
selected mode until the
MODE button is pushed again.
Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the
available modes.
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 fan 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
(16"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 lnaximum 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 (AC mode) to maintain
comfort and prevent stuffiness.
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.