1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO battery

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These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAITERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
n
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e e3
TURN
FOG LAMPS
& 0
These symbols are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING F’J
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER HORN
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SPEAKER
cr
FUEL p3
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in
the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time. The part of the bag that comes
into contact with you may be warm, but it will never be
too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust
coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag
inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from
being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
A CAUTION:
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history
of asthma or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it
is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air
by opening a window or door.
Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock
the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air bag
inflates (if battery power
is available). But if you want
to, you can lock the doors again and
turn the interior
lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp
controls.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the
right front passenger air bag.
0 The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air
bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information about
the air bag system. The module records information
about the readiness of the system, when the sensors
are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at
deployment.
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system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system won't work properly. See your dealer for
service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag,
it
may not work properly. You may have to
replace the
air bag module. Do not open or break
the
air bag cover.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac
Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced.
There are parts
of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle.
You don't want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
Cadillac dealer and the Cadillac service manual have
information about servicing your vehicle and the air
bag
system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and
Owner Publications"
in the Index.
For up
to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape
1 or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
' performing work for you is qualified to do so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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With the ignition in the RUN position, the door locks
can be programmed through the Driver Information
Center (DIC) to allow the driver to choose various lock
settings. Press the RESET button to answer “yes” and
press the INFO button to indicate a “no” response.
To begin programming, press the INFO and RESET
buttons at the same time. The first prompt to appear is
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK?.
You must press the
RESET button when this prompt appears to continue
programming the doors. The next prompt to appear is
ENABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK AND UNLOCK?.
This selection locks all doors when shifting out of
PARK (P) and unlocks all doors when shifting back into
PARK (P). DISABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK AND
UNLOCK? is used when you do not want any automatic
lock functions. The ENABLE ALL LOCKS AND
DRIVER DOOR
UNLOCK? prompt locks all doors
when shifting out of PARK (P) and unlocks only the
driver’s door when shifting back into PARK (P).
ENABLE ALL DOORS FOR LOCK ONLY? selection
appears next. This prompt is used to lock all doors when
shifting out of PARK (P) and keeps the doors locked
when you shift back into PARK (P).
N yes or no response must be programmed when a
prompt is displayed. A yes response selects the prompt
and a no response displays the next prompt.
When you finish programming the door locks, the next
prompt to appear is for the vehicle storage mode. For
more information on vehicle storage, see “Battery Guard
Storage” later in this section.
Anti-Lockout Feature
Leaving your key in any ignition position with the
driver’s door open will disable the use of the power door
lock switches. The anti-lockout feature is disabled when
the ignition is on. If you close the door, you can lock it
using the Keyless Entry system. It is always
recommended that you remove your ignition key when
locking your vehicle.
Note that this feature is only available with the driver’s
door open.
Also note that the anti-lockout feature can be overridden
by holding the power door lock switch for three seconds
or longer.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the
locks from the inside, get out and close the door.

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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:
0
0
0
0
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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Under normal use, the battery in your key chain
transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
1. Use the round end of the door key or a coin IO pry
open the transmitter.
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2. Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032
battery. Using the wrong size battery can damage the
transmitter. Make sure the battery is positioned with
the
”plus” (+) facing down.
3. Align the internal pieces of the transmitter, including
the cover. Snap together to reinstall.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s
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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