1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO center console

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The control is located in the
center console. Move the switch to
LO or HI to turn
on the heating elements in
the seat. The
LO setting
warms the seatback and
cushion until the seat approximates body
temperature. The
HI setting
heats the seat to a slightly
higher temperature.
A telltale light in the control reminds you that the
heating system is in use. The heated seats can only be
used when the ignition is turned on.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Press the control forward or
rearward to adjust the
seatback.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trunk
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
lhrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on
AUTO or ECON and the temperature
between
65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C).
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Trunk Lock Release (Option)
To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press the
TRUNK release button
located above the radio on
the Driver Information Center to open the trunk.
You can also press the trunk button on the Keyless Entry
transmitter to access the trunk compartment.
If you do
not have the full console, press the trunk button on the
Keyless Entry transmitter.
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Your
vehicle is equipped with either the mini console if
you have the column shifter or the optional full front
console with shift lever.
The mini console comes with a storage tray, a storage
compartment for CD’s or tapes and a dual cupholder that
unfolds for use. The full console includes
a storage
compartment for
CD’s or tapes and an optional phone,
an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder can be
opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front
of the armrest. Close the lid to secure. This feature
is available on vehicles without the optional
astroroof. To gain access
to this compartment, which is
located directly above the inside rearview mirror in the
headliner, push up and the storage area will open.
Rear Storage Armrest (Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and a dual
cupholder that unfolds for use.
To open, lift the front
edge. This feature is available on vehicles with leather
interiors only.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Convenience Net
The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
With the full console, press on the cover, which is
located below the climate control system, to reveal the
front ashtray.
To clean this ashtray, lift it out by gripping
the sides.
IC you don’t have a center console, pull the
tray
out to reveal the ashtray. The tray is located beneath
the radio. To clean this ashtray, lift
it out by pulling on
the snuffer. If the ashtray will not come out, try reaching
under
it and gently press up on the ashtray bowl to
remove it.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers or other flammable items into
your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it
all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself when
it’s ready to light. You may also have a lighter on the
back
of the center console near the rear seat air outlet.
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LHDLP Lo R HDLPLO LHDLPHI RHDLP HI SENSE
, HDLPS , I HAZARD I , STOP I I MIRROR , I FOGIDRL ,
IGN O(ENG) CRANK WIPERS
FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION
- - -
OXY SEN2 OXY SEN1 FUEL PUMP
CRUISE RELAY
DISTR PCM(IGN ECS ndn - ---
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AiC COMP RE LAY
FRONT OF VEHICLE 3648830 / I
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Fuse Usage
INT LPS Trunk Lamp, Courtesy Lamps,
Front Vanity Lamps, Glove
Box
Lamp, Garage Door Opener,
Courtesy Lamp Relay
CTG LTRl Front Cigarette Lighter (Full
Console Only), Rear Lighter
L HDLP LO Left Low-Beam Headlamp
Fuse
R HDLP LO
L HDLP HI
R HDLP HI
SENSE
-
HDLPS
HAZARD
STOP
Usage
Right Low-Beam Headlamp,
Light Emitting Diode (LED) on
Headlamp Switch
Left High-Beam Headlamp
Right High-Beam Headlamp Heated Windshield Control
(Optional)
Headlamp Switch and Relay,
High/Low Beam Control Relay,
Right and Left
Low Beam (I-Beam),
Right and Left High Beam
Electronic Flasher Module,
Turn/Hazard Module, Right and Left Turn Lamps, Back-up Lamps, Right
and Left Front Turn Lamps, Right
and Left Repeater Lamps (Export)
Stoplamp Switch, Centered
High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL), Turn Hazard Switch,
ABS Controller. Stepper Motor
Cruise Control, Right and Left
Rear Stoplamps

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Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 7-8
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-27
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
Parking
..................................... 2-22
PedalTravel
................................. 6-27
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-27
Wear
....................................... 6-27
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-79
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 14
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
BTSI
......................................... 2-27
Capacities and Specifications
............... 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.28.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.16.3.20. 3.27
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.16. 3.20. 3.28
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-54 Center Console
Storage Area
...................... 2-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-33
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-31
Certificationnire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-44
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-79
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Chargmg System Indicator Light
................... 2-65
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-80
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-80
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-80
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-80
Check %&her Fluid Message
..................... 2-80
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-40
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
WheretoPut ................................ 1-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-13
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-79
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52

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Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric
................................. 6.45. 6.46
Glass
....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Cadillac
........................ 6-45
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-49
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6- 46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 13
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 . 1
Comfort Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
..... 3-13
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-36
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-22. 3-29
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3.25. 3.32
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-46
Console Storage
................................ 2-5 1
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant
....................................... 6-19
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 17
SurgeTank
............................. 5.18. 5.20
Cooling System
................................ 5- 18
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-3 1 Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-41
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 7-7
Cruise Control
................................. 2-35
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-80
Cupholders
.................................... 2-51
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-1
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-50
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... 7- 10. 7-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogging
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Defrosting
............................ 3.4.3.7. 3.12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby' B Noise Reduction ............. 3.17.3.21. 3.29
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-3
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-50
Door Open Message
............................. 2-80
Driver Door Open Message
....................... 2-80
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-75
Driver Information Center Messages
................ 2-78
Driver Position
................................. 1 . 13
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
..... 2-50
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3 . 12
DIC
.......................................... 2-75
Locks
....................................... 2-3