1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO coolant temperature

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to
store the cord as it was before to keep
it away
from moving engine parts. If you don’t,
it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind
of oil you have and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your Cadillac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for
that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
The automatic transaxle may have either a shift lever
located on the steering
column or on the console
between the seats.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
This red light tells you that
the engine has overheated.
You should stop the car and
turn the engine
off as soon
as possible.
A warning
chime should also sound if
this light comes on. SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Your Cadillac is equipped
i with a computer which
monitors operation
of the
l fuel, ignition and emission
1 control systems.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds
when you start your engine.
In the section “Problems on
the Road,” this manual explains what to
do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index. This
system is called
OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for
the life of the vehicle, helping
to produce a cleaner
environment. (In Canada, OBD
I1 is replaced by
Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE
SOON
light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before any problem is apparent, which
may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This
system is also designed to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Oil Life Left Reset: Press the INFO button to display
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 OF (126°C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or
the message is removed. If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW - 11: This message serves
as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically
low. Stop for fuel immediately.
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - 1: This message only
appears in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
button. It lets you know that no other messages are
stored or currently active.
PASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This
warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet
information has not been programmed into your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealership for service.
PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has shorted or is loose when this
message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your
dealership at once.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message
informs the driver that due to wheel slippage your
vehicle is reducing engine power to compensate for the
loss of traction. Accelerating too fast causing the tires to
spin is an example of when this message would display.
REMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key
11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted.
Wait for the DIC to display STARTING DISABLED
DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION
KEY. The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer
and change the messages to WAIT
3 MINUTES, WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE and then START CAR.
When the REMOVE KEY message is displayed, remove
the ignition key. Check the ignition key for damage.
If it
is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, clean the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or
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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 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, DEmROST will change
to
AUTO when the ignition is shut off and then turned
back on.
You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan
speed.
/.I A/C: This setting directs airflow through the
A@
middle instrument panel outlets.
A@
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper portion
of your body through the middle instrument
panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.
‘fl HEATER/DEFROST: This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
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vH HEATER: This setting directs warmed air
through the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to
the windshield to minimize fogging.
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.
@ DE-ICE (Option): Pressing this button helps to
remove ice or frost from the windshield. See “Heated
Windshield” later in this section.
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine sf 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
HIGH on the display. If you want the fan speed to be
automatic, but you like the
fm speed to be higher than
the AUTO setting, press the fan symbol button until
HIGH AUTO is shown on the display. If you want the
blower fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button
until
LOW is shown on the display. If you want the fan
speed to run lower than the AUTO setting, press the
button until
LOW AUTO is shown on the display.
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
on
the display when the system is OFF.
AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and
off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside
the vehicle. In the AUTO mode, the display will show
that AC is active, but the air conditioning compressor
only operates when the system determines
it is needed.
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.
DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: With
this feature, the right front passenger can control the
temperature of heated air for his/her own zone. The
passenger can select
a four degree warmer or cooler
temperature from the driver's setting.
To turn the system
on, press the PASS/TEMP button. Press the up arrow
to increase the temperature and press the down arrow
to
decrease the climate setting. Pressing the OFF button
will turn
off the dual-zone Function.