1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO rear view mirror

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(low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the
wiper speed you want.
DELAY You can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay between wipes with this setting. Move the band to
the DELAY position. The closer you move
it to LO, the
shorter the delay.
OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades -
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
If the blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Rainsense V- ?ers (ETC Only)
This feature is mounted on the passenger’s interior side
of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used
to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the
amount
of moisture that is on the windshield.
The Rainsense system can
be activated by turning the
wiper stalk to one of the
five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. Turn the stalk toward you for
minimum sensitivity and away from
you for maximum
sensitivity.
A single wipe will occur each time you turn
the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level. An initial
wipe occurs when you turn the ignition on as a reminder
that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers also
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Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Your Cadillac has an electrochromic dayhight
rearview mirror.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the'back
of the
'mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
,
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a
few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced.
On/Off Switch
Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the
automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to
show it is on. Press the button to turn the automatic
feature
off.
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This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode.
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic mirror. When the
shift lever is placed in
' REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you
back up.
Cleaning Photocells
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass (Option)
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming
feature work.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when
set
in the M (Mirror) or C/M (Compass/Mirror) positions.
One photocell on the back
of the mirror senses when it is
becoming
dark outside. Another photocell is built into the
mirror surface to sense headlamps behind
you.
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Mirror (Option)
The driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by
the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See
“Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror“ earlier
in
this section.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s
surface
is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat. This mirror does not have
a dimming feature.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
1 could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key in the
lock cylinder and turn
it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Map Focket
The driver’s door may have a map/storage compartment.
You may also have a storage compartment on the
passenger’s door.
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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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On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield and side windows clear, Use DEFROST
to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions.
If you have the ECC system, press the DEFOG or
DE-ICE button and adjust the
fm speed by pressing
the fan button up or down.
If you use DEFROST,
adjust the fan speed the same way.
If you select
DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control the
fan speed.
The temperature will also need to be
adjusted to your comfort level. Press the blue button
to decrease the temperature and the red button to
increase the temperature.
If you have the dual-zone system, press the DEFROST
or
DE-ICE button. If you select DEFROST, adjust the
fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down.
If you
select
DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control
the fan speed. The temperature also needs
to be adjusted
by turning the
TEMP knob.
Note that recirculation is not available in the defrost or
defog modes.
@ Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass.
Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. With it,
the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated. The system will automatically shut off after
10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the
button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on
the rear window.
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Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut and damage the heating grids. Your warranty
would not cover this damage. And don’t put
decals there;
you might have to scrape them off.
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tountain Roa
Is there actually such a condition as “highway
hypnosis”? Or
is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum
of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you!
If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road
in Eess than a second, and you could crash and be
injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
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Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency. Driving
on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay, Outside
Rearview Mirror, Data Line
Connector (DLC), Flash-to-Pass
Module
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay (Domestic Only), Fog Lamp
Relay (Optional), Headlamp
Switch, Right and Left Front Fog
Lamps (Optional)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Sensing and Diagnostic Module
Anti-Lock Brake System/Anti-Slip
Regulation-5 (ABS/ASR-5) Controller
Rear Ignition-
1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Rear Lamp Relay (Export), Controlled Power
Back-up Relay, DRL Relay
(Domestic Only) (SDM)
Fuse
WIPERS
OXY SEN2*
OXY SENl*
FUEL
PUMP*
INJ*
INJ*
CRUISE
DISTR*
PCM (IGN)*
Usage
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch,
Cluster, Wiper Motor, Wiper Pump
02 Sensor Rear, Catalytic
Converter (CAT) Rear
02 Sensor
02 Sensor Front, CAT Front 02
Sensor
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator, PCM, Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump
Injectors
2, 3,5, 8
Injectors 1,4,6,7
Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Park-Neutral Position Switch,
Back-up Lamps, Electrochromatic
Mirror, Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock (BTSI)
Electronic Ignition Control
PCM
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