1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO trunk

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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:
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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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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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Pressing the VALET button
located inside
of the glove
box will disable the use of
the trunk, fuel door and
garage door opener.
Pressing this button again
will make these features
reusable. Locking the glove box with
the door key
will also help to secure
your vehicle.
Note that the Keyless Entry transmitter can not be used
to open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button is
pressed
in.
Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature
Your car has an automatic pull-down feature that
helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers
can be trapped under the trunk lid
as it goes
down. Your fingers could be injured, and
you
would need someone to help you free them. Keep
your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close
it and as it is going down.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Cadillac has a number
of theft-deterrent
features. we know
that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
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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?
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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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This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove
box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door
opener. When the ignition is turned
OFF, the power to
these features will automatically
turn off' after 10 minutes
(three minutes if a new car has 15 miles or less). Power
will be restored for an additional
10 minutes if either
door is opened, the trunk
is opened or the courtesy lamp
switch is turned
on.
Battery Guard Storage
This feature is for long term use and must be
programmed through the
DIC while the ignition is in the
RUN position. Battery guard storage protects the battery
by placing the vehicle in a storage mode so that the
radio, amplifiers, instrument cluster
and Remote Keyless
Entry
(RKE) will not drain the battery over a long
period of time.
To begin programming, press the INFO and RESET
buttons at the same time for approximately two seconds.
Press the RESET button to answer "yes" and press the
INFO button to indicate
a "no" response. The first prompt
to appear relates to the automatic
door
locks.
This feature can be bypassed by pressing the
INFO button. The STORAGE MODE? prompt appears
next.
To select, press the RESET button. ENABLE
STORAGE
MODE? will then appear. A yes or no
response must be give.n. If the
INFO (no) button is
pressed, the DISABLE STORAGE MODE? prompt will
appear. Oncc again,
a yes or no response is required.
Once the battery guard has been programmed, your
vehicle
will enter the storage mode approximately
20 minutes after the ignition key has been turned off.
The RKE will also be disabled at this point. The RKE
will reactivate when a door or the trunk is opened,
however.
if your vehicle is left inactive for another
20 minutes the RKE will re-enter the storage mode.
Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the
ignition
key is turned out of LOCK. The system will
"wake-up" when the door key is inserted into the door
however, your vehicle
will remain in the storage mode.
The ignition must
5 ~~~ard is disabled. be
out of LOCK before the battery
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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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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.
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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.