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automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a b;
stainless steel roof and low profile tires.
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For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail
fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly
two decades. This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry's first modern overhead valve, high compression V8 engine on the 1949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling dominated the
'50s and '60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured
1957 Eklorado Brougham
The Eldorado, introduced in 1953, was
1967 as the first front wheel drive perso
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadilla
and 1969 was enlarged to
500 cu. in. for all 1
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Ma
computerized skid control braking
sys
debuted on 1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was available on all 1974,
1
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic
Fuel Injection was
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the ne
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
When you
stop your Cadillac and turn the ignition to
the
OFF position, you can use these accessories
10 more minutes.
0 Radio
Power Windows
Astroroof (Option)
Windshield Wipers
Trunk Release for
When you open a door or after
10 minutes, everything
will go
off. If you want power for another 10 minutes,
just turn the key to the RUN position and then back to
the
OFF position.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
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Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Cadillac
is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the switch up
or down to brighten or dim
the lamps.
Rear Visor Vanity Mirrors
(Fleetwood Brougham)
If your vehicle is equipped with an astroroof, it does not
have these mirrors. Pull a mirror down. Move the switch
up or down to brighten or dim the lamps.
Floor Mats
Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep floor mats vacuumed and use a
spot cleaner,
if necessary. Do not maclune wash.
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I€ you have this option, you have a safety glass panel
and a sunshade.
You can slide your sunshade open or
closed with the handle. When your ignition is in
RUN,
move the switch toward the rear of the car to open the
roof. To close it, move the switch toward the fiont
of
your car. Once the roof is clo-sed, you can let go of the
switch and then
push the front of it again. This opens the
roof at the rear to a vent position. You can operate the
Astroroof
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off or until any door is opened.
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems
and security systems.
The transmitter will leam and .transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and
is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
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How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-21
How it Works
................................ 1 . 19
Location
............................... 1.19. 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1 . 19. 2.55
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-21
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-21
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-20
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3- 1
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-45
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-18
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.57. 4.6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-55
Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Front Storage
........................... 2-44
Armrest. Rear Storage
........................... 2-45 Ashtrays
...................................... 2-46
Astroroof ..................................... 2-48
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-4
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-21
Pull-Down Feature
............................. 2-9
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-16
Operation
................................... 2-19
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-19
Automatic Transmission
Battery
...................................... 6.3 1
ChargeLight ................................ 2-55
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement, Keyless Entry System
............... 2-7
Saver
...................................... 2-41
BBB Auto Line
................................. 7-8
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 7-8