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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 advances such
as air suspension,
memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel roof and low profile tires.
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1957 Eldorado Brougham
The Eldorado, introduced in 1953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury
car.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968
and 1969 was enlarged to
500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized skid control braking system option
debuted on 1970 Eldorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was available
on all 1974, 1975 and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard
on the new international
size 1976 Seville. In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
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Retained Accessory Power
The following accessories on your Cadillac may be
used for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned
to
OFF:
Radio
0 Power Windows
0 Astroroof
Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or
if any door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN and then back
to
OFF.
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
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition
key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets
warm.
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Reading Lamps
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The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps
and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened and it is dark outside. Press the button to turn
them on. Press it again
to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
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
Iess). Power will be restored for an additional
10 minutes if any 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.
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This feature is avai!able 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.
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.
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feel
to your vehicle’s interior and can also increase
ventilation. It includes
a sliding glass panel and a sliding
sunshade. The control switch only
works when the
ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active.
Press the switch rearward and release to express-open
the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also
be opened
by hand. If you want to stop the roof in
a partially opened position, press the switch in either
direction. Press and release the switch again to open
it fully. Press and hold the switch forward to close the
glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
To vent, press the switch forward when the glass panel
is closed. Open the sunshade
by hand. To close the vent,
press the switch rearward.
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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-80
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.66
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ................ 6.64. 6.65
Air Control
. Climate Control System ............. 3.2. 3-6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2-12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-SO
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.69. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to
Shift Message ..................... 2-80 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.52. 2.53
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-54
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Astroroof
..................................... 2-56
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-11
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-20
Battery
...................................... 6-29
ChargeLight
................................ 2-67
Guard Storage
............................... 2-45
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-45
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
No
Charge Message ........................... 2-81
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-9
Volts High Message
........................... 2-81
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-81
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
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