1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO traction control

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a
very slippery situation. You’ll
have a lot
less traction or “grip” and will need to be
very careful. What’s the worst time
for this? ‘“ret ice.” Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive
on. But wet
ice can be even more trouble because
it may offer the
least traction
of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about
freezing
(32” F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to fall.
Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews
can get there.
Whatever
the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing
or loose snow
-- drive with caution.
Keep your traction control system
on. It improves your
ability to accelerate when driving on
a slippery road.
Even though your vehicle has
a traction control system,
you’ll want
to slow down and adjust your driving to the
road conditions. See “Traction Control System” in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Spinning yoas wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
~QQ fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth,
you can destroy your transaxle.
For
information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels.
You should turn
your traction control system off. (See “Traction Control
System”
in the Index.) Then shift back and forth
between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly
on the accelerator
pedal when the transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you
out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on
your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and
other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will
be followed by an “MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
& Get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way Mixing tires
could
cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly,
and you could have a crash.
damage to your vehicle. e sure
to use the same
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though.
It was developed for use your vehicle.
~ Using tires of different sizes may dso cause
i size and type tires on all wheels.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following information relates to the system developed
by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction
and temperature performance.
(This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded
on
the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and
light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform
to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(TPC) standards.
eadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a haIf
( 1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
b Oraded 100. The relative performance of tires depends in
driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
action -- A9
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, €3 and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning:
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
A and B represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
HAZARD
STOP
MIRROR
DIU
Usage
Electronic Flasher Module,
TumEIazard Switch, Right
and Left Front Turn Lamps,
Right
and Left Rear Turn Lamps,
Right and Left Repeater
Lamps
(Export), Cluster
Stoplarnp Switch, Centered
High-Mounted Stoplanlp
(CHMSL),
Turn Hazard Switch,
ABS Controller, Stepper Motor
Cruise Control, Right and Left
Rear Stoplamps (Export)
Inadvertent Power Relay, Left
Outside Rearview Mirror Switch,
ALDL, Memory Mirror Module
Dimmer Switch, Cluster
Daytime Running Lamps
(Dm)
Relay, Left and Right Low Beam
in
DRL Mode, DIU Switch
IGN 0 (ENG)*
ABS
IGN- 1
WIPERS
A/C COMP
A/C COMP
PCM (BAT)*
Usage
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Anti-Lock
Brake System
(ABS)/Traction Control System
Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Front
and
Rear Fog Lamp Relays, Control
Power Back-up,
DRL Relay
Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch
AC Compressor Relay, Cooling
Fan Relays 1,2, 3, Compressor
Clutch
AC Compressor
BCM

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HnstrumentPanel ............................... 2-64
Brightness Control
............................ 2-47
Cleaning the
Top ............................. 6-48
Clusters
............................... 2.66. 2-67
Interior
Lamps ................................. 2-47
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-29
Jump Starting ................................... 5-4
Keyless Entry System. Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
abels
Certification
................................. 4-3 1
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-54
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-54
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Interior
..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Panel
....................................... 2-47
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Latches, Seatback ................................ 1-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-47
Lighter ....................................... 2-57
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-22, 2-71
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Lights Anti-Lock- Brake System Warning
............ 2.73. 4.7
Brake
System Warning ......................... 2-72
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-71
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-75
OilPressure
................................. 2-78
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-73
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-9. 2.70
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-76
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-74, 4.9
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature .......................... 2-6
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
Fuel Door Release ............................. 6-5
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Trunk Release ................................ 2-13
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
agnasteer"
................................ 4-10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance
When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-76
MaxiFuseslRelay Center
......................... 6-56
Memory and Personalization Features
............... 2-81
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-3
MapPocket ................................... 2-55
Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle ............. 2-10
Methanol
...................................... 6-4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Stability Engaged Message ....................... 2-89
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-89
Stains. Cleaning
........................... 6.47. 6.48
Ignition
Key Message ........................ 2-89
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-21
Steam
........................................ 5-17
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Shift Lever ........................... 2-28
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 12
Magnasteer TM ................................ 4- 10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel Controls
.......................... 3-9, 3-25
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Stop Engine
- Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-90
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-90
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-55
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-37
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-57
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
.................. 2-55
Sunroof
....................................... 2-59
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-2 1
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Starting
Disabled Due
to Theft System Remove
... Symbols, Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-69
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-36
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-26
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-58
Temperature Controls
......................... 3.2. 3-3
Theft ......................................... 2-15
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2-17
Theft System Problendcar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-90
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Loading
................................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-44
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
Chains
..................................... 6-45
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Compact Spare ............................... 5-36
Inflation
.................................... 6-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-40
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-39
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Traction
.................................... 6-43
Treadwear
................................... 6-43
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-41
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-41
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-90
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-32
Tire-Loading
Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-38
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-33, 6-65
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
8-10

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Traction Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2.74. 4.9
OffMessage
................................. 2-90
Ready Message
.............................. 2-90
EngagedMessage ............................. 2-90
SuspendedMessage
........................... 2-90
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4- 32
Weight
..................................... 4- 34
Trans Fluid Reset Message
....................... 2-9 1
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
........................ 6- 18
Transmission Hot Message ....................... 2-91
Transmitter Universal ............................ 2-60
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Transportation, Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-68
Trailer
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
TrUnk
Automatic Pull-Down Feature .................... 2-4
Lock Release
................................ 2- 13
MountedCDChanger
......................... 3-21
OpenMessage
............................... 2-91
Storage System
............................... 2- 13 TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and
Lane Change Signals .................... 2-35
Turn Signal
On Message .................... 2.35. 2.91
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-35
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-45
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-52
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-60
vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Dimensions ................................. 6-65
Identification Number
......................... 6-54
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Speed Limited to
XXX MPH (KM/H) Message ..... 2-91
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Vehicle Speed Limiter ........................... 2-69
Ventilation System ............................... 3-7
Very LOW Refrigerant
A/C Compressor Off Message ... 2-91
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-57
W ming . Devices ............................... 5-4
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators 2-70
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
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...............
Warranty Information ............................ 7-12
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-50
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-50