1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO air condition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around
it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your Cadillac dealer before adding equipment to the
outside
of your vehicle.
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at
9 1 octane or
higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications
ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-WI93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been
developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers
Association
(AAMA) for better vehicle performance
and engine protection. Cholines meeting the
AAMA
specification could provide improved driveability and
emission control system protection compared to
other gasolines.
Be sure the posted octane
for premium is at least 9 I. If
the octane is less than
91, you may get a heavy knockmg
noise when
you drive. (In an emergency, you may be
able
to use a lower octane -- as low as 87 -- if heavy
knocking does not occur.) If
you're using 91 or higher
octane unleaded gasoline
and you hear heavy knocking,
your engine needs service.
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on
the underhood tune-up label),
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such
fuels are not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily
on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel
may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Cadillac dealer
for diagnosis to determine the
cause
of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause
of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered by your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
rnethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyi
(MMT);
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains
MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
controa system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized
Cadililac dealer fox service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation
or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest
tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Replace any
wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See
your
Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your
dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way
as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This
way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It
could affect the braking and
handling
sf your vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make
YOU lose control. You could have a
c~llision in which you or others could be injured.
Always
use the correct wheel, wheel boats and
wheel nuts for replagment.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine e a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces
011 the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleumbased products may damage
the
requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches
can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer
or other service
outlets. Larger areas of €inish damage can
be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Chemicals used
for ice and snow
removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody.
If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor
pan and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring; flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect.
Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or
an underbody car washing system can do
this for you.
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this, Cadillac
will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.

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Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Cadillac dealer. Air Filter Element
............. AC
Type A1096C
25096932
Fuel Filter
Element ............ AC Type GF-580
25121468
Engine Oil Filter
................ AC Type BF-58
25014377
PCV Valve .................. AC Type CV-774C
6487779
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 41-900
5614236
Thermostat
.................... AC Type 13 1-66
3531407
Windshield Wiper Blade (Pin Type)
................ .22 inches (56.5 cm)

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BS ......................................... 4-7
AK Off For Engine Protection Message ............. 2-84
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location .................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.71
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
AirCIeaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-66
Air Control, Climate Control System ................. 3-3
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 16
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-51
Analog Control Buttons .......................... 2-83
Antenna . Power ................................ 3-27
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Alignment and Balance.
Tire ...................... 6-44
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.73. 4..
Brakes .....,................................ 4-:
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-t
Anti-Theft, Radio .............................. 3-21
Appearance Care ............................... 6-4t
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-5:
Apply Brake
To Shift Message .................... 2-8'
Arbitration Program ............................. 7-11
Arrnrest, Storage
............................... 2-5t
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-5;
Assist Handles ................................. 2-55
Astroroof ..................................... 2-55
Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-2f
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-25
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-25
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
Automatic Transaxle ............................ 2-21
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Shiftin ,o ..................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-21
Operation
................................... 2-23

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-5
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
.................... 2- 15
adio Personalization
.......................... 3-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-25
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3-24
Radios ............................. 3-10. 3.13. 3-17
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-18
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-37
RAP ......................................... 2-20
Reading Lamps ................................ 2-48
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
. Storage Armrest .............................. 2-56
Window Defogger ............................. 3-8
Rear Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement .......... 6-36
Rearview Mirrors
.......................... 2-49. 2-51
Recirculation
................................... 3-5
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-5
Reduced Engine Power Message ................... 2-87
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning .................... 6-66
Confirmation
................................. 2-8
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-5
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-7
Recall Memory
................................ 2-9
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 13
Rear
Seat Passengers .............................. 1-27
Towing
................................ 5-10, 5-14
Remote Remove Key Message
........................... 2-87
Normal Maintenance
Parts ...................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-44
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-43
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12, 7- 13
Restraints Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-65
Checking
.,..,.............................. l-43
Child ....................................... l-33
Head ........................................ l-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-43
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-20
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-21
RKE Personalization Features
...................... 2-8
Roadside Service ................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-38
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-40
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-43
Safety Belts
.................................... 2-8
Care ....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Children
.................................... 1-31
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
How
to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1- 16, 1-41, 1-42
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-13, 1-27
Larger Children
.............................. 1-40
Adults
....,,................................ l-13
Extender .................................... l-43
LapBelt .........-.......................... l-30