1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO instrument panel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With the automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the
air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out
the floor
outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease.
To maintain
interior comfort, the aifflow may move to the instrument
panel air outlets and floor outlets (bi-level mode). On
bright sunny days in cold weather,
the airflow may come
out of the air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set on
AUTO, the air will first flow out the floor air
outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to
expel
hot air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled,
the airflow will move through
the air conditioning
outlets. If you start your vehicle with the
fan setting on
HI,
it will skip the air conditioning purge.
To avoid blowing cold
air in cold weather, the system will
delay
turning on the fan until warm air is available. The
length of delay depends on the outside
air temperature,
engine coolant temperature
or the time since the engine
was last started. As the coolant warms up, the blower fan
speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the
heater outlets, with some airflow to
the windshield to
prevent fogging under most normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you
start your engine,
except
for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation, whereas,
DEFROST will change
to automatic operation when
the ignition is shut off and
then turned
back on.
You may manually adjust
the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
/.I AC: This setting directs airflow through the
middle instrument panel outlets.
'/J BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion
of your body through the four instrument panel
outlets while warmed
air is directed to the floor.
'fl HEATER/DEFROSE This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
1/J HEATER: This setting directs warmed air
through the
floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to
the windshield to minimize fogging.
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The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is
located
on top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. The
ECC system uses this information to
automatically make the necessary temperature and
airflow ‘adjustments to maintain your comfort.
Air Conditioning
On hot. days,.open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape.
This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle
to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the
air conditioner to work its best.
Press the
AC button or the TEMP/AUTO knob to turn
the system on and then select the proper MODE to direct
airflow. The system will cool and dehumidify the
air
inside the vehicle. Also while in the AUTO mode, the
system will
use recirculation as necessary to cool the air.
You may also need.to adjust the interior temperature and
fan speed as needed.
When the
air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice
slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine speed and power.
This is normal because the system is designed to cycle. the
compressor
on and off to keep the desired temperature.
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Press the MODE button to select heater. Adjust the
interior temperature to
a comfortable level and if the fan
speed needs adjusting, press the up or down arrow.
With each system, outside air will be brought in and sent
through the floor, air conditioning or bi-level outlets
(depending on the condition). The heater works best
if
you keep your wind0w.s closed while using it.
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Your Cadillac’s flow-through ventilation system
supplies outside
air into the vehicle when it is moving.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when
the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running.
The front outlets are located
in the center and at each
side
of the instrument panel. You can adjust the
direction of airflow by moving the center control levers
or
you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located
on each side
of the outlets downward. The direction
of airflow
for the rear seats can also be
adjusted
if you have the optional full console. Move the
fan lever to adjust the blower speed from
LO to HI.
Move the vent lever to direct the airflow.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. TQ move the trailer to the right, move your
hand
to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible,
have someone guide you. When
you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need
a
different turn signal flasher andor extra wiring. Check
with your Cadillac dealer. The green
arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing
a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
Making very sharp turns while trailerring could
cause
the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
behind you are seeing your signal wheithey are mot. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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making very sharp turns while traillering.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
shoulders, curbs, road
signs, trees or other objects. they would get hot and no longer work well.
Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance. speed to around
45 mph (70 kdh) or less to reduce the
On
a long
uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.

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I panel will flash, indicating
The hazard warning flashers will work once the button
is pressed in regardless
of the key position.
hll out on the collar to turn the flashers off. When the
hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won’t
work since they are already flashing.

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You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE
ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE
OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information
Center
(IDIC). There is also an engine temperature
warning light andor gage on
the instrument panel.
See “Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light” or
“Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message
STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
groups
of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine
performance.
This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven to
a safe place in an emergency; you may
drive up to
50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the
overheat protection mode
should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the overheated engine protection
operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting
any repair.
The engine
oil will be severely degraded. Repair
the cause of coolant loss, change the
oil and reset
the
oil life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change” in the Index.

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.

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Pull the lever inside the
vehicle
to open the hood. It
is located’on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the
secondary hood release which is located under
the front
edge
of the grille. Lift up on the release lever as you
raise the hood.