1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO instrument panel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Nan-Greasy stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,
urine and blood can
be removed
as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with
COO^ water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the
area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (258 ml)
of lukewarm water.
described
earlier.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Coanalbimatisn Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains
can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry.
3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
@ Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to
do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you
don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
vinyVleather cleaner. See
your dealer for this product.
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry
with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather
dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.
8 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish
or shoe polish on leather.
ta Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.
Use
only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. ‘’*Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

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ENGINEA697 7 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT I
This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears
on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on
the driver's side. You can see it
if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
The 8th character in your
VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement
parts.
rvi e
You'll find this label on the rear wall of the trunk on the
passenger's side.
It's very helpful if you ever need to
order parts. On
this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
@ paint information and
e a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
@ Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
8 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title,
or the plate at
the top left
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name
and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Q Nature of concern
We encourage
you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write
Cadillac, address your inquiry
to:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van
Dyke
P.O. Box 9025
Warren, MI 48090-9025
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Infomation
booklet for addresses
of GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That
is
why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have
a concern.
xt
’lo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs),
Cadillac has TTY equipment availabk at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any
TTY user can communicate with
Cadillac
by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC. (TTY users in
Canada can
dial 1-800-263-3830.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-5 1
Fabric
...................................... 6-47
Glass
....................................... 6-49
Inside
of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-46
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-48
Leather
..................................... 6-48
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-50
Speaker Covers .............................. 6-49
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Stains
................................. 6-47. 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-51
Vinyl ....................................... 6-48
Wheels ..................................... 6-51
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
WoodPanels
................................. 6-49
Climate Control Personalization
.................... 3-9
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls
............ 3-9
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Climate Control Panel
............................ 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc
Care ............................. 3-27
Cornpact Disc Player
............................ 3-21
Compact
Disc Player Errors ....................... 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-36
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-51
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-29
Continuous Variable
- Real Time Damping ........... 2-91
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience
Net ............................... 2-56
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-55
Coolant ....................................... 6-21
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-21
Heater.
Engine
............................... 2-22
Cooling System ................................ 5-19
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-44
Cruise Control
................................. 2-39
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-86
Cupholders
.................................... 2-56
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-2
CV-RTD (CV-RSS)
............................. 2-91
amage. Finish
............................... 6-52
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-52
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-43
Dead Battery
................................... 5-4
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7-12. 7-13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
DIC
.......................................... 2-81
Digital
Control Buttons .......................... 2-81
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ............. 3- 13.3-16. 3-20
Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-4
MapPockets
................................. 2-55
OpenMessage
............................... 2-86
Driver Door Open Message ....................... 2-86
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-81
Door
Locks
....................................... 2-4