1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO steering

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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A vehicle ran fall from a car-carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a ccollisiora,
serious
personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should
be tightly secured with chains or
steel cabIes before it is transported.
Donst
use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
2’-hooks inserted in the front T-h~ok slots or
Ha-hooks inserted in the rear R-hook slots. Never
use J-lho~ks~
They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition
key turned
to the OFF position. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with
a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not
use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The
transaxle should be
in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking
brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels
unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels,
be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later
in this section or your transaxle will be
damaged. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the
drive wheels
have to be supported on a dolly.

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It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’’ while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly.
If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a ”blowout,” here
are a few
tips about what to expect and what to
do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and
then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible.
Hf a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely. If
a tire
goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
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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 When you open the hood, you’ll see:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Fill Location
C. Power Steering Fluid
D. Oil Fill Location
E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
F. Brake Master Cylinder
G. Transaxle DipsticWill
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Before closing
the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The power steering fluid When the engine compartment is cool,
wipe the cap and
the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe
the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again and
look
at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at
the FULL COLD mark. If necessary,
add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark.
ec
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid
unless you suspect there is a leak
in the system or you hear
an unusual noise. A fluid loss in thls system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
To determine what lund of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet. Always use
the proper
fluid. Failure to use
the proper fluid can cause leaks and
damage hoses and seals.
When
YOU need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
INADVERT
LAMPS
____~
IGN 1
WINDOWS
SEATS
Usage
Inadvertent Power Relay,
Interior Lamps
Fuse,
Cigarette Lighter- 1 Fuse
Headlamp Wash Relay (Export),
Headlamps FuseRelay,
High/Low
Beam Control Relay, Fog LampDRL
Fuse, Hazard Fuse, Mirror Fuse,
Inadvertent Power Relay, Right
and
Left High Beam Fuse, Right and Left
Low Beam Fuse, Stop Fuse,
Fog LampDRL Relays
Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Wiper Fuse,
Relay Ignition-
1 Fuse, Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Fuse,
Accessory Relay
Delayed Accessory Bus
(DAB) Relay
Horn Relay, Driver and Passenger
Lumbar IdOut Relays, Driver and
Passenger Up/Down Relays
I Fuse
I BATT 3
I BATT 2
I COOL ms
Usage
Steering Column Ignition Switch
Steering Column Ignition Switch
Front and Rear Ignition- 1 Relay,
Oxygen Sensor
1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel
Fuse, Cruise
Fuse, DRL Relay,
Front and
Rear Fog Lamp Relay,
Control Power Back-up Relay,
Ignition-
1 Fuse
Starter Relay and Solenoid,
Park/Rev Fuse,
Park Relay,
PCM Fuse,
AC Compressor
Fuse and Relay, Fan Relay
ABS Brake Modulator
Cooling Fan Relays
1 and 3
* Do not alter OBD I1 related fuses or circuit breakers.

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PRWREV
ECS*
PCM
(IGN)*
CRUISE
Usage
TCC and Exterior Travel Brake
Switch, Reverse Relay, Right
and
Left Back-up Lamps,
Electrochromatic Mirror
(in
Header), Park Relay, Brake
Transaxle-Shift Interlock
(BTSI)
Switch, BTSI, PZM
Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass
Airflow, Canister Purge, PCM,
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGW), Front Ignition- 1 Relay
Torque Converter
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Electronic Ignition Control Module
Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Power Steering Pressure Switch,
Low Refrigerant Pressure Cutoff
Switch,
Park Relay
* Do not alter OBD II related fuses or circuit breakers.