1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO service

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following situations:
Towing Service
Battery Jump
Starting
Lock Out Assistance
Fuel Delivery
Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Interruption
-- If your trip is interrupted due
to
a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles
(80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are
hotel, meals and rental car.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada,
an advisor is available to assist you over the phone.
A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your
location
within a 30 mile (50 km) radius, of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius,
we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership.
Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number:
1-800-882-1112. An experienced Roadside
Service Advisor
will assist you and request the
following information:
@ A description of the problem
@ Name, home address, home telephone number
@ Location of your Cadillac and number you are
0 The model year, Vehicle Identification Number
calling
from
(VIN), mileage
and date of delivery
oadside Service for the
Impaired
Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have
hearing difficulties
or are speech impaired. Cadillac has
installed special telecommunication devices called Text
Telephone
('ITY) in the Roadside Service Center.
Any customer who has access to a
(my) or a
conventional teletypewriter can communicate
with
Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada
1-800-833-CMCC -- daily, 24 hours.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Our Cadillac Dealer Technician network is ready
able
to assist Cadillac customers at roadside. and
One of your Cadillac Qwner Privileges
is Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation. It
is just one more example of
Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you
expect and deserve as
a Cadillac owner.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where
you need to be when your Cadillac is in the dealership
for warranty service.*
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information on Courtesy Transportation.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day,
but there is often no reason for you to wait at the
dealership. Cadillac helps minimize inconvenience
to you
by providing several transportation options.
Depending on the circumstances, your dealership
can offer you one of the following options:
Your dealership can provide you with shuttle service to
get you to your destination
with minimal interruption of
your daily schedule when your Cadillac is unavailable
due to a warranty repair.
For repairs that require your vehicle
to be unavailable to
you for an extended period of time, your dealer may
arrange
to provide you with a courtesy vehicle from the
dealership, or one obtained from a local rental agency. Should the situation necessitate
making your
own
arrangements, Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
provides for reimbursement of personally arranged
transportation such as cab fare, reasonable fuel expenses
for a ride provided by another individual
or a rental
vehicle obtained from an independent source.
*Some restrictions may apply. Please consult your
Cadillac dealer concerning speclfc
Gold Key Courtesy
Transportation benefits ofSered by
the dealership.
Whenever possible, scheduling an appointment for your
vehicle’s warranty service and advising your service
consultant that you wish
to take advantage of Gold Key
Courtesy Transportation can help minimize your
inconvenience by allowing your dealer to prepare
arrangements to
fulfill your transportation needs in
advance of your visit.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately
notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario
KlG 352
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006 or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van Dyke
P.Q. Box 9025
Warren,
MI 48090-9025 In Canada, please
call
us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling 01
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money ordec
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CADILLAC
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information
on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications
for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions
to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE
COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL BO:
. . Helm,. l&orporated 8 PO. Box 07130 e Detroit, Mi 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners
and
intended to provide basic operational information about th
vehicle. The owner’s manual
will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model
GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM -.-. 6:OO PM Eastern lime
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Oiscover;

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(MOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) service. If further information is needed, write to the address s a own below or call
(Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied
1 -800-782-4356 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return
FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927 against the original order.
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NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the
name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
Mail completed order
form to:
For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation.
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P.O. Box 07130 - Detroit,
MI 48207
(STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS)
(CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE)
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obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.)
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TOTAL MATERIAL
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only -I do not send cash.) U.S. Order Processing
GRAND TOTAL
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Date mo/yr: !E; different from your shipping
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CUSTOMER SIGNATURE 1
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are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11.50 plus the US. order processing.

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