1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO index

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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid,
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container
only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir. , ..
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With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your
brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all.
‘This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Using the wrong.fluid can badly damage
brake system’parts. For example,
just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system pa&
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle
is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have
to have new ones put in -- be sure
you get new approved
CM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. YOU
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery.
Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn YOU and gas
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index
for tips
on working around a battery without
that
can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
Contact your
dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your new Cadillac comes with high-quality tires
made
by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have
questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain
service,
see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details.
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as
a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and
a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
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@ Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check
all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should
be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken
by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
@ Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is
badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure” in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
e Overinflated tires are more likely to be

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires
are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be
sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tires should
be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or
wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and
“Wheel Replacement’’ later in this section for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation-
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the
front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The wrong wheel (can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance $8 the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
A CAUTI m e
Putting a used wheel on your vehiclle is
dangerous. You can9t know how it9$ been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident. If you ave to repIace 8
wheel, use a new G original equipment wheel,
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Use tire chains only where %e@ and only when
you must. Use only SAE Class “SS” type chains
that are the proper
size for pur tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them ips
ssible with the ends securely
ive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer9s instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle,
stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving
too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish.
You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer.
(See “Appearance Care and
Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish.
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Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings. chemicals
from industrial chimneys? etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain
on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe
for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse
with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with
a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface
of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could
damage the surface.
You may use chrome polish on
chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the
wheel, and buff
off immediately after application.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.

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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Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac
unless
YOU check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehcle has an air bag system. Before attempting ta
add anything electrical to your Cadillac, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac”
in the Index. The headlamp wiring
has an individual fuse which is
powered by a MaxiFuse? An electrical overload will
cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain
off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
MaxiFuse is
a registered trademark of Little Fuse
Incorporated.
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload
is caused
by some electrical problem, be sure to have
it fixed.
Circuit breakers protect
the power windows and other
power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.