1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO climate control

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the legendary
tail fin which once more set the trend in automotive
styling for nearly two decades.
This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry’s first modern
overhead valve, high
compression
V8 engine on the I949 model.
Engineering innovations, conveniences
and styling
dominated
the ’50s and ’60s. Cruise control, automatic
climate control,
tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel
and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years.
In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured advances
such as air
suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric
door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless
steel roof and low profile tires.
The Eladlorado, introduced in 31953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The 472 cu. in. V8 engine used in all1 Cadillacs in 1948
and
1969 was enlarged to 500 cu. in. for all 1970
through 1974 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized
slud control braking system option
debuted on 1970 EBdorados.
A driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air
bag) was available on all 1974, 1975 and
1.974 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size 1976 Seville.
In 1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the first ~n-bo~d rni.croprocessor.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(COj, which you can’t see or
smell. It Can cause unconsciousnessand death.
YOU might have exhaust coming in if:
e, your exhaust system. sounds strange
@ Your vehicle gets rusty’underneath.
6~ Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
@ Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high pints on the road or over road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
modified improperly.
or Werent. ..
(B Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
pf you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows
down to
blow
out any CQ; and
8 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
Engine e,
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off cdd. allow dangerous exhaust ‘into
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your’vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust’,’)
.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CQ) into your vehicle even if
the,fan switch is at the highest setting. Qne place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with
CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage
with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can
be a blizzard.
(See C6Blizzard” in the Index.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the
net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
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With the full console, press on the cover, which is
located below the climate control system, to reveal the
front ashtray.
To clean this ashtray, lift it out by gripping
the sides.
If you don’t have a center console, pull the
tray out to reveal
the ashtray. The tray is located beneath
the radio.
TQ clean this ashtray, lift it out by pulling on
the snuffer. If the ashtray will not come out, try reaching
under
it and gently press up on the ashtray bowl to
remove it.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
Don’t put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays.
Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a
damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. Press it all
the way in
and release. It will pop back by itself when it’s
ready to light. You may
also have a lighter on the back of
the center console near the
rear seat air outlet.
Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut
off
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps
to prevent battery drainage. For more infomation, see
“Inadvertent Power Battery Saver” earlier in tlus section.
Dsn’t hold a cigarette Iighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away
from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be
detached from the center mount and moved to the side.
The driver’s sunshade is also equipped with a storage
flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The insbrument.pane1 is designed to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You’ll, know how fast
you’re going, how
much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and
economically. The main components of the instrument panel are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Air Outlets
Turn SignaVMultifbnction Lever.
Driver Information Center Control Buttons
Driver’s Side
Air Bag
Cluster Steering Columi Shift Lever
Electronic Climate Controls
Radio
Passenger’s Side
Air Bag
10. Lamp Controls
11. WAC Steering Wheel Controls (or Cellular
Telephone Controls,
If Equipped)
12. Hood Release
13. Horn
.#k. 14. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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- , .r 15. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter I !i&&
16. Glove Box

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The DIC display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is
also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status messages.
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually customized for up to
two drivers.
e Programmable Automatic Door Locks
e Remote Confirmation (for RKE)
e Exterior Lighting (at Unlock)
e Remote Recall Memory (for RKE or Key in
the Ignition)
e Battery Guard Storage
8 Climate Control Personalization
Memory Seat and Mirrors
Radio Personalization
For detailed information, see each feature in the Index.
DISPLAY QN/QFF: Pressing this button will turn off
the DIC, Electronic Climate Control (ECC), fuel data
center, the fuel gage, trip odometer and odometer. While
the displays
are off, pressing the INFORMATION
button will only turn
on the DIC. If the TRIP SET
button is pressed or the fuel level falls below four
gallons
(15.2 L), all of the displays will come back on.
ENGMET: You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OIL LIFE LEFT (Reset): Press the INFO button to
display the OIL
LIFE LEFT, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until 100% OIL LIFE LEFT is
displayed. (This only needs
to be reset after you have
had the oil changed.)
ENGLISWMETRIC (Reset): Press the INFO button
to display ENGLISIWMETFUC RESET, then press the
INFO RESET button to select. The display will change
from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers).
INFO: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the
RANGE, MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED,
MPH, AVG MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS,
COOLANT TEMP, OIL LIFE LEFT and
ENGLISWMETRIC RESET.
FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel door.
(This feature will work only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P) regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.)
TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk.
(Ths feature will work only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P) regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.)
river Information Center
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that
are first
sold in Canada will have
a number after each message.
This number helps to identify
the message which is only
displayed in English.
message displays when
the engine coolant becomes
hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid
added
strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off so that
air conditioned
air is not delivered. If the coolant
temperature returns to normal, you must select
AC to
return to a normal
A/C compressor operation. If this
message continues to appear, have the system repaired
as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.
A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION - 16: This
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46: This message
will appear
if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about
15 seconds and the brake is not pressed in. To remove
this message from the
DIC display, hold the OFF and
the blue (cooler) buttons on the digital cluster climate
control panel for about five seconds. On the analog
climate control panel, press the
OFF button (next to the
MODE button) and the down arrow on the PASS TEMP
button for about five seconds. Hold the
same two
buttons to display the message again.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY NO CHARGE - 87: Ths message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked
by your Cadillac dealership at
your earliest convenience.
BATTERY VOLTS HIGH - 08: This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more
than 16 volts).
To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your Cadillac dealership.
You can reduce
the charging overload by using the
accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate
control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the
rear window defogger on.
You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the
INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is 1 1.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTS LOW - 06: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained.
If this
message appears immediately after starting, it
is possible
that
the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge after driving
a few miles and the
message should
go out. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to determine the cause of this
problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery
quickly, you
can reduce the load on the electrical system
by turning
off the accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is 11.5 to
15.5 volts.
BMKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: The circuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power
brakes
but you will ‘still have the use of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected
if the problem is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your Cadillac dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that
the life of the engine oil has expired and
it should be
changed within
200 miles. See “Engine Oil” and
“Filter Recommendations’’ in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must
be reset. See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index on how to
reset it.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when
it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
the proper fluid
and change intervals.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 OF (1 26 O C). To avoid added
strain
on a hot engine, turn off the climate control system.
Stop and allow your vehcle to idle until it cools down or
the message is removed. If it does not cool down, turn
off
the engine and have it serviced before driving it again.
Severe engine damage can result
from an overheated
engine. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
ENGINE MISFIRE -- EASE OFF GAS
PEDAL - 1114: An engine misfire has occurred.
You’ll need to ease
off the gas pedal.
FUEL LEVEE LOW - 11: This message serves as a
warning that the
fuel level in the tank is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature
is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
HEADLAMBS SUGGESTED - 23: If it’s dark enough
outside and the twilight sentinel control is
off, a
FEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the
DIC. This message informs the driver that turning on the
exterior
lamps is recommended even though the DRL are
still illuminated. (It has become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.)
MONITORED SYSTEMS OK - I: This message only
appears
in the “recall” mode by pressing the RESET
button. It lets you know that no other messages are
stored or currently active.
FASS KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - 31: This
warning message displays when the PASS-Key pellet
information has not been programmed into your vehicle.
See your Cadillac dealership for service.
PCM FAULT - 110: The circuit in the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has shorted or
is loose when this
message appears. Have your Cadillac serviced by your
dealership at once.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER - 41: This message
informs the driver, that due to wheel slippage, your
vehicle is reducing engine power to compensate for
the loss of traction. Accelerating too fast, causing the
tires to spin, is an example of when this message
would display.
IREMOVE KEY - 70: This message will appear when
the Personalized Automotive Security System
(PASS-Key 11) is unable to read the pellet on the
ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted.
Wait for the
DIC to display STARTING DISABLED
DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION
KEY. The instrument panel cluster will then run a timer
and change the messages
to WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT