1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage
that
is Cadiilac. The name Cadilllac is appropriately that of
Antoine de La Mothe Cadillae, the French military commander
who founded the city of Detroit in 1708. What better name for
the oldest automobile manufacturer in Detroit.
Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision,
initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the
founding of Cadillac
in 1902. His exacting standards
prompted
the motto by which Cadillac has been guided
over the years
- “Craftsmanship A Creed - Accuracy
A Law.”
The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905
led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds
up to
50 mph.
For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal
Automobile Club of England awarded the prestigious
Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice . . . first in 1908 for
achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again
for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting
and ignition system on 191 2 models. Cadillac is the
only American manufacturer to win this honor and
the only manufacturer in the world to win
it twice. As
commonplace as standardized parts are today, in 1908
parts were still individually hand fitted both in
production and service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your
vehicle is not in
PARK (I?). Press and hold either the
1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is
complete. Releasing the buttons will
stop adjustment.
The
EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit
for
up to two drivers. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
“exit” position and then press the
SET button followed
by the EXIT button. While your vehicle is in PARK (P),
briefly press the EXIT button to recall your programmed
exit position. Automatic seat,
mirror, comfort controls and radio
movement will occur if
the Remote Keyless Entry
(RW) transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. The
number on the back
of the transmitter corresponds to the
1 or 2 seat, mirror, comfort controls and radio positions.
After the unlock button
is pressed on the RKE
transmitter (the ignition must be in
LOCK) or when the
key
is placed in the ignition, the seat, mirrors, comfort
controls and radio will automatically adjust to the
appropriate position.
Automatic seat, mirror, comfort controk and radio
movement are programmed through
the Driver
Information Center
(DIC) so that the driver can select
whether
or not movement will occur using the RKE
transmitter or by placing the ignition key in the ignition.
For more information, see “Remote Recall Memory”
in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The control is located in the
center console. Move the
switch to LO or HI to turn
the heating elements in
the seat. The
EO setting
warms the seatback and
cushion until the seat
approximates body
temperature. The
HI setting
heats the seat
to a slightly
higher temperature.
A telltale light in the control reminds you that the
heating system is
in use. The heated seats can only be
used when the ignition is turned on.
Press the control forward
or rearward to adjust
the seatback.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they
inflate, you’ll need some new
parts for your air bag
system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t
be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other
parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information about
the air bag system. The module records intormation
about the readiness
of the system, when the sensors are
activated
and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let
only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service
can mean that your air bag
system
won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.
If you damage the covering for the driver’s air
bag,
it may not work properly. You may have to
replace the air bag module. Do not open or break
the
air bag covering.
Air bags affect how your Cadillac should be serviced.
There are parts
of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
Cadillac dealer
and the Cadillac Service Manual have
information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag
system.
To purchase a service manual, see “Service and
Owner Publications” in the Index.
For up to 18 s&%,dds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still idate during improper service. You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedums, and make sure the person
performing
work for you is qualified to do SQ.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here you can leam about the many standard and option,al features on your Cadillac, and information on starting,
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly,-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2-2
2-4
2-7.
2- 12
2-15
2- 16
2-18
2- 19
2- 19
2-2 1
2-22
2-23
2-26
2-28 2-3
1
2-3 1
2-32
2-32
Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System
Td
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key@
11
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting
Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
(Canada
Only)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into
PARK (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running
Your Engine While You’re Parked
2-33
2-35
2-42
2-47
2-49
2-55
2-57
2-5 8
2-5 8
2-5 8
2-58
2-59
2-60
2-64
2-66
2-67
2-70
2-8
1
Windows
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
Lamps Interior
Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Assist
Handles
Garment Hooks
Floor Mats
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option)
The Instrument Panel:
Your
Information System
Digital Cluster (Eldorado Only)
Analog Cluster (If Equipped)
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Driver Infomation Center
(DIC)

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Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move.
If they
turned the ignition to
ON and moved the shift
lever out
of PARK (P), that would release the
parking brake. Don't leave the-keys in a vehicle
with young children.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The square key is for the
ignition only. It has a
resistor pellet which is
part of the vehicle’s
PASS-K~Y@IT system.
The oval key is for the
doors
and all other locks.
When a new CadilIac is delivered, the dealer removes
the plug
from the door key. The plug has a code on it
that tells the dealer or a qualified locksmith how to
make extra keys. The ignition key has a bar code tag
attached to it rather than a bock out plug. Your dealer
qualified
locksmith can make extra ignition keys by
reading the bar code tag.
Keep the bar code tag and the door key plugs in a safe
place. If you lose your keys: you will be able to have
new ones
made using the plug or bar code tag.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine out of PARK (P), use the manual or power lock button
to
lock the doors.
Press the power door lock switch. to lock or unlock both
doors at once.
Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time
you move the shift lever out of PARK (P), both of the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you
stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into PARK (P).
If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in
PARK (P), have that person use the manual OF power
lock. When the door
is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Use
the manual or power lock to lock the
door again.
If YOU need to 'lock the doors before shifting With the ignition
in the
RUN position, the door locks
can
be programed through prompts displayed by the
Driver Information Center (DE). These prompts allow
the driver to choose various lock settings. If your
vehicle
has memory, press the appropriate driver
(1 or 21, prior to programming.
To begin programming, press and hold the
buttons at the same time to display the following prompts.
WomnoN (INFO) and RESET (INFO RESET)
s LOCK IN GI3 ors automatically
lock when shifted out
sf
doors automaticall:
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors
automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P).
: A11 doors automaticall;
lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's
door automatically unlscks when shifted into PARK (E