1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO door lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the
locks from the inside, get out and close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
unlock the
trunk, open the
fuel door and turn on your
vehicle’s interior lamps
from about
10 feet (3 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system operates on
a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This
device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to
this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
The range of this system is about
10 feet (3 m). At times
you may notice a decrease in range.
This is normal for
any remote keyless entry transmitter.
If the transmitter
does not work or if you have to stand closer to your
vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
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& When you press this symbol to unlock the driver’s
door, the parking lamps
on your vehicle will blink twice.
(You can program your vehicle so the parking lamps
will not flash. For more information, see “LocWnlock
Confirmation” later in this section.) Pressing it again
within five seconds will unlock the other doors. Pressing
this button will also disarm the optional theft-deterrent
system and turn
on the interior lamps at night.
8 When you press this symbol to lock the doors,
the parking lamps will blink once. (You can program
your vehicle
so the parking lamps will not flash. For
more information, see “LockKJnlock Confirmation”
later in this section.) This also arms the optional
theft-deterrent system.
a Press this symbol to open the trunk. (The
valet button must be off.)
Press this button to open the fuel door. (The
valet button must be
off.)
The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used
to recall the memory seats for up to two drivers. For
more information, see “Memory Seat and Mirrors”
in the Index. Note
that pressing the transmitter buttons numerous
times (approximately
500 times) out of the vehicle’s
operating range may cause the transmitter
not to work.
Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter
buttons
10 or more times out of range will also cause
the transmitter not to work. To reset the transmitter, you
must be within
the vehicle’s operating range. Press and
hold the trunk button, and within
one second, press and
hold the lock button. Continue to hold both buttons for
approximately
three seconds. See your dealer for service
if your transmitter still doesn’t work properly.
Matching Transmitter@) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlockmg your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen,
a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Once your dealer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not
unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have
only up to
four transmitters matched to
it.
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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When
you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding
you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with
you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. If
you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take
your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key?
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk
or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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SECURITY
If the ignition is off and
either door is open, the
SECURITY light will flash,
reminding
you to activate
the system.
The light will also flash if the battery has been
disconnected and reconnected. To activate the
theft-deterrent system:
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2.
3.
Open the door.
Lock the door using the power door lock
or the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY
light should come on and stay
on.
Close both doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within about
30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when a door or the trunk is opened without
the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
horn
also sounds if the locks are damaged. Remember,
the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock
a door with a key or use the manual door lock.
It activates only
if you use a power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. (Pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the
theft-deterrent system.) Unlocking a door any other
way will activate the alarm. Cycling the ignition
without disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also activate
the alarm.
0 The vehicle should be locked with the door key after
the doors are closed if you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock either
door with your key. You can also turn
off the alarrn by
using the unlock button of the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm won’t stop
if you try to unlock
a door any other way.
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1. From inside the vehicle. roll down the window, then
get
out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock
or the remote
keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait
30 seconds until the SECURITY light goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The
horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the
Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may
need to have
your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
Valet Lockout Button
Pressing the VALET button
located inside the glove
box will disable the use
of the power trunk, fuel
door and garage door
openers. Pressing this
button again will make
these features reusable.
Locking the glove box with
the door key will also help
to secure your vehicle.
Note that the remote keyless entry transmitter can't be
used
to open the trunk or fuel door if the VALET button
is pressed in.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will
be in LOCK. This
is the only position in which you can
remove the key. This position
locks the ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it,
be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like LOCK does. Use
OFF if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine
is off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This position starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
RUN to OFF, and then to LOCK:
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Power Windows
Astroroof
Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or if
either door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, turn the ignition key to RUN, OFF and
then
to LOCK.
NOTICE:
When using RAP, always leave your key in
LOCK. If you leave your key in any other
position than
LOCK, your battery will discharge
prematurely.
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If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK
(P) properly, the weight of .the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P).
This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,
so you
can pull the shift lever out
of PARK (P).
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI). You have to fully
apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
is in
RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) and also release the shift lever button on the
shift lever as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want. (Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift-lever.) If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out
of PARK (P), try this:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the ignition key to OFF. Open and close the
driver’s door to turn
off the Retained Accessory
Power
(RAP) feature.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
Take your vehicle to an authorized service center as
soon as you can.
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Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the
lock cylinder and
turn it to the right. Turn the key to the
left to unlock the door.
Overhead Console
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
This feature is on vehicles without the optional
astroroof.
To gain access to this compartment, which
is located directly above the inside rearview mirror in
the headliner, push
up and the storage area will open.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each front
door
as well as on the passenger’s and driver’s
front seatbacks.
Center Console Storage Area
The console includes a storage compartment for CDs
or tapes and an optional phone, an armrest and a
cupholder. The cupholder can be opened by pressing
on the surface panel located in front of the armrest.
Close
the lid to secure.
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