1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO hazard warning

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to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you
do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual.
you'll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
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back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list
of what's in
the manual, and the page number where you'll find
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You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could
hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area. we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell
you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions.
If you don't. you or
others could be
hurt.
You will also find a circle
with ;1 slash through it in
this
book. This safety
symbol means "Don't,''
"Don't do this" or "Don't
let
this happen."

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Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle
Engine Overheating 5-24
If a Tire Goes Flat
5-24 Changing a Flat Tire
5-34 Compact Spare Tire
5-35
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
5-1

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and
off.
Press the button in td make your front and rear turn
signal lamps flash
on and off.
This light on the instrument
panel will flash, indicating
that the hazard warning
flashers are
on.
The hazard warning flashers will work once the button
is pressed in regardless of the key position.
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If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle
and some jumper cables to start your
I vehicle. Please follow the steps below to do it safely.
A CAUTION:
Pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off. When the
hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals won't
work since they are already flashing.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up
at the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
0 They contain acid that can burn you.
0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
0 They contain enough electricity to
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
burn you.
5-3

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other
or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing
service tow your vehicle.
See “Roadside Service” in
the Index.
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting
or special tires and wheels, these
instructions may not be correct.
Before
you do anything, turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model’and year of your vehicle.
0 Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator
know that this manual contains towing instructions
and illustrations.
The operator may want to see them.

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It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving.
especially
if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out
of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are
a few
tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake
to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve. acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake
to a stop -- well off the road if possible.
If
a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
I A CAUTION:
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip
off the jack and roll over you or other
people.
You and they could be badly injured.
Find
a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
2, Set the parking brake firmly.
3. lhrn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,
you can put blocks
at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side
of the
vehicle,
at the opposite end.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container
to clean your
vehicle. be sure to follow the manufacturer‘s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
0 Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than others --
and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t
use any
of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses: these will damage your vehicle:
0 Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
0 Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and
Soil
Remover. They will clean normal spots and stains very
well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from
your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in
the Index.)
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
often.
A
soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
area immediately or
it will set.
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FanButton
..................................... 3-2
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter.Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-5 1
Finish Damage ................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Flash-To-Pass Feature ........................... 2-33
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Floor Mats .................................... 2-52
Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-64
FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
French Language Manual 11
Front Towing .............................. 5-9.5-1 1
Fuel .......................................... 6- 3
Data Display ................................. 2-69
Door Lock Release ............................. 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-69
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message ........................... 2-74
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
Flashers . Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
.. ...........................
Front Turn Signal Lamps . Bulb Replacement ......... 6-35
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-65
Fuel
....................................... 2-69
Speedometer
................................. 2-59
Tachometer .................................. 2-60 GarmentHooks
................................ 2-51
Gear
Positions . Automatic Transaxle ................ 3-21
GloveBox .................................... 2-49
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Ratlng ...................... 4-30
Guide en Franpis ................................. 11 ..
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-32
Handles
. Assist ................................. 2-51
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-32
HighLow
Beam Changer ...................... 2-33
On Reminder
................................ 2-40
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-39
Headlamps Suggested
Message .................... 2-74
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing
. Damage ............................... 3-35
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 7-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-33
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9