1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO ignition

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that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that
of
Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander
who founded the city of Detroit in 1701. 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 wars - "Craftsmanship A Creed - Accuracy
X 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 1912 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 Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)
The lumbar control is
located
on the outboard side
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of each front seat. It
provides additional support
to your lower back and it
works independently
of the
other seat controls. Use the
power seat control first
to
get the proper position.
Then proceed with the
lumbar adjustment.
To reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar control
forward to increase support and rearward to decrease
support. Press the control up or down
to raise or lower
the support mechanism.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes,
as it
may during long trips,
so should the position of your
lumbar support. Adjust
the seat as needed.
If you have the optional personalization package, the
power lumbar control can be programmed for memory
recall. For more information. see “Programmable,
Memory and Personalization Features”
in the Index.
Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
Automatic seat and mirror movement will occur if the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is used to
enter the vehicle. The number
on the back of the
transmitter corresponds to the
1 or 2 seat and mirror
position. 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 and mirrors will
automatically adjust
to the appropriate position.
Automatic seat and mirror movement
is 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 programming information, see
“Pragrammable, Memory and Personalization Features”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated Front Seat (Option)
The control is located in the
center console. Move the
switch to
LO or HI to turn
on the heating elements in
the seat. The
LO 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.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Press the control forward
or rearward
to adjust
the seatback.
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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 information
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.
NOTICE:
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.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle 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 worlung on your vehicle.
Your 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.
I A CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected,
an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured if you
are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are
probably part of the air bag system.
Be sure to
follow proper service procedures, and make sure
the person performing work for you is qualified
to do so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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.
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Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKEj System
Trunk
Theft
Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key(%
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That
Burn
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Engine Exhaust
Running
Your Engine While You‘re Parked
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Sun Visors
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Astroroof (Option)
Universal Transmitter (Option
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Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Driver Information Center (DIC)
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A CAUTION:
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.
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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-Key@II system.
The oval key is for the
doors and ail other locks. When
a
new vehicle 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 knock
out plug. Your dealer or
qualified locksmith can make extra ignition keys by
reading the bar code tag.
There are
15 alternative ignition PASS-Key I1 blanks to
help discourage theft. 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.
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Your vehicle has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. You can have
a
lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you
ever lock your keys inside and you may have
to
damage your vehicle to get in. Be sure you have
extra keys.
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Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both
doors at once.
Automatic Door Locks
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 or 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
out
of PARK (P), use the manual or power lock button
to lock the doors.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(If Equipped)
With the ignition in RUN, the door locks can be
programmed through prompts displayed by the
Driver Information Center
(DIC). These prompts
allow the driver
to choose various lock settings. For
programming information, see “Programmable, Memory
and Personalization Features” later in this section.
Anti-Lockout Feature
Leaving your key in any ignition position with either
door open will disable the use
of the power door lock
switches as well as the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. If you close the doors, you can lock
them using the remote keyless entry transmitter. It is
always recommended that
you remove your ignition
key when locking your vehicle.
Note that the anti-lockout feature can be overridden
by
holding the driver’s power door lock switch for three
seconds or longer.
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