1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO fuel cap

yellowblue
6-6
CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The fuel door release is
located above the radio on
the Driver Information
Center (DIC) and on the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
This button works only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the VALET lockout
switch is in the OFF position.
An alternate fuel door
release is located inside of
the trunk on the driver's
side. Pull it to release the
fuel door.
While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the
hook on the filler door.

yellowblue
6-7
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

yellowblue
6-65
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Engine Specifications
Displacement 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc). . . . . . . . .
Type 4.6 L DOHC V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code
Eldorado Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ETC 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower
Eldorado 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm
ETC 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque
Eldorado 300 (lb
-ft) @ 4000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
407 (N´m) @ 4000 rpm
ETC 295 (lb
-ft) @ 4400 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
400 (N´m) @ 4400 rpm
Firing Order 1
-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Starts To Open 177
-184
F (81-85
C) . .
Wheel Nut Torque
100 lb-ft (140 N´m)
Capacities
Transaxle (4T80-E) 15.0 quarts (14.2 L). . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase (Engine Oil with
Filter Change) 7.5 quarts (7.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 12.5 quarts (11.8 L). . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 20.0 gallons (75.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
-134a Refrigerant 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your dealer.

yellowblue
8-3
Check Fuel Gauge Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gas Cap Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Oil Level Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Washer Fluid Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Engine Oil 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-42 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHMSL 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
City Driving 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome
-Plated Wheels 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric/Carpet 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Surfaces 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-50 . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tires 6
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Panels 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control Panel 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control Personalization 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control, Steering Wheel Controls 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster, Instrument Panel 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization 2-84 . . .
Compact Disc Care 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player Care 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Players 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compartments, Storage 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass, Rearview Mirror with 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console, Overhead 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Shift Lever 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS) 2
-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System, Traction 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience Net 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering Lamps 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue
8-5
Electronic Solar Sensor 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Hot, Idle Engine Message 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Warning Light 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling When Trailer Towing 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot - A/C Off Message 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Misfire -- Ease Off Gas Pedal Message 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheated, Stop Engine Message 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Reduced Message 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Limiter 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Kind of Oil to Use 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English/Metric Display 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Express
-Down Window 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fan Button 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Damage 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash-To-Pass Feature 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire, Changing 5-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor Mats 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid
AutomaticTransaxle 6
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Lamps 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign Countries, Fuel 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway Driving 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
French Language Manual ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement 6
-35 . . . . . . . . .