1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO torque

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2-28 Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it
toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever
wasn't fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
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 ªtorque lock.º 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 ªShifting Into PARK (P)º 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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11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100 lb
-ft (140 N´m).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the
compact spare.

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6-31 Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built
-in wear indicators that make a
high
-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won't work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See ªBrake System Inspectionº in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part C ªPeriodic Maintenance
Inspections.º
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don't forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket
-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See ªWhen It's Time for New Tiresº and
ªWheel Replacementº later in this section for
more information.The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don't include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on the Tire
-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See ªWheel Nut Torqueº in the Index.

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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.

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Traction 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Speed Fuel Off Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-28, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing, Recreational Vehicle 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction
Control System 4
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System Warning Light 2-64, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engaged Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ready Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspended Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking on Hills 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trans Fluid Reset Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trans Hot Idle Eng Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter, Universal 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk 2-9
Automatic Pull-Down Feature 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Changer, Mounted 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Release 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage System 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn and Lane Change Signals 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal On Chime 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal On Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twilight Sentinel
2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Underbody Maintenance 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Fuse Block 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Lamp 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding Radio Reception 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Transmitter 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valet Lockout Button 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Care/Appearance Materials 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control, Loss of 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 6
-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overspeed Message 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Limited to XXX MPH (KM/H) Message 2-79 . . . . .
Speed Limiter 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing, Recreational 4
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visors, Sun 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Devices 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid, Windshield 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel
Alignment 6
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cover, Removing 5-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nut Torque 5-28, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench 5-21, 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window, Rear Defogger 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Express-Down 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer Fluid 2-36, 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainsense
2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Driving 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper-Activated Headlamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring, Headlamp 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Panels, Cleaning 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrecker Towing 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench, Wheel 5-21, 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .