1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO wipers

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With the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the
switch to five different positions.
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like
the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off.
To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it
toward you. The steering wheel will remain locked, just as
it was before you inserted the key. Once you turn the key
to ACCESSORY, be sure to then turn it to LOCK. If you
leave your key in ACCESSORY when the engine is turned
off, your battery will discharge prematurely.LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, the ignition will be
in LOCK. This is the only position from 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.

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2-35 Windshield Wipers
WIPER: Turn the band on the turn signal lever to
control the wipers.
MIST: Turn the band toward you and then release it for
a single wiping cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on
MIST longer.
LO or HI: Turn the band away from you to either LO
(low speed) or to HI (high speed), depending on the
wiper speed you want.
DELAY: You can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay between wipes with this setting. Turn the band to
the DELAY position. The closer you turn it to LO, the
shorter the delay.OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Rainsense
Wipers (ETC Only)
This moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger's
interior side of the windshield behind the rearview
mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers
by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on
the windshield.

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The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the
wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. The AUTO DELAY position
closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting. This
allows more water to collect on the windshield between
wipes. Turning the stalk away from you to the other
AUTO DELAY settings increases the sensitivity of the
system and frequency of wipes. A single wipe will occur
each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity
level. An initial wipe occurs when you turn the ignition
on as a reminder that Rainsense is active. The
windshield wipers also remain in a ªhigh parkº position
(when the wipers are stopped on the windshield and are
not in its normal park position), even when the ignition
is turned off.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as
a continuous low or high speed depending on the
amount of moisture and the sensitivity level. The MIST
and ªwashº cycles operate as normal and are not
affected by the Rainsense function.
NOTICE:
The wipers must be turned off when going
through a car wash to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time by
manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.
Note: If you ever need to replace the windshield, make
sure it is Rainsense compatible.
Windshield Washer
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there
is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer
fluid on the windshield, press and release this paddle.
The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or
return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles,
press and hold the paddle.
LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer
fluid reaches a low level.

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Exterior Lamps
The control on the left
side of the instrument
panel controls these
lamp systems:

Headlamps

Taillamps

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

License Plate Lamp

Underhood Lamp

Fog Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

Interior Courtesy Lamps
Instrument panel backlighting will activate whenever
the lamps or lights are turned on.
Parking Lamps
Pull the exterior lamp control knob out to the first stop to
turn on the parking as well as the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps and instrument panel lights. Push the control knob
all the way back in to turn the lamps and lights off.
Headlamps
Pull the exterior lamp control knob out all the way to
turn on the headlamps. Push the control knob all the way
back in to turn the headlamps off.
Wiper
-Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately 20 seconds.
In order to operate the wiper
-activated headlamps, the
Twilight Sentinel must be turned on. This feature
lights the way in poor weather and it also makes your
vehicle more visible to other drivers. If the
wiper
-activated headlamps are on, and the ignition
switch is turned off, the wiper
-activated headlamps will
immediately turn off.
The wiper
-activated headlamps will deactivate if you
turn off the Twilight Sentinel or if the windshield wipers
have been turned off for a period of one or two seconds.

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Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See ªWiper Blade
Checkº in the Maintenance Schedule booklet
under Part B ªOwner Checks and Servicesº for
more information.
It's a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, see ªNormal
Maintenance Replacement Partsº in the Index. To
replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield in
the ªmidº wipe position. Then with the door open,
turn the key to OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap it into place to install.

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6-56 Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is
powered by a MaxiFuse
. An electrical overload will
cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a
MaxiFuse
. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow,
etc., the wipers will stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure
to have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
MaxiFuse
/Relay Center
The MaxiFuses and relays are located next to the engine
compartment fuse block on the driver's side of the
engine. To access the compartment fuse block, remove
the shroud cover. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.

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Fuse Usage
STOP Stoplamp Switch, Centered
High
-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL),
Turn Hazard Switch, ABS
Controller, Stepper Motor Cruise
Control, Right and Left Rear
Stoplamps (Export)
MIRROR Inadvertent Power Relay, Left
Outside Rearview Mirror Switch,
ALDL, Memory Mirror Module,
Dimmer Switch, Cluster
DRL Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
Relay, Left and Right Low Beam in
DRL Mode, DRL Switch
IGN 0 (ENG) Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
SPARE Not Used
ABS Anti
-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction Control System
IGN
-1 Rear Ignition-1 Relay, Front Fog
Lamp Relay, Rear Fog Lamp Relay
(Export), Controlled Power Backup
Relay, DRL RelayFuse Usage
WIPERS Accessory Relay, Wiper Switch
A/C COMP AC Compressor Relay, Cooling
Fan Relays 1, 2, 3,
Compressor Clutch
PCM (BAT) PCM
PARK/REV Reverse Relay, Right and Left
Back
-Up Lamps, Electrochromic
Mirror (in Header), Park Relay,
Brake Transaxle
-Shift Interlock
(BTSI) Switch, Passenger Zone
Module (PZM)
ECS Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Mass
Airflow, Canister Purge, PCM,
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR), Front Ignition
-1 Relay
PCM (IGN) Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
DIS Electronic Ignition Control Module
CRUISE Stepper Motor Cruise Control,
Power Steering Pressure Switch,
Low Refrigerant Pressure Cutoff
Switch, Park Relay

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Battery 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator Light 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not Charge Message 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage High Message 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage Low Message 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Savers 2-43, 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement, Windshield Wipers 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum Problem Message 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BTSI 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal Lamps 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamps 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-30, 4-28, 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carpet Cleaning 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player Care 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Players 3-12, 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Adapter Kits 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cellular Telephone 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-36 . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central Door Unlocking System 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil Message 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Trans Fluid Message 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator Light 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Brake Fluid Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Coolant Level Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .