2002 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

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TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about 1 mile (1.6 km/h), that you have the
turn signal on. A multiple chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED
- 52: This message is
displayed when the vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit
as required by some export countries. A continuous
chime will also sound when this message is displayed.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H)
- 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines
the speed your vehicle is limited to. Have your vehicle
serviced if this message appears. (The XXX indicates
the speed your vehicle is limited to.)
Memory and Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually programmed, or
personalized, for up to two drivers. For a brief
description of the features, look up each feature in
the Index for a page reference.
Entering Feature Programming
To enter the feature programming mode,
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
2. Press and hold the SKIP INFO and NO INFO
RESET buttons at the same time until the first
programmable feature is displayed.

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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
This feature allows you to program the way the vehicle's
doors lock and unlock.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (DOORS LOCK IN GEAR): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
No automatic door unlock.
Mode 2 (DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when
shifted into PARK (P).
Mode 3 (DRIVR UNLOCK KEY OFF): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when
the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Mode 4 (DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P) and
unlock when shifting into PARK (P).
Mode 5 (DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF): All doors
automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
All doors automatically unlock when the ignition key
is turned to OFF.Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to enable Mode 1 and Mode 4. The modes
to which the vehicle was programmed may have been
changed since it left the factory. To determine the modes
to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the
vehicle to different modes, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes,
or press the NO INFO RESET button to indicate no.
Once you have indicated the mode that you want
with a yes response, FEATURE ON will appear on
the display. FEATURE OFF appears when you
indicate a no response, and the display will advance
to the next mode.
LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK will appear once a
mode has been selected for the automatic door locks.
If you press the SKIP INFO button, the menu will
advance to the next feature available for programming.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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Lock/Unlock Confirmation
This personalization feature allows the driver to program
the parking lamps to flash when the buttons on the
remote keyless entry transmitter are pressed, to program
the horn to sound when the button with the lock symbol
is pressed and/or to program the exterior lamps to turn on
when the button with the unlock symbol is pressed on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (LGHTS FLSH AT UNLOCK): Parking
lamps flash twice when the button with the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Mode 2 (LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK): Parking lamps
flash once when the button with the lock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Mode 3 (HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK): Horn sounds
when the button with the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed.Mode 4 (EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK): Exterior
lamps turn on when the button with the unlock symbol
on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed
and it is dark outside. These lamps stay on for about
20 seconds or until the key is turned to OFF.
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to enable Mode 1 and Mode 2. The modes
to which the vehicle was programmed may have been
changed since it left the factory. To determine the modes
to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the
vehicle to different modes, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Press the SKIP INFO button until LOCK/UNLOCK
appears on the display.
3. Press YES TRIP RESET to select this feature for
programming. Mode 1 described previously will
appear on the display once a yes response is made.

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4. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes,
or press the NO INFO RESET button to indicate no.
Once you have indicated the mode that you want
with a yes response, FEATURE ON will appear on
the display. FEATURE OFF appears when you
indicate a no response, and the display will advance
to the next mode.
REMOTE RECALL MEMORY will appear
once a mode has been selected for lock/unlock
confirmation feature.
If you press the SKIP INFO button, the menu will
advance to the next feature available for programming.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped with
Memory Personalization)
Memory settings that have been previously programmed
(climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior
lighting choices, remote confirmation choices and
programmable automatic door lock choices) can be
recalled by using the remote keyless entry transmitter
or by placing the key in your vehicle's ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (REMOTE RECALL MEMORY):
The previously programmed driver's seat and mirror
positions are automatically recalled when the button
with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
Mode 2 (KEY IN RECALL MEMORY):
The previously programmed driver's seat and mirror
positions are automatically recalled when the ignition
is turned to RUN.

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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to enable Mode 1. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the
vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Press the SKIP INFO button until REMOTE
RECALL MEMORY appears on the display.
3. Press YES TRIP RESET to select this feature
for programming.4. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes
to turn this feature on, or press NO INFO RESET to
turn this feature off.
FEATURE ON is displayed after a yes response.
If you respond with no, FEATURE OFF is briefly
displayed. Then, KEY IN RECALL MEMORY
will appear on the display, and you will be able to
program this feature.
MIRROR TILT IN REV will appear on the display
once a mode has been selected for the remote recall
memory feature.
If you press the SKIP INFO button, the menu will
advance to the next feature available for programming.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped with Memory)
When this feature is turned on, the passenger's side
rearview mirror will tilt downward when the transaxle
is shifted to REVERSE (R). The mirror returns to its
previously programmed position once the transaxle is
shifted out of REVERSE (R). See ªCurb View Assist
Mirrorº in the Index for more information on this feature.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (MIRROR TILT IN REV): Turns feature on.
Mode 2 (MIRROR TILT IN REV): Turns feature off.
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle
is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Press the SKIP INFO button until MIRROR
TILT IN REV appears on the display.3. Press YES TRIP RESET to select this feature
for programming.
4. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes
to turn this feature on, or press NO INFO RESET to
turn this feature off.
FEATURE ON is displayed after a yes response.
If you respond with no, FEATURE OFF is
briefly displayed.
STORAGE MODE will appear on the display once
a mode has been selected for the curb view assist
mirror feature.
If you press the SKIP INFO button, the menu will
advance to the next feature available for programming.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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Storage Mode Personalization
When this feature is turned on, the vehicle will enter
the storage mode about 20 minutes after the ignition
has been turned to LOCK. The vehicle will stay in the
storage mode until the ignition key is turned out of
LOCK. The system will ªwake
-upº when the door
key is inserted into the door; however, your vehicle will
remain in the storage mode. The ignition must be out
of LOCK before the battery guard is disabled.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1 (STORAGE MODE): Turns feature on.
Mode 2 (STORAGE MODE): Turns feature off.
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle
is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Enter feature programming following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Press the SKIP INFO button until STORAGE
MODE appears on the display.3. Press YES TRIP RESET to select this feature
for programming.
4. A yes or no response must be made after each mode
is displayed in order to continue to the next mode.
Press the YES TRIP RESET button to indicate yes
to turn this feature on, or press NO INFO RESET to
turn this feature off.
FEATURE ON is displayed after a yes response.
If you respond with no, FEATURE OFF is
briefly displayed.
This is the last available programmable feature.
A yes or no response will end out of the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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Exiting Feature Programming
To exit the feature programming mode, do the following:
1. Scroll through all remaining programming modes by
pressing the SKIP INFO button. STORAGE MODE
will be the last mode.
2. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Your selections will
be saved.
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization
These features allow both drivers to personalize their own
climate control settings as well as their radio settings. For
more information, see ªClimate Control Personalizationº
and ªRadio Personalizationº in the Index.
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS) (ETC Only)
The CVRSS automatically adjusts the ride of your
vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a
computer used to control and monitor the suspension
system. The controller receives input from various
sensors to determine the proper system response.
If the controller detects a problem within the system,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. If this message
appears, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change the engine
oil. It's based on the engine oil temperatures and your
driving patterns. To see the display, press the SKIP
INFO button several times until XX OIL LIFE LEFT
appears. If you see 99% OIL LIFE LEFT, 99 percent
of your current oil life remains.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a
CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. Always keep a
written record of the mileage and date when you changed
your oil. For more information, see ªMaintenance
Scheduleº in the Index. If you see CHANGE ENGINE
OIL, it means that you have no oil life left and you
should change your engine oil right away.
When the oil is changed, you'll need to reset the system.
See ªOil Life Indicator, How to Resetº in the Index.