Cadillac ELDORADO 1998 Owner's manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells
you
how
to
use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the
"SIR"
system.
Features and Controls
This section explains
how
to start and operate your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells
you
how
to
adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you'll find helpful information and
tips
about the road and how
to
drive under different conditions.
Problems on the Road
This section tells what
to
do
if
you have a problem while driving.
such
as
a
flat tire or overheated engine,
etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the nlanual tells you how
to
keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells
you
how
to contact Cadillac for assistance and
how
to
get service
and
owner publications.
It also gives you information
on
"Reporting Safety Defects"
on
page
7-
12.
Index
Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use
it
to
quickly find
something
you
want to read.
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GENERAL MOTORS.
GM
and the
GM
Emblem.
CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name
ELDORADO are registered trademarks
of
General
Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time
it
was
printed. We reserve the right
to
make changes
in
the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles first
sold
in
Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of
Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor
Car Division whenever it appears
in
this
manual.
Please keep this manual
in
your vehicle,
so
it
will be
there
if
you
ever need
it
when you‘re
on
the
road.
If
you
sell
the vehicle. please leave
this
manual in
it
so
the new
owner can
use
it.
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The
PENALTY
OF
LEADERSHIP
adillac Motor Car
Co.
Detroit,
Mich
IHIS
TEXT
APPEARED
AS
AN
ADVERTISEMENT
IN
THE
YATURD.4Y
EVENING
POST?
JhNli.\RY
2ND.
IN
THE
YE,\R
1‘915
COPYRIGHT,
CADILI..4C
XlGTOR
CAR
DIVISION
Henry
M.
Leland,
founder
of
Cadilluc, stands
beside the
1905
“Osceola” which
was built to
evaluate the
feasibility of a
closed bodied car.
Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage
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.
1914 V8
Engine
1949 Overhead
Valve
High
Compression
V8
Engine
VI
4
Engines
1930-1940
Standardization opened the eyes
of
the industrial world
and was the cornerstone of modem
assembly
line
production. From this achievement evolved the
reference to Cadillac as “Standard
of
the World.”
In
1909
Cadillac was purchased by the then new
General Motors Corporation.
Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in
1910
when Cadillac became the first
manufacturer to offer closed bodies
as
standard equipment.
“The Penalty
of
Leadership” first appeared in
the
January
2,
1915
issue
of
The Saturday Evening Post as
an
expression
of
the Cadillac commitment to leadership,
quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as one
of
the
finest documents ever written.
It
was published following
the introduction
of
the first production
V8
engine,
which
was
standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the
1915
model.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years,
inciuding the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy. security plate
glass. chrome plating and the first car to be designed
by
a
stylist
(
1927
LaSalle/Harley Earl). The
’30s
witnessed
production
of
the powerful, smooth and quiet
V12
and
V16
engines.
The crisp, contemporary
lines
of
the
1938
60
Special series ushered
in
a
new era
in
styling.
VI
6
Engin
e
During World War
11,
shortly after Pearl Harbor.
Cadillac discontinued car production
for
the first time
since
1902
in
order to construct light tanks,
combat
vehicles and internal
parts
for Allison
V17
10 engines.
Two
Cadillac
V8
engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used
in
each
M5AI
and
M24
tanks.
1931
VI6
Sport
Phaeton
For
the 1948 model. Cadillac introduced the
legendary
tail fin
which once more set the trend in automotive
styling
for
nearly two decades. This was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry’s first modem overhead valve, high
compression
V8
engine on the
1949
model.
Engineering innovations. conveniences and styling
dominated
the
’50s
and
‘60s.
Cruise control, automatic
climate control.
tilt
and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and four door hard tops
all
debuted in
these years. In 1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured
advances
such
as
air
suspension.
memory
seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor
radio.
a
brushed
stainless steel roof and
low
profile tires.
The
Eldorado.
introduced in
1953,
wziS
redesigned for
1967
as
the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.
The
472
cu. in. V8.engine used in
all
Cadiilacs
in
1968
and 1969
was
enlarged to
SO0
cu. in.
for
all
1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The
Track
Master
computerized
skid
control braking system option
debuted on
1970
Eldorados.
A
driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint
system (air bag) was available on
ali
1974.
1975
and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection
was
available.
on
1975 Cadillacs and standard
on
the new international
size 1976 Seville. In
1978.
the Trip Computet. option
incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.
The
electronics and computerization which were
pioneered by Cadillac in the
’70s
came
of
age
in the
’80s
with Digital Fuel Injection and On-Board
Diagnostics
in
1980.
four wheel Anti-lock Brakes on
1986
models
and
Traction Control
in
the
fdl
of
1989.
The
1992
Seville
STS
was
the first car ever to win all
three major automotive awards: Car
of
the Year, Motor
Trend; Ten Best List, Car
&
Driver; Car
of
the Year.
Automobile Magazine.
The year
1993
saw
the introduction
of
the Northstar
system. The state
of
the art system includes the
32
valve,
dual
overhead camshaft, Northstar
4.6
liter
V8
engine,
4T80-E
electronically controlled automatic transaxle,
road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering.
anti-lock brakes and traction control.
For more than nine decades Cadillac has been
a
leader
in
quality and technical innovation.
Now
more than ever,
Cadillac
is
“Creating
a
Higher Standard.”
Many people read their owner's manual
from
beginning
to
end when they first receive their new vehicle.
If
you
do this,
it
will
help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual.
you'll
find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
A
good place
to
look for what you need is the Index in
back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list
of
what's in
the manual, and the page number where you'll find
it.
ngs
and
sv
e.
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You will find
a
number of safety cautions in this book.
We
use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could
hurt
you
if you
were
to ignore
the
warning.
These mean there
is
something
that
could
hurt
you
or
other people.
In
the caution area. we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell
you
what to do
to
help avoid
or
reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions.
If
you
don't. you or
others could be
hurt.
You
will
also
find
a
circle
with
;1
slash through it in
this
book.
This safety
symbol
means "Don't,''
"Don't
do
this" or "Don't
let
this
happen."
Also,
in
this book
you
will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that
could
damage
your
vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage
your
vehicle. Many times,
this
damage would
not be covered
by
your warranty, and
it
could be costly.
But the notice will tell
you
what
to
do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings
in
different colors or
in
different words.
You'll also see warning labels
on
your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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For example,
these
symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE
A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BAlTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
SPARK
OR
,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have
to
do
with
your
lamps:
SIGNALS
e
TURN
FOG LAMPS
#
0
These symbols
are
on
some
of
your
controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
These
symbols
are used
on
warning
and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
-
TEMP
-
CHARGING
I-1
BAlTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT
a
ENGINE OIL
e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here
are some
other symbols
you
may see:
FUSE
t
LIGHTER
HORN
tcr
SPEAKER
cr
FUEL
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