1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Manual
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood manual content summary:
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, FLEETWOOD OWNER'S LITERATURE - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 2
of human endeavor, he that is first must perpetually live in the white light of publicity. ?Whether the leadership be vested ever at in a man or . TThat which deserves to live-lives. IN (Cad&= &tor Car Co.Detroit, Mich.) n THIS TEXT APPEARED AS AN ADVERTISEMENTIN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST JANUARY - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 3
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awarded the prestigious to Cadillac twice 7 system. first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric lighting and ignition A Creed -Accuracy A Law:' The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1905 led - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 6
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1938 60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling. 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 V1710 engines. Two Cadillac V8 engines and - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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Trip Computer option incorporated an on-board microprocessor. '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 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Ten Best List, Car &a Driver; Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine. of such advanced systems as the 32 valve, dual overhead camshaft, Northstar 4.6 liter V8 engine, 4t80 E electronically controlled automatic transaxle, road sensing suspension, speed sensitive steering, antilock brakes and traction - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 11
INDIANAPOLIS '500' PACEMAKERS I I - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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the: road andhow to drive under differentconditions. Section 5 - Problems on the Road ...your Cadillac 216 4 r This section tells you what to doif you have a problem while driving,such as a flat tire, engine overheating. or r Section16 Service and Appearance Care Heremanual the tells you how - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 14
at thetime it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after thattime without further notice. For vehicles first soldin Canada, substitutethe name "General Motors Canada Limited'' for Cadillac Motor Car of Division whenever it appears in this literature. GENERAL MOTORS, GM - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 15
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This 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. INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 16
tellyou 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. In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Cadillac has used for years. You'll also see warning labels on your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Ehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, of original battery: these symbols are used on an - A CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY m PROTECTEYES BY SHIELDING COULD FASTEN BELTS SEAT EATERY ACID I AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES I llC3C 3yllluul3 i l l G llllyul lillll - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 18
These symbols haveto do with your lights: - ' I MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH aI I TURN SIGNALS Iu PARKING LIGHTS A r HAZARD WARNING FLASHER $0 FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: (j 0 W # W I WINDSHIELD WIPER &WASHER I w WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HEADLAMP WASHER/WIPER - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 19
indicator lights: I- I ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE I I CHARGING I BRAKE I RADIATOR COOLANT I FUEL J ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE I ANTILOCK BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: I 1 I FUSE r tn 1 I RADIO LIGHTER I RADIO VOLUME SELECTOR AIR CONDITIONING - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 20
1SECTION 1 I I SEATS AND SAFETY BELTS Here you'll find information about the seats your Cadillac your in Supplemental Inflatable Restraint ("air bag") system and how to use your things you should safety belts properly. You can also learn about some not do with safetybelts. SEATS AND - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Power Seat - The control is located on both front door arm rests. The frontTILT switch makes the front portionof the seat cushion move up and down. The rear TILT switch makes the rear portion of the seat cushion move up and down. Moving the center controlswitch sideways makes the whole seat - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Memory Seat If your Fleetwood has this option, the control looks like this: Here's how to make it work: 0 You don't need to start your vehicle yet, just make sure it is in "P" (Park). Adjust the driver's seat theway you want it. Push the Set button. Move the memory switch to LC 1 ,your seating - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 23
P Reclining FrontSeatback(s) To adjust the seatback, qress the switch orward or rearwardto dperate therecliner. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. n A CAUTION: I Sitting in a reclined PO whenyour vehicle is in motion - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 24
its jobbecause it won't be against your body. Instead, itwill be in frontof you. Thensit well back in the driver's seat while the car is moving. The seatbackcould jerk andcause a loss of injury in a crash. If you have the Fleetwood Brougham you have additional adjustment to your head restraint. To - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 25
(Fleetwood Brougham) With this feature, you can change the shapeof the driver's or passenger's seatback. Adjust the power seat controlfirst to get the properposition. For the best adjustment, it is recommended that you first start with the "MIDDLE" lumbar. 0 MIDDLE (Back Support): Adjust support - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 26
SAFLlTYBELTS: THEY'RE FOR EVERYONE This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts be if you are buckled you up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properlytoo. L This figure lights up when you turn thekey to "Run" or "Start" when your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 27
- A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won't get hurt even if you're not buckled up. And some crashes be so serious, like being hit by a can train, that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, peoplewho buckle up can survive and - sometimes - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 28
m Safety Belts Work y block, it stops. But the child keeps going! 14 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 29
I Take the simplest "vehicle." Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. - Put someoneon it. 15 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 30
c Get it up to speed. Then stop the "car." The riderdoesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 31
or the instrument panel ... or thesafety belts! - With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.You stop over more distance, andyour strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts makesuch good sense. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 32
they are supplemental systems only-- so they work with safetybelts, not instead of them. Every "air bag" system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has " air bags," youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection. That's true not only - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 33
"Run" or "Start," a light will come on for about eight only for peopleof adult size. - A CAUTION: There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are and smaller children. If a child willbe riding inyour Cadillac, see the section after this one, called "Children." - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 34
DRIVER POSITION This section describes thedriver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's to wear it properly. how 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 20 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 35
3. Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 36
The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on thehips, just of serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder andacross the chest. These partsof the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop crash, or - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 37
seriously hurt if yourshoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward much, whichcould increase too injury. Theshoulder belt should fit against your body. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Q: What's wrong with this? Tf--1. I % r - A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in thewrong place like this. In a crash, thebelt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 39
the shoulder at all times. h - ! : A CAUTION: j E B f ! 1 . f 1 You can be seriously injured if you wear t' shoulder belt und your arm. Ina crash, your body would move too forward, far which wouldincrease the chance head andneck injury. Also, of the belt would apply too much force to the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Q: What's wrong with this? n Q ~~ ~ A: The belt is twisted across the body... - I You can be seriously injured by a-twistedbelt.%i a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the to spread impact forces. belt If a belt is twisted, - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 41
. If you slam the dooron it, you can damage boththe belt andyour vehicle. SUPPLEMENTAL INFMTABLE R E S T M N T SYSTEM (AIR BAGS) This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or "air bag," system. YourCadillac has an air for thedriver and for the bag right-front passenger. 27 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 42
air bag, and the driver should as far back as possible while sit of still maintaining control the vehicle. A CAUTION: I An inflating ais bag can seriously injure small children.Always secure children properly your vehide. To read how, tee the in "Children and Safety Belts" section of this manual - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on theinstrument panel.The system checks itself and thelight tells you if there is a problem. 1 r You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to "Run" or "Start." Then thelight should go out, which means the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 44
air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, it is located in the instrument panelon the passenger's side. When is an air bag expectedto inflate? The air as a parked car which will moveand deformon impact. The air bag is also - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 45
. These sensors complete an and related hardwareare all part of the airbag wheel or theinstrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impactmore evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant moregradually. But air - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 46
won't be there to help protect you in another crash. new system will include air A bag modules and possibly other parts Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer forservice. 0 0 0 LY OTICE - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 47
don't wantthe system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bagsystem does not need regular maintenance. Your Cadillac dealer and 1993 Cadillac Service Manual the have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal. I I A CAUTION: For up to 2 minutes after - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 48
SMETYBELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are morelikely to be seriouslyinjured if they don'twear safety belts. A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 49
RYGHT FRONT PASSENGER POSITION The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt. See "DriverPosition," earlier in this part. The lap portion the belt is pulled out all the way, it will of lock. If it does, let it go back all the way - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 50
make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. I Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at theend of this section. Make surethe release button onthe buckle - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 51
CENTER REAR PASSENGER POSITION u Your vehicle has arear bench seat, and someone sit in the center can position. ! I 1. Pick up thelatch plate and,in a single motion, pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Position and release it the same way as the lap partof a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see"Safety Belt Extender" at theend of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. RERR - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 53
- Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to thewindows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up thelatch plate andpull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. 39 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 54
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. If the belt is not long enough, see"Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on buckle faces upward or the outward so you would be able to unbuckle it - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 55
, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 7 The lap part the beltshould be worn low and snug on thehips, just of touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to thestrong pelvic bones. And you'd - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 56
. This could causd belt serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder beltshould go over the shoulder and across the chest. These-parts. the-body . .are ,.. able t o of best -,,...takebeltrestraining forces .~ . i , - The safety belt locks if there's$ sudderir%top a cradi, if you puli it or or - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 57
- CHILDREN - Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thatincludes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in everystate and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. I 43 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 58
,CrnaZZer Children and Babies A CAUTION: Smaller childrenand babies shouldalways be restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it the righttype and size for yourchild. A very is young child's hip bones are so small that a regularbelt might - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 59
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within the restraint to help reduce the chance personal injury. of The instructions thatcome with the infant orchild restraint will show you how to do very close to the inflatingair bag. Your vehiclehas a right-front passenger's air bag, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 61
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anchored. If you need to have an anchorinstalled, you can ask your Cadillac dealer to putit in for you. If you want to install an anchor Canada have child restraint anchor Dracket hardware in the glove box, along with instructions for installing it. This should be used only with a child restraint, - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 63
forthe child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out thevehicle's safety belt and runthe lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will showyou how. Tilt the latch plate toadjust the belt if needed. See if - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 64
5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulderbelt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all way. The safety belt - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 65
the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructions say. I. 3. Pull the lapbelt all the way out without stopping. _ 4. While holding it out, run the belt - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 66
5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 67
and be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat -- Your vehicle has a right-front passenger's air bag. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this position. Here's why: 53 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 68
in into the seatbackby the right-front passenger's bag if it air inflates. A child in a rear-facing childrestraint can be seriously injured Pull out thevehicle's safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The restraint instructions child will show you how. See if the shoulder - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 69
5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 70
7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while YOU P' Ish down on the ch ild restraint. T ... 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. The safety belt will move freely again and beready to work for an adult or largerchild - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 71
r Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 72
Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. i 0 ~ Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. 58 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 73
toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on thechild's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder is still veryclose to thechild's belt face or neck - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 74
do this. Here a child is sitting ina seat that has lap-shoulder belt, but a is the shoulder part behind the child. If the childwears the belt in thisway, in a crash thechild might slide under the belt just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to thechild's pelvicbones in a crash. 60 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 75
seat is made tofit. it To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. CHECKING YOUR R E S T M N T SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure your belts, all anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look forany loose parts ordamage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Q: What's wrong with this: - c ' A: The belt is torn. A CAUTION: Torn or frayed belts may not protect you a crash. They can in rip apart under impact forces. If a belttorn or frayed, geta is new one right away. I I L I I I k L 62 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 77
features on your Cadillac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you and if everything is workingproperly -- and what to doif you have a problem. 1 __ - KEYS I I A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 78
The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The doorkeys are for the doors andall other locks. ... . . . . - ,. I , . . ; : . x - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 79
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. If your vehicle has a theftdeterrent system and it is armed, unlock the doors only withthe key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoidsetting off the alarm. From the inside: To lock the door,push down on thelock lever. To unlock the door, push the lock lever UP- 66 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 81
' tolock all doors at once. Push the upper part of the switch marked "UNLOCK' to unlock all the doors. r 1 The switch on each rear door lock all the doors. It won't unlock all of will the doors -- that's asafety feature. Automatic Door Locks (Option) Just close your doors, turn on the ignition - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 82
need touse this switchshould you get stuck in a snow bank and can't rockthe vehicle out. To disable traction control, press the right end of the switch until the yellow "TMCTION CONTROI? telltale light comes on. The system is reset the next time the ignition key isturned off. U 68 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 83
. If you want this power for another minutes, justturn thekey to" RUN" and then back to "OFF". - - AUTOM!ATIC PULL-DOWN FEATURE A CAUTION: You car has an automatic pull-down feature that helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers canbe trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 84
two conditions: (1) instructions on battery replacement. 0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. 0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service. Changes - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the Theft Deterrent System and turn on the interior lights. Press this symbol to lock your doors. This also arms the Theft Deterrent System. Press this symbol to open the trunk. r 0 Press this button - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 86
won't work at the normal rangein any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the batteries. 1. Use round end of the doorkey, or a quarter to rotate cover counterclockwise I 1/16 of a turn. 72 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 87
2. Remove battery and replacewith CR2025 or equivalent. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. 3. Make sure battery is positioned with " +" facing cover. 73 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 88
I , 4. Align notches on cover and transmitter and rotate clockwiseto reinstall. I 74 B - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 89
or professional thieves -- so don't do it. When you park your Cadillac and open thedriver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transmission. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 90
damaged. Your vehicle's lights will flashand the horn sound. will Remember, the theft deterrent systemwon't arm if youlock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock switch or Keyless Entry System. Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 91
manual lock, and open the door. Thehorn will sound andyour headlights will flash. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check three minutes, the starterwon't work and fuel won't go to theengine. If someone tries start. If the engine does not start and and the "PASS KEY FAULT" light comes on, the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 92
don't have to wait three minutes before trying one of the otherignition keys. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith whocan service the Pass-Key I1TM to have a new key made. If you're ever driving and the "PASS KEY FAULT" light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 93
the key. - OFF: This position lets turn off the engine butstill turn the steering you if wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like "Lock." Use "Off" you must have your car in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your car is being pushed). - R U N This is the position for driving - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 94
it is all the in. If it is, then turn the steering way wheel left and right while you turnthe key hard. But turn the key only tch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service, STARTING YOUR ENGINE To start your V8 engine: 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting yourengine. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 95
seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-thirdof the way down. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use theaccelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for a while. 2. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops),could be it flooded - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 96
DRIVING THROUGH DEEP STMDING WATER ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 97
the of oil you have,and some other kind things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Cadillac dealer in the shift lever. I 0 P (Park) This locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 83 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 98
brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes brake application. Then move the shift lever into the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 99
transmission, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels Going less than about 35 mph (60 kmih), push your accelerator pedal abouthalfway down - c c - Going about 35 mph (60 km/h) or more, push the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 100
roads, but then would also want to use your brakes off you and on. 97 NOTICE: Don't drive transmission. Use "D" or asmuch as possible. Don't shift into "2" uare going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damageyour engine. 1 (First Gear) This position givesyou even more power (but lower fuel - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 101
going uphill, don't hoh' with only the acceleratorpedal. This could 01 damage the transmission.Use your brakes ta in position on a hill. I . 1 - - .. - I LOCHNG will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. P m N G BRAKE - The parking brake uses the brakes on the rearwheels. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 102
warning light come on. will When you move out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral), if your engine is running, your parking brake should go off.If it doesn't, you have a parking brakeproblemand should haveitfixed. In the meantime, you can still release your parking brake. Just pull on the manual release - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 103
on Hills" in the Index. That section shows howto turnyour front wheels. If you are towing a trailer and are parking any hill: See . Your not fully in "P" (Park) with the parking brake vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 104
this: 0 Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Move the ignition key to "Lock." 5. Remove the key and take it with you, If you can walk away from your vehicle - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 105
engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sureyour vehicle is in "P" (Park) andyour parking brake OUT OF "P" (PARK) Your Cadillac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from "P" - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 106
PARKING OKER THINGS THATBURN 8 I A Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't over park papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 92 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 107
r ENGINE EXHAUST A CAUTION: Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas carbonmonoxide (CO),which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strangeor 8di€ferent. I * m Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. a - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 108
the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can d I . l3on't leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running unless you have to. If you've left the engine running - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 109
lever to lock the wheel in place. - POWER STEERING Your Cadillac is equipped with Electronic Variable Assistpower steering system. Steering is easier at a lower speed andwhen parallel parking. At higher speeds, steering effortsare increased to improve vehicle stability. _ If your engine stops(or - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 110
go. The window will go all way down. If you want to stop the window as it the is going down,press the switch again. Your vehiclehas Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to "OFF",you can still use your power windows. The electrical - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Window Lock Out With this feature you can cut electrical power to the rear power windows by pressing the right end of the lock out switch. This feature is useful when you're transporting small children and you don't want them using the power windows. HORN To sound the horn, press - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 0 0 0 0 Turn Signal andLane Change Indicator The turnsignal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lanechange. To - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 113
until you complete your lane change.The lever will return by itself when you release it. ASyou signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't a turn,check the fuse (see "Fuses" in the Index) andfor burned-outbulbs. If you have a trailertowing option with added wiring for thetrailer lights, a - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 114
most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especiallyat dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with you own state or provincial highwayauthority for applicable lighting regulations. Headlight High-LowBeam To change the headlights from low beam tohigh or high to low, - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 115
- LO or HI: Turn the band towardyou to either LO (low speed) or toHI (high speed), depending on wiper speedyou want. the 7 DELAY With this you can setthe wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. Move the band to for long delays and the closer you ON get to LO the shorter the delay. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Washer Fluid Low Light If this light comes on, when your wipers are turned on, it means you're lowon washer fluid. - A I CAUTION: Driving without washer fluid can dangerous. A bad mud be splash canblock your vision. You could hit anothervehicle or go off the road.Check your washer fluid level - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Cruise Control does not about 25 rnph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shutsoff. A CAUTION: Cruise Control canbe dangerous where you on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. Don't use - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 118
to "ON." A CAUTION: I If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're not using Cruise, you might hit a button andgo into Cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise Control switch "OFF" until you want to use it. I Get up to - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Cruise Control at adesired speed and thenyou apply the brake.This, of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control. But you don't need to reset it. Onceyou're going about 25 mph (40 kmih) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from "ON" to (ResumeiAccelerate) for about half a second. "./A" You - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 120
longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or -,ply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless ynll v n t to go faster, don't hold the switch at "R/A." To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to go to - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 121
keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes out of Cruise you Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use Cruise Control on steep hills. Q To Get Out of Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control: Step lightly on the brake pedal OR i - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Move the Cruise switch to "OFF." (The "CRUISE" light will go out.) ~ ~. . . : To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the igni tion, yourCruise Control set speed memory is erased. LIGHTS I You'll find the control here. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 123
: e Headlights Taillights ParkingLights License Lights 0 _ SidemarkerLights Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lights - Here's how your light systems work: Headlight "On" Warning - If the manuallight switch isleft on (as when someone has parked your car), you'll hear awarning tone - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 124
the way in the otherdirection, so it's just on, the lights will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. Retained Accessory Power When you stop your Cadillac and turn the ignition to OFF, you can use these accessories for 10 more minutes. Radio Powerwindows Astro roof Windshield wipers Trunk - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Please don't cover the light sensor. If you cover the sensor, it will sense that is is dark outside and your lights will come on. _ Cornering Lights If your exterior lights are on, the cornering lights will come onwhen you signal a turn. This will provide more light for corneringwhen its dark. - - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 126
daylight when: The ignition is on The headlight switch is off, and The transmission is not in "P" (Park). At dusk, the DRLwill switch offand theexterior lights will come on automatically. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 127
+. Lamp Monitors The frontlamp monitors show that your headlamps, highbeams and turn signals are working. The rear lamp monitors show that your taillights are working. 113 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 128
MIRRORS Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever like this: Automatic Your Cadillac may have the optional automatic electrochromic rearview mirror. During the daylight it's like the standard mirror.But at night the system goes to work. 114 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 129
reflects all the light from behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high, it darkens toreflect only part of the light behind you. When R ' (Reverse), the mirror changes to the daytime mode for a bright image in the mirror as you back up. _ off Turn the switch to "OFF"when you want the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner toclean the front and rear photocells that make the mirror work. Outside Mirrors Your Cadillac has electric mirror controls. Rotate theknob to choose either the left or right mirror. Then move the knob to adjust the mirror. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 131
on yourright. Check you your insidemirror orglance over your shoulderbefore changing lanes. Front Seat Illuminated Vanity Mirrors To use one, turn the sunshade down. Then lift the cover up to see the mirror. The switch makes the light brighter. I Rear Seat VanityMirrors The Fleetwood Brougham has - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 132
switch toward the front of your car. Once the roof is closed, you can let go of the switch and thenpush the frontof it again. This opens the roof at the rear to a vent position. T W L E R TOWING PACKAGE (OPTION) If your Fleetwood -duty engine andtransmission cooling, and heavy-duty radiator. Also - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 133
- ASHTMYS Front CenterAshtray Here's how to take it out for cleaning: Lift it out by pulling on thesnuffer. 0 If it won't come out, reach underthe drawer and push up on the ashtray bowl and remove it. 119 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Other Ashtrays Here's how to remove them: . . - NOTICE:. Do& -putpapers or t,Lller flfrlllmable things into your ashtray Hot cigarettes or other SII- -%ngmaterial causing a damaging fire... C I G m T T E LIGHTER It's near the ashtray. To use a lighter, just push it all the way in. When it's - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 135
the front passenger's door can be used when getting out of your vehicle. GARAGE DOOR OPENER (OPTION) This optionallows you to open up to three garage doors.The transmitter unitfits into the overhead - Your Cadillac dealer cantell you about the hand held power pack unit and the installation you'll - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 136
for use with the cover closed. Inside you will nd acoin holder CD -%cassetteand Reur Storage Armrest The rear seat armrest opens into a storage on the frontof the armrest to access this feature. FLOOR MMTS Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed frontand rear floormats. Keep floor mats - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 137
to let you know at a glance how your Cadillac is running. You'll know howfast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many of other things you'll need toknow to drive safely and economically. EnglishlMetric Button 1 You can change from English (miles) to metric (kilometers)by pushing - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 138
(like temperature, fuel and odometer) go Cadillac Brougham has a "tamper-resistant odometer."If your odometer displays ERROR, someone has tampered with it. You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. The new speedometer has to be programmed with the correct mileage - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 139
check the section that tells you what to do about Please follow it. the manual's advice. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights. They're a big help. Brake System WarningLight Your Cadillac's hydraulicbrake system is divided into two parts - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 140
a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving,pull off the road and stopcarefully. You may notice that thepedal is harder to push. Or, thepedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is stillon, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Cadillac" in - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 141
_* Traction Control System Lights Traction Engaged 1 This light willgo on as a bulb check when TRACTION ENGAGED you start your engine. It will also come on when the traction control system is active. Traction Disabled This light will come on when you first start your vehicle or when you turn off - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 142
with this light on can cause the automatic transmission overheat or can to cause other problems that could cause an engine fire Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 143
"Engine Overheating" in the Index. LNl P r e r e Light This light tells you if there couldbea i+gg&dea your with engine oilpressure. I Don't keep driving if the pressure is low. If you do, your oil engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil soon - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 144
alternator and battery charging systems are working. - If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, and setyour Electronic Climate Control system to "OFE'' --m Low Oil Level - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 145
doesn't come on,have it repaired. If the light comes on and stays on, your engine oil level istoo low. Check your oil level and add enough oil to bring the engine oil level up to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Change Oil Light This light will come on for .a fewseconds as you first - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Brake To S h i !Light This lightwill come on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to shift out of "P" (Park). BRAKE Trunk Ajar Light 1 AJAR This light will come on if your trunk is not closed. 132 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 147
drive your vehicle withthe "Low Coolant" warning light on, may result in damage to your engine. See "Engine Coolant" the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon in as you can. This light will come onwhen the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check. It doesn't have to be fixed - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service EngineSoon Light) A computer monitors operation your fuel, ignition and emission of control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.If it does not come on at all, have it - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 149
not be protected by the PASS-Key I1 feature. Have it serviced by your Cadillac dealership. TM r I ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL This keepsyour car level. When thesystem is adjusting, the "LEVEL RIDE'' light will be on. If the light comes on andoff while driving, that's normal. The ignition has to - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 150
,or speed up) - OIL LIFE INDICATOR Your Cadillac has anOil Life Indicator feature.This tells you when you need tochange your engine oil. It's based upon theengine oil temperatures andyour driving patterns. The "CHANGE OIE' light will come on for few seconds as a bulb check a when you start your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the "CHANGE OIL? light comes on sooner. It doesn't check how much oil youhave so you will still have to check for Oil." that. To check it, seethe Index under "Engine When You've Changed the Oil When new oil isput in, you'llneed to reset your system. To do that, turn the ignition switch to the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 152
. Even if the car is not moving, youcan always get outsideair to flow through by selecting.any air choice (except the rearwindow defogger). The Electronic Climate Control System may automatically recirculate the inside air of your vehicle, to provide maximum air conditioning . During recirculation - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 153
With this system you can controlthe ventilation, heating and air conditioning in your vehicle automatically by setting the desired temperature. Thedigital (18 " C) to 85 " F (29' C), one degree ata time. You may also choose 60 " F (16 " C), for maximum will stay on high cooling, and 90°F (33" C), - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 154
is on, but air will flow through your Cadillac if the the car is moving. The air flow willbe felt through the heaterducts. ECON Use this in cold or cool weather to save fuel. It won't cool or remove humidity from the air. However, the system will tryto keep the at the air chosen temperature. If - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 155
r air conditioning system. The flashing will continue for about minutes. two It meansyou should have your system serviced. Defroster To get fog or ice off the you first clear any ice and snow from the hood and the air inlet(it's between the hood and the windshield). - Electronic Solar Sensor - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Sensor is part of the Electronic Climate Control sun's System (ECC). The sensor monitors the solar radiation by telling the ECC system at what intensity the sun is. The ECCuses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature adjustments. The sensor engineering that went into it. 142 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 157
or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. I So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and - -- .. I FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but signals will reach only FM about 10 to 40 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 158
@to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ a registered trademark of Motorola, is Inc.) If your Delco@system can get C-QUAM@, your "ST" light will come on when you're receivingit. *Dolby@is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. This means that your sound system can produce quality AM - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 159
-.- How To Operate Your Sound System Your Cadillac will have one of these Delco RadioSystems. r Please read the following to operate the radio portion your Delco of radio system. 145 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 160
driving your Cadillac. Adjust the volume to the listening level you want at any time. Then as you drive the volume will change to match When you want it to stop, just push either the SCAN switch again or knob. 2 SEEK This switch chooses stations, butit doesn't keep moving as SCAN does. When - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 161
buttons let adjust the tone, to sound just the you way you want it. Eachindividual auto-equalization button (A through E) contains aseparate equalization adjustmentfeature. When your vehicle is new, the auto-equalization is already preset with mid-range tone. PresetB Preset A having more bass and - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 162
Follow these stepsto modify each of the Preset Auto-equalization buttons. First, select one of the Preset Equalization buttons. SEEK J (3) (2) EQUALIZATION band will display band 1when the mode is first entered. Press the SEEK switch up or down to select the gain setting you want. The left digit, - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 163
, ' w VCJL l TUNE If you have programmed the preset equalization buttons and set the push buttons to the stations you've selected, you can preset the five Preset Equalization buttonsto a particular station. Just: Tune in a station using one of the preset push buttons. 0 Push one of the Preset - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 164
. r I - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 165
the upper knob to change tape direction. The arrows show whichdirection the tapeis being played. 0 To go forward rapidly to another part the tapepush FWD. To go of backward, push REV. To stop the tape, push the same button lightly or radid any of - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 166
display will show Track 1TRKCD" for about5 seconds, then "CD" " will show in the display. If the disc comes back out, check to see if The disc is upside down. The disc is dirty, scratched, or wet. There's too much moisture in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and try - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 167
up to tracks for your listening pleasure. 10 1. Press the RCL/PROGknob. "CD" and"TRACK" will light in the display. This also allows you to program disc track playback. 2. TUNEknob. If you need to review the SCAN switch. This review can be - playback order use either the SEEK or stopped by - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. The elapsed time will be displayed to show the reverse progress of the CD. FWD (Fast Forward) Press and hold FWD toadvance quickly within a track resume playing. Elapsed timewill be displayed to show the forward progress of the CD. ST-EJECT (Stop-Eject) Press ST-EJECT The disc or tapewill stop - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 169
Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store the outer edge. - I 7 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it's cleaned from time to time - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 170
the radio it may be damaged or need to be off, cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by careful1 pressing the antenna down. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement and follow the instructions in the kit kit. 156 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 171
YK O ! YOUR DRIVING ANDTHE ROAD Here you'll find information about driving on differentkinds of roads and in varyingweather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. ROAD SIGNS The roadsigns yousee everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Color o Road Signs f \ ' I Y Y L I' WRONG WAY I I RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTERand WRONG WAY. NO PASSING ZONE 1 RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING NO PASSING ZONE Y - NARROW BRIDGE YELLOW indicates a general warning.Slowdown - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 173
't Cross." Y LOW SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD ORANGE indicates road constructionor maintenance. You'll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, as part of the road may be closed off or tornup. And there may be workers and maintenancevehicles around, too. WEST 1 GREEN is used to - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 174
I HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas points of historic or cultural or interest. Shape o Road Signs f The shapeof the sign will tell you something, too. 160 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 175
r A - An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters. A DIAMOND-shapedsign isa warning of something ahead for example, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. 1YIELD j L A A A A TRIANGLE,pointed downward, indicates YIELD. Itassigns the right-of - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 176
A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on the left side of the roadway. / r KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH ONLY \ RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs showspeed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 177
_I Symbols on Road Signs There aremany international road signs in use today. The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic svmbols. A Dicture within a circle with a diagonalline across it shows what not to do. I. 163 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 178
't mean "go no matter what." You'll still need to proceedwith caution, yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes othervehicles. to - Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must stop before turning on red. REVERSIBLE LANE ON M0LTlLANE ROADWAY 164 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 179
A traffic control during rush hours. red X light above a lane means no driving in that lane change lanes. If necessary, you can use hand signals out thewindow: Left arm straight out for a turn, down for slow or about-to-stop, and up for a turn. left right Slowing down.If time allows, tap the brake - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 180
no matterwhat the traffic lights or othersigns say. The next section discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter. to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by other children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for movement in parked cars -- - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 181
much"? It can be a lot than many might think. Although it depends less on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon fourthings: 0 0 0 How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 182
According to theAmerican Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glassesof wine or three mixed drinks if each had - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 183
A BAC OF .05% I THE TIME SHOWN N r NUMBER OF,DR!NKS (as In plcture) 'P 6 4 ~ 3 HOURS rL 2 HOURS 1HOUR 3 2 1 100 120 140 160 180 240 220 200 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS The law in most U S . states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 184
"I'llbe careful'' isn'tthe right answer. What if there's an emergency, a need to take sudden action, when a child darts into the street? as A person with a higher BAC might not beable to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There's something else about drinking and driving that many people - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 185
That means you can lose controlof your vehicle. B W N G Braking actioninvolves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 186
may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. Don't "ride" thebrakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedalwhile driving. 1 A CAUTION: "Riding" your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 187
take longer to stop and the brake pedal be harder to will push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) This feature is deleted on Coach Builder limousines and funeralcoach packages. Your Cadillac has anadvanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panelwill go on - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 188
slowing down. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver any could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 189
keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. r A CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brakepedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in frontof you, you won'thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 190
light lets you know when there is a problem with your traction controlsystem, unless your system isturned off. When this light is on, you have no automaticwheel spin protection. Adjust your driving accordingly.If you can't get the light off after recycling the ignition, have your car serviced - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 191
switch. The "Traction Control" light will come on andstay on. To turn the traction control system back on, you must stop and turn the ignition. Then restart the engine. The traction off control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Cadillac - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 192
to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 1 - 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. Rear Drum Brakes Your rear drumbrakes don't have - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 193
best braking. STEERING Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops road surface makesit possible for thevehicle to change its path when you turn the frontwheels. The traction you can getin a curve depends on the condition your tires and the road surface, the angle at - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 194
child darts out from between parked cars and stopsright in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Cadillac can perform very well inemergencies - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 195
situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto theshoulder while you'redriving. 7 If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below pavement - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 196
SLOW DOWN edge of paved suriace I If the shoulder appearsto be about four inches (100 mm) or morebelow the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is not enough room to pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures.But if the right front tire - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 197
only slow downand drop back again and wait for anotheropportunity. 0 If other cars are lined up topass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care slow vehicle. Remember toglance over your shoulder andcheck the blind spot. 0 Check your mirrors , glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 198
aslowly moving vehicletoo rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The threetypes of skids correspond to your Cadillac's three control systems. In thebraking skid your wheels - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 199
more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, braking (including engine braking by or shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 200
a lotof things invisible that should remain visible - such as parked cars, obstacles, pedestrians, or even trains blocking railway crossings. may want to put on You your sunglasses after you have pulled into abrightly-lighted service or refreshment area.Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 201
of a roadway when you are in a turn orcurve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for properaim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 202
D M N G IN THE M N Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can't stop, accelerateor turnas well because your tire-to-road tractionisn't as good as on dry roads. And,if your tires - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 203
may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes normally. work Hydroplaning that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the roadis wet enough andyou're - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 204
Some Other Rainy WeatherTips Turn on your headlights -- not justyour parlung lights -- to help make you more visible to others. 0 Look for is so heavy you are actually blinded, drop back. Don't pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than having an accident. Use your defogger - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 205
) or for miles (kilometers); you can'treally tell while you're in it. You can only treat the situation with extreme care. One common fog condition -- sometimes called mist or groundfog -- can happen in weather that seems perfect, especially at night or in the early morning in valley and low, marshy - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 206
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problems street orlandmark. Get a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need When a light turns green, and it. just beforeyou start tomove, check - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 208
road, weather and visibility conditions. You may need todrive thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is to check traffic. Try to determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow. If traffic is light, you may have no problem. But - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Switch on your turn signal, check as the passing lane. Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. Then use leave the freeway, moveto the proper lane well in advance. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous. If you then do your braking before moving onto theexit ramp. Unfortunately,not - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 210
in Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here aresome things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? 0 Fuel, Engine Oil - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 211
0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to asafe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread good same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 212
the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments fromtime stare. Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. But have. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, some exercise, or both. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling system and transmission. These partscan work hard on mountain to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears helpcool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 214
by. As you go over thetop of a hill, bealert. There could be something in, your lane, like a stalled car or anaccident. You may see highway signson mountains thatwarn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, orwinding roads. Be alert to these - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 215
partof this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see "Parking Brake"in the Index). But ona mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing. You can turnyour front wheels to keepyour vehicle from rolling downhill or outinto traffic. Here's how: Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 216
aone-way street and you're parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the right. If there is no curb when you left. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission into "P" (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 217
your Cadillac in good shape forwinter. Be sureyour engine coolant mix iscorrect. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you lesstraction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect to bedriving in deep snow, but may have to travel over ice, you may not want to switch - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 218
some winter outer clothing, a small shovel,a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 219
break the when your traction controlsystem is disabled, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under thetires even more. slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. See "Traction Control System" in the Index. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stopon - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 220
If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake beforeyou are on it. Try not to brake while you're actuallyon theice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags,floor mats-- anything you can - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 221
trap exhaust gases base your vehicle ,especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe. And check around againfrom time to time to be sure snow doesn't collectthere help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. Whenyou run the engine, make go a little faster than - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 222
isfor your vehicle, youshould read theinformation in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later this section. But trailering is different in than just driving your vehicle itself. Traileringmeans changes in by handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful,safe trailering takes correct equipment - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 223
as the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the dragof the added weight. The engine is Change axle oil annually or every 6,000 miles (9654k ) trailer towing, m of whichever comes first. Three important considerations have to dowith weight: 1. Weight - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 224
to pull a trailer are all important. And,it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. - P ' You can ask your at Cadillac. In Canada,write to General Motors Canada Limited, Customer of Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. 2. Weight of - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 225
sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) fromyour exhaust can get into your vehicle (see Index a hitch contact the aluminum onyour bumper. If in you do, the two - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 226
to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions aboutsafety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer orby the start, check thetrailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailerhas electric brakes, start your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 227
help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. - Passing You back up slowly and, if - possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns When you're turning with a change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will alsoflash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, - change - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 228
you might haveto use your brakes so much that they would get hotand no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduceyour speed to around45 mph (70 kmih) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating. and you have an automatic transmission with Overdrive, you may - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 229
transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt,cooling system, and brake adjustment. Eachof these is covered in this manual, and theIndex will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 230
3 PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD n Here you'll find what to do about someproblems that can occur on the road. 216 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 231
warning flashers let you warn others. They also letpolice know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights willflash on andoff. Press the buttonin to make your front and rear turnsignal lights flash on andoff. -- - iI Your hazard warning flashers work no matterwhat positionyour - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 232
(100 m) behind your vehicle. L JUMP STARTING If your battery has run down, you may want use another vehicle and to some jumpercables to startyour Cadillac. But please follow the steps below to doit safely. r A CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They be dangerous because: can They contain acid that - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Cadillac, and the lights that aren't needed, andradios. This will avoid sparks andhelp save both batteries. Andit could save your radio! You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in "P" (Park) or a manual transmission - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 234
. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go topositive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 235
touch anything the next step. The other until end of the negative cable doesn't go to the dead battery. goes to a It heavy unpainted metal part on the engine the vehicle with the dead of battery. 9. Attach the cableat least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 236
for a while. 11.Try to start thevehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a tries, it probably needs service. few 12. Remove the cables in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other orany other metal. DEAD BATTERY I . ~ REMOVE - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 237
towing service tow your Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type, or awheel-lift, or car carriertow truck. - If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it wasfactory-new by adding aftermarket items fog lamps, aeroskirting, or special tires and like wheels, these instructions - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 238
in a straight-aheadposition, with a clamping device designed fortowing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission should be Neutral andthe in parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towedon the rear wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 239
can fall from a carrierif it isn't properly secured. car a vehicle This can cause collision, serious personal injury and wood beam is required. Positionthe cross bar just behind the rear edgeof the front bumper. Attach "T" hook chains into the bottomslots on both frame rails. Attach a separatesafety - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 240
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on your Cadillac ? fSteam Is Coming From Your Engine: I : II I- A CAUTION: Steam froman overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or off hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it and get everyone away from the vehicle until itcools - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 242
: If you get the overheat warning but seeor hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. 0 Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 243
COOLING SYSTEM When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: Coolant recovery tank ? Radiatorpressurecap Electric engine fans Equipped) (If A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keephands, clothing and - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 244
it isn't, you may have a leakin the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. A CAUTION: Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 245
the Coohnt Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at orabove "FULL COLD," add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about propercoolant - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 246
i A CAUTION: You can be burned if youspill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolantin the coolantrecovery tank is at or above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle. If the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 247
pressure, and you if -- even a little -- they can come turn the radiator pressure cap out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, ishot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap cool if you ever have turn to to the pressurecap - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 248
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, includinp the radiator pressure cap and upper radiatorhose, is no longer hot. - r u 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until itfirst stops. (Don't press down while turning - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 249
r 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base the filler neck. o f - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 250
I 5. Put the cap back on thecoolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiatorfiller neck maybe lower. If - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 251
, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a change a flat tire safely. __ _ _ _ -- CHMGING A FLAT TIRE If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 252
could be badly injured. Find a level place to changeyour tire. To help prevent thevehicle from moving: Put the shift lever in "P" ("Park"). 0 0 Set the parking brake firmly. Wrn off the engine. I The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. . L 238 4 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 253
The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. Attach thewheel wrench to thejack bolt and rotateit clockwise. That will raise the lift head. 239 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 254
down. Gently remove the skirt by pulling it toward you. Place it to one side. Use the flat end of the wheel wrench. Insert into the small slot on the wheel and gently remove the center cover. Be careful not to drop the cover on the ground, you could scratch it. 240 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Flat Tire Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't ;emove them, yet. Your Cadillac has a hole in the frame near each of the wheels. Fit the lift head into the hole nearest thewheel with the flattire, A CAUTION: Getting undera vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 256
thewheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from theplaces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, you can usea cloth or a paper - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spart? wheel. Place the spareon the wheel mounting surface. c i . ' & , 1: : I A CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might comeloose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. r __ - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 258
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the wheelnuts off aren't tightened properly. This could lead to an accident. Stop as soon as you can and have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench. Don't try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare tire.It won't fit. replaced. - Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Just follow this drawing: A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger cause injury. In a sudden stop compartment of the vehicle could or collision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. Storeall these in theproper 1 ce. n 246 . - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Reinstall FenderSkirt Here's how to put your rear fender skirt back on: Pull its ha.I .dle down. 1 : , Align the lower locator Tins on each side to :he skirt. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 262
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is again. Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come onwhen you are driving witha compact spare. See"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 263
speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured. And, the transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause anengine compartment fireor otherdamage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin thewheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 264
the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedalwhile you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. If that doesn't get you out aftera few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see"Towing Your Cadillac" inthe - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 265
the proper Cadillac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Cadillac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see"Service Publications" in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the dateof any service work you - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 266
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or off. fall You could be hurt. 0 1DOUt FUEL Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It . If it'sbad enough,it can damage your engine. If you're usingfuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you stillhear heavy knocking, yourengine - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 267
additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system workingproperly. It's good for your vehicle, and you'll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolines are now blended with materials called - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 268
fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, andyour engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be damaged.All of that meanscostly repairs that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, askan auto club, or contact amajor oil company that doesbusiness - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 269
capacity of your tank reachesfull. This is a normal condition. you slow the flow of fuel going into the If tank, it is more likely to fill to capacity without shuttingoff. Locking Fuel Filler Door (Option) Your vehicle may have the locking fuel filler door. The cap is behind thelicense plate. Pull - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 270
every time you use the I power door locks. If pushing the power lock switch doesn't unlock or lock the fuel filler door, you can usethe manual lock release lever, in the trunk. Move the lever to the left to unlock the fuel filler door. W _ w r W To take off the cap, turnit slowly to the left - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 271
- CHECKING THINGS UNDER THE HOOD Hood Release To open thehood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 272
are onproperly. Then all just pull the hood down and close it firmly. I ENGINE OIL If the "Low Oil Level" light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need tocheck your engine oil levelright away. You should check your engine oil level regularly; the light is an added reminder. It's a good - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 273
4 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into theoil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. a I Pull out thedipstick slightly. Pinch the end of the dipstick tube as you remove the dipstick to wipe the oil from it. Then push it all the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 274
at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add some oil. But you mustuse the right kind. section This explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 275
r r What Kind of Oil to Use: _ Look for three things: SG "SG" must be on oil container, eitherby itself or combinedwith the other quality designations, such as "SG/CC," "SG/CD,""SF,SG,CC," etc. These letters show American Petroleum InstituteM I ) levels of ( quality. b _ I I 261 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 276
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMY AND COLDSTARTING,SELECTTHE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURERANGE. HOT WEATHER "C + 38 + BO +27 - 1OW-30 SAE ( L SAE SW-30 I n ' F $J COLD - PREFERRED NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 IF GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 277
). The EOLIwill not detectexcessively dusty conditions or engine malfunctions which may effect the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change the engine oil after every 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) or 3 months (whichever comes first), unless instructed to do so sooner by the "CHANGE O W light. 263 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 278
. If your vehicle has this option, see "Engine Block Heater" in the Index. How To Reset the Oil Life Indicator: After the oil has been changed, you'll need toreset your system.To do that, turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position with the engine stoppedfully depress andrelease the accelerator - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 279
" in the Index. c - A CAUTION: ~ Operating theengine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others tobe burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it off, and be - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 280
when to change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'' inthe Index. How to Check BeC'%'uSe operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this this done ata Cadillac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, oryou - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 281
check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is made afte.r the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine check. To check the fluid hot or cold: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Place the shift lever in "P" (Park) with the parking brake applied. With your foot on the brake - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 282
Fluid: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine kind of what transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids Lubricants" in and the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the cold check or theHOT area for a hot level up to theCOLD area for - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 283
often to check the lubricant andwhen to change it. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the Index. How to Check Lubricant: If hole with Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. ENGINE COOLANT The propercoolant for your Cadillac will: Give freezing protection down - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 284
.aluminum parts. You can also use arecycled coolant conforming GM to Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with anycomplete coolant change. I you use these,you don't need to add anything else. f ,~ A CAUTION: Adding only plain water - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 285
cap even a little -- when the engine and radiator arehot. I Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but becareful not to spill it. I A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts are ' enough. Don't spill - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 286
PRESSURE CAP When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC' cap is recommended. r u THERMOSTAT Engine coolanttemperature is controlled by a thermostatin the engine flow coolant system. The thermostat stops the of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 287
- How To CheckPower Steering Fluid: _q Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the capagain and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. 0 When theengine compartment is hot, the level should be at the "HOT"mark. When - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 288
WINDSHIELD WASHERFLUID To Add: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the cause the sdution to freeze and damage your washer fl tank and otherparts of the washer system.Also, water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid. Fill Sner fluid c tank c 7 L 274 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 289
, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. A CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it spill on the engine. The can fluid will burn if theengine is hot enough - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 290
your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above "MIN" andbelow the topof each window. 7 % What to Add: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme11 (GM Part No. 1052535 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 291
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for theworse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in manyother ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. BATTERY Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom' battery. You never have to add - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 292
periods. m O G E N BULBS ' L - I I A CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst you if drop or scratch the bulb. You or otherscould be injured. Take special care when handling anddisposing of halogen bulbs. u r 278 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Cornering Lamp Bulb Removal Here's how to change the bulb: 0 Open the hood and remove the screw securing cornering lamp housing. 0 I Gently pull out the cornering Lamp. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Once you have replaced the bulb just reverse the steps to reassemble the cornering lamp. Halogen HeadlightBulb Removal Here's how to change the bulb: 1. Rotate the headlight housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. -. n - 280 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 295
2. Gently remove headlight housing socket and bulb. - b 3. Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating locking clip. - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 296
14. Install new bulb and socket and connect the wiring harness. Make sure that harness is locked to bulb socket. 5. Install the headlight housing socket into the headlamp assembly. TMLLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the upper screw from the bezel. 282 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 297
2. Pull the upper portion from the extension housing, then gently lift up to remove the bezel. I - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 298
3. Remove the lower taillight housing screw. 1 284 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 299
r 5. Press the bulb socket housing lever and-rotate the socket housing counterclockwise to remove it. I 285 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 300
6. To remove the bulb, push it in and rotate it counterclockwise. 7. Install bulb and socket into taillight housing by turning it clockwise. Be sure it locks into place. L 286 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 301
chromebezel that you insert the two prongs at the bottom first. Lamp Housings - Exterior Your Cadillac's lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture will be removed when the lights are on, or after driving for a short time. -_ CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT 1. Gently - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 302
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n , ... 1 n f: r: ' r If you only want to replace the wiper insert, folJow these steps: r ' - f 2. Now pull the insertfrom the blade housing. 289 I - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 304
COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT. R R. \ SPA. IFTIRESAREHOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GEN G M E n Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Weight and all includes theweight of all occupants, cargo, and nonfactory-installed options. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or can change theway your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 306
In a trunk, put them as forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them the tire are manufacturers and their warranties delivered with every new Cadillac. are If your spare tireis a different brand than your road - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 307
tires can cause overheating a result of as too much friction.You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See ""Loading Your Vehicle" theIndex. in 0 I -- I I @ Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accidentcould cause seriousinjury. to Check all tires - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 308
spare tire.It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use agood quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the moisture. Your tire pressures are: Front and rear - 30 psi (210 kPa) Optional Limousine packages: Front and rear - 35 psi (241 kPa) Recommended tiresize is: - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Index. cs A CAUTION: Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 310
One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 311
a crash. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was the actual of conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations drivinghabits, service practices anddifferences in - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 312
traction gradeassigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does notinclude tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high gradesare molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires. While the tires available as standard - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 313
parts.This way, you will be sureto have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts foryour Cadillac model. I A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts on yourvehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handlingof your vehicle, make yourtires lose air - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Vcsd Redacement Wheels I A CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicleis dangerous. You can't know how it's beenused or how many miles it's been driven. It could fail suddenly andcause an accident. If you have to replace equipment wheel. a wheel use a m GM orininn1 I n 1 Tire Chains - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 315
burst into flame if you strike a match or them on a hot part of the vehicle. Someare dangerousif you breathe their a fumes ina closed space. When you use anything in container to clean your Cadillac, be sure to follow the instructions.And always open your doors wiridows when you're cleaning the or - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 316
: , . :, -. -~ . I NOTICE: Don't use anv of these unless this manual savs vou can. In manv " CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR CrnILUC Use a vacuum cleaner oftento dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your Cadillac dealer has two GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and a - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 317
instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stainsas soon as you can -- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. air hose, a hairdryer or a heat lamp. 0 Wipe with a clean cloth. 303 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 318
. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the areawith an air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.) SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 319
clean the topsurfaces of the instrument to reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. - panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying _ Care Of Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water, (use - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 320
lukewarm water. GLASS Glass should be cleaned often. Glass Cleaner (GM Part GM No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove outside of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner, No. Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not form when yourinse it - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 321
to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products fromyour dealer. (See"Appearance Care and Materials"in the Index.) Your Cadillac has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to thecolored basecoat. I 1 JC 307 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Your Cadillac dealer or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restorecorrosion protection. FOREIGN IMATElUAL, Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 323
your dealer's body and paint shop. - UNDERBODYMMNTENAIVCE Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control collect on can - the underbody. If these are notremoved, accelerated corrosion (rust)can occur on theunderbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 324
L) AND ROAD OIL REMOVER I 1050173 I 16 OZ. (0.473 L) 16 OZ. (0.473 L) I CHROME CLEANER AND I 1050174 WHITE SIDEWALL TIRE CLEANER VINYL/LEATHER CLEANER MULTI-PURPOSE POWDERED CLEANER CLEANS VINYL AND CLOTH ON DOOR TRIM, SEATS,AND CARPET-ALSO, TIRES AND MATS GREASE FOR HOOD, TRUNK AND DOOR - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 325
MAKE 6 = CADILLAC CARLINE/SERIES DW = BROUGHAM T 1 311 SEQUENCE ASSEMBLY PLANT R = ARLINGTON, TEXAS 1 MODEL YEAR P = 1993 VIN BODY CODE = BODY TYPE 5 = 69 SEDAN 4 DOOR / 4 WINDOW NOTCHBACK CHECK DIGIT ENGINE CODE 7 = 5.7 LITER V8 - RESTRAINTSYSTEM: 2 - ACTIVE (MANUAL) BELTSWITH DRIVER AND - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 326
the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate the in front cornerof the instrument panel, thedriver's side. You can see it if on you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VINalso appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 327
short circuits by a combination of Mini Fuses, CircuitBreakers, and Maxi Fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. _ ~. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can "borrow"one of the correct value. Select a feature thatyou can - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 328
SEATS RAP PWR (10 AMP) TRK PDWN (15 AMP) TRUNK LID PULL-DOWN UNIT RETAINED ACCESSORY PWR. RAP), \ HVAC(A0AMP) STOP LPS (20 AMP) HVAC SOLENOID MOD. BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INTERLOCK IBTSIVSTOP LIGHT HVAC CNTRL. HEAD BRAKESW. ' '. PWR RECL 115 AMPI RAP BATT (25 AMP) DRIVER-SCT - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Underhood (UIH) Electrical Center The U/H electrical center is located on the passenger side wheel housing in the engine compartment. Remove the cover to gain access. -. I I 3 15 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 330
20 AMP) ELECTRONIC LEVEL CNTRL. (ELC) HEIGHT SENSOR ELCCOMPRESSOR/RELAY ASSEMBLY FUEL PUMP (10 AMP) ENGINE CNTRL. MOD. (ECM) FUELPUMPRELAY FUEL PUMP/OIL PRESSURE SW. COOLING FANS (1 0 AMP) SECONDARY COOLING FAN RELAY COOLING FANS CNTRL. RELAY AIR PUMP (20 AMP) AIRPUMPRELAY NOTUSED COOLING FANS CNTRL - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Forward Light (FIL) Electrical Center The foward lighting electrical center is located on the driver's side in front of the windshield washer fluid container. Remove the cover to gain access. y l l I 317 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 332
2 I c7 I c372 A NOT USED B DRL RLY - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)RELAY C HORN RELAY - HORN RELAY FORWARD LIGHTS (F/L) ELECTRICAL CENTER 1. HORN (25 AMP) - HORN RELAY (COIL) - HORNS HDLP ( I O AMP) - HEADLIGHT RELAY (COIL) - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)RELAY 3 NOT USED 4 D PARK LP RELAY - PARK - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Instrument Panel Relay Center This relay center is located left of the steering column in the engine compartment. P 1 EMPTY 1I HEADLIGHT RELAY 1 TCC RELAY (IF USED) I PARKNEUTRAL RELAY 1 9723A Cooling Fan Relay Center (If Equipped) This relay center is located on thepassenger - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 334
and other power accessories. When the current loadis too heavy, the circuit breaker opens andcloses, protecting the circuit until the problem fixed or goes is away. BULB C U T You can get these fromyour Cadillac dealer. BULB NO. DESCRIPTION 1445 Ash Tray Illumination ...2057 Backup Lights ...1141 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Tail, & Directional Signal Light ...2057 Trunk Light ...S 92081 Underhood Light ...93 Vanity Mirror Light ...194 - NORM& " I N T E N m C E REPLACEMENT PARTS Air Cleaner Element ...AC Type A348C ...6484235 Batte...78A-72 Fuel Filter Element ...AC Type GF-573 ...10091780 Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Exhaust ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Radiator Cap Relief Pressure ...15 psi (104 kPa) Thermostat Starts To Open ...181°F (83OC) Water Pump Type ...Centrifugal Drive Belt ...Serpentine Radiator Core ...Copper-Brass Radiator Cooling Fans ...Electric Radiator Cooling Fan (H.D.) ...Centrifugal n U FUEL - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 337
Driving Wheel BearingType ...2.56:l Axle Ratio (Fleetwood) ...3.08:l Axle Ratio (Fleetwood Brougham) ...3.73:l Axle Ratio (Trailer Towing Option) ...Axle Ratio (Optional g1/2 Ring Gear) ...3.73:l EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Air Injection ...Air Injection Reaction Pump (AIR) Exhaust Gas Recirculation - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Trans (4UO Overhaul (245mm Torq. Conv.) ...8 qts. (7.9 L) .,Auto Trans (4MO Overhaul (298mm Torq. Conv.) . . 11qts. (10.6 L) .Engine Oil ...-...4.0 qts. (3.8 L) "WithFilter Change ...5.0 qts. (4.7 L) Engine Cooling ...Engine Cooling System (H.D.) ...'Fuel Tank ...23 gallons (87.1L) .Power Steering - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 339
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--We employtechnicianscertified by the National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Let us show you their credentials Catalog NumberH-3022 Part Number3532629-B - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 341
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the advisor will arrangeforan experienced Cadillac dealership technician to contact you, and if appropriate, travel to your location in a specially equipped vehicle and attempt to repair your car on-site. The Roadside Service vehiclecontains the necessary tools and parts to complete minor repairs to - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 344
will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius, of a participating Cadillac dealership. If you are not within a 30 mile radius, we will arrange to have your towed to the nearest car Cadillac dealership or service facility of your choice, after which you may recontact us for furtherassistance - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Roadside Service? Just dial the special toll-free number and an experienced advisor at the Cadillac Cadillac, the model year, of the problem. Vehicle Identification Number, and description a Remember, Roadside Service is available to drivers of any model year Cadillac. Who Will &pair Your Cadillac - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 346
at roadside within a reasonable period of time (approximately 45 minutes). If your car can't be repairedwithin that time or requires the resources of a Cadillac dealership service facility, the advisor will arrange tow service for you. Towing may also be necessary after the technician has attempted - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 347
also a charge for any parts used and a mileage fee if the technician travels beyond 30 miles. If the repair to your car is determined tobe eligible for coverage under the General Motors New Car Limited Warranty, the participating Cadillac Roadside Service dealership will arrange fora reimbursement - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 348
mile period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car. 0 - n i p Routing - Free trip routing assistance is available during the first four years. Within a week of contacting Roadside Service wlth your travel plans, Cadillac will provide a detailed rouling trip and personalized North American - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Access Highway? If your car is located in an area that is determined to beunsafe (by you, the advisor or thetechnician), or if the vehicle is on a limited access freewayor regulated highway, the advisor will arrange to tow your Cadillac to a safe location,where service can be performed. Additional - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 350
and arrange them for you wherever you travel in the United States or Canada. It's part of how Cadillac Roadside Service is dedicated to your continued satisfaction. Glove Compartment Decal And Wallet Card The Roadside Service toll-free number is located on a decal in the glove compartment, on the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 351
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been be reviewed with the Sales, Service or Parts Manager, contact the General Manager or owner of the dealership. -~ STEP TWO - If after contacting a member Dealership Management, it appears of your problem cannot be resolved the dealership without further help, by contact the Cadillac Consumer - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 354
your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using dealership facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Cadillac has installed special TDD - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Center Cadillac Motor Car Division 2860 Clark Detroit, Michigan 48232 1-800-458-8006 (24 Hours) 1 - 8 O O - A L L m (Allanths only) INTERNATIONAL EXPORT SALES P.O. 18 als *NOTE: The state of Alaska is serviced by the NorthwestZone. The stateof Hawaii is serviced by the L o s Angeles Zone. _1 - - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 356
GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA REGIONALOFFICES CALGARY, AB T2P 3W7 4220 Blackfoot Trail P.O.Box 2510 1-800- o Telephone: 809-763-1315 Telex: 3450394 MEXICO General Motors de Mexico Consumer Relations Supervisor Service Department Apartado Postal 107-BIS Mexico 1, D.F. Telephone: 905-245-17-86 Telex: 1763 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 357
directlyto our officesas described. However, if you have not been substantially satisfied, Cadillac wants to be aware of you GM's voluntary participation in a no-charge mediation/arbitration program called AUTO LINE. This program BBB is administered by Councilof Better Business Bureaus through local - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 358
change eligibility limitations andlor to discontinue its participation in this program. ** Some states may require that you firstfile a claim with AUTO cannot become involved in individual problems between you, y dealer, ie Cadillac Motor Car Division, Consumer Relations CeKter, 2860 rt : Clark Avenue - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 359
A subscription costs $100.00 U.S. ($110.00 including a special binder) and it entitles you to all PSPs published Cadillac during by that model year. You can purchases a subscriptionby sending check money order a or to Cadillac Service Publications, Post Office07130, Detroit, Michigan48027, along Box - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Cadillac in a model year (1990 or later). PSPs covering all models of Cadillac cars for the 1990-1993 model years. instructions, and training do a job quickly and safely. to Cadillac reserves the right to change these procedures without notice after Novemb 1991. Cadillac Owner's Manuals and Service - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 361
June, 1993) YEAR 1993 1992/ 1993 1993 1993 1993 r FORM NO. Fleetwood H-2914 H-3016 H-3008 H-3046 DESCRIPTION Service Manua! H-3012 PRICE EACH $55.00 55.00 DeVille/Sixty Special Service Manual Eldorado/Seville Service Manual Allante Service Manual Quick Reference Specifications Guide. (All - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 362
DESCRIPTION FORM NO. EACH Subscription to all Product Service Publications Cadillac released $1 by 00.00 H-3058 1993 throughout the Model Year (September 1 through August 31). PSP's mailed quarterly. H-2134 1993 I r 1 3-Ring Binder for Product Service Publications. Includes set of Index Tabs. 10 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 363
I ? NOTE: Please fill in order form and MAIL TO: Cadillac Service Publicati'ons Post Office Box 07130,Detroit, Michigan 48207 $ r-; *%. P ZPfices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Orders for Individual Product Service Publications cannot filled without the - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 364
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Brake System Warning -Light ...126 Anti-TheftTips ...75 Appearance ...301 Appearance Care. Service and ...251 Wearing A Safety Belt Under Your ...25 122 Armrest.Storage ...Ashtrays ...119 121 AssistHandles ...Astroroof ...118 Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and ...138 Automatic Air Conditioning - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 368
178 PedalTravel ...Brake System. Antilock. Warning Light ...126 Brake System Warning Light ...125 132 Brake To Shift Light ...Brake Wear Indicators. Front ...177 Brakes.Antilock ...173 178 Brakes. Rear ...Brakes.Trailer ...212 171 Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...179 Braking If Your Engine Stops - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Change Oil Light...Change The Oil. When To ...263 237 Changing A Flat Tire ...ChargeLight ...130 See Maint Book. p.15 . Chassis Lubrication ...checking Service Station ...See Maint. Book, p.8 The Brake Fluid ...276 The Engine Oil Level ...259 The Power Steering Fluid ...273 The Transmission Fluid - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 370
. Don't Idle In ...94 93. 207 CO In Your Exhaust ...Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...138 152 Compact Disc Music System ...Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ...155 248 Compact Spare Tire ...Contents. Table Of ...See "Front of Owner Info. Manual" 170 Control Of A Vehicle ...184 Control. Loss Of - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 371
...269 Coolant ...Coolant Temperature Warning Lights ...128 Exhaust ...93 Oil ...258 263 Oil Additives ...Oil Pressure Light ...129 263 Oil, When To Change ...227 Overheating ...Starting Your ...80 Warning Light About Need For Service ...134 E Electric Outside Mirror Control ... . . . . . 5 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 372
T From Safety BeltUse ...34 o Filling Your Fuel Thnk ...255 Filter. Oil ...321 Finish Care ...307 Finish Damage ...308 First Gear. WhenTo Use ...86 217 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...237 Flat Tire ...237 Flat Tire. Changing A ...Flooded Engine. Starting A ...81 122 Floor Mats ...Fluids-& Lubricants - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 373
On ...Holding A Baby In Your Car ...45 Hood, Don't Open If You See Steam ...227 257 Hood Release ...Horn ...97 128 Hot Coolant, Warning Light For ...Hot Engine, Safety Warnings About ...227 30 How The Air Bag System Works ...How T Obtain Roadside Service ...See Roadside Service o How To Operate Your - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Use This Manual ...1 19 How To Wear Safety BeltsProperly...Hydroplaning ...189 249 Identification Label, Service Parts ...312 Exhaust Into Your Car ...93,207 305 Leather, Cleaning ...Light,AirBag ...29 Light, Brake To Shift ...132 L Lamp Housings - Exterior ...287 LampMonitors ...113 Lane Change - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 375
, p.38 Lumbar/Heater Seat ControIs ...1 1 Manual, How To Use ...1 Maintenance A Word About ...See Maint. Book, p.2 See Maint. Book, All Coupons ...I3qlanation o Services ...See Maint. Book, p.18,20,22,24 f Oil Change ...See Maint. Book, p.2 h e r Checks ...See M a t . b o k , p.26,28,30 Operating - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 376
19 Octane Required For Your Car ...252 Odometer ...124 Odometer And Speedometer ...124 Odometer. Trip ...124 Off (Ignition Key Position) ...79 Off Road Recovery ...181 OilAdditives. Engine ...263 Oil. Engine ...258 Oil. What Kind of Oil to Use ...261 Oil. When To Change Your Engine ...263 Oil Life - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Fault Light ...Passing Another Vehicle ...182 165 Pavement Markings ...178 Pedal Travel. Brake ...171 Perception Time. In Braking ...Polishing and Waxing ...307 Possible Damage to Your Car. Notices About ...2 Possible Injury To People. Cautions About ...1 Powerseat ...7 Power 155 Antenna. Cleaning - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Replacement Fasteners ...252 277 Replacing Brake System Parts ...61 ReplacingSafetyBelts ...Replacing Tires ...296 Replacing Wheels ...299 Restarting Your Car When It's Moving ...80 Restraint, Infant ...43 Restraint, Occupant ...19 Restraint Systems, Checking Your ...61 Restraints, Child ...43 - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Center Inspec. & Serv...See Maint . Book. p.32 Service Engine Soon Light ...134 Service Publication ...See Owner Assistance Service Parts Identification Label ...312 Service Station Checks ...See Maint. Book. p.8 Servicing Your Cadillac With Air Bag System ...33 Setting The Clock ...154 124 Setting - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 380
...80 Starting Your Car If The Battery Is "Dead" ...218 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ...227 Steep Hill, Parking On A ...200 Steering ...179 Steering, Power ...95 Steering In Emergencies ...180 Steering Tips ...179 Steering Wheel,Tilt ...95 Steering Without Power Assist ...179 Stereo Sound - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 381
TowingYour Cadillac ...68. 177 Traction Control Disable Switch ...Traction Control System Lights Transmission Gear Positions ...Transmission Service ...See Maint. Book. p.22 Travel. Brake Pedal ...178 Trip Odometer ...124 132 Trunk Ajar Light ...TrunkRelease. Remote ...69 Turn Signal and Lane Change - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 382
(VIN) ...Vehicle Storage ...VehicleSymbols ...Vents ...Vinyl. Cleaning ...Warning Light. Antilock Brake System ...Light. Brake System ...Light. Engine Coolant Temperature ...Light.Low Coolant ...Light. Oil Pressure ...Lights. On Instrument Panel ...Lights: What To Do If One Goes On ...Warnings - 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | Owner's Manual - Page 383
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