1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 124

Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operatingtoo at many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine rpm's are critically high,the fuel supply to the engineis supply shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel will come on again. Thishelps prevent damage to the engine. Warning lights come onwhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see inthe details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to you knowthey're working. If you are let familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, orwhen one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that you tells what to do about it. Please follow thismanual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They'rea big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along withthe warning lights and gages.See "Driver Information Center'' in the Index. Warning Lights,Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repairor replacement. Paying attention to your warning lightsand gages could also save or you others from injury. 2-63