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2001 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 2
2001 Cadillac Eldorado Manual
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2001 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
24
Adults
24
Driver Position
24
Lap-Shoulder Belt
24
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Right Front Passenger Position
32
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System
32
How the Air Bag System Works
34
Where are the air bags?
34
When should an air bag inflate?
35
What makes an air bag inflate?
35
How does an air bag restrain?
36
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
36
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
37
Rear Seat Passengers
38
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
38
Lap-Shoulder Belt
38
Center Passenger Position
41
Lap Belt
41
Children
42
Infants and Young Children
42
Restraint Systems for Children
46
Where to Put the Restraint
49
Top Strap
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Older Children
58
Safety Belt Extender
61
Checking Your Restraint Systems
61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
61
Section 2 Features and Controls
62
Windows
63
Power Windows
64
Express- Down Window
64
Keys
65
Door Locks
67
Central Door Unlocking System
68
Power Door Locks
68
Automatic Door Locks
68
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)
68
Anti-Lockout Feature
69
Leaving Your Vehicle
69
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Operation
70
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
71
Battery Replacement
71
Trunk
73
Trunk Lock Release
73
Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature
74
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
75
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
75
Theft
75
Key in the Ignition
75
Parking at Night
76
Parking Lots
76
Theft-Deterrent System
76
Testing the Alarm
77
Valet Lockout Button
78
PASS-Key II
78
New Vehicle Break-In
79
Ignition Positions
80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
81
Starting Your Engine
81
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
82
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
83
Automatic Transaxle Operation
84
Parking Brake
87
Shifting Into PARK (P)
89
Console Shift Lever
90
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
90
Torque Lock
91
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
91
Parking Over Things That Burn
92
Engine Exhaust
92
Running Your Engine While You re Parked
93
Horn
93
Tilt Wheel
94
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
94
Turn and Lane Change Signals
95
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
95
Flash-To-Pass
96
Windshield Wipers
96
Rainsense II Wipers (ETC Only)
97
Windshield Washer
98
Cruise Control
99
Setting Cruise Control
100
Resuming a Set Speed
100
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
101
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
101
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
101
Using Cruise Control on Hills
102
Ending Cruise Control
102
Erasing Speed Memory
102
Exterior Lamps
102
Parking Lamps
103
Headlamps
103
Wiper- Activated Headlamps
103
Lamps On Reminder
103
Daytime Running Lamps
103
Fog Lamps
104
Cornering Lamps
104
Twilight Sentinel
105
Light Sensor
106
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
106
Interior Lamps
107
Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control
107
Illuminated Entry
107
Parade Dimming
107
Reading Lamps
107
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
108
Storage Mode Personalization
108
Mirrors
108
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass
108
Mirror Operation
109
Compass Operation
109
Compass Calibration
109
Compass Variance
110
Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
111
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
111
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
111
Convex Outside Mirror
112
Storage Compartments
112
Glove Box
112
Overhead Console
112
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
112
Map Pocket
112
Center Console Storage Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
113
Convenience Net
113
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
114
Front Ashtray
114
Rear Ashtray
114
Cigarette Lighter
114
Sun Visors
114
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
114
OnStar System (If Equipped)
115
Safety and Security Services
116
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
117
OnStar System Limitations
117
Assist Handles
117
Garment Hooks
117
Floor Mats
118
Sunroof (Option)
118
HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
119
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
119
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
120
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)
121
Erasing Channels
122
Accessories
122
The Instrument Panel Your Information System
123
Instrument Panel Cluster
125
Speedometer and Odometer
126
Trip Odometer
126
English/Metric Display
126
Vehicle Speed Limiter
126
Tachometer
127
Engine Speed Limiter
127
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
127
Safety Belt Reminder Light
128
Air Bag Readiness Light
128
Charging System Indicator Light
129
Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light
129
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
130
Traction Control System Warning Light
131
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
131
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
132
If the Light Is Flashing
133
If the Light Is On Steady
134
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
135
Oil Pressure Light
135
Fuel Gage
136
Fuel Data Display
137
Driver Information Center (DIC)
137
DIC Controls and Displays
137
DIC Messages
139
Memory and Personalization Features (If Equipped)
147
Memory Seat and Mirrors
147
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
147
Lock/Unlock Confirmation
149
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped with Memory Personalization)
149
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped with Memory)
150
Storage Mode Personalization
150
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization
151
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (ETC Only)
151
Oil Life Indicator
152
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
153
Comfort Controls
154
Climate Control Panel
154
Fan Button
154
Driver s Side Temperature Knob
154
Passenger s Side Temperature Button
154
Outside Temperature Display
154
Mode Button
155
Automatic Operation
155
Manual Operation
156
Electronic Solar Sensor
158
Air Conditioning
158
Heating
159
Defrosting
159
Rear Window Defogger
159
Ventilation System
160
Ventilation Tips
161
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
161
Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)
162
Audio Systems
162
Setting the Clock
162
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
162
Playing the Radio
162
Finding a Station
163
Setting the Tone
164
Adjusting the Speakers
164
Playing a Cassette Tape
164
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)
166
Playing the Radio
166
Finding a Station
167
Using RDS Mode
168
Setting the Tone
172
Using DSP Mode
172
Adjusting the Speakers
173
Playing a Cassette Tape
173
Playing a Compact Disc
175
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections
176
CD Adapter Kits
177
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
177
Compact Disc Changer Errors
181
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)
181
Theft-Deterrent Feature
182
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
183
Understanding Radio Reception
183
AM
183
FM Stereo
183
Weather Band (If Equipped)
184
Tips About Your Audio System
184
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
185
Care of Your Compact Discs
186
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
186
Power Antenna Mast Care
187
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
188
Defensive Driving
189
Drunken Driving
190
Control of a Vehicle
193
Braking
193
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
194
Using Anti- Lock
195
Braking in Emergencies
195
Traction Control System
196
Steering
197
Power Steering
197
Magnasteer
197
Steering Tips
197
Driving on Curves
197
Steering in Emergencies
198
Off-Road Recovery
199
Passing
200
Loss of Control
201
Skidding
201
Driving at Night
202
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
204
Hydroplaning
205
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
206
Driving Through Flowing Water
206
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
206
City Driving
207
Freeway Driving
208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
209
Highway Hypnosis
210
Hill and Mountain Roads
210
Winter Driving
212
Driving on Snow or Ice
213
If You re Caught in a Blizzard
214
Recreational Vehicle Towing
216
Loading Your Vehicle
216
Electronic Level Control
218
Towing a Trailer
218
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
219
Weight of the Trailer
220
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
220
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
221
Hitches
221
Safety Chains
222
Trailer Brakes
222
Driving with a Trailer
222
Following Distance
222
Passing
222
Backing Up
223
Making Turns
223
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
223
Driving On Grades
223
Parking on Hills
224
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
224
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
224
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
224
Section 5 Problems on the Road
225
Hazard Warning Flashers
226
Other Warning Devices
227
Jump Starting
227
Towing Your Vehicle
233
Engine Overheating
233
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
233
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
234
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
235
Cooling System
236
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
238
If a Tire Goes Flat
242
Changing a Flat Tire
242
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
243
Removing the Wheel Cover
245
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
246
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
251
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
252
Compact Spare Tire
253
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
254
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
254
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
255
Service
256
Doing Your Own Service Work
256
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
257
Fuel
257
Fuels in Foreign Countries
259
Filling Your Tank
259
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
262
Checking Things Under the Hood
262
Hood Release
263
Engine Compartment Overview
264
Underhood Lamp
265
Engine Oil
265
Checking Engine Oil
265
When to Add Engine Oil
266
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
267
Engine Oil Additives
268
When to Change Engine Oil
268
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
269
What to Do with Used Oil
269
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
273
When to Check and Change
273
How to Check
273
Checking the Fluid Level
274
How to Add Fluid
275
How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator
276
Engine Coolant
276
What to Use
277
Checking Coolant
278
Adding Coolant
280
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
280
Power Steering Fluid
281
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
281
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
281
What to Use
281
Windshield Washer Fluid
282
What to Use
282
Adding Washer Fluid
282
Brakes
283
Brake Fluid
283
What to Add
284
Brake Wear
285
Brake Pedal Travel
286
Brake Adjustment
286
Replacing Brake System Parts
286
Battery
286
Vehicle Storage
287
Bulb Replacement
287
Halogen Bulbs
287
Headlamps
288
Front Turn Signal Lamps
290
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
291
Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps
292
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
293
Tires
294
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
295
When to Check
296
How to Check
296
Tire Inspection and Rotation
296
When It s Time for New Tires
297
Buying New Tires
298
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
299
Treadwear
299
Traction AA, A, B, C
299
Temperature A, B, C
300
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
300
Wheel Replacement
300
Used Replacement Wheels
301
Tire Chains
302
Appearance Care
303
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
303
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
303
Cleaning Vinyl
304
Cleaning Leather
304
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
304
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
304
Cleaning Wood Panels
305
Cleaning Speaker Covers
305
Care of Safety Belts
305
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
305
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
305
Weatherstrips
306
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
306
Washing Your Vehicle
306
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
306
Finish Care
306
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
307
Cleaning Tires
308
Sheet Metal Damage
308
Finish Damage
308
Underbody Maintenance
309
Chemical Paint Spotting
309
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
311
Engine Identification
311
Service Parts Identification Label
311
Electrical System
312
Add-On Electrical Equipment
312
Headlamp Wiring
312
Windshield Wiper Fuses
312
Power Windows and Other Power Options
312
MaxiFuse/Relay Center
313
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
316
Underhood Fuse Block
316
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
319
Replacement Bulbs
321
Capacities and Specifications
321
Engine Specifications
321
Wheel Nut Torque
322
Capacities
322
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
322
Vehicle Dimensions
322
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
323
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
324
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
325
Customer Assistance Offices
326
United States
326
Canada
326
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
326
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
327
Roadside Service
327
Cadillac Owner Privileges
328
Roadside Service Availability
329
Reaching Roadside Service
329
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
329
Courtesy Transportation
330
Plan Ahead When Possible
330
Transportation Options
330
Shuttle Service
330
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
330
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
331
Additional Program Information
331
Warranty Information
332
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
332
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
333
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