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How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-22

Section	Page
2001 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual	1
	24
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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