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2000 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 1
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2000 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual
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Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
30
Right Front Passenger Position
31
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System
31
How the Air Bag System Works
33
Where are the air bags?
33
When should an air bag inflate?
34
What makes an air bag inflate?
34
How does an air bag restrain?
34
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
35
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
36
Rear Seat Passengers
36
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
37
Lap-Shoulder Belt
37
Center Passenger Position
40
Lap Belt
40
Children
41
Smaller Children and Babies
41
Child Restraints
44
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Top Strap
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
54
Larger Children
56
Safety Belt Extender
59
Checking Your Restraint Systems
59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
59
Section 2 Features and Controls
60
Keys
61
Door Locks
63
Central Door Unlocking System
63
Power Door Locks
64
Automatic Door Locks
64
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)
64
Anti-Lockout Feature
64
Leaving Your Vehicle
65
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
65
Operation
66
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
66
Battery Replacement
66
Resynchronization
68
Trunk
68
Trunk Lock Release
69
Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature
69
Theft
70
Key in the Ignition
70
Parking at Night
70
Parking Lots
71
Theft-Deterrent System
71
Testing the Alarm
72
Valet Lockout Button
73
PASS-Key II
73
New Vehicle Break-In
74
Ignition Positions
75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
76
Starting Your Engine
76
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
77
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
78
Automatic Transaxle Operation
78
Parking Brake
82
Shifting Into PARK (P)
84
Console Shift Lever
84
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
85
Torque Lock
85
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
85
Parking Over Things That Burn
86
Engine Exhaust
87
Running Your Engine While You re Parked
87
Windows
88
Power Windows
88
Express-Down Window
89
Horn
89
Tilt Wheel
89
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
89
Turn and Lane Change Signals
89
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
90
Flash-To-Pass
90
Windshield Wipers
91
Rainsense Wipers (ETC Only)
91
Windshield Washer
92
Cruise Control
93
Setting Cruise Control
94
Resuming a Set Speed
94
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
95
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
95
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
95
Using Cruise Control on Hills
95
Ending Cruise Control
95
Erasing Speed Memory
95
Exterior Lamps
96
Parking Lamps
96
Headlamps
96
Wiper- Activated Headlamps
96
Lamps On Reminder
97
Daytime Running Lamps
97
Fog Lamps
98
Cornering Lamps
98
Twilight Sentinel
98
Light Sensor
99
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
99
Interior Lamps
100
Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control
100
Illuminated Entry
100
Parade Dimming
100
Reading Lamps
100
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
101
Storage Mode Personalization
101
Mirrors
101
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass
101
Mirror Operation
102
Compass Operation
102
Compass Calibration
102
Compass Variance
103
Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
104
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
104
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
104
Convex Outside Mirror
105
Storage Compartments
105
Glove Box
105
Overhead Console
105
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
105
Map Pocket
105
Center Console Storage
106
Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
106
Convenience Net
106
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
107
Front Ashtray
107
Rear Ashtray
107
Cigarette Lighter
107
Sun Visors
108
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
108
Cellular Telephone (Option)
108
OnStar System (If Equipped)
108
Assist Handles
109
Garment Hooks
109
Floor Mats
109
Sunroof (Option)
109
HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
110
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
110
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
111
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)
112
Erasing Channels
112
Accessories
112
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
113
Instrument Panel Cluster
115
Speedometer and Odometer
116
Trip Odometer
116
English/Metric Display
116
Vehicle Speed Limiter
116
Tachometer
116
Engine Speed Limiter
117
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
117
Safety Belt Reminder Light
118
Air Bag Readiness Light
118
Charging System Indicator Light
119
Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light
119
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
120
Traction Control System Warning Light
121
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
121
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
122
If the Light Is Flashing
123
If the Light Is On Steady
124
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
125
Oil Pressure Light
125
Fuel Gage
126
Fuel Data Display
127
Driver Information Center (DIC)
127
DIC Controls and Displays
127
DIC Messages
129
Memory and Personalization Features (If Equipped)
136
Memory Seat and Mirrors
136
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
137
Lock/Unlock Confirmation
138
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped with Memory Personalization)
139
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped with Memory)
139
Storage Mode Personalization
140
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization
140
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) (ETC Only)
140
Oil Life Indicator
141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
142
Comfort Controls
143
Climate Control Panel
143
Fan Button
143
Driver s Side Temperature Knob
143
Passenger s Side Temperature Button
143
Outside Temperature Display
143
Mode Button
144
Automatic Operation
144
Manual Operation
145
Electronic Solar Sensor
147
Air Conditioning
147
Heating
147
Defrosting
148
Rear Window Defogger
148
Ventilation System
149
Ventilation Tips
149
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
150
Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)
150
Audio Systems
150
Setting the Clock
150
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
151
Playing the Radio
151
Finding a Station
151
Setting the Tone
152
Adjusting the Speakers
152
Playing a Cassette Tape
153
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)
154
Playing the Radio
154
Finding a Station
155
Using RDS Mode
156
Setting the Tone
160
Using DSP Mode
160
Adjusting the Speakers
160
Playing a Cassette Tape
161
Playing a Compact Disc
162
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections
163
CD Adapter Kits
164
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
164
Compact Disc Changer Errors
168
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature (If Equipped)
168
Theft-Deterrent Feature
169
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
169
Understanding Radio Reception
170
AM
170
FM Stereo
170
Weather Band (If Equipped)
170
Tips About Your Audio System
170
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
171
Care of Your Compact Discs
172
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
173
Power Antenna Mast Care
173
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
174
Defensive Driving
175
Drunken Driving
176
Control of a Vehicle
179
Braking
179
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
180
Using Anti- Lock
181
Braking in Emergencies
181
Traction Control System
182
Steering
183
Power Steering
183
Magnasteer
183
Steering Tips
183
Driving on Curves
183
Steering in Emergencies
184
Off-Road Recovery
185
Passing
186
Loss of Control
187
Skidding
187
Driving at Night
188
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
190
Hydroplaning
191
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
192
Driving Through Flowing Water
192
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
192
City Driving
193
Freeway Driving
194
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
195
Highway Hypnosis
196
Hill and Mountain Roads
196
Winter Driving
198
Driving on Snow or Ice
199
If You re Caught in a Blizzard
200
Recreational Vehicle Towing
202
Loading Your Vehicle
202
Electronic Level Control
204
Towing a Trailer
204
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
205
Weight of the Trailer
206
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
206
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
207
Hitches
207
Safety Chains
208
Trailer Brakes
208
Driving with a Trailer
208
Following Distance
208
Passing
208
Backing Up
209
Making Turns
209
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
209
Driving On Grades
209
Parking on Hills
210
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
210
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
211
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
211
Section 5 Problems on the Road
212
Hazard Warning Flashers
213
Other Warning Devices
214
Jump Starting
214
Towing Your Vehicle
220
Engine Overheating
220
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
221
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
221
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
222
Cooling System
223
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
225
If a Tire Goes Flat
229
Changing a Flat Tire
230
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
231
Removing the Wheel Cover
233
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
233
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
239
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
240
Compact Spare Tire
240
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
242
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
242
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
243
Service
244
Doing Your Own Service Work
244
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
245
Fuel
245
Fuels in Foreign Countries
247
Filling Your Tank
247
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
250
Checking Things Under the Hood
250
Hood Release
251
Underhood Lamp
253
Engine Oil
253
Checking Engine Oil
253
When to Add Engine Oil
254
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
255
Engine Oil Additives
256
When to Change Engine Oil
256
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
257
What to Do with Used Oil
257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
258
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
261
When to Check and Change
261
How to Check
261
Checking the Fluid Level
262
How to Add Fluid
263
How to Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator
264
Engine Coolant
264
What to Use
265
Checking Coolant
266
Adding Coolant
267
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
268
Power Steering Fluid
268
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
268
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
269
What to Use
269
Windshield Washer Fluid
269
What to Use
269
Adding Washer Fluid
269
Brakes
271
Brake Fluid
271
What to Add
272
Brake Wear
273
Brake Pedal Travel
274
Brake Adjustment
274
Replacing Brake System Parts
274
Battery
275
Vehicle Storage
275
Bulb Replacement
275
Halogen Bulbs
275
Headlamps
276
Front Turn Signal Lamps
278
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
279
Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps
280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
281
Tires
282
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
283
When to Check
284
How to Check
284
Tire Inspection and Rotation
284
When It s Time for New Tires
285
Buying New Tires
286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
287
Treadwear
287
Traction -- AA, A, B, C
287
Temperature -- A, B, C
287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
288
Wheel Replacement
288
Used Replacement Wheels
289
Tire Chains
290
Appearance Care
291
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
291
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
292
Cleaning Vinyl
292
Cleaning Leather
292
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
293
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
293
Cleaning Wood Panels
293
Cleaning Speaker Covers
293
Care of Safety Belts
293
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
294
Weatherstrips
294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
294
Washing Your Vehicle
294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
295
Finish Care
295
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
296
Cleaning Tires
296
Sheet Metal Damage
296
Finish Damage
297
Underbody Maintenance
297
Chemical Paint Spotting
297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
299
Engine Identification
299
Service Parts Identification Label
299
Electrical System
300
Add-On Electrical Equipment
300
Headlamp Wiring
300
Windshield Wiper Fuses
300
Power Windows and Other Power Options
300
MaxiFuse/Relay Center
301
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
303
Underhood Fuse Block
304
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
307
Replacement Bulbs
309
Capacities and Specifications
309
Engine Specifications
309
Wheel Nut Torque
310
Capacities
310
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
310
Vehicle Dimensions
310
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
311
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
312
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
313
Customer Assistance Offices
314
United States
314
Canada
314
All Overseas Locations
314
Caribbean Numbers
314
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
315
Roadside Service
315
Cadillac Owner Privileges
316
Roadside Service Availability
317
Reaching Roadside Service
317
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
317
Courtesy Transportation
318
Plan Ahead When Possible
318
Transportation Options
318
Shuttle Service
318
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
318
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
319
Additional Program Information
319
Warranty Information
320
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
320
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
321
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
321
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