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Fuse PCM (BAT) PARK/REV Usage PCM Reverse Relay, Right and Left Back-Up Lamps, Electrochromic Mirror (in Header), Park Relay, Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Switch Transaxle Shift Solenoids, Air Meter, Canister Purge, PCM, Front Ignition-1 Relay Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Odd and Even Coil Packs Stepper Motor Cruise Control, Low Refrigerant Pressure Cutoff Switch, Park Relay Fuse INJ INJ FUEL PUMP OXY SEN1 OXY SEN2 Usage Injectors 1, 4, 6, 7 Injectors 2, 3, 5, 8 Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump Oxygen Sensor Front Catalytic Converter (CAT) Rear Oxygen Sensor, Starter Enable Relay ECS Relays A/C COMP RELAY FUEL PUMP RELAY PCM (IGN) DIS CRUISE 6-64

Section	Page
2000 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual	1
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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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