Cadillac eldorado 2001 User Manuals

User Manual (English)

User Manual

Table of Contents

2001 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual
1
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
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
- 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
  - 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
  - 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
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

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2.77 MB
Pages:

335
Language:

English