Cadillac 1996 Eldorado - Why Safety Belts Work

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Why

Safety

Belts

Work

When you ride in or

anything,

you

fast as

goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s

just

a seat

wheels.

Put someone on

it.

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How to Use this Manual12
Safety Warnings and Symbols12
Vehicle Damage Warnings13
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems16
Power Seats16
Seats and Seat Controls16
Reclining Front Seatbacks20
Head Restraints22
Seatback Latches22
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone23
Why Safety Belts Work24
Driver Position28
Lap-Shoulder Belt28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy42
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions43
Center Passenger Position46
Child Restraints49
Where to Put the Restraint49
Top Strap50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position55
Larger Children57
Safety Belt Extender60
Checking Your Restraint Systems60
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash60
Section 2 Features and Controls62
Door Locks64
Central Door Unlocking System64
Power Door Locks65
Programmable Automatic Door Locks66
Anti-Lockout Feature66
Leaving Your Vehicle66
Operation68
Battery Replacement69
Security Override71
Key in the Ignition71
Parking at Night72
Parking Lots72
Ignition Positions75
Retained Accessory Power76
Automatic Transaxle Operation79
Parking Brake83
Steering Column Shift Lever85
Console Shift Lever86
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running87
Torque Lock87
Shifting out of PARK (P)88
Parking over Things that Burn88
Running Your Engine While You're Parked89
Power Windows90
Turn and Lane-Change Signals92
Headlamp High/Low-Beam92
Flash-To-Pass93
Windshield Wipers93
Windshield Washer95
Cruise Control96
Lamps on Reminder101
Daytime Running Lamps101
Fog Lamps102
Cornering Lamps102
Underhood Lamp102
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver103
Interior Lamps104
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver105
Storage Compartments111
Center Console Storage Area112
Convenience Net113
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter113
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror114
Sun Visors114
Cellular Telephone (Option)115
Assist Handles115
Floor Mats115
Universal Transmitter (Option)116
Operating the Transmitter118
Erasing Channels118
Digital Cluster121
Speedometer and Odometer123
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators124
Safety Belt Reminder Light125
Airbag Readiness Light125
Brake System Warning Light126
Park Brake127
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light128
Traction Control129
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light130
Oil Pressure Light133
Traction Active146
Road Sensing Suspension146
Oil Life Indicator146
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems148
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)148
Electronic Solar Sensor152
Air Conditioning156
Defogging and Defrosting159
Rear Window Defogger159
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control160
Audio Systems160
Setting the Clock160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player161
Theft-Deterrent Feature180
Understanding Radio Reception181
Tips about Your Audio System181
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player182
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road184
Defensive Driving184
Drunken Driving185
Control of a Vehicle188
Driving at Night198
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads200
Driving through Deep Standing Water202
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips202
Before Leaving on a Long Trip205
Driving on Snow or Ice209
If You're Caught in a Blizzard210
Loading Your Vehicle212
Towing a Trailer214
Weight of the Trailer Tongue216
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires217
Safety Chains217
Trailer Brakes218
Following Distance218
Making Turns219
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer219
Driving on Grades219
Parking on Hills220
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill220
Maintenance When Trailer Towing220
Section 5 Problems on the Road222
Hazard Warning Flashers222
Other Warning Devices224
Jump Starting224
Towing Your Vehicle229
Front Towing232
Rear Towing234
Engine Overheating236
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine237
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine238
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank241
If a Tire Goes Flat246
Changing a Flat Tire246
Removing the Spare Tire247
Removing the Wheel Cover249
Compact Spare Tire256
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care260
Doing Your Own Service Work260
Fuels in Foreign Countries262
Checking Things under the Hood265
Hood Release266
Checking Engine Oil268
What'kind of Oil to Use269
Engine Oil Additives270
When to Change Engine Oil271
What to Do with Used Oil271
Air Cleaner272
Automatic Transaxle Fluid275
When to Check and Change275
How to Check275
How to Add Fluid277
Engine Coolant278
Checking Coolant280
Surge Tank Pressure Cap281
When to Check Power Steering Fluid282
How to Check Power Steering Fluid282
What to Use282
Windshield Washer Fluid283
Brake Wear286
Brake Pedal Travel286
Brake Adjustment286
Replacing Brake System Parts287
Vehicle Storage287
Bulb Replacement288
Halogen Bulbs288
Wiper Blade Replacement294
Tire Inspection and Rotation297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading300
Tire Chains303
Appearance Care303
Cleaning the Inside of Your Cadillac304
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades307
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac308
Washing Your Vehicle308
Finish Care308
Underbody Maintenance310
Chemical Paint Spotting310
Appearance Care Materials Chart311
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)312
Engine Identification312
Service Parts Identification Label312
Electrical System313
Replacement Bulbs322
Capacities and Specifications323
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts325
Air Conditioning Refrigerants325
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information328
Customer Satisfaction Procedure328
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users330
Roadside Service331
Cadillac Owner Privileges331
Roadside Service Availability332
Reaching Roadside Service332
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation334
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government337
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government337
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors338
Service and Owner Publications338
Service Bulletins339
Owner Publications339

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