Cadillac 2000 Eldorado

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Part Number 25695351 A First Edition

2000 Cadillac Eldorado

Owner's Manual

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Limited Warranty2
Emergency Towing2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual8
How to Use this Manual9
Safety Warnings and Symbols9
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Vehicle Symbols11
Service Station Guide12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems13
Seats and Seat Controls14
Power Seats14
Memory Seat and Mirrors (if Equipped)15
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Seatback Latches17
Head Restraints17
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone18
Why Safety Belts Work19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly23
Driver Position23
Lap-Shoulder Belt23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy30
Right Front Passenger Position31
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System31
How the Air Bag System Works33
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle36
Rear Seat Passengers36
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions37
Center Passenger Position40
Lap Belt40
Smaller Children and Babies41
Child Restraints44
Where to Put the Restraint48
Top Strap49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position54
Larger Children56
Safety Belt Extender59
Checking Your Restraint Systems59
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash59
Section 2 Features and Controls60
Door Locks63
Central Door Unlocking System63
Power Door Locks64
Anti-Lockout Feature64
Programmable Automatic Door Locks64
Leaving Your Vehicle65
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System65
Operation66
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle66
Battery Replacement66
Trunk Lock Release69
Key in the Ignition70
Parking at Night70
Parking Lots71
Theft Deterrent System71
Testing the Alarm72
Ignition Positions75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)76
Starting Your Engine76
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)77
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater78
Automatic Transaxle Operation78
Parking Brake82
Shifting into PARK (P)84
Console Shift Lever84
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running85
Torque Lock85
Shifting out of PARK (P)85
Parking over Things that Burn86
Engine Exhaust87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked87
Power Windows88
Tilt Wheel89
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever89
Turn and Lane-Change Signals89
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer90
Flash-To-Pass90
Windshield Wipers91
Windshield Washer92
Cruise Control93
Exterior Lamps96
Parking Lamps96
Lamps on Reminder97
Daytime Running Lamps97
Fog Lamps98
Twilight Sentinel98
Cornering Lamps98
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver99
Interior Lamps100
Reading Lamps100
Illuminated Entry100
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver101
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror104
Storage Compartments105
Glove Box105
Overhead Console105
Map Pocket105
Center Console Storage106
Convenience Net106
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter107
Front Ashtray107
Rear Ashtray107
Sun Visors108
Cellular Telephone (Option)108
Onstar System (if Equipped)108
Assist Handles109
Sunroof (Option)109
Garment Hooks109
Floor Mats109
Homelink Transmitter (Option)110
Programming the Homelink Transmitter110
Operating the Homelink Transmitter111
Erasing Channels112
Instrument Panel Cluster115
Speedometer and Odometer116
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators117
Safety Belt Reminder Light118
Airbag Readiness Light118
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light120
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light121
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp122
Oil Pressure Light125
Fuel Gage126
Driver Information Center (DIC)127
DIC Controls and Displays127
Oil Life Indicator141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems142
Comfort Controls143
Climate Control Panel143
Electronic Solar Sensor147
Air Conditioning147
Rear Window Defogger148
Ventilation System149
Audio Systems150
Setting the Clock150
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player151
CD Adapter Kits164
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)164
Theft-Deterrent Feature169
Audio Steering Wheel Controls169
Understanding Radio Reception170
Tips about Your Audio System170
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player171
Care of Your Compact Discs172
Care of Your Compact Disc Player173
Power Antenna Mast Care173
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road174
Defensive Driving175
Drunken Driving176
Control of a Vehicle179
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)180
Braking in Emergencies181
Traction Control System182
Power Steering183
Steering Tips183
Steering in Emergencies184
Off Road Recovery185
Loss of Control187
Driving at Night188
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads190
Driving through Deep Standing Water192
Driving through Flowing Water192
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips192
City Driving193
Freeway Driving194
Before Leaving on a Long Trip195
Highway Hypnosis196
Hill and Mountain Roads196
Winter Driving198
Driving on Snow or Ice199
If You're Caught in a Blizzard200
Loading Your Vehicle202
Recreational Vehicle Towing202
Towing a Trailer204
Electronic Level Control204
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer205
Weight of the Trailer Tongue206
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires207
Driving with a Trailer208
Making Turns209
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer209
Driving on Grades209
Parking on Hills210
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill210
Maintenance When Trailer Towing211
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing211
Section 5 Problems on the Road212
Hazard Warning Flashers213
Jump Starting214
Other Warning Devices214
Towing Your Vehicle220
Engine Overheating220
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine221
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode221
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine222
Cooling System223
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank225
If a Tire Goes Flat229
Changing a Flat Tire230
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools231
Removing the Wheel Cover233
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire233
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools239
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools240
Compact Spare Tire240
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow242
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out242
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care243
Doing Your Own Service Work244
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle245
Fuels in Foreign Countries247
Filling Your Tank247
Filling a Portable Fuel Container250
Checking Things under the Hood250
Hood Release251
Underhood Lamp253
Checking Engine Oil253
When to Add Engine Oil254
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use255
Engine Oil Additives256
When to Change Engine Oil256
What to Do with Used Oil257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter258
Automatic Transaxle Fluid261
When to Check and Change261
How to Check261
How to Add Fluid263
Engine Coolant264
What to Use265
Checking Coolant266
Surge Tank Pressure Cap268
When to Check Power Steering Fluid268
How to Check Power Steering Fluid269
Windshield Washer Fluid269
Adding Washer Fluid269
Brake Fluid271
Brake Wear273
Brake Pedal Travel274
Brake Adjustment274
Replacing Brake System Parts274
Vehicle Storage275
Bulb Replacement275
Halogen Bulbs275
Front Turn Signal Lamps278
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)279
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement281
Inflation -- Tire Pressure283
Tire Inspection and Rotation284
Buying New Tires286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance288
Wheel Replacement288
Tire Chains290
Appearance Care291
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle291
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet292
Cleaning Vinyl292
Cleaning Leather292
Care of Safety Belts293
Cleaning Glass Surfaces293
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle294
Washing Your Vehicle294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses295
Finish Care295
Cleaning Tires296
Sheet Metal Damage296
Finish Damage297
Underbody Maintenance297
Chemical Paint Spotting297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)299
Service Parts Identification Label299
Engine Identification299
Electrical System300
Fuses and Circuit Breakers303
Replacement Bulbs309
Capacities and Specifications309
Engine Specifications309
Wheel Nut Torque310
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts310
Vehicle Dimensions310
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information311
Customer Satisfaction Procedure312
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users313
Customer Assistance Offices314
All Overseas Locations314
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities315
Roadside Service315
Roadside Service Availability317
Reaching Roadside Service317
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired317
Courtesy Transportation318
Plan Ahead When Possible318
Transportation Options318
Additional Program Information319
Warranty Information320
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government320
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government321
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors321
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada321

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