Cadillac 1996 Eldorado User manual

ELDORADO

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The

1996

Cadillac Eldorado

Owner’s

Manual

Seats and KestraintSystems

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1-1

FeaturesandControls

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2-1

Comfort Controlsand Audio Systems

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3-1

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system.

This

section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your

audio system.

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

This section tells you what todoif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated

engine, etc.

Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac running properly and looking good.

This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and

how

to get service and owner publications.

It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page

7-10.

Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find

something you want to read.

YourDrivingandtheRoad

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4-1

ProblemsontheRoad

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5-1

Serviceand Appearance Care..

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6-1

CustomerAssistance Information

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7-1

Index

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8-1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem,

CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem and the name

ELDORADO are registered trademarksof General

Motors Corporation.

This manual includes the latest information at the time

was printed. We reserve the rightto make changes in the

product after that time withoutfurther notice. For

vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name

“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor

Car Division wheneverit appears in this manual.

Please keep this manual in yourCadillac,

will be

there if youever need it when you’re

the road.

you

sell the vehicle, please leavethis manual

the new

owner can use it.

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U.S.A.

Part

No.

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“Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995

The

PENALTY

LEADERSHIP

iii

Henry

Leland,

founder of

Cadillac,stands

beside tfie

1905

“Osceola” which

was builtto.

evaluate the

feasibility of a

closed bodied car.

Fewautomobilesarefortunateenoughtohavethe richheritage

that isCadillac.The name Cadillac is appropriatelythat of

Antoinede LaMotheCadillac,theFrenchmilitarycommander

who foundedthe city of Detroit in

1701.

What better name for

the oldest automobilemanufacturerin Detroit.

Henry

Leland, known as the master of precision,

initiated his precision manufacturing techniquesat the

founding of Cadillac

1902.His exacting standards

prompted the motto by which Cadillachas been guided

over the years

“Craftsmanship ACreed

Accuracy

Law.”

The introduction

the first four cylinder enginein 1905

led the industry and enabled Cadillacsto travel at speeds

up to

mph.

For attention to quality and innovation,the Royal

Automobile Clubof England awarded the prestigious

Dewar Trophy

to Cadillactwice

first in 1908for

achieving perfect interchangeabilityof parts and again

for introducing theelectric self starter,electric lighting

and ignition systemon 19 12 models. Cadillac is the

only American manufacturerto win this honor and

the only manufacturerin the world to winit twice. As

commonplace as standardizedparts are today, in 1908

parts were still individuallyhand fitted both in

production and service.

1914

Engine

1949

Overhead

Valve

High

Compression

Engine

Engines

1930-1940

Standardization opened theeyes of the industrial world

and was

the

cornerstone of modern

assemblyline

production. From this achievement evolved the

reference to Cadillac as “Standardof the World.”

1909

Cadillac was purchasedby the then new

General Motors Corporation.

Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were

greatly enhanced

1910

when Cadillac became

the

first

manufacturer to offer closed bodies

standard equipment.

“The Penalty of Leadership” first appeared in the

J‘anuary

issue

The Saturday Evening Post as

expression

the Cadillac commitment to leadership,

quality and innovation.

widely regarded as one

the

f‘inest documents ever written. It was published following

the introduction

the first production V8 engine,

which was standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the

1915 model.

Many Cadillac “firsts”have followed overthe years,

including the synchro-mech clashless transmission,a

nationwide comprehensive servicepolicy, security plate

glass, chromeplating and the first car tobe designed by

a stylist (1927 LaSalleMarley Earl). The

’30s

witnessed

production of the powerful, smoothand quiet V12 and

V16

engines.The crisp, contemporarylines of the 1938

Special seriesushered in a new era in styling.

Engine

During World War 11, shortly after PearlHarbor,

Cadillac discontinued carproduction for the first time

since 1902

order to construct light tanks, combat

vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines.

Two

Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic

transmissions were used in each MSAI and

M24

tanks.

1931 VI

Sport

Phaeton

vii

viii

...

For the 1948model, Cadillac introduced the legendary

tail

fin

which once more set the trend in automotive

styling for nearly two decades. This was closely

followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and

the industry's first modem overhead valve, high

compression V8 engine onthe 1949model.

Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling

dominated the

'50s

and '60s. Cruise control, automatic

climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels,

twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in

these years.

1957the Eldorado Brougham featured

advances such as air suspension, memory seat,

automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed

stainless steel roof and low profile tires.

1957

Eldorado Brougham

The

Eldorado, introduced in 1953,was redesigned for

1967as the first front wheel drive personal luxury car.

The 472 cu. in.

engine used in all Cadillacs in 1968

and 1969was enlarged to

500

cu. in. for all 1970

through 1976Eldorados. The Track Master

computerized skid control braking system option

debuted on 1970Eldorados.

driver and passenger Air Cushion Restraint

system (air bag) was available on all 1974, 1975and

1976Cadillacs.

Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on

1975Cadillacs and standard on the new international

size 1976Seville. In 1978,the Trip Computer option

incorporated the first on-board microprocessor.

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