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2002 Cadillac Eldorado Owner Manual 2002 Cadillac Eldorado Owner’s Manual Litho in U.S.A. ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06/11/01 Part Number 25729636 A First Edition All Rights Reserved i We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath and the name ELDORADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual. French Language Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it votre concessionaire ou au: so the new owner can use it. Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 ii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning CAUTION: to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and These mean there is something that could hurt controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find you or other people. that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in Safety Warnings and Symbols this book. This safety You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you “Don’t do this” or “Don’t about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore let this happen.” the warning. iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text NOTICE: describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. These mean there is something that could damage If you need help figuring out a specific name of a your vehicle. component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index: In the notice area, we tell you about something that can D “Engine Compartment Overview” damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would D “Instrument Panel” not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. D But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid “Comfort Controls” the damage. D “Audio Systems” When you read other manuals, you might see Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index. CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: v Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers 1-9 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1-31 Center Passenger Position 1-13 Here Are Questions Many People Ask 1-32 Children About Safety Belts -- and the Answers 1-36 Restraint Systems for Children 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-48 Older Children 1-14 Driver Position 1-51 Safety Belt Extender 1-21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-51 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position 1-51 Replacing Restraint System Parts 1-22 Supplemental Inflatable After a Crash Restraint (SIR) System 1- 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls The power seat controls can be adjusted the following ways: D This section tells you about the power seats -- how to Move the front of the control up or down to adjust adjust them, and also about the reclining front seatbacks, the front portion of the cushion up or down. lumbar adjustments, head restraints, heated seats and D Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the seatback latches. rear portion of the cushion up or down. Power Seats D Lift up or push down the whole control to move the entire seat up or down. D To move the whole seat forward or rearward, slide the control forward or rearward. The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. 1-2 Power Lumbar Control (Option) The power lumbar support control can be adjusted the following ways: If your vehicle has this D option, the driver’s and To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. passenger’s controls are located on the outboard D To move the lumbar up and down, hold the control sides of the seat cushions. up or down. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. If you have the optional personalization package, the power lumbar control can be programmed for memory recall. For more information, see “Memory and Personalization Features” and “Memory Seat and Mirrors” in the Index. 1-3 Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped) A second mirror and seating position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing If your vehicle has this button 2 instead of button 1. Each time button 1 or 2 is feature, the controls are pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK (P), located on the driver’s the memory position will be recalled. Each time a door armrest. memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound. You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your vehicle is not in PARK (P). Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is complete. Releasing the buttons will stop adjustment. If you use the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter the vehicle, the preset driver’s seat and mirror positions will be recalled. The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, These buttons are used to program and recall memory correspond to the numbers on the driver’s armrest. settings for the driver’s seating and outside rearview mirror positions. Use the following steps to program each button: If the remote keyless entry transmitter was not used to enter the vehicle, the last used seat and mirror positions 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including lumbar adjustments) will be recalled when a key is inserted in the ignition and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position. and is turned to RUN. The vehicle must be previously 2. Press the SET button. programmed to turn this feature on. See “Memory and Personalization Features” in the Index. 3. Within five seconds, press button 1. A single beep will sound through the driver’s side front speaker to let you know that the position has been stored. 1-4 To stop recall movement of the memory feature at Heated Front Seat (Option) any time, press one of the power seat controls or memory buttons. The switch for the heated front seat is located in the The EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit center console. for up to two drivers. Adjust the seat to a comfortable “exit” position and then press the SET button followed by the EXIT button. While your vehicle is in PARK (P), briefly press the EXIT button to recall your programmed exit position. Further programming for automatic seat and mirror movement can be done using the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can select or not select the following: D Automatic seat and mirror movement when the vehicle is unlocked with the remote keyless entry Move the switch to LO or HI to turn on the heating transmitter, or elements in the seat. The LO setting warms the D seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body automatic seat and mirror movement when a key temperature. The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly is placed in the ignition. higher temperature. For programming information, see “Memory and A light in the switch is on when the system is in use. Personalization Features” in the Index. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on. To turn the heated front seat off, move the switch to the center position. 1-5 Reclining Front Seatbacks The reclining front seatback control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Press the control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
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