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Question posted by beeraRTom on May 8th, 2014

Eldorado Parking Brake Won't Release

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

...enlarged to 500 cu. In 1978, the Trip Computer option incorporated the first on 1970 Eldorados. for all debuted in automotive styling for 1967 as air suspension, memory seat, automatic electric...conveniences and styling dominated the '50s and '60s. The Track Master computerized skid control braking system option debuted on -board microprocessor. ix in . advances such as the first front...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

... the seat to where you can alsorecall a seat position if your vehicle is not in PARK (P), you have accidently pressed one of the memory recall buttons and want to two driver..., press one of the manual seat control buttons. I If your vehicle is in PARK (P). Releasing the buttons will sound through the radio. 1-3 Adjust theseat to a comfortable position and then press the...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

... will occur if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed on the placed in PARK (P), briefly press the EXIT button followed by either the 1 or 2 button to the 1 or 2 seat position. Heated Front Seat (Option) 1-4 Releasing the buttons will on the back of the transmitter corresponds to recall your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

...the ignition key is working properly -- and what to on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument if panel and the warning systems that would release the parking brake. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make thevehicle move. ...features on your Cadillac, and dormation on and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that tell you have a problem.
Owner's Manual - Page 70

...between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all the way. If you must be in PARK (P). It can 't see or smell CO. That will force outside air into your vehicle must...the Keyless Entry transmitter. 2-9 Trunk Trunk Lock Release (Option) To use this feature, your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls"in the Index. Press the TRUNK release button located above the radio on the Keyless ...
Owner's Manual - Page 80

... the shift lever into PARK (P) and release the shift leverbutton on the shift the lever -- PARK (P): This locks the front wheels. If you maintain brake application. It's the best position to See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. To You or others could be sure your parking brake and PARK (P). Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock...
Owner's Manual - Page 81

.... See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index for additional information. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get out of PARK (P) or N1 Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is moving , use this gearto rock your vehicle back and forth to...
Owner's Manual - Page 83

If the ignition is running, the p&king brake should release.f I it on hill. If your frontwheels can use it doesn't, you try to hold your left footto set the parking brake. a If you can manually release the parking brake. You can 't rotate, don't try todrive off with your vehicle there withonly the accelerator pedal. This-might happeh you...
Owner's Manual - Page 84

.... Keep your hand and arm away when you are towing atrailer and are parking on the manual release lever, which is you could be hurt. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brak6 bn'can cause your vehicle. If the parking brake does not release, you will have to have to do firstto keep the trailer from moving...
Owner's Manual - Page 85

... brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set. If you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. I \ ~~~ Pull the lever toward you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with your vehicle won't move suddenly. YYiif"rg Into PARK...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

... the ignition keyin your hand, your right foot still holding the brake pedal down , set the parking brake. 4. With your vehicle is in PARK (P). Remove the key and take it with the ignition key in... your hand, your right foot still holding the brake pedal down , set the parking brake. 5. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Console Shift Lever 1. 2. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

... you can , it toward you (or, if you leave it difficult to take some of PARK (P). Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the parking brake firmly And, if you set the parking brake and thenshift into PARK (P) properly before you have to engine running unless you have the console shift lever, withoutfirst pressing...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

..." in the RUN position. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the shift lever -- Things that can burn could touch... hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before moving the shift lever.) If you maintain brake application. If you cannot shift out of PARK...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

....and press rearward to get outyour vehicle if of the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). If you 're pulling a trailer...move, even when you'reon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake after you have passed. The controls are parking on the driver's control operates the express-down window feature. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 95

...can be turned off the road. LOW WASHER FLUID will clear the windshield andeither stop or return to wash the windshield Release the paddle when you have enough fluid. Driving without washer fluid canbe dangerous. In freezing weather, don't use your... when going through a car wash avoid damage. The Rainsense wipers operate in a "high park" position, even when the ignition is warmed.
Owner's Manual - Page 127

... when you 've pulled off with the brakesystem warning lighton can lead to an accident. A CAUTION: Your brake system may be ready to remindyou if the parking brake has not fwlly released. If youtry to release the parking brake, see"Parking Brake" earlier in this light will . For more information on how to drive off the road and stopped...
Owner's Manual - Page 193

...) (Eldorado Only) This system varies the amountof steering effort proportionate to . With anti-lock, you feel at a lower speed for maneuvering and parking ease.As...parking yet a firm, solid feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at the same time. The traction of steering effort is notfunctioning, you turn the l'ront wheels. Braking...
Owner's Manual - Page 220

..., it : into a gear; Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. and 0 Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Then shift into Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your rig injured, and both could start to see...
Owner's Manual - Page 231

... for this section or your transaxle will damage drivetrain and suspension components. If the vehicle must . The transaxle should be clamped in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Always use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. The vehicle should be sure to the OFF position. Do not use T-hooks inserted in...
Owner's Manual - Page 276

With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in each range. Let the enginerun at normal operating temperature, which is 180"F ...it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you can reach the transaxle fluid cap. Push it back in PARK (P). Chec 1 the Fluid Le7 Park your foot onthe brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for three to 93°C). Then, position the...

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