Cadillac Cadillac 1973 User manual

IMPORTANT OPERATING, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
OWN ER'S MANUAL
1973

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1973 CADILLAC
OWNER'S MANUAL
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in
this manual are based on the latest product information avail·
able at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
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changes at any time without notice.
For vehicles sold in Canada, substitute the name General
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Motors of Canada, wherever the name Cadillac Motor
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Car Division appears in this manual.
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
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CADILLAC MOTOR CAR OIVISION
General Motors Corporation
Oetroit, Michigan 48232
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It>General Motors Corporation 1972
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SECTION
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAOILLAC
STARTING ANO OPERATING
•STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
• FLOOR CONTROLS
• INSTRUMENT PANEL
• OTHER CONTROLS AND FEATURES
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
APPEARANCE CARE
SERVICE ANO MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS, OWNER ASSISTANCE,
INOEX, GAS STATION INFORMATION
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1973 CADILLAC KEYS
• KEY WITH SQUARE EAD (STAMPEO
"E") - for ignition switch ~ door locks.
• KEY WITH OVAL HEAD ST
for glove compartment and tnI
The code number 01 each key is
"knock out" plug in the key head. Your
Dealer removed these plugs and placed
the spare set of keys in the special key ...... '0'"
that was given to you at time of delivery.
1. Lock all doors.
2. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that "GEN" and "STOP ENG.·OIL"
warning bulbs light when key is turned to
start position.
6. Be sure you understand your car and how to
operate it safely.
Keys
BEFORE ORIVING OFF
Two separate keys are provided for your car. Each
key has adifferent cross section so that it can be
inserted only in certain locks.
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Driver checklist
BEFORE ENTERING CAR
1. See that windows, mirrors and lights are
clean.
2. Visually note inflation condition of tires.
3. Check that area to TeaT is clear if about to
back up.
Instructions an"d suggestions on proper operation
and care are contained in this Owner's Manual.
Please refer to it as frequently as needed to help
maintain the performance and value of your
Cadillac.
For pro~eetion of your Owner's Manual, a vinyl
storage case is provided. This case is a convenient
container for other booklets, folders, and papers
that pertain to your Cadillac.

On ElDORADO styles, an interior door handle
is provided near the rear of the right door armrest
for the convenieoce of rear seat passengers.
On the FlEETWOOD SEVENTY·FIVE
LIMOUSINE style, a separate key is provided lor
the lock on the right hand rear door. This key is
coded specifically for that door and the head is
notched for identification.
may be opened. Avoid pushing on door glass
when opening or closing doors.
REMINDER: Always lock the dOD" .men
driving, for greater security in the event of an
aa:ident and for security against entry by
unwelcome persons while moment_ily
stopped.
Power door locks
A power door lock control (on cars so equipped) is
located on each front door armrest switch panel.
To lock or unlock all doors simultaneously, press
either switch lever toward or away from the word
"LOCK".
On FLEETWOOD SEVENTY~FIVE lIMOU·
SINES the door lock switch located on the left
POWER DOOR LOCK CDNTROL
• When the door is locked, movement of the
inside door handle does not unlock or open
the door. Door must be unlocked before it
Door locks
To lock any car door from the outside, depress the
interior door lock bunon and close door. The out·
side door handle bunon does not need to be
depressed to lock the door.
The front doo" may be locked and unlocked
with the square head key Lock doors from inside
by depressing the m.tor door lock bunon.
Unlock by raising tho bunon.
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To U DC mstrt ovJl hem key and rotate
one-qu.ur tum doc. wise to the unlocked
position. An a:tditlonal quarter turn opens
the door.
• To lock: insert key and rotate fully counter-
clockwise.
• Key may be removed in either locked or un-
locked position.
Glove c<H1'panrment
T_E GLOVE COMPART~
E T-E EY FROM THE
I ECESSARY TO
TID KEY WITH AN
For your protection:
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Record the numbers on the key envelope
and discard the key plugs.
• Keep the key envel. a safe place such as
yoor wallet OT .. E CA R~
In the event Iy1 nlost. duplicates
can be made ,Ilot .sm th using
the key c

the ignition
five seconds,
front door armrest operates only to lock the
doors. An additional door lock switch (on the
right rear door) locks and unlocks all doors.
Cadillac theft deterrent system
The theft deterrent system (on cars so equipped) is
controlled by the ignition switch and a selector
switch located in the top panel of the glove com·
partment. A label inside the glove compartment
door indicates the "ARM ENABLE" and "ARM
PREVENT" selector positions. If activated, the
alarm intermittently operates the car's horn and
parking, tail, and side marker lights.
SYSTEM OPERATION
• With ignition on, set deterrent system
selector (in glove compartment) to "ARM
ENABLE" position and lock steering column.
The system "arms" in 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. If a
car door is opened within this period and left
open beyond normal arming time, the system
arms aher the door is closed.
• When armed, the system immediately sounds
horns and flashes lights intermittently for
three to seven minutes if hood, glow com·
partment or trunk is opened. Also use of
most electrical systems that operate with igni-
tion off such brake lights, headlights, hazard
flasher, etc., will cause immediate activation.
Opening any car door or switching on any
courtesy light activates the system after
approximately 15 seconds delay. This delay
period is sufficient for the driver 10 enter the
car and disarm the system.
• "0 I SA RM ING" requires unlocking the
ignition switch and turning it to the RUN
posjtion (ignition on) within 15 seconds after
opening a door. Switching the deterrent
system selector to "ARM PREVENT" does
not disarm the system when armed, but
instead activates hom and lights immediately.
SYSTEM FEATURES ANO TIPS
• For continuous use of the deterrent system,
selector may be left in "ARM ENABLE".
• The system may be continuously prevented
from arming by switching the selector to
"ARM PREVENT" any time the ignition
sWitch is in the RUN position or within 30
seconds after turning ignition off.
• The system may be prevented from arming
during one parking period with the selector in
"ARM ENABLE" by
switch to ACCESSORY
then locking the igOl'
•If persons remain I ar. or If hood or
trunk is to be open I perkmg, the
system may be t."'II .... r" .... rmod to pre-
vent activation. T be done either by
use of the ACe ypogtlon before
locking the ignitlO or opening a car door
before the syst wned and leavmg It
open.
THEFT DETERRENT SELECTOR

•If the system is activated, it may be shut
down only by unlocking the ignition switch
and turning it to RUN position. Selecting
"ARM PREVENT" does not de-activate the
system. The system shuts down automatically
after three to seven minutes, but remains
armed and will re-activate as noted under
System Operation.
Luggage compartment
The lid on the luggage compartment is counter-
balanced for easy opening and has a key-lock
release.
To open the lid:
• Rotate the Cadillac crest covering the lock
cylinder counterclockwise until it latches.
• Insert the oval head key.
• Turn the key in a clockwise direction to re-
lease the lid_
An interior light illuminates the luggage com-
partment when the lid is raised. To close and lock
the trunk lid:
• Remove the key which allows the crest to
sprine back to its normal, closed position.
REMOTE CONTROL TRUNK RELEASE
• Pull the lid down to a position six or eight
inches from closing.
• Push the lid down firmly_
Remote control trunk lock
The remote control trunk lock (on cars so
equipped) permits unlocking and raising the trunk
lid from inside the car.
• To open trunk, press release button located
inside glove box door opening at upper left.
An amber "TRUNK" warning light on the
right side of the instrument cluster glows
with the trunk open and ignition in RU
position. Raise trunk lid fully before latching
in order to activate the pull·down and latch
mechanism. The trunk lid also unlocks in the
conventional manner using the oval head key.
• To close trunk, lower lid and push it down
until latched - DO NOT SLAM_ The pull-
down and latch mechanism pulls the lid fully
down.
• Keep glove compartment locked when leaving
car unattended to prevent unwanted entry
into the trunk.
An automatic trunk lid release without the
pull-down feature and warning light, is available as
a dealer-installed accessory.
Folding seat-back latches
Two·door styles are equipped with mechanisms
that latch the front seat-backs in the upright posi-
tion. A latch release located on each front seat·
back permits unlatching in order to fold the seat
back forward, Keep seat belts and buckles clear of
mechanism when tilting folding seats forward or
backward, to prevent damage to these belt f5l
restraints. ~

• To unlatch when ,",uipped with standard
door locks: rotate the retease lever (located
on the outer side panel of each front seat·
back) rearward and fold the .. at·back for·
ward.
• When ,",uipped with power door locks: open·
ing a door automatically unlatches the front
seat·back latch on that side. In addition. a
manual release is located at the rear of each
front seat·back. To unlmh the front seal·
back manuallv. lift the manual release knob.
• Lltchlllg: relurn the selt·back to the upr"'t
pOSItIon (manual door locks). If '"'U pped
WIth power door locks. closing the door
Iltch .. the fronl selt back.
Front seat adjustment
MANUALLY OPERATED SEATS
• Move the lever (located on the driver's ..
side cushion panel) forward to release
adjuster.
• Adjust seat to the most comfortable dr
posUion.
• Release the lever 10 lock the seat In th!S poD-
lion.
The seat back also tilts forward or reltWlrd
slightly when the seat IS moved.
CAUTION: 00 not Idlust a manuallv
operated dri ..... ·s seat while the c.- ,s
mOVing-the seat could move unexplCtedlv.
cauSinG loss of control.
ELECTRICALL Y OPERATED SEATS
TWO·WAY CO TROL
• on the drive,'s
til Ihe dirtetion of
C fort ... u have a
IE CDntrol for the drlWl"s seat
co 01 for the passenger's seat
,de,ed with aViulable Six-way
SI A CO TROL
A-way control is located on the side
QI IOn panel of seats so equipped.
SIX WAY SEAT CONTROL

or down co
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• Move the center swllch lever forward or back·
ward to control fore Ind 1ft seat movement.
• Move the center switch tever up or dCM'n to
control height of the entire ••.
• Move the front switch r liP or down to
raise or lower the front of JOtlOd to tilt
the .. at·back accordmgly
• Move the rear sMtch lever
adjust the rear portion of
Rear seat filler panel
CAUTION. The 1,IIer p IIIe rear
seat and the rear window t be used
for storage-even of ''''11 small art~
deL They m,ght bOC~::;'~ project,les
during I collision or larver Items
mlY also reduct VISIon t
Coat hooles
All Cadillacs, except cOlM!rt,bles, we equipped
with two coat hooks, one on each inside roof rail,
above the rear Windows.
REMINDER: Avoid hanging objects on the
right hand coat hook in such a way that you
block the driver's viSion to the right rear
quarter.
Power windows
Pov.er wmdows can be operated only when the
ignition switch is tn 1M RUN position.
REMINDER R e th. 'gOlt,on key when
the vehicle is not.n dod by a responsible
person.
POWER WI DOW MASTER CO TROL
The power window master control is located on
the left front door Irmrest The control switches
are positioned to correspond with the windows
they control-the left Iront switch lor the loft
front door Window, etc. Individual switches It!
provIded under each window for passenger use.
Controls for both rear door windows on the
Fleetwood Seventy·Fivo Sedan and limoogne
styles are located on the side trim panel abO¥!
each ftlr armrest
On the limousine style, the driver's master
control sWl1ches for the rear door windows oper·
ate only to close the windows.
FLEETWOOO 75
REAR WINOOW CONTROLS

WINDOW LoCK·oUT SWITCH
The window lock-oul switch at the window master
control has two positions:
•"NORMAL": all windows may be operated
by the master controls or the individual
window switches (ignition switch in "RUN"
position).
•"LOCK": windows may be operated by the
master controls, but the individual switches
are in'operative (ignition switch in "RUN"
position).
limousine Partition Glass-Individual controls are
mounted with the rear door window switches.
These switches remain operative when the window
lock-out switch is in the "LOCK" position.
Rear View Mirrors
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
To raise or lower. grasp mirror and exert sufficient
pressure by pushing or pulling to move mirror up
or down.
The mirror support has dual pivots that permit
f8l you to move the mirror sideways, UP. or down
~ within the range of adjustment.
• Switch mirror to night position to reduce
91 ... from following headlights.
REMOTE CONTROL OUTSIDE REAR
VIEW MIRROR
Your Cadillac is equipped with aremote-contr
outside rear view mirror on the driver's side of the
car. Movement of the control knob inside the car,
on the left front door armrest, allows you to
adjust the mirror to suit your requirements.
The remote control for the right-hand outside
rear view mirror (if your car is so equipped) is
located on the instrument cluster side panel to the
right of the radio area.
LEFT MIRROR AND CONTk
NOTE: Scraping ice from the mirror face
could cause permanent damage. For removal
of ice, use a de-icer (spray type, blower type,
etc.).
RIGHT MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL