key CADILLAC CTS 2003 1.G Repair Manual
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Compact Disc Messages
If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
If you're driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smooth the disc should play.
If it's very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the disc should play.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer.Configurable Radio Display Keys
This feature allows you to customize the four keys that
are located on each side of the radio display to make it
easier to adjust the radio features. The following are the
features that can be programmed:
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (Bose system only),
Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
(Bose system only),
Home or Away presets,
Autostore presets,
Equalization settings,
Local/Distance Selection,
Program Type (PTY),
Traffic Announcements,
Alternate frequency, and
RDS Messages
To learn more about these features, see each
one previously.
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To program the configurable radio display keys, perform
the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is displayed.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter into SETUP.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CONFIGURE
DISPLAY KEYS is displayed.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter into
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS.
6. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to select which of the
four configurable keys you would like to change.
The currently assigned feature will be shown.7. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select the configurable
key to change.
8. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to find the feature that
you would like to store to the key.
9. Press the TUNE/SEL knob when you have found the
feature to be stored. The display will update, by
showing the symbol of the feature that you selected
next to the configurable key.
10. Repeat the previous steps for each configurable key.
Once a feature is programmed to a key, the feature will
not appear on the display when programming the
remaining configurable keys. The configurable keys can
be changed at any time.
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4-3
Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It's the number one contributor to
the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims
every year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive
a vehicle:
Judgment
Muscular Coordination
Vision
Attentiveness.
Police records show that almost half of all motor
vehicle
-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
and driving. In recent years, about 16,000 annual motor
vehicle
-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Many adults
-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult
population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it's
against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws.The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety
problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then
drive. But what if people do? How much is ªtoo muchº
if the driver plans to drive? It's a lot less than many
might think. Although it depends on each person and
situation, here is some general information on the
problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
The amount of alcohol consumed
The drinker's body weight
The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
consume the alcohol.
According to the American Medical Association, a
180
-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4
-ounce (120 ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1
-1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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4-31 Dolly Towing
Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your
vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Put the rear wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for automatic
transmissions or in NEUTRAL for manual
transmissions.
3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight
-ahead position
with a clamping device designed for towing.
5. Release the parking brake.
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5-2
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning button
is located in the center of
the instrument panel,
between the two air vents.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. The light in the center of the
button will flash, indicating that the hazard warning
flashers are on. Press the button again to turn the
flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, neither your
turn signals nor your Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
will work.
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Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the
center of the engine compartment, toward the rear.
See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index
for more information on location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down,
wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then
unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove
the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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6-34 Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top
-quality GM brake parts.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
need new ones put in
-- be sure you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between your front and rear brakes can change
-- for the
worse. The braking performance you've come to expect
can change in many other ways if someone puts in the
wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco battery. When it's time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco
battery. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for battery location.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
After a power loss, such as disconnecting the battery or
removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuse
block, the following steps must be performed to
calibrate the electronic throttle control. If this is not
done, the engine will not run properly.
1. Turn the ignition key to ON. Do not start the engine.
2. Leave the ignition in ON for at least three minutes so
that the electronic throttle control will cycle and
re
-learn its home position.
3. Turn the ignition to OFF.
4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
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6-37 Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal and
Side-Marker Lamps
A. Tail and Stop Lamps
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Side
-Marker Lamp
To replace the tail, stop, turn signal or side
-marker
lamps use the following procedure:
1. Open the trunk using the trunk button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button
located on the lower part of the driver's door.2. Remove the compact spare tire cover by turning the
wing nut counterclockwise.
3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts.
4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of the
vehicle on the side with the burned out bulb.
5. Remove the two mounting screws from the
lamp assembly.
6. Pull out the lamp assembly to expose the
bulb sockets.
7. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out
of the lamp reflector.
8. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
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6-38 Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
A. Back-Up Lamps
B. License Plate Lamps
To replace the back
-up or license plate lamps, use the
following procedure:
1. Open the trunk using the trunk button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button
located on the lower part of the driver's door.2. Remove the cloth cover on the trunk lid by pulling
out the three push
-pins located on the underside of
the trunk lid.
3. Remove the eight mounting nuts from the underside
of the trunk lid by turning the nuts counterclockwise.
4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to
expose the bulb sockets.
5. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out of
the lamp reflector.
6. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
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Mini Fuses Usage
LT HI BEAM Driver's Side High
-Beam
Headlamp
LT LOW BEAM Driver's Side Low
-Beam
Headlamp
RT LOW BEAM Passenger's Side Low
-Beam
Headlamp
RT HI BEAM Passenger's Side High
-Beam
Headlamp
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
THEFT ECM (Electronic Control
Module), TCM (Transmission
Control Module), PASS
-Key III+
Module
LT PARK Driver's Side Taillamp Assembly,
Front Sidemarker and Front
Parking Lamp Assembly
LIC/DIMMING Rear License Plate
Assembly, DIMMini Fuses Usage
DIM/ALDL DIM, ALDL (Assembly Line
Data Link)
FLASHER Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher
Module
MANIFOLD Manifold Flaps 1 and 2, Air Mass
Meter, Canister Purge Valve
STRG CTLS Steering Wheel Control Pad,
Headlamp Switch
HTR
VLV/CLTCHHeater Valve, Clutch Switch
(Normal Closed), Clutch Switch
(Normal Open), Jumper to Start
Relay Coil for Automatic
Transmission
WASH NOZ Driver's and Passenger's Side
Heated Washer Nozzles
ECM Electronic Control Module
TCM/IPC TCM, ECM and IPC
(Instrument Panel Cluster)
SPARE Not Used
IGN MOD Front Bank Ignition Modules