lock CADILLAC CTS V 2004 1.G Manual PDF

{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help
keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do
some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until
help comes.
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Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here
are some rules to follow:
The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for
hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
Will you have to make any holes in the body of
your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If
you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when
you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get
into your vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust on
page 2-39. Dirt and water can, too.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to
the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the
hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching
safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper.
Always leave just enough slack so you can turn
with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Because your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, don’t try to
tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do,
both brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain
them properly.
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The tethered fuel cap is
behind a hinged door on
the passenger’s side of
the vehicle.
To open the fuel door, push inward on the forward edge
of the fuel door until the rear edge can be pulled outward.While refueling, hang the
fuel cap by the tether from
the hook on the fuel door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to
the right.
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Don’t top off or overll your
tank, and wait a few seconds after you’ve nished
pumping before you remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. SeeCleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-95.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-47.The Check Gas Cap message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display if the fuel cap is not
reinstalled properly. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-70for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-47.
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A. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-45.
B. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-100.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-41.
D. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. SeePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 3-35.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-40.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.H. Engine Coolant Heater Cord. SeeEngine Coolant
Heater on page 2-25.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. SeeBrakes on
page 5-42.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24.
K. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (Manual Transmission).
SeeHydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission) on
page 5-28.
L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-31
andCooling System on page 5-34.
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A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-100.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-41.
C. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-45.
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-40.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.F. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. SeeBrakes
on page 5-42.
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-31
andCooling System on page 5-34.
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24.
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A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-100.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-41.
C. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-45.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-40.G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. SeeBrakes on
page 5-42.
H. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir. SeeHydraulic Clutch
(Manual Transmission) on page 5-28.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-31
andCooling System on page 5-34.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for
the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or
the wrong mixture, your engine could get too
hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant
as follows:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can
remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one-quarter turn
and then stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
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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 have come to expect can
change in many other ways if someone puts in the
wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the
replacement number shown on the original battery’s
label. We recommend an ACDelco
®replacement
battery. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for 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
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on page 5-46
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, seeTheft-Deterrent Feature
on page 3-124.
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Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Fog Lamp
1. Remove the protection shield located on the
underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling
out the push-pins located on the underside of the
protection shield.
2. Reach up behind the front bumper area from under
the vehicle to access the lamp housing.3. Remove the bulb socket from the housing by
turning the bulb socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by
lifting the two plastic clips.
5. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
It is recommended that this component be replaced as
a unit. See your dealer.
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