check oil CADILLAC DEVILLE 2004 8.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,
replacement parts and recommended uids and
lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary
to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any
damage caused by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance is
important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper uid
levels or the wrong tire ination can increase the level of
emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition,
be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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If you want to get service information, seeService
Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9tells you what
should be checked, when to check it and what you can
easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids and lubricants to
use are listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-13andNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced,
make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced
and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone
else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine GM parts.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It
is possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that
vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However,
your engine oil and lter must be changed at least once a
year and at this time the system must be reset. Your GM
Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service technicians
who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and
reset the system.If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset
the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil on page 5-15for information on the Engine
Oil Life System and resetting the system.
When the change engine oil message appears, certain
services, checks and inspections are required. Required
services are described in the following for
“MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.” Generally, it is
recommended that your rst service be MaintenanceI,
your second service be MaintenanceIIand that you
alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay be
required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the change
engine oil message comes on within ten months since
vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the previous
service performed was MaintenanceI. Always use
MaintenanceIIwhenever the message comes on ten
months or more since the last service or if the message
has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. Reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.An Emission Control Service. See footnote †.••
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-66.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transaxle uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
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(h)If you do not use your vehicle under the following
conditions, the uid and lter do not require chage until
the CHANGE TRANS FLUID message appears on
the Driver Information Center. Change automatic
transaxle uid and lter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as limousine service.
Uses such as high performance operation.
(i)Drain, ush and rell cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-27for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check throttle system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or
cruise control cables.
(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(l)Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for
deposits. Open the throttle valve and inspect all
surfaces. Clean as required.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
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Cassette Tape Messages...............................3-107
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-10
CD Changer, Glovebox-Mounted......................3-110
CD Messages.............................3-97, 3-109, 3-113
Cellular Phone Usage....................................3-116
Cellular Telephone, Storage Area......................2-51
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-52
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......1-20
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-64
Chains, Tires..................................................5-84
Charging System Light....................................3-51
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-55
Checking Coolant............................................5-29
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Top Strap...................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.....................................3-31, 3-32
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-98
Outside of Your Vehicle..............................5-101
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Weatherstrips............................................5-101
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-103
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses......................5-102
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-98
Cleaning Glass Surfaces................................5-100
Cleaning Leather............................................5-99
Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components..........5-100
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-39, 2-41
Cleaning the Speaker Covers..........................5-100
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel.........5-100
Cleaning Tires..............................................5-103
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-99
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades............5-102
Cleaning Wood Panels...................................5-100
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-55
Coolant......................................................5-27
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-54
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-54
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-26
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-48
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-20
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-49
English/Metric Button.......................................3-48
Entering Feature Programming..........................3-74
Entry Lighting.................................................3-23
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-49
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exiting Feature Programming............................3-88
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-17
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-22
Exterior Lights at Unlock..................................3-82
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-22
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(XM™ Only)......................................3-93, 3-101
Finding a Station....................................3-91, 3-99
Finish Care..................................................5-102
Finish Damage.............................................5-104
Flash-To-Pass................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-85
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-86
Floor Mats.....................................................2-53
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-40
Windshield Washer......................................5-41
FM Stereo....................................................3-115
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-59
Fog Lamps....................................................3-20
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Odometer......................................................3-47
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-47
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Life Indicator...............................................3-89
Pressure Light.............................................3-58
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-44
OnStar®Services............................................2-44
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-45
OnStar®System.............................................2-43
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-44
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-37
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-42
Convex Mirror.............................................2-43
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-42
Heated Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-31
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-23
Park Aid........................................................3-28
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Assist........................................................3-28
Brake........................................................2-32
Brake Indicator Light....................................3-51
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Parking on Hills..............................................4-47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-40
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-46
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-21
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-22
Performance Shifting (DTS Only).......................2-32
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-43
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape................................3-106
Playing a CD........................................3-96, 3-108
Playing the Radio...................................3-91, 3-99
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-30
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-107
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
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Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-21
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-106
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-106
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-74
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel......2-55
Vehicle Speed Limiter......................................3-48
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-48
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-37
Visors...........................................................2-18
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-44
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-65
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6Warnings (cont.)
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-101
Weather Band..............................................3-116
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-43
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-44
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-82
Replacement...............................................5-82
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-20
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-41
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-48
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-8
Window Lockout.............................................2-17
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power........................................................2-16
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