headlamp CADILLAC STS 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

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.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck,
you need to spin the wheels, but you do not
want to spin the wheels too fast. The method
known as rocking can help you get out when you
are stuck, but you must use caution.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or
others could be injured. And, the
transmission or other parts of the vehicle
can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment re or other damage. When
you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as
possible. Do not spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
Notice:Spinning the wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you
spin the wheels too fast while shifting the
transmission back and forth, you can destroy
the transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 447.
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Vehicle Identication.................................. 485
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 485
Service Parts Identication Label............... 485
Electrical System........................................ 486
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 486
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 486
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 486Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 487
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 487
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 488
Rear Underseat Fuse Block....................... 492
Capacities and Specications.................... 498
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
361

High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge
lighting system operates at a very high
voltage. If you try to service any of the
system components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your dealer or a
qualied technician service them.
Your vehicle has HID headlamps. After your
vehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced,
you may notice that the beam is a slightly different
shade than it was originally. This is normal.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
Back-Up Lamps
To replace a back-up lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101
for more information.
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Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and
be mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle
can be dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in
which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 464for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven. It
could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If
you have to replace a wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
446

Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage would not
be covered by your warranty. Some add-on
electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery,
even if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to your
vehicle, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 78.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the
fuse block. An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an
internal circuit breaker. If the wiper motor
overheats due to heavy snow, the wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart.
486

The underhood fuse block is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger’s
side of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 373for more information
on location and removal procedure for the front
compartment underhood sights shields.
To access the fuses, push in the tabs located on
each side of the fuse block cover, then lift the
cover off.
Fuses Usage
BLOWER Blower Motor
R REAR Passenger’s Side Rear Fuse Block
I/P OUTLET Front Accessory Power Outlet
CCP Climate Control, Headlamp Leveling
PRE 02/CAMOxygen Sensor, Variable Intake (V6),
Purge Solenoid (V6), Camshaft
Phasers (V6)
R REAR Passenger’s Side Rear Fuse Block
WPR SW Wiper/Washer Switch
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
OUTLET Rear Accessory Power Outlet
EVEN COILSEven Ignition Coils, Even Fuel
Injectors
Fuses Usage
L REAR Driver’s Side Rear Fuse Block
WPR MOD Wiper Module
POST 02 Oxygen Sensor
COMP CLTCH Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch
STARTER Starter Solenoid
ABS Anti-lock Brake Pump
L REAR Driver’s Side Rear Fuse Block
RAIN SSRRain Sensor, Headlamp Washer,
Tire Pressure Monitor
CCP Climate Control
SMT BM-OPT IntelliBeam™ Relay (If Equipped)
EXT LIGHTSLow Beam Relay, High Beam Relay,
Park Lamp Relay
VOLT CHECK Instrument Panel Module
ECM/TCMEngine Control Module (ECM),
Transmission Control Module (TCM),
Easy Key Module, Instrument Panel
Cluster
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
LT PARKDriver’s Side Park Lamp, Driver’s
Side Taillamp
489

Fuses Usage
LIC/DIMMINGLicense Plate, Instrument
Panel Dimming
IPM/ALDLInstrument Panel Module Assembly
Line Data Link Connector
HUDHeads-Up Display, Column Lock
Module, Steering Column Switch
V8 ECMV8 Engine Control Module (ECM),
Evap. Solenoid, Vacuum Bypass
ABS Anti-lock Brake Controller
STR RLY Starter Relay
WASH
NOZ/AQSHeated Washer Nozzles, Air
Quality Sensor
ODD COILSOdd Ignition Coils, Odd
Fuel Injectors
TCM IPCTransmission Control Module (TCM),
Instrument Panel, Engine Control
SPARE Spare
MAF Mass Air Flow Sensor (V6)
HIGH FAN Cooling Fan - High Speed
LOW FAN Cooling Fan - Low Speed
RT PARKPassenger’s Side Park Lamp,
Right TaillampFuses Usage
HORN Horn
LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side Headlamp High-Beam
LT LOW BEAM Driver’s Side Headlamp Low-Beam
RT LOW BEAMPassenger’s Side Headlamp
Low-Beam
RT HI BEAM Right Headlamp High-Beam
HFV6 ECMHigh Feature V6 Engine Control
Module (ECM), Mass Air Flow
Sensor (MAF) (V8)
Relays Usage
HDLP WASH
RELAY
JUMPER -OPTHeadlamp Washer
STARTER
RELAY MINIStarter
SPARE Spare
FOG LAMP
RELAY MICROFog Lamps
CMP CLU
RELAY MICROAir Conditioning Compressor
Clutch
490

Relays Usage
BLOWER
RELAY MINIFront Blower Motor
POWERTRAIN
RELAY MICROEngine Controls
RUN/CRANK
RELAY MICROIgnition 1, Starter, Washer Nozzle,
Air Quality, Anti-lock Brake System,
Climate Control Panel, Transmission
Control Module, Instrument Panel
Cluster, Mass Airow Sensor,
Engine Control Module
LOW SPEED
FAN RELAY
MINICooling Fan Low Speed
ACCESSORY
RELAY MINIIgnition 3, Rain Sensor, Headlamp
Washer, Windshield Wiper/Washer
Module
PARK LAMP
RELAY MICROParking Lamps, Instrument Panel
Dimming, Rear License Plate Lamps
HIGH BEAM
RELAY MICROHeadlamp High-Beam
LOW BEAM
RELAY/HID
MINI-OPTLow-Beam/High Intensity DischargeRelays Usage
HIGH SPEED
FAN RELAY
MINICooling Fan High Speed
S/P FAN
RELAY MINICooling Fan Series/Parallel
HORN RELAY
MICROHorn
SPARE Spare
Circuit
BreakersUsage
HDLP WASH
C/B -OPTHeadlamp Washer (If Equipped)
Harness
ConnectionUsage
ENG W/H Engine Harness Connection
BODY W/H Body Harness Connection
BODY W/H Body Harness Connection
491

Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 258
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 258
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 264
Other Messages....................................... 279
Driving
At Night................................................... 333
City.......................................................... 338
Defensive................................................. 316
Drunken................................................... 317
Freeway................................................... 339
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 342
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 335
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 349
Winter...................................................... 344
Dual Climate Control System....................... 230
E
Electric Power Management........................ 221
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 486
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 487
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 486
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 487Electrical System (cont.)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 492
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 488
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 486
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 386
Battery..................................................... 408
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 252
Coolant.................................................... 389
Coolant Heater......................................... 115
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 251
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 251
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 519
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 373
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 380
Oil Life System........................................ 383
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 395
Overheating............................................. 393
Starting.................................................... 113
Supercharger Oil...................................... 385
Entry Lighting.............................................. 220
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 536
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 219
549

F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 386
Finish Damage............................................ 483
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 180
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 188
Flat Tire...................................................... 451
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 464
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 473
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 388
Power Steering........................................ 403
Windshield Washer.................................. 404
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 256
Fog Lamps.................................................. 217
Forward Collision Alert (FAC) System.......... 184
Front Axle................................................... 417
Fuel............................................................ 365
Additives.................................................. 367
California Fuel.......................................... 366
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 371
Filling Your Tank...................................... 368
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 368
Gage....................................................... 257
Gasoline Octane...................................... 365
Gasoline Specications............................ 366Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 487
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 492
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 488
Windshield Wiper..................................... 486
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 251
Fuel......................................................... 257
Speedometer........................................... 243
Tachometer.............................................. 243
Garage Door Opener..........................135, 136
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 365
Specications........................................... 366
Glove Box................................................... 146
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 530
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 180
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 486
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