trunk CADILLAC CTS 2004 1.G User Guide

If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in the trunk.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you do not use the correct equipment and
drive properly, you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even
at all. You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. You may also damage your
vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if
you have followed all the steps in this section.
Ask your dealer for advice and information
about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the
proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what
the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that
appears later in this section. But trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability
and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake uid, windshield washer and
other uids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Tail and Stop Lamps
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Side-Marker Lamp
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 reector.
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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Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
A. Back-Up Lamps
B. License Plate Lamps
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 reector.
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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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.
To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment,
do the following:
1. Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it. Then
remove the cover.
2. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wheel wrench.
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13. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-111for wheel nut
torque specication.Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-111for the wheel nut
torque specication.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t t. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the at tire repaired or replaced.
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the at tire in your trunk.
Remove the foam support so that the at tire will t
in the storage area. Place the at tire with the
appearance-side face down and store the jack container
in the center of the tire. See the diagram in “Storing
the Spare Tire and Tools” following for more information.
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
compact spare tire in the trunk:
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You’ll nd this label in the trunk. It’s very helpful if you
ever need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Rear Underseat Fuse Block
(Driver’s Side)
The driver’s side rear fuse block is located under the
rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The rear
seat cushion must be removed to access the rear
fuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion”
listed previously.
To access the fuse block, push in the two tabs located
at each end of the fuse block cover. Then lift the
cover off.
Relays Usage
BAS RELAY
MINIBrake Apply Sensor
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only)
L POSITION
RELAY MICRODriver’s Side Position Lamp
R POSITION
RELAY MICROPassenger’s Side Position Lamp
IGN 3 RELAY
MICROHeated Seat Modules, Air Inlet
Motor, Shifter Assembly
STANDING
LAMP
RLY MICROControl for Position Lamp Relays
TRK DR REL
SOL RELAY
MICROTrunk Release Motor
REV LAMP
RELAY MICROISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
License Plate Lamp Assembly
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Fuses Usage
L FRT HTD
SEAT MODDriver’s Heated Seat Module
MEM/ADAPT
SEATDriver’s Power Seat Switch,
Memory Seat Module
TRUNK
DR RELEASETrunk Release Motor
REVERSE
LAMPISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
License Plate Lamp Assembly
SPARE Not Used
POSITION
LAMPTaillamp Assemblies, Front Position
Lamp Assemblies
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
AUDIO Radio, OnStar Module
SPARE Not Used
REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules
SPARE Not Used
DRIVER
DR MODDriver’s Door ModuleFuses Usage
BASTaillamps, Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp, Flasher Module,
ABS Module, Trailer Lamps
HDLP
LEVELINGHeadlamp Leveling System
Chassis Sensors (Export Only)
SPARE Not Used
CCP CCP (Climate Control Panel)
IGN 3Heated Seat Modules, Air Inlet
Motor, Shifter Assembly
J Cases Usage
AMP Audio Amplier
PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only)
Circuit
BreakersUsage
SEAT C/BPower Seat Switches,
Memory Seat Module
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