trunk release CADILLAC CTS V 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-39.
Trunk Lock Release
The remote trunk release
button is located on the
lower portion of the
driver’s door.
To use this feature, an automatic transmission must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and your manual
transmission must be in NEUTRAL with the parking
brake set.
Press the button to open the trunk. You can also press
the button with the trunk symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter to open the trunk.
If your vehicle is ever without power, you can still
access the trunk area. Use one of the following
procedures to open the trunk manually.
If your vehicle is equipped with the rear seat
pass-through door, do the following:
1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the
pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through”
following for more information.
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2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the
emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency
Trunk Release Handle” following.
3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open
the trunk lid.
If your vehicle is equipped with the split folding rear
seat, do the following:
1. Fold down the rear seatback. SeeSplit Folding
Rear Seat on page 1-7for more information.
2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the
trunk release handle.
3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open
the trunk lid.
Rear-Seat Pass Through
If your vehicle is equipped with the rear seat-pass
through door, you can access the trunk without opening
the trunk lid. This is especially useful when transporting
long items.
To open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest. Then
pull the lever all the way down to release the door.
To close the panel, push the door up and back
into place. Then try to open the door without pulling up
on the lever to make sure it is locked into place.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located on the back wall of the trunk. This handle
will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release
handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk
from the inside.
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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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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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Fuses Usage
INTERIOR
LAMPHush Panel Lamps, Puddle Lamps,
Overhead Courtesy Lamp Assembly
PSGR DR MOD Right Front Passenger Door Module
RIM/IGN SWRIM (Rear Integration Module),
Ignition Switch, Key Lock Cylinder
REAR
FOG LAMPRear Fog Lamps (Export Only)
SPARE Not Used
TV/VICSTV Tuner Assembly (Export Only),
VICS (Vehicle Information
Communication System) Module
SPARE Not Used
TRUNK DIODE Trunk Lamp
POWER
SOUNDERPower Sounder, Inclination Sensor
SPARE Not Used
CANISTER
VENTCanister Vent Solenoid
FUEL
PUMP MTRFuel Pump MotorFuses Usage
AFTERBOIL Afterboil Heater Pump
R FRT HTD
SEAT MODPassenger’s Side Heated
Seat Module
SPARE Not Used
AIR BAG SDM (Sensing Diagnostic Module)
RIMISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
Power Sounder, RIM, Passive
Trunk Release Sensor
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
SPARE Not Used
J Cases Usage
REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Element
SUNROOF MOD Power Sunroof Module
Circuit
BreakersUsage
DR MOD
PWR C/BDoor Modules
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Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
(Base Audio System)...................................3-67
Dinghy Towing................................................4-33
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-127
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing..................................................4-34
Door
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Driver Door Ajar.............................................3-75
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-60
DIC Main Menu...........................................3-66
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-88
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-70
Status of Vehicle Systems............................3-61
System Controls..........................................3-60
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-18
City...........................................................4-22
Defensive..................................................... 4-2Driving (cont.)
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-25
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-19
Winter........................................................4-27
Winter Mode Light.......................................3-50
Driving on Grades...........................................4-44
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-28
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-21
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-21
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-43
Dual Climate Control System............................3-29
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-100
Power Windows and Other
Power Options.......................................5-100
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion................5-105
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-100
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-13
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-49
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Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-60
Tire Size.......................................................5-62
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-63
Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-81
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-70
Run-Flat.....................................................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-77
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-77
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-73
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-26
Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off................................3-86
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-40
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)...............2-38
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-33
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-32Traction
Control System (TCS).............................4-8, 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-45
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-11
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-11
Traction Engaged............................................3-87
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine..............3-87
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Fluid Hot Message......................................3-57
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-27
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-33
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometers..............................................3-40
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-12
Trunk Open...................................................3-87
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.........................3-10
Turn Signal On...............................................3-88
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever..........................3-10
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-44
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