service CADILLAC DEVILLE 2003 8.G Owners Manual

Courtesy Rental Vehicle
When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight
warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide
you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a
rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a
maximum of $37.00 per day supported by receipts. This
requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement
and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider
requirements. Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit
card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges
and may also be responsible for taxes, levies,
usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond
the completion of the repair.
Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a
courtesy rental.
Additional Program Information
Courtesy Transportation is available during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period,
but it
is notpart of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
A separate booklet entitledWarranty and Owner
Assistance Informationfurnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information.Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact you dealer for speci®c information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General
Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
alternative transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at its sole discretion.
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Owner's Manual
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Automatic Level Control...................................4-34
Automatic Transaxle Check..............................6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System
Check........................................................6-11
Automatic Transaxle........................................5-21
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-27
B
Backing Up....................................................4-38
Battery Load Management...............................3-21
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery..........................................................5-41
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-10
Brake Adjustment............................................5-40
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brake............................................................2-32
Parking......................................................2-32
System Inspection.......................................6-14
System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator
Light......................................................3-47
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-23Bulb Replacement...........................................5-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-58
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking
and Cornering Lamps...............................5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-58
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-101
Carbon Monoxide...................4-25, 4-34, 2-11, 2-38
Care of.........................................................5-87
Safety Belts................................................5-87
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-106
Your CD Player.........................................3-107
Your CDs .................................................3-107
Cassette Tape Messages.........................3-87, 3-98
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Changer, Glovebox-Mounted......................3-100
Cellular Phone Usage....................................3-106
Cellular Telephone, Storage Area......................2-51
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Compact Disc Changer Errors.........................3-103
Compact Disc Messages..........................3-88, 3-99
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-83
Compass Calibration.......................................2-41
Compass Operation.........................................2-41
Compass Variance..........................................2-41
Console Shift Lever.........................................2-36
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension
(CVRSS)....................................................4-10
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-53
Coolant.........................................................3-50
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-50
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-49
Heater, Engine............................................2-25
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cornering Lamps............................................3-17
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-20
Cruise Control Light........................................3-55
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-8
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-6Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-32
Digital Cluster.................................................3-41
Dinghy Towing................................................4-31
Display Mode.................................................3-43
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-108
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-32
Door............................................................... 2-9
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Doors Lock in Gear.........................................3-73
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)................................3-75
Doors Unlock Key Off......................................3-76
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Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-57
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization........................................3-67
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-57
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-67
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Driver Unlock in PARK (P)................................3-74
Driver Unlock Key Off......................................3-74
Driver............................................................1-14
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driver's Name Set/Recall.................................3-78
Driving on Grades...........................................4-39
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-26
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-38
Driving..........................................................4-16
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-23
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-25
Dual Climate Control System............................3-29E
Electrical System............................................5-93
Add-On Equipment......................................5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-93
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion..................5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-93
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-53
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-40
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Oil Level Check..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance..................... 6-5
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-44
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-50
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-50
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-49
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Horn Sounds at Lock......................................3-72
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-26
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Check........................................5-21, 5-62
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Indicator.........5-23
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-19
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-51
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-52
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer.....................4-35
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-27
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-12
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure.................................5-61Inspection......................................................6-14
Brake System.............................................6-14
Engine Cooling System................................6-14
Exhaust System..........................................6-13
Fuel System...............................................6-13
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-13
Throttle System...........................................6-14
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-19
Instrument Panel.............................................3-40
Cluster.......................................................3-40
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-51
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key in Recall Memory.....................................3-68
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-10
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
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M
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System . . . 4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-103
Maintenance Schedule...................................... 6-9
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-10
Brake System Inspection..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-14
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection................................6-13
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services............... 6-9
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-16
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-13
Throttle System Inspection............................6-14
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-50
Map Pocket...................................................2-52
Massaging Lumbar Controls............................... 1-3
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-55
Memory Seat.................................................2-55
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-55
Message.......................................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and
Caribbean Islands/Countries
(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) ±
Customer Assistance..................................... 7-5
Mirror Operation.....................................2-40, 2-41
Mirror to Curb In Reverse................................3-77
Mirrors..........................................................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž
and Compass..........................................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž.....2-40
Memory.....................................................2-55
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-43
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-44
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-42
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-100
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-23
Night Vision System........................................3-22
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-103
O
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-43
Odometer......................................................3-43
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil ................................................................5-13
Engine.......................................................5-13
Life Indicator...............................................3-79
Pressure Light.............................................3-53
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-45
OnStaržServices............................................2-45
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-46
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-33
Outside.........................................................2-43
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-43
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44Outside (cont.)
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-43
Heated Mirrors............................................2-44
Power Mirrors.............................................2-42
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-27
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-20
Park Aid........................................................3-25
Park (P)........................................................2-37
Shifting Out of............................................2-37
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-12
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking.........................................................3-25
Assist........................................................3-25
Brake Indicator Light....................................3-47
Brake........................................................2-32
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Park(P).........................................................2-34
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................. 6-9
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-13
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Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-36
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-38
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..................................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII ................................................2-21
Performance Shifting (DTS Only).......................2-30
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-39
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..........................3-86, 3-97
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-87, 3-98
Playing the Radio...................................3-81, 3-90
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column........................................................ 3-8
Power...........................................................3-27
Accessory Outlets........................................3-27
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-93
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Rear Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-8
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-16
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-48
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-89
Radios..........................................................3-80
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-106
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-107
Care of Your CDs......................................3-107
DIC Personalization.....................................3-67
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer...................3-100
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-100
Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature.................................................3-103
Radio with Cassette and CD.................3-81, 3-89
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-80
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-80
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Understanding Reception............................3-105
RainsenseŸ II Wipers.....................................3-10
RDS Messages..............................................3-93
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
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