CADILLAC DEVILLE 2003 8.G Owners Manual

Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the
corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
®nish should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of
®nish damage can be corrected in your dealer's
body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ¯oor pan
and exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.At least every spring, ¯ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being ¯ushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs ®rst.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing
the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and
asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and
PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and
convertible tops.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and ®ngerprints.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont'd)
Description Usage
Chrome and Wire Wheel
CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
®ngerprints, and surface
contaminants, Spray on
wipe off.
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks,
®ne scratches and other
light surface
contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects ®nish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and
protects in one easy step,
no wiping necessary.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Description Usage
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on
fabrics, vinyl, leather
and carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-15.
Vehicle Identi®cation
Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN)
This is the legal identi®er 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 Certi®cation and Service Parts
labels and the certi®cates of title and registration.
Engine Identi®cation
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, speci®cations
and replacement parts.
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Service Parts Identi®cation Label
You'll ®nd this label on the under side of the spare tire
cover 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 option and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the
vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don't add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer ®rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-59.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses,
LF low, RF low, LF high and RF high. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. If this happens, have
the 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.
A fuse powers the wiper motor. If the fuse blows, there
is an electrical problem. Be sure to have it ®xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and power
seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the
problem is ®xed or goes away.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ®res
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating. If a fuse should blow, see your dealer
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have
a spare fuse, you can ªborrowº one that has the
same amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without ± like the radio or cigarette
lighter ± and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
The fuses are located in two fuse blocks, one located in
the engine compartment on the passenger's side and
the other under the rear seat on the driver's side.
If a fuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer immediately.
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block
is located next to the
engine on the passenger's
side of the vehicle. For
more information on
location, see
Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 5-12
.
To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located at
each end of the fuse block cover. Then lift the cover off.
Fuse 22 or 23 can be moved to the outer position to
enable the accessory power outlets or cigarette lighter
when the ignition is not on. See your dealer for
additional assistance, if needed.
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Fuses Usage
1 Assembly Line Diagnostic Work
2 Accessory
3 Windshield Wipers
4 Not Used
5 Headlamp Low Beam Left
6 Headlamp Low Beam Right
7 Instrument Panel
8 Powertrain Control Module Battery
9 Headlamp High Beam Right
10 Headlamp High Beam Left
Fuses Usage
11 Ignition 1
12 Fog Lamps
13 Transmission
14 Cruise Control
15 Coil Module
16 Injector Bank #2
17 Not Used
18 Not Used
19 Powertrain Control Module Ignition
20 Oxygen Sensor
21 Injector Bank #1
22 Cigar Lighter #2
23 Cigar Lighter #1
24 Daytime Running Lamps
25 Horn
26 Air Conditioner Clutch
42 Not Used
43 Not Used
44 Anti-Lock Brake System
45 Air Pump
46 Cooling Fan 1
47 Cooling Fan 2
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Relays Usage
27 Headlamp High Beam
28 Headlamp Low Beam
29 Fog Lamps
30 Daytime Running Lamps
31 Horn
32 Air Conditioner Clutch
33 Not Used
34 Accessory
35 Not Used
36 Starter 1
37 Cooling Fan 1
38 Ignition 1
39 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel
40 Cooling Fan 2
Circuit
BreakersUsage
41 Starter
The spare fuses are located in numbers 48 through 52.
The fuse puller is located in number 53.
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
Notice:The battery and main fuse blocks are
located under the rear seat cushion. The battery's
ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed.
To help avoid damage to the battery and wires,
be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat
cushion. Do not remove covers from covered parts.
Do not store anything under the seat, as objects
could touch exposed wires and cause a short.
To remove the rear seat cushion, do the following:
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the
vehicle.
To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following:
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A safety belt that isn't properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won't provide
the protection needed in a crash. If the safety
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belt hasn't been routed through the seat
cushion at all, it won't be there to work for the
next passenger. The person sitting in that
position could be badly injured. After
reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to
be sure that the safety belts are properly
routed and are not twisted.
1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt,
then route the safety belts through the proper slots
in the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belts get
twisted.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into
the wire loops on the back frame.
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the
spring locks on both ends engage.
4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
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Rear Underseat Fuse Block
The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on
the driver's side. The rear seat cushion must be
removed to access the rear fuse block. See
Removing
the Rear Seat Cushion on page 5-96.
To access the fuse block, push in the two tabs located
at each end of the fuse block cover. Then lift the
cover off.
Fuses Usage
1 Fuel Pump
2Heater, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Battery
3Memory Seat, Tilt and Telescoping
Steering
4 RR Lumbar, Antenna
5 Driver Door Module
6 Heated Seat Left Rear
7 Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering
8 Supplemental In¯ation Restraint
9 SDAR (XMŸ Satellite Radio)
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Fuses Usage
10 Lamps Park Right
11 Fuel Tank Ventilation Solenoid
12 Ignition 1
13 Interior Lamp Dimmer Module
14 Sunshade
15 Navigation
16 Heated Seat Left Front
17 Interior Lamps
18 Right Rear Door Module
19 Stoplamps
20 Park/Reverse
21 Audio
22Retained Accessory Power for
Sunroof
23 Lamps, Parking Left
24 Night Vision
25 Passenger Door Module
26 Body
27 Export Lights, Power LocksFuses Usage
28 Rear HVAC Blower
29 Ignition Switch
30 Hazard Signal
31 Reverse, Locks
32Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension
33 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
34 Ignition 3 Rear
35 Antilock Braking System
36 Heated Seat, Right Front
37 Heated Seat, Right Rear
38 Dimmer
60 Park Brake
61 Rear Defog
62 HVAC Blower
63 Audio Ampli®er
64 ELC Compressor/Exhaust
65 Cigar Lighter
66 Not Used
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