brakes CADILLAC DEVILLE 2003 8.G Owner's Guide

SeePart B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9andPart C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections on
page 6-13.
Footnotes
²The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-14.
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and ®lter as indicated by the GM
Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Reset the system.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and ®lter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at
which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you
must reset the system every time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary.
A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will come on. Change your oil
as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for
fuel. It is possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil
change is necessary for over a year. However, your
engine oil and ®lter must be changed at least once a year
and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer
has GM-trained service people who will perform this work
using genuine GM parts and reset the system.
It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep
it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-13for information on resetting the system.
An Emission Control Service.
See the mileage intervals following for additional services
that may be performed with an engine oil change. After
the services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service on the
maintenance record pages in Part E of this schedule.
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
®ttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator
and cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
cha®ng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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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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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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Tire In¯ation Check........................................... 6-9
Tire Pressure Display......................................3-78
Tires.............................................................5-60
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure..............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-68
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-65
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-26
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-37
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-37
Towing..........................................................4-31
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31Traction.........................................................4-10
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension
(CVRSS).................................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-48
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-38
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-27
Transaxle.......................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-79
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-79
Trip Odometer................................................3-43
Trunk Lid Tie Down.........................................2-12
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-12
Trunk............................................................2-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-39
Twilight Sentinel
ž............................................3-17
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