tires CADILLAC DEVILLE 2003 8.G Service Manual

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
qChange automatic transaxle ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as limousine service.
þ Uses such as high performance operation.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the ¯uid and ®lter do not require change until
the message CHANGE TRANS FLUID appears on
the Driver Information Center.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
qReplace passenger compartment air ®lter. If you
drive regularly under dusty conditions, the ®lter
may require replacement more often.qInspect throttle body bore and valve plates for
deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all
surfaces. Clean as required.
An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote ².)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qReplace engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service.
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter. If necessary, replace
the ®lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect ®lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qReplace passenger compartment air ®lter. If you drive
regularly under dusty conditions, the ®lter may require
replacement more often.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
qReplace passenger compartment air ®lter. If you
drive regularly under dusty conditions, the ®lter
may require replacement more often.
qInspect throttle body bore and valve plates for
deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all
surfaces. Clean as required.
An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote ².)
qReplace engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
qReplace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
qChange automatic transaxle ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as limousine service.
þ Uses such as high performance operation.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the ¯uid and ®lter do not require change until
the message CHANGE TRANS FLUID appears on
the Driver Information Center.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occurs ®rst).
See
Engine Coolant on page 5-24for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
qInspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission
Control Service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals speci®ed to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOLž
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Make sure tires are in¯ated to the correct pressures.
Don't forget to check your spare tire. SeeTires on
page 5-60for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 3-80for further details.
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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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Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-52
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-21
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-58
Chains, Tires..................................................5-70
Charging System Light....................................3-46
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-60
Check...........................................................3-50
Engine Light...............................................3-50
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints..............................................1-35
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-41
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-28
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-88
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-85
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-87
Cleaning Leather............................................5-86
Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components...........5-86
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-40, 2-42
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-87
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel.........................................5-86
Cleaning Tires................................................5-89
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-86
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-89
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-87
Cleaning........................................................5-84
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-36
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-39
Dual..........................................................3-29
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33
Rear..........................................................3-34
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-38
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-67
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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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