key CADILLAC DEVILLE 2003 8.G Repair Manual

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position.
·The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
·The key should come out only in OFF.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
·To check the parking brake's holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
·To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ¯ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certi®ed for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent or
equivalent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada
993294, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
ž-IIII Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada
992723, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada
10953014, or equivalent).
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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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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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Rear Ashtray..................................................3-28
Rear Climate Control System............................3-34
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Power Sunshade.....................................2-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Pass Through.................................2-14
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-22
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-53
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest.......................2-53
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..............................5-98
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
žand Compass.................................2-40
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
ž.....................................................2-40
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Recall Memory...................................3-68
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-73
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-75Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-58
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash.....1-60
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-50
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-50
Restraint System Check...................................6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-60
Restraint Systems...........................................1-60
Checking....................................................1-60
Replacing Parts...........................................1-60
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-24
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-21
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-7
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Service........................................................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-30
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-39
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Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-90
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-30
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-37
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-85
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-43
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-11
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-25
Steering Column Shift Lever.............................2-35
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.......................3-38
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-55
Steering........................................................4-11
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Cellular Telephone.......................................2-51
Center Console Storage Area........................2-51
Center Flex Storage Unit..............................2-52
Convenience Net.........................................2-53
Front Storage Area......................................2-51
Full Floor Console Storage Area....................2-51
Glove Box..................................................2-51Storage Areas (cont.)
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-51
Map Pocket................................................2-52
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-53
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest....................2-53
Umbrella Holder..........................................2-53
Storage.........................................................2-53
Garment Hooks...........................................2-53
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-81
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-82
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-54
T
Tachometer....................................................3-44
Taillamps.......................................................5-58
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-58
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-48
Testing the Alarm............................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-104
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..............................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII .............................................2-21
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
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