CADILLAC SEVILLE 2003 5.G Owners Manual

Owner's Information
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-26
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-39
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-92
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-81, 3-90
Air Bag System, Supplemental In¯atable
Restraint (SIR)............................................1-44
Air Bag .........................................................3-42
Readiness Light..........................................3-42
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
AM .............................................................3-103
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-106
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-106
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Anti-Pinch Feature..........................................2-17
Appearance Care............................................5-83
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-89
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-84
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-86
Finish Damage............................................5-89
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Ashtrays........................................................3-27
Assist Handles...............................................2-49
Audio System(s).............................................3-78
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-103
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-104
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-105
Care of Your CDs......................................3-105
Console-Mounted CD Changer......................3-99
Diversity Antenna System............................3-106
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-98
Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature........................................3-102
Radio with Cassette and CD.................3-79, 3-87
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-78
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-102
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-103
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-106
Auto Exit Seat................................................3-66
Auto Exit Steering Wheel.................................3-67
Automatic Level Control...................................4-34
Automatic Transaxle Check..............................6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-11
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Automatic Transaxle........................................5-21
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-28
B
Backing Up....................................................4-40
Battery Load Management...............................3-23
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery..........................................................5-43
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-10
Brake Adjustment............................................5-42
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-42
Brake Wear...................................................5-42
Brake............................................................2-31
Parking......................................................2-31
System Inspection.......................................6-14
System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light..........................................3-43
Brakes..........................................................5-40
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-23
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-55
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-60
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-59
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-56Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-51
Headlamps.................................................5-56
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-55
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-61
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-60
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-100
Carbon Monoxide...................4-26, 4-35, 2-12, 2-35
Care of.........................................................5-86
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-104
Your CD Player.........................................3-105
Your CDs .................................................3-105
Cassette Tape Messages.........................3-85, 3-96
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Changer, Console-Mounted.........................3-99
Cellular Phone Usage....................................3-104
Cellular Telephone, Storage Area......................2-48
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-60
Chains, Tires..................................................5-72
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Charging System Light....................................3-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-27
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-52
Check...........................................................3-47
Engine Light...............................................3-47
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-89
Child Restraints..............................................1-30
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-30
Infants and Young Children...........................1-26
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-36
Older Children.............................................1-24
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-41
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-35
Top Strap...................................................1-33
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-33
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-27
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-87
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-84
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-85
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-85
Cleaning Leather............................................5-85Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-37, 2-40
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-85
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-85
Cleaning Tires................................................5-88
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-84
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-87
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-85
Cleaning........................................................5-84
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-86
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Climate Control System...................................3-35
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-35
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-36
Dual..........................................................3-28
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33
Rear..........................................................3-34
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-35
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-63
Compact Disc Changer Errors.........................3-101
Compact Disc Messages..........................3-86, 3-98
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-83
Compass Calibration.......................................2-38
Compass Operation.........................................2-38
Compass Variance..........................................2-39
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-49
Coolant.........................................................3-46
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-46
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Coolant (cont.)
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-46
Heater, Engine............................................2-26
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-28
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cornering Lamps............................................3-19
Cruise Control Light........................................3-51
Cruise Control................................................3-13
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-11
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-7
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
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................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government.................................... 7-9
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-17
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-32
Dinghy Towing................................................4-32
Display Mode.................................................3-40
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-106
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-32
Door.............................................................2-10
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Doors Lock in Gear.........................................3-71
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)................................3-73
Doors Unlock Key Off......................................3-74
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-53
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization........................................3-63
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-53
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Driver Unlock in PARK (P)................................3-71
Driver Unlock Key Off......................................3-72
Driver............................................................1-12
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-12
Driver's Name Set/Recall.................................3-76
Driving on Grades...........................................4-41
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-20
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-20
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Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-39
Driving..........................................................4-17
At Night.....................................................4-17
City...........................................................4-21
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Winter........................................................4-26
Dual Climate Control System............................3-28
E
Electrical System............................................5-92
Add-On Equipment......................................5-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-92
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-92
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion..................5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-92
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-49
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-42
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17Engine Oil Level Check..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance..................... 6-5
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-41
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-47
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-46
Coolant......................................................5-25
Cooling System Inspection............................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-25
English Metric Display.....................................3-40
Entering Feature Programming..........................3-64
Entry Lighting.................................................3-22
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-47
Exiting Feature Programming............................3-76
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-23
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-20
Exterior Lights at Unlock..................................3-70
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F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XMŸ).............3-92
Finding a PTY Station (XMŸ Only)...................3-81
Finding a Station....................................3-80, 3-89
Finish Care....................................................5-87
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Floor Mats.....................................................2-49
Fluid.............................................................5-21
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
FM Stereo....................................................3-103
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-51
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
Following Distance..........................................4-39
Footnotes........................................................ 6-5
Front Ashtray.................................................3-27
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
System Inspection.......................................6-13
Fuses...........................................................5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-92
G
Gage............................................................3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Speedometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
Garment Hooks..............................................2-49
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-47
Glove Box.....................................................2-48
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer...................3-10
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Headlamp Wiring............................................5-92
Headlamp......................................................5-51
Aiming.......................................................5-51
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-53
Vertical Aiming............................................5-53
Headlamps....................................................5-56
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-59
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-56
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-55
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-38
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-45
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-44
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn Sounds at Lock......................................3-69
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-25
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-33
How to Add Fluid............................................5-24
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-38
How to Check........................................5-22, 5-65
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid
Change Indicator.........................................5-24How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-29
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-48
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-48
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-36
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-24
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-12
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-26
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-64
Inspection......................................................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.............................3-21
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Instrument Panel.............................................3-38
Cluster.......................................................3-38
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-21
Interior Lamps................................................3-21
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Key in Recall Memory.....................................3-65
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-10
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-17
Lamps...........................................................3-16
Exterior......................................................3-16
Interior.......................................................3-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-12, 1-20
LATCH System...............................................1-36
Child Restraints...........................................1-36LATCH System (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-38
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-33
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-18
Light.............................................................3-42
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-42
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................3-43
Charging System.........................................3-43
Cruise Control.............................................3-51
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-46
Fog Lamp..................................................3-51
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-51
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-47
Oil Pressure...............................................3-50
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-41
Security.....................................................3-51
TCS Warning Light......................................3-45
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-45
Lights Flash at Lock........................................3-68
Lights Flash at Unlock.....................................3-68
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks............................................................2-10
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-9
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