warning CADILLAC SEVILLE 2003 5.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
.......................................1-24
Supplemental In¯atable Restraint (SIR)
........1-44
Restraint System Check
............................1-52
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-23
Mirrors
....................................................2-37
OnStar
žSystem
......................................2-42
HomeLinkžTransmitter
.............................2-44
Storage Areas
.........................................2-48
Sunroof
..................................................2-50
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-51
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-37
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-53Trip Computer
.........................................3-77
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-78
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-31
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-51
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-62
Tires
......................................................5-63
Appearance Care
.....................................5-83
Vehicle Identi®cation
.................................5-91
Electrical System
......................................5-92
Capacities and Speci®cations
...................5-100
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
....5-101
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
............................ 7-9
Index................................................................ 1
2003 Cadillac Seville Owner ManualM

Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will ®nd a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about
things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the
warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you
or others could be hurt.You will also ®nd a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means ªDon't,º
ªDon't do thisº or ªDon't let
this happen.º
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will ®nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice will tell you about something that can damage
your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the
notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the
damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle,
are shown along with the text describing the operation
or information relating to a speci®c component, control,
message, gage or indicator.
If you need help ®guring out a speci®c name of a
component, gage or indicator, reference the following
topics:
·Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
·Features and Controls in Section 2
·Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
·Climate Controls in Section 3
·Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3
·Audio System(s) in Section 3
·Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
regular brake pedal,
near the driver's door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push the parking brake
pedal down with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
doesn't, you need to have your vehicle serviced.When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and
the engine is running, the parking brake should
release. If the parking brake has not been fully released
and you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the
brake system warning light will come on and stay on and
a multiple chime will sound. See
Brake System
Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light on page 3-43
for more information.
If the parking brake doesn't fully release, you can
manually release the pedal. However, be sure to read
the following paragraphs:
{CAUTION:
Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the
manual release lever. If your hand or arm is in
the way of the pedal you could be hurt. The
pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand
and arm away when you use the manual
release lever.
Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to
put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to OFF.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-21
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)...........................................3-24
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-26
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-27
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-28
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-33
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-34
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-35
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-35
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-36
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-41Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-42
Charging System Light..................................3-43
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-44
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-46
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-47
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-50
Security Light...............................................3-51
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-51
Lights On Reminder......................................3-51
Cruise Control Light......................................3-51
Fuel Gage...................................................3-52
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-53
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-53
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-56
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization..........................................3-63
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-64
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-33.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-53.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
D. Climate Controls and OnStaržSteering Wheel
Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls, If
Equipped).
See
Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-35andOnStaržSystem on page 2-42.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See ªWindshield
Wipersº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-9.
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-103.
H. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-24.
I. Air Outlet Thumbwheel. See
Outlet Adjustment
on page 3-33.
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.K. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-78.
L. Exterior Lamp Controls. See
Exterior Lamps on
page 3-16.
M. Hood Release. See
Hood Release on page 5-11.
N. Fuel Door Release. See
Filling Your Tank on
page 5-6.
O. Trunk Release Button. See
Trunk on page 2-12.
P. Cruise Control. See ªCruise Controlº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
Q. Horn. See
Horn on page 3-7.
R. Heated Seat Controls. See
Heated Seats on
page 1-3.
S. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. See
Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
T. Console Shift Lever. See
Automatic Transaxle
Operation on page 2-28.
U. Optional Ashtray. See
Ashtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-27.
V. Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-28.
W. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-48.
3-5

Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ¯ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ¯ash on and off.The hazard warning button
is located on the center of
the instrument panel
between the two air vents.
Your hazard warning ¯ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ¯ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ¯ashers off.
When the hazard warning ¯ashers are on, the turn
signals won't work.
3-6

Other Warning Devices
If you carry re¯ective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of
the steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to
the highest level to give your legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehicle.The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then
move the wheel to a comfortable position and release
the lever to lock the wheel in place.
3-7

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever located on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
·Turn and Lane Change Signals
·Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
·Flash-To-Pass
For information on the exterior lamps, see
Exterior
Lamps on page 3-16.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the
steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns
automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow located on the
instrument panel cluster
will ¯ash in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ¯ash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is
complete. The lever returns when it is released.
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind
you to turn it off.
Arrows that ¯ash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb.
Other drivers won't see the turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if
the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93.
3-9

Wiper-Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
about six seconds. To operate, the Twilight Sentinel
ž
feature must be turned on.
When the exterior lamp control is in the off or parking
lamp position and the wiper control is on INT, LO or HI,
the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated
headlamps will also turn off if the Twilight Sentinel
ž
or the windshield wipers are turned off.
Lamps On Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver's door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
®rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
·It is still daylight and the ignition is on,
·the exterior lamp control is in the off position and
·the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be on. No other exterior
lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be
on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument
panel won't be lit up either.
When the Twilight Sentinel
žlever is on and it's dark
enough outside, the high-beam headlamps (at reduced
intensity) will turn off and normal low-beam headlamp
operation will occur.
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