
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trunk
2. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new
battery as the instructions under the cover indicate.
3. Snap the transmitter back together and resynchronize
it by pressing and holding the lock and unlock
buttons
for about eight seconds within range of the
vehicle. Once the transmitter is resynchronized, the
horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will
flash once.
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
”urn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on AUTO and the temperature between
65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C). That will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
ccComfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See ccEngine Exhaust” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one
of the gages shows
there may be
a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow
this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that
works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts.
The safety belt light will also come on and stay on
for about
70 seconds. If the
driver’s belt is already
buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come
on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your Cadillac dealer. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs
on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they
are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure
the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes
so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On long uphill grades, reduce speed to 45 to 50 mph
(70 to 90 km/h) and avoid prolonged use of
SECOND (2) gear and engine speeds above 3800 rpm. Climbing grades steeper than 4 degrees at temperatures
above
90°F (32 “C)
with a loaded vehicle and trailer is
not recommended. The cooling system may temporarily
overheat. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply your parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Remove the headlamp bulb socket. 6.
7.
8.
After removing the wiring harness connector from
the headlamp bulb socket, replace the bulb assembly.
Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the
headlamp bulb assembly back into the
headlamp housing.
After reinstalling the bulb and socket, reinstall the rubber
cover. Make sure it fully covers the headlamp socket.
To replace the high-beam bulb, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp
housing. Follow the instructions
in Step 6 to install
the new bulb.
To reinstall the bulb and socket, reverse the instructions
given above.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Electrical System
Add-on a1 Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components
from working as
they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse. An
electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off,
or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have the
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
A circuit breaker protects the wiper motor. If the wiper
motor overheats due to heavy snow, the wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart.
A Maxifuse@ powers the wiper motor. If the Maxifuse
blows, there is an electrical problem. Be sure to have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows. When the
current load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting
the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused
by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace
the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with
a new one of the identical size
and rating. If a Maxifuse should blow, see your dealer
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem
on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that you
can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
The MaxiFuses are located in two
Bussed Electrical
Centers (BEC), one located near the engine compartment on the passenger’s side
and the other under the rear seat on
the driver’s side. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)
As mentioned above, the front Bussed Electrical Center
(BEC) is located in the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger’s side. Lift the cover to gain access.
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First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-33
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-24
FloorMats
.................................... 2-54
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-66
Fog Lamp Light
................................ 2-73
FogLamps
.................................... 2-42
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
FinishDamage
................................. 6-56
FrenchLanguageManual
........................... ii
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-11
CheckGageMessage
.......................... 2-84
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-74
Front Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement
......... 6-39
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-6
Filling a Portable Container
...................... 6-8
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message
........................... 2-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-60
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-69
Tachometer
.................................. 2-64
Gas Cap, Check Message
......................... 2-84
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-21
Fuel
....................................... 2-74
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-54
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-51 Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
.................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Fransais ................................. 11 ..
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-34
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-41
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-40
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Headlamps Suggested Message
.................... 2-85
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 7-4
Heated Seats
.................................... 1-4
Heating
........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-33
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9
Hooks, Garment
................................ 2-54
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
................. 6-15
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
................... 3-10
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-67
Horn ......................................... 2-32
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
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