2003 CADILLAC CTS clock

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Filling Your Tank
CAUTION:
Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near fuel or refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
The fuel cap is located
behind a hinged door
on the passenger's side
of the vehicle.To open the fuel door, push inward on the forward
edge of the fuel door until the rear edge can be
pulled outward.
While refueling, hang the
fuel cap by the tether from
the hook on the fuel door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if
you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to
the right.

6-7
CAUTION:
If you get fuel on yourself and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can
spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too
quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is
nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any ªhissº
noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicleº in the Index.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.The Check Gas Cap message will appear on the DIC
display if the fuel cap is not reinstalled properly. See
ªCheck Message, Gas Capº in the Index for more
information.
NOTICE:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you
get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This
may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and
emissions system. See ªMalfunction Indicator
Lampº in the Index.

6-36 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Fog Lamp
To replace the front turn signal or fog lamps, use the
following procedure:
1. Remove the protection shield located on the
underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling out
the push
-pins located on the underside of the
protection shield.2. Reach up behind the front bumper area from under
the vehicle to access the lamp housing.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the housing by turning
the bulb socket one
-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by
lifting the two plastic clips.
5. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)
It is recommended that this component be replaced as a
unit. See your dealer.

6-37 Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal and
Side-Marker Lamps
A. Tail and Stop Lamps
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Side
-Marker Lamp
To replace the tail, stop, turn signal or side
-marker
lamps use the following procedure:
1. Open the trunk using the trunk button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button
located on the lower part of the driver's door.2. Remove the compact spare tire cover by turning the
wing nut counterclockwise.
3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts.
4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of the
vehicle on the side with the burned out bulb.
5. Remove the two mounting screws from the
lamp assembly.
6. Pull out the lamp assembly to expose the
bulb sockets.
7. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out
of the lamp reflector.
8. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.

6-38 Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
A. Back-Up Lamps
B. License Plate Lamps
To replace the back
-up or license plate lamps, use the
following procedure:
1. Open the trunk using the trunk button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button
located on the lower part of the driver's door.2. Remove the cloth cover on the trunk lid by pulling
out the three push
-pins located on the underside of
the trunk lid.
3. Remove the eight mounting nuts from the underside
of the trunk lid by turning the nuts counterclockwise.
4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to
expose the bulb sockets.
5. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out of
the lamp reflector.
6. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.