2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE engine coolant

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 5-25.
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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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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Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-51
Steering........................................................4-11
Storage Areas................................................2-48
Cellular Telephone.......................................2-48
Center Console Storage Area........................2-49
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Glove Box..................................................2-48
Map Pocket................................................2-49
Umbrella Holder..........................................2-49
Storage.........................................................2-49
Garment Hooks...........................................2-49
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.........................................................2-50
Supplemental In¯atable Restraints (SIR).............1-44
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-50
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-52
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-49
What Will You See After an Air Bag In¯ates?....1-50
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-49
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-46
T
Tachometer....................................................3-41
Taillamps.......................................................5-60
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-60Taillamps (cont.)
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-45
Testing the Alarm............................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-102
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..............................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII .............................................2-21
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check........................................... 6-9
Tire Pressure Display......................................3-75
Tires.............................................................5-63
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-67
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-65
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-71
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-68
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-27
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-35
Top Strap......................................................1-33
Torque Lock...................................................2-34
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-38
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