2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE steering

Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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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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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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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
7

Locks (cont.)
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lumbar........................................................... 1-2
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Magnetic Ride Control.....................................4-11
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-101
Maintenance Schedule...................................... 6-9
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-10
Brake System Inspection..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-14
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection................................6-13
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services............... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-16
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-13
Throttle System Inspection............................6-14
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-42
Making Turns.................................................4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-47
Map Pocket...................................................2-49
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-51
Memory Seat.................................................2-51
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-51
Message.......................................................3-56
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirror Operation.....................................2-37, 2-38
Mirror to Curb In Reverse................................3-74
Mirrors..........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž
and Compass..........................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž.....2-37
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Mirrors (cont.)
Memory.....................................................2-51
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-41
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-40
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-98
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-23
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-101
O
Odometer......................................................3-39
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil ................................................................5-13
Engine.......................................................5-13
Life Indicator...............................................3-77
Pressure Light.............................................3-50
Older Children, Restraints................................1-24
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-43
OnStaržServices............................................2-42
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-43
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-42OnStar
žVirtual Advisor....................................2-43
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-33
Outside.........................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-41
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-41
Power Mirrors.............................................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-28
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-22
Park Aid........................................................3-24
Park (P)........................................................2-32
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-12
Parking on Hills..............................................4-41
Parking.........................................................3-24
Assist........................................................3-24
Brake Indicator Light....................................3-43
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Parking (cont.)
Brake........................................................2-31
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................. 6-9
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-35
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-39
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..................................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII ................................................2-21 .
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Performance Shift Display (STS Only)................2-30
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-36
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..........................3-84, 3-95
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-85, 3-96
Playing the Radio...................................3-79, 3-88
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column........................................................ 3-8
Power...........................................................3-26
Accessory Outlets........................................3-26
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Seat............................................................ 1-2Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-16
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-23
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-45
Programming the Power Windows.....................2-17
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-10
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-87
Radios..........................................................3-78
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
DIC Personalization.....................................3-63
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
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