2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE hood release

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.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under
the Hood....................................................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-19
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-21
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-28
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Cooling System............................................5-31Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-38
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-39
Brakes........................................................5-40
Battery........................................................5-43
Jump Starting...............................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-51
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming...........................5-53
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................5-53
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-55
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-55
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-56
Headlamps..................................................5-56
Front Turn Signal Lamps...............................5-59
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-60
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps...................5-60
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-61
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-62
Tires..............................................................5-63
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure................................5-64
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-65
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-68
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Hood Release
To lift the hood, use the following steps:
1. Pull the lever inside the
vehicle to open the
hood. It is located on
the lower left side
of the instrument
panel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and ®nd the
secondary hood release which is located below
the front grille.
3. Move the release lever to the left as you raise
the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ®ller caps are on
properly. Then pull the hood down and close it ®rmly.
5-11

Fuses Usage
35 Antilock Braking System
36 Turn Signal/Hazard
37 Heated Seat Right Rear
38 Dash Integration Module
Relays Usage
39 Fuel Pump
40 Parking Lamps
41 Ignition 1
42 Park Brake A
43 Park Brake B
44 Park Shift Interlock
45 Reverse Lamps
46Retained Accessory Power for
Sunroof
47 Rear HVAC Blower
48 Not Used
49 Ignition 3
50 Fuel Tank Door Release
51 Interior Lamps
52 Trunk Release
53 Front Courtesy Lamps
Relays Usage
54 Rear Courtesy Lamps
55 Automatic Level Control Compressor
Circuit
BreakersUsage
56 Power Seats
57 Power Windows
Relays Usage
58 Cigarette Lighter
59 Rear Defog
Fuses Usage
60 Park Brake
61 Rear Defog
62 Export Brake
63 Audio Ampli®er
64 ELC Compressor/Exhaust
65 Cigar Lighter
66 Not Used
The spare fuses and fuse puller are located in the
underhood fuse block. See
Underhood Fuse Blocklisted
previously for more information.
5-99

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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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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Towing..........................................................4-31
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction........................................................... 4-9
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-45
Magnetic Ride Control..................................4-11
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-39
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-28
Transaxle.......................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-77
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-77
Trip Odometers..............................................3-39
Trunk Lid Tie Down.........................................2-13
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-12
Trunk............................................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-9
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-40
Twilight Sentinel
ž............................................3-19
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-24
Umbrella Holder..............................................2-49Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-12
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-93
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-103
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-69
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-72
Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP)...............3-90
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-47
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-20
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-91
Number (VIN).............................................5-91
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-92
Vehicle Personalization....................................3-64
DIC ...........................................................3-64
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel......2-51
Vehicle Speed Limiter......................................3-41
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-44
Vehicle............................................................ 4-6
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-33
Visors...........................................................2-18
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