2004 CADILLAC CTS V bulb

Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Fog Lamp
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
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
It is recommended that this component be replaced as
a unit. See your dealer.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Tail and Stop Lamps
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Side-Marker Lamp
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 reector.
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.
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Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
A. Back-Up Lamps
B. License Plate Lamps
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 reector.
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.
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Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 3157K
Fog Lamps 9145
Front and Rear Turn
Signal Lamps3157K
License Plate Lamps W5WLL
Rear Sidemarker Lamps 3157K
Stoplamps 3157K
Taillamps 3157K
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. SeeOwner Checks
and Services on page 6-9.
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, seeNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15.
To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.
2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off
again when the wipers are in the out-wipe position.
The driver’s side blade will be straight up and
down on the windshield.
3. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from
the windshield.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-124
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-125
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-127
Automatic Transmission...................................2-24
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Backing Up....................................................4-43
Battery..........................................................5-45
Battery Not Charging.......................................3-71
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Saver Active........................................3-71
Battery Voltage High.......................................3-71
Battery Voltage Low........................................3-72
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Panic Assist................................................4-12
Parking......................................................2-35
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Adjustment............................................5-44
Brake Fluid....................................................5-42
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-44
Brake Wear...................................................5-44
Brakes..........................................................5-42Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps.................5-55
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-53
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps..................5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Cadillac Owner Privileges™............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada — Customer Assistance......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-111
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-39, 4-27, 4-39
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-94
Your CD Player.........................................3-126
Your CDs .................................................3-126
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Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-7
Following Distance..........................................4-43
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuel Level Low...............................................3-77
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-100
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-100
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Speedometer..............................................3-40
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-46
Garment Hooks..............................................2-51Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-49
Glove Box.....................................................2-50
GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities............................................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer...................3-11
Headlamp Washers.........................................3-23
Headlamps....................................3-12, 3-24, 5-52
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps..................5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Headlamps Suggested.....................................3-78
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-29
High Speed Operation (CTS-V) .........................5-69
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-52
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-25
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Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-82
Removing Wheel Covers and
Wheel Nut Caps..........................................5-84
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-56
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-44
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-50
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-50
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-59
Replacing Parts...........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-24
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.........1-22
Right Rear Door Ajar.......................................3-80
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-6Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired........................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-32
Roof Rack Provisions......................................2-51
Run-Flat Tires................................................5-66
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-40
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-28
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-94
Driver Position............................................1-15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
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