2004 CADILLAC CTS V brake light

Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with genuine
GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all body
door hinges. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including
those for the hood, rear compartment, console door
and any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal
better and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
lter may require replacement more often.
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A
Accessing the DIC Main Menu
(Base Audio System)...................................3-66
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-27
Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations
(RDS and XM™).......................................3-116
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-41
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-100
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade).............3-113
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-29
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-42
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-9
Airbag Systems..............................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-58
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-58
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?......1-56
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-54
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
AM .............................................................3-125Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-127
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-127
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Anti-Pinch Feature..................................2-16, 2-53
Appearance Care............................................5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-94
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-97
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-92
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-95
Finish Damage............................................5-97
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Ashtray.........................................................3-28
Ashtrays........................................................3-28
Assist Handles...............................................2-51
Audio System(s)............................................3-107
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-124
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-126
Care of Your CDs......................................3-126
Diversity Antenna System............................3-127
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-124
Radio with CD...........................................3-108
Setting the Time........................................3-108
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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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CD Messages...............................................3-122
Cellular Phone Usage....................................3-126
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-53
Chains, Tire...................................................5-78
Change Engine Oil..........................................3-73
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
(Automatic Transmission)..............................3-73
Charging System Light....................................3-43
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-47
Engine Oil Pressure Message.......................3-58
Check Brake Fluid..........................................3-74
Check Coolant Level.......................................3-74
Check Engine Light.........................................3-47
Check Gas Cap..............................................3-74
Check Washer Fluid........................................3-75
Checking Coolant............................................5-30
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-18
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-41Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-46
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-40
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-28
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-92
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-95
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-92
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-94
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-93
Cleaning Leather............................................5-93
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-41, 2-43
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-94
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-93
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K
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)........2-23
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-24
Interior.......................................................3-26
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-43
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-37
Left Rear Door Ajar.........................................3-78
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-42
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Brake System Warning.................................3-43
Charging System.........................................3-43
Cruise Control.............................................3-52
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-45
Fog Lamp..................................................3-51Light (cont.)
Highbeam On.............................................3-52
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-51
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-47
Oil Pressure...............................................3-49
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-41
Security.....................................................3-51
Sport Mode................................................3-50
TCS Warning Light......................................3-45
Tire Pressure..............................................3-46
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-45
Winter Driving Mode....................................3-50
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-17
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-11
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-34
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-124
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-40
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Light.............................................3-49
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine.......................3-79
Oil Temperatue Warning Message.....................3-58
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-46
OnStar®Services............................................2-45
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls (CTS).............2-46
OnStar®System.............................................2-45
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-46
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-34
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-44Outside (cont.)
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-43
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-31
Overseas — Customer Assistance...................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-12
Parade Dimming.............................................3-27
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-39
Parking on Hills..............................................4-44
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-35
Passenger Door Ajar.......................................3-79
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-43
Personalization Features..................................3-90
Personalization Off/Driver Identication
(Navigation System).....................................3-79
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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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Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-60
Tire Size.......................................................5-62
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-63
Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-81
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-70
Run-Flat.....................................................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-77
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-77
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-73
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-26
Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off................................3-86
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-40
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)...............2-38
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-33
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-32Traction
Control System (TCS).............................4-8, 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-45
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-11
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-11
Traction Engaged............................................3-87
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine..............3-87
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Fluid Hot Message......................................3-57
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-27
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-33
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometers..............................................3-40
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-12
Trunk Open...................................................3-87
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.........................3-10
Turn Signal On...............................................3-88
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever..........................3-10
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-44
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