2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

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and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
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✍NOTES
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-26
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-96
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................................3-78, 3-85
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-41
Air Bag System, Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint (SIR)............................................1-41
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
AM .............................................................3-100
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-103
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-103
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Anti-Pinch Feature..........................................2-18
Appearance Care............................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-88
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-94Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Ashtrays........................................................3-27
Assist Handles...............................................2-49
Audio System(s).............................................3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-100
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-101
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-102
Care of Your CDs......................................3-102
Console-Mounted CD Changer......................3-95
Diversity Antenna System............................3-103
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-95
Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature..........................................3-98
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-83
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-75
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-99
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-103
Auto Exit Seat................................................3-65
Auto Exit Steering Wheel.................................3-66
Automatic Level Control...................................4-36
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-28
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B
Backing Up....................................................4-42
Battery..........................................................5-41
Battery Load Management...............................3-23
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Brake
Parking......................................................2-31
System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light..........................................3-43
Brake Adjustment............................................5-40
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-58
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-54
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-53
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-58
Buying New Tires...........................................5-73
C
Cadillac Owner Privileges™............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications..........................5-104
Carbon Monoxide...................4-24, 4-37, 2-13, 2-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-90
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-101
Your CD Player.........................................3-102
Your CDs .................................................3-102
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-92
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Changer, Console-Mounted.........................3-95
CD Messages................................3-82, 3-94, 3-98
Cellular Phone Usage....................................3-101
Cellular Telephone, Storage Area......................2-49
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-58
Chains, Tires..................................................5-77
Charging System Light....................................3-42
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-46
Checking Coolant............................................5-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-50
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Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-29
Infants and Young Children...........................1-25
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-34
Older Children.............................................1-22
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-36
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-37
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-39
Top Strap...................................................1-32
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-34
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-32
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-27
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-88
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels......................................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-91
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-88
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-89
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-89
Cleaning Leather............................................5-89Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-37, 2-40
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-89
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-89
Cleaning Tires................................................5-92
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-88
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-91
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-89
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-35
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-36
Dual..........................................................3-28
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33
Rear..........................................................3-34
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-36
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-62
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-87
Compass Calibration.......................................2-38
Compass Operation.........................................2-38
Compass Variance..........................................2-39
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-50
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-45
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-45
Heater, Engine............................................2-27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-26
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cornering Lamps............................................3-19
Cruise Control................................................3-13
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Cruise Control Light........................................3-50
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-13
Customer Assistance Information
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........................................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-11
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-18
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-32
Dinghy Towing................................................4-30
Display Mode.................................................3-39
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-103Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-31
Door
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Doors Lock in Gear.........................................3-69
Doors Unlock in PARK (P)................................3-71
Doors Unlock Key Off......................................3-72
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-52
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization........................................3-62
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-52
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-63
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-55
Driver Unlock in PARK (P)................................3-70
Driver Unlock Key Off......................................3-70
Driver’s Name Set/Recall.................................3-74
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-20
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Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Winter........................................................4-24
Driving on Grades...........................................4-43
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-25
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-18
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-18
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-41
Dual Climate Control System............................3-28
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-96
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion..................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-96
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-15
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-48
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-46Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-45
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light..........................................3-45
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-13
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-26
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-44
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-41
English Metric Display.....................................3-40
Entering Feature Programming..........................3-63
Entry Lighting.................................................3-23
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-48
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exiting Feature Programming............................3-74
Express-Down Window....................................2-17
Express-Up Window........................................2-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-21
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-21
Exterior Lights at Unlock..................................3-68
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(XM™ Only).......................................3-78, 3-86
Finding a Station....................................3-76, 3-84
Finish Care....................................................5-91
Finish Damage...............................................5-92
Flat Tire........................................................5-77
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-78
Floor Mats.....................................................2-50
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM Stereo....................................................3-100
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-50
Fog Lamps....................................................3-19
Following Distance..........................................4-41
Front Ashtray.................................................3-27
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-51
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-96
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-45
Fuel..........................................................3-51
Speedometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
Garment Hooks..............................................2-49
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-47
Glove Box.....................................................2-49
GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities............................................. 7-5
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