2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE hood release

The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-33.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-52.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
D. Climate Controls and OnStar
®Steering Wheel
Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls, If
Equipped). SeeSteering Wheel Climate Controls on
page 3-36andOnStar
®System on page 2-42.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield
Wipers” underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-9.
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-100.
H. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-25.
I. Air Outlet Thumbwheel. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 3-33.
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-75.
L. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-16.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
N. Fuel Door Release. SeeFilling Your Tank on
page 5-7.
O. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-13.
P. Cruise Control. See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
Q. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-7.
R. Heated Seat Controls. SeeHeated Seats on
page 1-3.
S. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-8.
T. Console Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle
Operation on page 2-28.
U. Optional Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-27.
V. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-28.
W. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-49.
3-5

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 Specifications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
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................................5-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-23
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-26
Engine Overheating.......................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-29
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-43
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-49
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming...........................5-51
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................5-51
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-53
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-54
Headlamps..................................................5-54
Front Turn Signal Lamps...............................5-57
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)....................................5-58
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps...................5-58
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-59
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-60
Tires..............................................................5-61
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-68
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-69
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-72
Buying New Tires.........................................5-73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-74
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 find 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 filler caps are on
properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
5-11

Relays Usage
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
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 Amplifier
64 ELC Compressor/Exhaust
65 Cigar Lighter
66 Not Used
The spare fuses and fuse puller are located in the
underhood fuse block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Blocklisted
previously for more information.
5-103

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
12377985, in Canada 88901242) 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. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-IIII Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada
992723) 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).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada
992887).
6-12

H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-49
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-51
Vertical Aiming............................................5-51
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer...................3-10
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-96
Headlamps....................................................5-54
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-53
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-53
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-40
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-44
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-45
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-7
Horn Sounds at Lock......................................3-68
How the System Works...................................3-25
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23How to Check........................................5-21, 5-69
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Change
Indicator.....................................................5-23
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-47
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-47
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow.....................................................4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-38
Ignition Positions.............................................2-25
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-24
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-25
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-68
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-38
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-22
Interior Lamps................................................3-22
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-22
7

Transaxle (cont.)
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-28
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case
Unit Repair Manual......................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-74
Trip Odometers..............................................3-39
Trunk............................................................2-13
Trunk Lid Tie Down.........................................2-14
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-9
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-42
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-20
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA).............................................3-24
Umbrella Holder..............................................2-50
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-97
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-76
Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP)...............3-86
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-48
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-21
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records..............................................7-10
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-95
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-95
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-63
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel........................................2-52
Vehicle Speed Limiter......................................3-40
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-33
Visors...........................................................2-19
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