2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE warning

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-5
Child Restraints
.......................................1-22
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)
........1-41
Restraint System Check
............................1-50
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-24
Mirrors
....................................................2-37
OnStar
®System
......................................2-42
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-44
Storage Areas
.........................................2-49
Sunroof
..................................................2-50
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-52
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-37
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-52Trip Computer
.........................................3-74
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-75
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-29
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-49
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-60
Tires
......................................................5-61
Appearance Care
.....................................5-87
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-95
Electrical System
......................................5-96
Capacities and Specifications
...................5-104
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
Index................................................................ 1
2004 Cadillac Seville Owner ManualM

Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about
things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the
warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you
or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t do this” or “Don’t let
this happen.”
iii

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice will tell you about something that can damage
your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the
notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different
words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle,
are shown along with the text describing the operation
or information relating to a specific component, control,
message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator, reference the following
topics:
•Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
•Features and Controls in Section 2
•Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
•Climate Controls in Section 3
•Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3
•Audio System(s) in Section 3
•Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

If the traction control switch is off, your vehicle will not
go into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle will accelerate
from stop more slowly. This can help in deep snow
or mud conditions. When the traction control is turned
off, a message will light up on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck,
do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill,
use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
regular brake pedal,
near the driver’s door.This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake
pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot and push the
parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push the parking
brake pedal down with your left foot. When you lift your
left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the
released position.
If you try to drive with the parking brake on, after about
20 feet (6.1 m) a chime will sound continuously until
you release the parking brake. Also, the brake light will
stay on until the parking brake is released.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-37.
2-31

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Interior Lamps..............................................3-22
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-24
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-26
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-27
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-28
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-33
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-34
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-35
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-36
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-37
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators.............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-41
Charging System Light..................................3-42
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-44
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-45
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-46
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-49
Security Light...............................................3-50
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-50
Lights On Reminder......................................3-50
Cruise Control Light......................................3-50
Fuel Gage...................................................3-51
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-52
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-55
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization..........................................3-62
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-63
Trip Computer................................................3-74
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-74
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

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

Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.The hazard warning button
is located on the center of
the instrument panel
between the two air vents.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
3-6

Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of
the steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to
the highest level to give your legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then
move the wheel to a comfortable position and release
the lever to lock the wheel in place.
3-7