2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE ignition

Relays Usage
39 Fuel Pump
40 Parking Lamps
41 Ignition 1
42 Not Used
43 Not Used
44 Park Shift Interlock
45 Reverse Lamps
46Retained Accessory Power for
Sunroof
47 Reverse Lockout
48 Suspension Dampers
49 Ignition 3
50 Fuel Tank Door Release
51 Interior LampsRelays Usage
52 Trunk Release
53 Not Used
54 Lock, Cylinder
55 Automatic Level Control Compressor
58 Not Used
59 Rear Defog
Circuit
BreakersUsage
56 Power Seats
57 Power Windows
The spare fuses and fuse puller are located in the
underhood fuse block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block on
page 5-98.
5-105

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-31.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-31.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer
for service.
6-10

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-24
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-65
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-49
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-41
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-58
Lamps
Battery Load Management............................3-22
Cornering...................................................3-18Lamps (cont.)
Courtesy....................................................3-21
Exterior......................................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-20
Fog ...........................................................3-18
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver....................3-22
Reading.....................................................3-21
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-18
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-48
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................3-47
Charging System.........................................3-46
Cruise Control.............................................3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-49
Fog Lamp..................................................3-54
Highbeam On.............................................3-54
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-54
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-50
Oil Pressure...............................................3-53
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-45
Security.....................................................3-53
TCS Warning Light......................................3-48
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-48
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