2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE hood release

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-34.
B. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-18.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
D. Climate Controls and OnStar
®Steering Wheel
Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls).
SeeSteering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-38
andOnStar
®System on page 2-42.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-41.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-104.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-57.
H. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-30.I. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-15.
J. Twilight Sentinel
®Control. SeeTwilight Sentinel®on
page 3-18.
K. Night Vision Controls (If Equipped). SeeNight Vision
System on page 3-22.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
M. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
N. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-12.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
P. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-80.
Q. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-29.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-49.
3-5

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling the 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...................................................5-14
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-17
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-19
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-21
Engine Coolant.............................................5-24
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-27
Engine Overheating.......................................5-27
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-30
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-35Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-36
Brakes........................................................5-37
Battery........................................................5-40
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-48
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming...........................5-49
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................5-50
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-51
Headlamps..................................................5-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking and
Cornering Lamps.......................................5-55
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-56
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-56
Tires..............................................................5-57
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-62
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-65
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-68
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-70
Buying New Tires.........................................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-73
Wheel Replacement......................................5-73
Tire Chains..................................................5-75
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 nd the
secondary hood release lever. The lever is
located under the bottom edge of the grille.
Move the release lever and raise the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are on
properly. Then pull the hood down and close it rmly.
Vehicle without Night Vision shown
5-11

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

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
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.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
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).
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Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-98
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-101
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-98
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-97
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-49
Fuel..........................................................3-55
Speedometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer.................................................3-44
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-49
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer......................3-100
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-48
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-49
Vertical Aiming............................................5-50Headlamp Wiring............................................5-97
Headlamps....................................................5-51
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-51
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Parking and Cornering Lamps....................5-55
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Wiper Activated...........................................3-16
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater...........................................................3-30
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-54
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-23
HomeLink
®Wireless Control System.................2-44
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
Operation...................................................2-45
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-12
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