2005 CADILLAC STS trunk

{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as you
can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Automatic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as
the load changes. It is automatic, you do not need to
adjust anything.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
Roadside Service on page 7-5.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly
towing” (towing your vehicle with two wheels on
the ground and two wheels up on a device known as
a “dolly”).
With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy
Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake uid, windshield washer and
other uids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Sidemarker Lamps
To replace a sidemarker lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Locate the rear sidemarker lamp assembly
under the rear bumper.
2. Turn the socket
counterclockwise and
then pull it straight
out from the
sidemarker lamp
assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall
the new bulb.
4. Reverse Step 2 to reinstall the socket.
Back-Up Lamps
To replace a back-up lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion
of the cloth cover.
3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp
assembly.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight
out to remove it from the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall the
new bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment,
do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
2. Remove the compact spare tire cover.
3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wheel wrench.
4. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-84for more information
about the compact spare tire.
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14. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-106for the wheel nut
torque specication.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the at tire repaired or replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
After you have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to do the following to store the at
tire in your trunk.
1. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their
compartment in the trunk.
When storing the jack, in the container, it must be
raised until the screw end is ush with the edge
of the jack.
2. Store the at tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can.
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Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
compact spare tire in the trunk:
A. Compact Spare
Tire Cover
B. Plastic Wing Nut
C. Retainer
D. Jack Container
with Wheel Wrench
and JackE. Compact
Spare Tire
F. Foam Insert
G. Bolt
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack
J. Jack ContainerCompact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can nish your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it
is best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep your
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
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Fuses Usage
DPM Memory Seat, Lumbar
TRUNK DR
VALETTrunk Release, Valet
REVERSE
LAMPReverse Lamps, Rear Parking Aid,
Inside Rearview Mirror
AIR BAG Airbag
POSITION
LAMPS (OPT)Rear Taillamps
JOINT
CONNECTORJoint Connector
Relays Usage
ELC RELAY
(OPT)ELC Compressor (Option)
L POSITION
RELAY MICROLeft Rear Taillamp, Position Lamps
(Option)
Relays Usage
TRUNK DR
REL RELAY
MICROTrunk Release Motor
REV LAMP
RELAY MICROReverse Lamps, Rear Parking Aid
R POSITION
RELAY MICRORight Rear Taillamp, Position Lamps
(Option)
RUN RELAY
MICROIgnition 3
STNDBY LAMP
RLY (OPT)Rear Taillamps, Position Lamps
(Option)
Circuit
Breakers Usage
SEATS C/B Power Seat
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Passenger’s Side
Fuses Usage
SPARE Spare
TRUNK DIODE Trunk Diode
CANISTER
VENTCanister Vent Solenoid
RT TURN-RIM Right Turn Signal
SUNROOF
(OPT)Sunroof Module (Option)
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
RF HTD
ST/S-BANDFront Passenger Heated Seat,
S-Band AntennaFuses Usage
RADIO/ONSTARRadio/OnStar®
AIR BAG Airbags
RIM Battery to RIM
RUN/CRANK Ignition 1
HTD STG/CLM Heated Steering Wheel
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
INTERIOR
LAMPInterior Lamps
PSG DR MOD Front Passenger Door Module
LT TURN-RIM Left Turn Signal
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