2008 CADILLAC STS high beam

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-55.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting
system operates at a very high voltage. If you
try to service any of the system components,
you could be seriously injured. Have your
dealer/retailer or a qualied technician
service them.
Your vehicle has HID headlamps. After your vehicle’s
HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, you may notice
that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Back-Up Lamps
To replace a back-up lamp bulb:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-16for more
information.
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Fuses Mini Usage
HUDHeads-Up Display, Steering Column
Switch
I/BEAM IntelliBeam Relay
I/P MDL/ALDLInstrument Panel Module, Assembly
Line Data Link Connector
LIC DIMLicense Plate, Instrument Panel
Dimming
LT HI BEAM Driver Side High Beam Headlamp
LT LO BEAM Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp
LT PRKDriver Side Park Lamp/Driver Side
Taillamp
ODD COILSOdd Ignition Coils, Odd Fuel
Injectors
POST
O2 SNSRPost Oxygen Sensor
PRE O2 SNSR Pre Oxygen Sensor, CAM Sensors
RAIN
SNSR/TPMRain Sensor, Relay Coil:
Headlamp Wash
RT HI BEAMPassenger Side High Beam
Headlamp
RT LO BEAMPassenger Side Low Beam
Headlamp
RT PRKPassenger Side Park Lamp,
Passenger Side Taillamp
SPARE Spare
SPARE SpareFuses Mini Usage
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
V/CHKInstrument Panel Module-Voltage
Check
WPR Wipe/Wash Module Assembly
WPR SW/VICS Rain Sensor, Wiper Switch
Relays Usage
A/C CMPRSR
CLTCHAir Conditioning Compressor Clutch
ACCYAccessory Rain Sensor, Headlamp
Washer Relay Coil, Windshield
Wiper/Washer Module
BRK
VAC PUMPBrake Vacuum Pump
FAN S/P Cooling Fan Series/Parallel
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
FRT BLWR Front Blower Motor
FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling Pump
HI BEAM High Beam Headlamp
HI FAN SPD Cooling Fan High Speed
HORN Horn
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Relays Usage
LO FAN SPD Cooling Fan Low Speed
LOW BEAM
W/O HID/HIDLow Beam Headlamp, High Intensity
Discharge (HID)
PRK LAMPParking Lamps, Instrument Panel
Dimming, Rear License Plate Lamps
PWR/TRN Engine Controls
RUN CRNKHeated Washer Nozzle, Air Quality,
Antilock Brake System, Climate
Control Panel, TCM, ECM,
Instrument Control Panel, Instrument
Control Panel Cluster
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STRTR Starter
WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed
Circuit
BreakersUsage
HDLP WASHHeadlamp Washer Motor
(Circuit Breaker)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
Notice:If you touch the exposed wires with the
metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short
that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid
contact between the rear seat and the fuse
center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear
seat. Do not remove covers from any of the covered
parts, and do not store anything under the seats.
To remove the rear seat cushion, do the following:
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the
vehicle.
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HHazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-53
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-117
Headlamps....................................................3-33
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-54
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-37
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-13
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-54
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-37
Washer......................................................3-16
Wiper Activated...........................................3-37
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-43
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater...........................................................3-48
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-72
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-68
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-21
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-28
Immobilizer....................................................2-26
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-26
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-43
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-66
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-87
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-41
Cluster.......................................................3-58
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-5
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-6
Keys............................................................... 2-3
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-59
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-40
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver....................3-43
Reading.....................................................3-42
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-39
Lane Departure Warning..................................2-47
Lane Departure Warning Light..........................3-66
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-21
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-37
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires.................................5-83
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-60
Antilock Brake System Warning.....................3-65
Brake System Warning.................................3-64
Charging System.........................................3-63
Cruise Control.............................................3-72
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-66
Fog Lamp..................................................3-72
Highbeam On.............................................3-72
Lane Departure Warning...............................3-66
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-72
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-68
Oil Pressure...............................................3-70Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-61
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-59
Security.....................................................3-71
TCS Warning Light......................................3-65
Tire Pressure..............................................3-67
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-65
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-41
Parade Dimming..........................................3-41
Lights............................................................3-33
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-13
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-37
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-8
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-26
Lockout Protection..........................................2-16
Locks
Door..........................................................2-14
Lockout Protection.......................................2-16
Power Door................................................2-14
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-15
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-15
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
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