2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when theignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transmission” inthe Index.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way intoPARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Thenmove the shift lever into the gear you want. If you everhold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out ofPARK (P), try this:1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Open and close thedriver’s door to turn off the Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) feature.2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 8.3. With both hands, squeeze the base of the shift leverboot (covering) together as shown.4. Pull the upper part of the base out first and then slideout the lower part of the base.5. Lift the shift lever boot (covering) up to move it outof your way.2-33
6. At the bottom of the shift lever, you will see ayellow tab. With one hand, push the tab to unlockthe shift lever.7. Shift to NEUTRAL (N) with the other hand.8. Start the engine (if you can) and then shift to thedrive gear you want.9. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.2-34
- Page 50 and 51: ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs
- Page 52 and 53: CAUTION:Children who are up against
- Page 54 and 55: Restraint Systems for ChildrenAn in
- Page 56 and 57: Q: How do child restraints work?A:
- Page 58 and 59: In Canada, the law requires that fo
- Page 60 and 61: 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder be
- Page 62 and 63: 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
- Page 64 and 65: Older ChildrenQ: What is the proper
- Page 66 and 67: CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child
- Page 68 and 69: Section 2Features and ControlsHere
- Page 70 and 71: Power WindowsThe controls are locat
- Page 72 and 73: KeysCAUTION:Leaving children in a v
- Page 74 and 75: Door LocksCAUTION:Unlocked doors ca
- Page 76 and 77: All doors do not lock when shifting
- Page 78 and 79: Changes or modifications to this sy
- Page 80 and 81: 1. Use a thin coin to pry open the
- Page 82 and 83: Trunk ReleaseTo use this feature, y
- Page 84 and 85: Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
- Page 86 and 87: ImmobilizerYour vehicle is equipped
- Page 88 and 89: NOTICE:If your key seems stuck in L
- Page 90 and 91: 3. If your engine still won’t sta
- Page 92 and 93: Automatic Transmission OperationThe
- Page 94 and 95: DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
- Page 96 and 97: Third-Gear StartPress this button t
- Page 98 and 99: Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:It ca
- Page 102 and 103: Parking Over Things That BurnEngine
- Page 104 and 105: Tilt WheelTurn Signal/Multifunction
- Page 106 and 107: Windshield WipersWIPER: Move the le
- Page 108 and 109: Cruise ControlWith cruise control,
- Page 110 and 111: Resuming a Set SpeedSetting the cru
- Page 112 and 113: Exterior LampsThese controls on the
- Page 114 and 115: Lamps On ReminderYou will hear a wa
- Page 116 and 117: Cornering LampsThe cornering lamps
- Page 118 and 119: Rear Reading LampsMap LampsThe rear
- Page 120 and 121: Power Remote Control MirrorMove the
- Page 122 and 123: Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterThe f
- Page 124 and 125: Cellular Telephone (Option)Your veh
- Page 126 and 127: Vehicle Locator Service -- To conta
- Page 128 and 129: Turning the knob to position A full
- Page 130 and 131: Programming the SunroofIf the batte
- Page 132 and 133: Your vehicle’s engine should be t
- Page 134 and 135: 3. Return to the HomeLink transmitt
- Page 136 and 137: A. Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Multif
- Page 138 and 139: Speedometer and OdometerThe speedom
- Page 140 and 141: Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an
- Page 142 and 143: Brake System Warning LightYour vehi
- Page 144 and 145: Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning L
- Page 146 and 147: NOTICE:If you keep driving your veh
- Page 148 and 149: Emissions Inspection and Maintenanc
6. At the bottom of the shift lever, you will see ayellow tab. With one hand, push the tab to unlockthe shift lever.7. Shift to NEUTRAL (N) with the other hand.8. Start the engine (if you can) and then shift to thedrive gear you want.9. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.2-34
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