2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
If you continue to drive with a loose fuel cap, thediagnostic system in your vehicle can determine if thefuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Aloose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. If this happens, the CHECKENGINE light may come on. For more information, see“Malfunction Indicator Lamp” earlier in this section.Automatic Transmission Warning Light(If Equipped)Leveling Indicator LightThis light comes on brieflywhen the ignition is turnedon. If the light remains onor lights up while driving,there may be a fault in theautomatic transmission.Have your vehicle serviced.This light comes on steadywhen the rear load level inyour vehicle changes.Do not drive your vehicle when this light is on.The rear of your vehicle is too low and part of thebody or the rear axle may be damaged when drivingover bumpy roads. When the light goes out, levelingis complete. This procedure is automatic -- you don’thave to do anything.If the light comes on flashing, there may be a problemwith the leveling system. You should reduce yourvehicle speed and have your vehicle serviced soon.Brake Pad Wear Indicator LightThis light comes on whenthe brake pads on yourvehicle have significantlyworn. The pads will have tobe replaced, so have yourvehicle serviced soon.2-85
Section 3Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsIn this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.3-2 Comfort Controls3-2 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)3-3 Automatic Operation3-4 Manual Operation3-6 Air Conditioning3-6 Heating3-6 Defrosting3-7 Rear Window Defogger3-7 Ventilation System3-8 Audio Systems3-8 Setting the Clock3-9 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape andCompact Disc Player with Radio DataSystems (RDS) (If Equipped)3-21 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ProgramType (PTY) Selections3-22 CD Adapter Kits3-22 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)3-26 Theft-Deterrent Feature3-27 Audio Steering Wheel Controls3-27 Understanding Radio Reception3-28 Tips About Your Audio System3-29 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player3-30 Care of Your Compact Discs3-30 Care of Your Compact Disc Player3-31 Heated Backlite Antenna3-3-1
- 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
- Page 150 and 151: Brake To Shift LightThis light will
- Page 154 and 155: Comfort ControlsThis section tells
- Page 156 and 157: In cold weather, when the system se
- Page 158 and 159: Air ConditioningOn hot days, open t
- Page 160 and 161: The direction of airflow for the re
- Page 162 and 163: PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
- Page 164 and 165: SIDE: Press this button to change t
- Page 166 and 167: PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
- Page 168 and 169: While a traffic announcement plays,
- Page 170 and 171: If the radio tunes to a related net
- Page 172 and 173: Playing a Compact DiscInsert a disc
- Page 174 and 175: CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to us
- Page 176 and 177: Close the door by sliding it all th
- Page 178 and 179: SOURCE: Press this button to select
- Page 180 and 181: Weather Band (If Equipped)Weather b
- Page 182 and 183: When the cleaning cassette has been
- Page 184 and 185: Section 4Your Driving and the RoadH
- Page 186 and 187: Drunken DrivingDeath and injury ass
- Page 188 and 189: The body takes about an hour to rid
- Page 190 and 191: Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
- Page 192 and 193: Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
- Page 194 and 195: Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
- Page 196 and 197: Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that
- Page 198 and 199: SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can los
- Page 200 and 201: No one can see as well at night as
Section 3Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsIn this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.3-2 Comfort Controls3-2 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)3-3 Automatic Operation3-4 <strong>Manual</strong> Operation3-6 Air Conditioning3-6 Heating3-6 Defrosting3-7 Rear Window Defogger3-7 Ventilation System3-8 Audio Systems3-8 Setting the Clock3-9 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape andCompact Disc Player with Radio DataSystems (RDS) (If Equipped)3-21 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ProgramType (PTY) Selections3-22 CD Adapter Kits3-22 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)3-26 Theft-Deterrent Feature3-27 Audio Steering Wheel Controls3-27 Understanding Radio Reception3-28 Tips About Your Audio System3-29 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player3-30 Care of Your Compact Discs3-30 Care of Your Compact Disc Player3-31 Heated Backlite Antenna3-3-1