2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leaveenough room up ahead to stop, even though you haveanti-lock brakes.Using Anti-LockDon’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal downfirmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear theanti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brakepedal pulsate, but this is normal.Braking in EmergenciesWith anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help you morethan even the very best braking.Traction Control SystemYour vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. The system operates only if it senses that oneor both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction. When this happens, the system brakes thespinning wheel and/or reduces engine power to limitwheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.This warning light willcome on to let you know ifthere’s a problem with yourtraction control system.See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in theIndex. When this warning light comes on and stayson, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust yourdriving accordingly.When the system is limiting wheel spin, the TractionControl System warning light will be blinking.4-9
The traction control system automatically comes onwhenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to. Youshould turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle isrequired. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.To turn the system off,press the TCS OFF buttonlocated near the radio onthe center console.SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort.Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)This system varies the amount of steering effort in relationto your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speedfor maneuvering and parking ease. As your vehicle speedincreases, the steering effort also increases. At highwayspeeds, the amount of steering effort is increased toprovide manual-like steering for maximum control andstability. If your vehicle seems harder to steer than normalwhen parking or driving slow, something may be wrongwith the speed sensitive steering system. You will stillhave power steering, however, steering will be stiffer thannormal at low speeds.4-10
- 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 152 and 153: If you continue to drive with a loo
- 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 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
- Page 202 and 203: CAUTION:Wet brakes can cause accide
- Page 204 and 205: City DrivingOne of the biggest prob
- Page 206 and 207: The exit speed is usually posted.Re
- Page 208 and 209: CAUTION:Winter DrivingCoasting down
- Page 210 and 211: What’s the worst time for this?
- Page 212 and 213: CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases
- Page 214 and 215: CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle an
- Page 216 and 217: If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerI
- Page 218 and 219: HitchesIt’s important to have the
- Page 220 and 221: Making TurnsNOTICE:Making very shar
- Page 222 and 223: Section 5Problems on the RoadHere y
- Page 224 and 225: Jump StartingIf the battery has run
- Page 226 and 227: CAUTION:3. Open the hoods and locat
- Page 228 and 229: 6. Don’t let the otherend of the
- Page 230 and 231: Engine OverheatingYou will find the
- Page 232 and 233: Cooling SystemWhen you decide it’
- Page 234 and 235: How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSu
- Page 236 and 237: 1. You can remove the coolant surge
- Page 238 and 239: 5. Then replace the pressure cap. B
- Page 240 and 241: Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leaveenough room up ahead to stop, even though you haveanti-lock brakes.Using Anti-LockDon’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal downfirmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear theanti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brakepedal pulsate, but this is normal.Braking in EmergenciesWith anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help you morethan even the very best braking.Traction Control SystemYour vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. The system operates only if it senses that oneor both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction. When this happens, the system brakes thespinning wheel and/or reduces engine power to limitwheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.This warning light willcome on to let you know ifthere’s a problem with yourtraction control system.See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in theIndex. When this warning light comes on and stayson, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust yourdriving accordingly.When the system is limiting wheel spin, the TractionControl System warning light will be blinking.4-9
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