2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gasto get inside. CO could overcome you and killyou. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might notknow it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow fromaround the base of your vehicle, especially anythat is blocking your exhaust pipe. And checkaround again from time to time to be sure snowdoesn’t collect there.Open a window just a little on the side of thevehicle that’s away from the wind. This will helpkeep CO out.Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little fasterthan just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. Thisuses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps thebattery charged. You will need a well-charged battery torestart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later onwith your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve thefuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercisesevery half hour or so until help comes.Recreational Vehicle TowingYour vehicle was not designed to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed,see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.NOTICE:Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on theground will damage drivetrain components.4-29
Loading Your VehicleTwo labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information labelfound on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you theproper size, speed rating and recommended inflationpressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives youimportant information about the number of people thatcan be in your vehicle and the total weight that you cancarry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weightand includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and alloptions not installed at the factory.The other label is the certification label, found on therear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the grossweight capacity of your vehicle, called the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the frontor rear axle.If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in the trunk.4-30
- Page 162 and 163: PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
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- 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
- 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 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
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- Page 240 and 241: Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
- Page 242 and 243: Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
- Page 244 and 245: 5. Position the jack under the vehi
- Page 246 and 247: 8. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
- Page 248 and 249: NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel b
- Page 250 and 251: Don’t use your spare tire on othe
- Page 252 and 253: Section 6Service and Appearance Car
- Page 254 and 255: CAUTION:You can be injured and your
- Page 256 and 257: NOTICE:Your vehicle was not designe
- Page 258 and 259: CAUTION:If you get gasoline on your
- Page 260 and 261: Hood ReleasePull the lever inside t
Loading Your VehicleTwo labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information labelfound on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you theproper size, speed rating and recommended inflationpressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives youimportant information about the number of people thatcan be in your vehicle and the total weight that you cancarry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weightand includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and alloptions not installed at the factory.The other label is the certification label, found on therear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the grossweight capacity of your vehicle, called the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the frontor rear axle.If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in the trunk.4-30
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