2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR, or either the maximum front or rearGAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle canbreak, and it can change the way your vehiclehandles. These could cause you to lose controland crash. Also, overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle.NOTICE:Your warranty does not cover parts orcomponents that fail because of overloading.CAUTION:Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or ina crash. Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In atrunk, put them as far forward as you can.Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,inside the vehicle so that some of them areabove the tops of the seats. Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint inyour vehicle. When you carry something inside thevehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don’t leave a seat folded down unless youneed to.If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,tools, packages or anything else -- they will go as fast asthe vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, orif there is a crash, they’ll keep going.4-31
Electronic Level ControlThis feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as theload changes. It’s automatic -- you don’t need toadjust anything.Towing a TrailerCAUTION:If you don’t use the correct equipment and driveproperly, you can lose control when you pull atrailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy,the brakes may not work well -- or even at all.You and your passengers could be seriouslyinjured. You may also damage your vehicle; theresulting repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Pull a trailer only if you have followedall the steps in this section. Ask your dealer foradvice and information about towing a trailerwith your vehicle.Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment. To identify what thevehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”that appears later in this section. But trailering isdifferent than just driving your vehicle by itself.Trailering means changes in handling, durability andfuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correctequipment, and it has to be used properly.That’s the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.Many of these are important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. So please read this section carefullybefore you pull a trailer.Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires areforced to work harder against the drag of the addedweight. The engine is required to operate at relativelyhigher speeds and under greater loads, generating extraheat. What’s more, the trailer adds considerably to windresistance, increasing the pulling requirements.4-32
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Page 262 and 263: Engine OilIf the low oil level ligh
Electronic Level ControlThis feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as theload changes. It’s automatic -- you don’t need toadjust anything.Towing a TrailerCAUTION:If you don’t use the correct equipment and driveproperly, you can lose control when you pull atrailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy,the brakes may not work well -- or even at all.You and your passengers could be seriouslyinjured. You may also damage your vehicle; theresulting repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Pull a trailer only if you have followedall the steps in this section. Ask your dealer foradvice and information about towing a trailerwith your vehicle.Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment. To identify what thevehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”that appears later in this section. But trailering isdifferent than just driving your vehicle by itself.Trailering means changes in handling, durability andfuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correctequipment, and it has to be used properly.That’s the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.Many of these are important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. So please read this section carefullybefore you pull a trailer.Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires areforced to work harder against the drag of the addedweight. The engine is required to operate at relativelyhigher speeds and under greater loads, generating extraheat. What’s more, the trailer adds considerably to windresistance, increasing the pulling requirements.4-32