2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

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Hood ReleasePull the lever inside thevehicle to open the hood. Itis located on the lower leftside of the instrument panel.Then go to the front of the vehicle and find thesecondary hood release lever which is located belowthe front grille. Lift up on the release lever as you raisethe hood.6-9
Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood, you’ll see:A. Coolant Fill LocationB. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterC. Passenger CompartmentAir Filter6-10D. Engine Oil Fill LocationE. Engine Oil Dipstick LocationF. Windshield Washer FluidG. Brake Master CylinderH. Power Steering FluidI. BatteryBefore closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
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Every2001 Cateraunder warranty isba
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Table of ContentsSection 1Seats and
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Table of Contents (cont'd)Section 6
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We support voluntarytechnician cert
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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in thi
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Service Station GuideFora MoreDetai
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Seats and Seat ControlsThis section
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Power Seats (If Equipped)The power
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Heated Front Seats (Option)The cont
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Head RestraintsRemovable Head Restr
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Rear SeatsCAUTION:A safety belt tha
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Heated Rear Seat (Option)The heated
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In most states and Canadian provinc
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The person keeps going until stoppe
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Q: If I’m a good driver, and I ne
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Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterBefore
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Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
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Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
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The best way to protect the fetus i
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CAUTION:Both frontal and side impac
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CAUTION:If something is between an
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How does an air bag restrain?In mod
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Veh
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2. Push the latch plate into the bu
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ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs
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CAUTION:Children who are up against
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Restraint Systems for ChildrenAn in
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Q: How do child restraints work?A:
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In Canada, the law requires that fo
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4. Pull the rest of the shoulder be
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
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Older ChildrenQ: What is the proper
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CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child
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Section 2Features and ControlsHere
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Power WindowsThe controls are locat
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KeysCAUTION:Leaving children in a v
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Door LocksCAUTION:Unlocked doors ca
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All doors do not lock when shifting
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Changes or modifications to this sy
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1. Use a thin coin to pry open the
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Trunk ReleaseTo use this feature, y
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Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
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ImmobilizerYour vehicle is equipped
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NOTICE:If your key seems stuck in L
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3. If your engine still won’t sta
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Automatic Transmission OperationThe
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DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
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Third-Gear StartPress this button t
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Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:It ca
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicl
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Parking Over Things That BurnEngine
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Tilt WheelTurn Signal/Multifunction
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Windshield WipersWIPER: Move the le
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Cruise ControlWith cruise control,
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Resuming a Set SpeedSetting the cru
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Exterior LampsThese controls on the
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Lamps On ReminderYou will hear a wa
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Cornering LampsThe cornering lamps
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Rear Reading LampsMap LampsThe rear
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Power Remote Control MirrorMove the
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Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterThe f
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Cellular Telephone (Option)Your veh
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Vehicle Locator Service -- To conta
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Turning the knob to position A full
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Programming the SunroofIf the batte
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Your vehicle’s engine should be t
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3. Return to the HomeLink transmitt
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A. Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Multif
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Speedometer and OdometerThe speedom
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Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an
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Brake System Warning LightYour vehi
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Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning L
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NOTICE:If you keep driving your veh
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenanc
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Brake To Shift LightThis light will
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If you continue to drive with a loo
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Comfort ControlsThis section tells
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In cold weather, when the system se
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Air ConditioningOn hot days, open t
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The direction of airflow for the re
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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
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SIDE: Press this button to change t
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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
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While a traffic announcement plays,
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If the radio tunes to a related net
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Playing a Compact DiscInsert a disc
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CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to us
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Close the door by sliding it all th
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SOURCE: Press this button to select
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Weather Band (If Equipped)Weather b
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When the cleaning cassette has been
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Section 4Your Driving and the RoadH
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Drunken DrivingDeath and injury ass
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The body takes about an hour to rid
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
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Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that
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SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can los
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No one can see as well at night as
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CAUTION:Wet brakes can cause accide
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City DrivingOne of the biggest prob
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The exit speed is usually posted.Re
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CAUTION:Winter DrivingCoasting down
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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
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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 262 and 263: Engine OilIf the low oil level ligh
Page 264 and 265: What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils
Page 266 and 267: What to Do with Used OilDid you kno
Page 268 and 269: CAUTION:Operating the engine with t
Page 270 and 271: Automatic Transmission FluidIt is n
Page 272 and 273: NOTICE:When adding coolant, it is i
Page 274 and 275: CAUTION:Turning the surge tank pres
Page 276 and 277: When to Check Power Steering FluidI
Page 278 and 279: There are only two reasons why the
Page 280 and 281: NOTICE:Continuing to drive with wor
Page 282 and 283: High Intensity Discharge (HID) Ligh
Page 284 and 285: 4. Squeeze the retaining clip toget
Page 286 and 287: 2. On the outboard side of each low
Page 288 and 289: Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield w
Page 290 and 291: Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-
Page 292 and 293: CAUTION:Rust or dirt on a wheel, or
Page 294 and 295: Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality
Page 296 and 297: Each new wheel should have the same
Page 298 and 299: Appearance CareRemember, cleaning p
Page 300 and 301: Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clea
Page 302 and 303: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse o
Page 304 and 305: Finish DamageAny stone chips, fract
Page 306 and 307: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Page 308 and 309: Power Distribution Fuse BlockThis f
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Fuse Usage4 RH and LH Rear Seat Cus
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Relay BoxThe relay box is located o
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Fuse/Relay Usage5 A/C Compressor Re
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Section 7Customer Assistance Inform
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When contacting Cadillac, please re
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GM Mobility Program for Personswith
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Roadside Service AvailabilityWherev
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Courtesy Rental VehicleWhen your ve
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REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO THECANAD
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