2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the starburst symbol.This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified bythe American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which does not carry this starburst symbol.If you change your own oil,be sure you use oil that hasthe starburst symbol on thefront of the oil container. Ifyou have your oil changedfor you, be sure the oil putinto your engine isAmerican PetroleumInstitute certified forgasoline engines.You should also use the proper viscosity oil for yourvehicle, as shown in the following chart:SAE 10W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you canuse SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 F(16 C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold,you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oilcontainer show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not useother viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.6-13
NOTICE:Use only engine oil with the American PetroleumInstitute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst symbol. Failure to use therecommended oil can result in engine damage notcovered by your warranty.GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements foryour vehicle.If you are in an area where the temperature falls below-20 F (-29 C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provideeasier cold starting and better protection for your engineat extremely low temperatures.Engine Oil AdditivesDon’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol are all you will need for goodperformance and engine protection.6-14When to Change Engine OilIf any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/citymaintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).This is particularly important when outsidetemperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequentdriving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top ofyour vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxior other commercial application.Driving under these conditions causes engine oil tobreak down sooner. If any one of these is true for yourvehicle, then you need to change your oil and filterevery 5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whicheveroccurs first.If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter at thefirst 5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whicheveroccurs first. Then, change the oil and filter every10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months -- whicheveroccurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmedengine under highway conditions causes engine oil tobreak down slower.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Page 310 and 311: Fuse Usage4 RH and LH Rear Seat Cus
- Page 312 and 313: Relay BoxThe relay box is located o
What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the starburst symbol.This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified bythe American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which does not carry this starburst symbol.If you change your own oil,be sure you use oil that hasthe starburst symbol on thefront of the oil container. Ifyou have your oil changedfor you, be sure the oil putinto your engine isAmerican PetroleumInstitute certified forgasoline engines.You should also use the proper viscosity oil for yourvehicle, as shown in the following chart:SAE 10W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you canuse SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 F(16 C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold,you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oilcontainer show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not useother viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.6-13
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