2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
CAUTION:Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame ifthe engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and theengine backfires, you could be burned. Don’tdrive with it off, and be careful working on theengine with the air cleaner/filter off.Passenger Compartment AirFilter ReplacementThe passenger compartment air filter traps most ofthe pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Likeyour vehicle’s air cleaner filter, it may need to bechanged periodically. For how often to change thepassenger compartment air filter, see your MaintenanceSchedule booklet.NOTICE:If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire cancause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easilyget into your engine, which will damage it.Always have the air cleaner/filter in place whenyou’re driving.6-17
The access panel for the passenger compartment airfilter is below the grille, at the base of the windshield onthe passenger’s side of the engine compartment. See“Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for moreinformation on location.1. Open the hood of your vehicle.2. Lift the engine compartment rear seal (see the arrowin the illustration) and pull it back far enough to beable to lift open the grille flap.3. Unhook both retaining clips that secure the filterin place.4. Slide the filter toward the front of the car and thenpull the filter straight out.5. Replace the filter by sliding a new one in,reattaching both retaining clips and closingthe grille flap.6. Reinstall the engine compartment rear seal.7. Close the engine hood.For the type of filter to use, see “Normal MaintenanceReplacement Parts” in the Index.6-18
- Page 218 and 219: HitchesIt’s important to have the
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- 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
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- 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 264 and 265: What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils
- Page 266 and 267: What to Do with Used OilDid you kno
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- Page 272 and 273: NOTICE:When adding coolant, it is i
- Page 274 and 275: CAUTION:Turning the surge tank pres
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- Page 278 and 279: There are only two reasons why the
- Page 280 and 281: NOTICE:Continuing to drive with wor
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- Page 284 and 285: 4. Squeeze the retaining clip toget
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- 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
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- Page 300 and 301: Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clea
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- 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
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CAUTION:Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame ifthe engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and theengine backfires, you could be burned. Don’tdrive with it off, and be careful working on theengine with the air cleaner/filter off.Passenger Compartment AirFilter ReplacementThe passenger compartment air filter traps most ofthe pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Likeyour vehicle’s air cleaner filter, it may need to bechanged periodically. For how often to change thepassenger compartment air filter, see your MaintenanceSchedule booklet.NOTICE:If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire cancause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easilyget into your engine, which will damage it.Always have the air cleaner/filter in place whenyou’re driving.6-17
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