2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behindthe child. If the child wears the belt in this way,in a crash the child might slide under the belt.The belt’s force would then be applied right onthe child’s abdomen. That could cause serious orfatal injuries.The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This appliesbelt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.1-54
Checking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors andanchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safety belt system fromdoing its job, have it repaired.Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash.They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers,and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag systemdoes not need regular maintenance.)Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a CrashIf you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if wornduring a more severe crash, then you need new belts.If you ever see a yellow label on the driver’s or theright front passenger’s safety belt buckle, that means toreplace the buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then thenew buckle assembly will be there to help protect you ina collision.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collisiondamage also may mean you will need to have safety beltor seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairsmay be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used atthe time of the collision.If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bagsystem parts. See the part on the air bag systemearlier in this section.1-55
- Page 16 and 17: Power Seats (If Equipped)The power
- Page 18 and 19: Heated Front Seats (Option)The cont
- Page 20 and 21: Head RestraintsRemovable Head Restr
- Page 22 and 23: Rear SeatsCAUTION:A safety belt tha
- Page 24 and 25: Heated Rear Seat (Option)The heated
- Page 26 and 27: In most states and Canadian provinc
- Page 28 and 29: The person keeps going until stoppe
- Page 30 and 31: Q: If I’m a good driver, and I ne
- Page 32 and 33: Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterBefore
- Page 34 and 35: Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
- Page 36 and 37: Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
- Page 38 and 39: The best way to protect the fetus i
- Page 40 and 41: CAUTION:Both frontal and side impac
- Page 42 and 43: CAUTION:If something is between an
- Page 44 and 45: How does an air bag restrain?In mod
- Page 46 and 47: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Veh
- Page 48 and 49: 2. Push the latch plate into the bu
- Page 50 and 51: ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs
- Page 52 and 53: CAUTION:Children who are up against
- Page 54 and 55: Restraint Systems for ChildrenAn in
- Page 56 and 57: Q: How do child restraints work?A:
- Page 58 and 59: In Canada, the law requires that fo
- Page 60 and 61: 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder be
- Page 62 and 63: 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
- Page 64 and 65: Older ChildrenQ: What is the proper
- Page 68 and 69: Section 2Features and ControlsHere
- Page 70 and 71: Power WindowsThe controls are locat
- Page 72 and 73: KeysCAUTION:Leaving children in a v
- Page 74 and 75: Door LocksCAUTION:Unlocked doors ca
- Page 76 and 77: All doors do not lock when shifting
- Page 78 and 79: Changes or modifications to this sy
- Page 80 and 81: 1. Use a thin coin to pry open the
- Page 82 and 83: Trunk ReleaseTo use this feature, y
- Page 84 and 85: Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
- Page 86 and 87: ImmobilizerYour vehicle is equipped
- Page 88 and 89: NOTICE:If your key seems stuck in L
- Page 90 and 91: 3. If your engine still won’t sta
- Page 92 and 93: Automatic Transmission OperationThe
- Page 94 and 95: DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
- Page 96 and 97: Third-Gear StartPress this button t
- Page 98 and 99: Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:It ca
- Page 100 and 101: Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicl
- Page 102 and 103: Parking Over Things That BurnEngine
- Page 104 and 105: Tilt WheelTurn Signal/Multifunction
- Page 106 and 107: Windshield WipersWIPER: Move the le
- Page 108 and 109: Cruise ControlWith cruise control,
- Page 110 and 111: Resuming a Set SpeedSetting the cru
- Page 112 and 113: Exterior LampsThese controls on the
- Page 114 and 115: Lamps On ReminderYou will hear a wa
Checking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors andanchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safety belt system fromdoing its job, have it repaired.Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash.They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers,and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag systemdoes not need regular maintenance.)Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a CrashIf you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if wornduring a more severe crash, then you need new belts.If you ever see a yellow label on the driver’s or theright front passenger’s safety belt buckle, that means toreplace the buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then thenew buckle assembly will be there to help protect you ina collision.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collisiondamage also may mean you will need to have safety beltor seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairsmay be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used atthe time of the collision.If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bagsystem parts. See the part on the air bag systemearlier in this section.1-55