2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files 2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files
ImmobilizerYour vehicle is equippedwith a passivetheft-deterrent system.This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation ofthe device.Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.The system works when you turn the key to ON (II).The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizercontrol unit in your vehicle. The correct key will startthe vehicle.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.2-19
New Vehicle “Break-In”NOTICE:Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in thelong run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast orslow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first200 miles (322 km) or so. During this timeyour new brake linings aren’t yet brokenin. Hard stops with new linings can meanpremature wear and earlier replacement.Follow this breaking-in guideline everytime you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index formore information.Ignition PositionsKeep in mind that you may have to turn the steeringwheel as you turn the key in order to turn the ignitionswitch from LOCK to START -- this is normal. Usingextra effort to remove the key from the ignition switch,as compared to other GM vehicles that you may haveowned, is also normal.If your key is stuck in the ignition switch and cannot beturned back to LOCK, your vehicle will need to berepaired. See your dealer for service.With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it tofour different positions.LOCK (): This is the onlyposition from which youcan remove the key. Thisposition locks the ignition,steering wheel andtransmission. It’s atheft-deterrent feature.2-20
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ImmobilizerYour vehicle is equippedwith a passivetheft-deterrent system.This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation ofthe device.Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.The system works when you turn the key to ON (II).The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizercontrol unit in your vehicle. The correct key will startthe vehicle.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.2-19
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