2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper bladesbefore using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades dobecome damaged, replace them with new blades.See “Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement” inthe Index.Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.CAUTION:In freezing weather, don’t use your washer untilthe windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washerfluid can form ice on the windshield, blockingyour vision.Windshield WasherPull and hold thewasher lever to washthe windshield. Releasethe lever when you haveenough fluid. The wiperswill clear the windshieldand either stop or returnto your preset speed.This light on the instrumentpanel cluster will bedisplayed when the washerfluid reaches a low level.See “Low Washer Fluid Warning Light” in the Index formore information.2-37
Cruise ControlWith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator. This can help on long trips.Cruise control does not work at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h).Cruise control shuts off when you apply the brakes.CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can’t drive safely at a steady speed.So, don’t use your cruise control onwinding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous onslippery roads. On such roads, fast changesin tire traction can cause needless wheelspinning, and you could lose control.Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the tractioncontrol begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See “Traction ControlSystem” in the Index.) When road conditions allow youto safely use it again, you may turn the cruise controlback on.2-38
- Page 52 and 53: Child RestraintsEvery time infants
- Page 54 and 55: 1-42A forward-facing child restrain
- Page 56 and 57: Where to Put the RestraintAccident
- Page 58 and 59: Securing a Child Restraint in aRear
- Page 60 and 61: To remove the child restraint, just
- Page 62 and 63: Larger Children6. To tighten the be
- Page 64 and 65: CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child
- Page 66 and 67: Section 2Features and ControlsHere
- Page 68 and 69: One key is used for theignition, th
- Page 70 and 71: Power Door LocksPush the side of th
- Page 72 and 73: When you want to open a rear door w
- Page 74 and 75: Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Veh
- Page 76 and 77: TrunkCAUTION:It can be dangerous to
- Page 78 and 79: Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
- Page 80 and 81: ImmobilizerYour vehicle isequipped
- Page 82 and 83: With the key in theignition switch,
- Page 84 and 85: 3. If your engine still won’t sta
- Page 86 and 87: Automatic Transmission OperationThe
- Page 88 and 89: DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
- Page 90 and 91: Third-Gear StartPress this button t
- Page 92 and 93: Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:Conso
- Page 94 and 95: Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicl
- Page 96 and 97: Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaus
- Page 98 and 99: To raise the window, pull up the fr
- Page 100 and 101: Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThis
- Page 104 and 105: Setting Cruise ControlCAUTION:If yo
- Page 106 and 107: Passing Another Vehicle While Using
- Page 108 and 109: Your vehicle may be equipped with H
- Page 110 and 111: Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for bett
- Page 112 and 113: Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brig
- Page 114 and 115: At night, when the glare is too hig
- Page 116 and 117: Map PocketsThe map/storage pockets
- Page 118 and 119: Accessory Power OutletAn accessory
- Page 120 and 121: Turning the control dial to positio
- Page 122 and 123: Programming the SunroofIf the batte
- Page 124 and 125: Your vehicle’s engine should be t
- Page 126 and 127: 3. Return to the HomeLink transmitt
- Page 128 and 129: The instrument panel is designed to
- Page 130 and 131: Speedometer and OdometerThe speedom
- Page 132 and 133: Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an
- Page 134 and 135: Brake System Warning LightYour vehi
- Page 136 and 137: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
- Page 138 and 139: This light should come on, as a che
- Page 140 and 141: Oil Pressure Light/GageThe light an
- Page 142 and 143: Low Washer Fluid Warning LightThis
- Page 144 and 145: Automatic Transmission Warning Ligh
- Page 146 and 147: Comfort ControlsThis section tells
- Page 148 and 149: In cold weather, when the system se
- Page 150 and 151: Air ConditioningOn hot days, open t
Cruise ControlWith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator. This can help on long trips.Cruise control does not work at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h).Cruise control shuts off when you apply the brakes.CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can’t drive safely at a steady speed.So, don’t use your cruise control onwinding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous onslippery roads. On such roads, fast changesin tire traction can cause needless wheelspinning, and you could lose control.Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the tractioncontrol begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See “Traction ControlSystem” in the Index.) When road conditions allow youto safely use it again, you may turn the cruise controlback on.2-38
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