2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
Map PocketsThe map/storage pockets are located on each door as wellas on the passenger’s and driver’s front seatbacks. Alsolocated on the driver’s door map pocket is a coin holder.Center Console Storage AreaThe front storage area comes with a small storage binand a cupholder that pulls out for use. To open the lidof the storage bin, press and hold the button at the frontedge of the storage lid and lift up.Rear Seat CupholderThere is a cupholder for rear seat passengers located inthe rear seat center armrest. To access the cupholder,fold the armrest down.Convenience NetThe convenience net is on the floor of the trunk. Putsmall loads, like grocery bags, under the net. It can helpkeep them from moving around during sharp turns orquick starts and stops.The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in thetrunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,hook it to the metal loops, securing it to the floor.Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterThe front ashtray is located below the radio. Press onthe cover and release to access it. To clean the ashtray,press the black tab to the right of the tray to release it.Now pull up on the tray to remove and clean it.To replace the tray after cleaning, follow these steps.1. Hold the cover (flap) on top of the tray down so itis not in the way.2. Insert the tray downward and forward into theashtray holder.3. Press down on the tray to snap it into place.To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.NOTICE:Don’t put papers or other flammable itemsinto the ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or othersmoking materials could ignite them, causinga damaging fire.2-51
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.Press it all the way in and release. It will pop backout by itself when it’s ready to light. You also have alighter on the back of the center console near the rearseat air outlet.These lighters (receptacles) work at all times, even whenyour vehicle’s ignition has been turned off.NOTICE:Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your handwhile it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able toback away from the heating element when it’sready. That can make it overheat, damaging thelighter and the heating element.Sun VisorsIlluminated Visor Vanity MirrorTurn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see themirror. Lighting is automatic.Rear Sunshade (Option)The power rear sunshade helps reduce the amount ofheat and light from the sun entering through the rearwindow. The sunshade increases the comfort level of therear seat passengers as well as keeping your vehicle alittle cooler when it’s parked in a sunny area.This button is located onthe instrument panel, nearthe radio. To use, press thebutton. The button returnsto its original positionwhen released. The rearsunshade automaticallyraises. To lower thesunshade, press thebutton again.2-52
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- 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 102 and 103: Be sure to clear ice and snow from
- 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 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
- Page 152 and 153: The direction of airflow for the re
- Page 154 and 155: PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
- Page 156 and 157: SIDE: Press this button to change t
- Page 158 and 159: PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
- Page 160 and 161: While a traffic announcement plays,
- Page 162 and 163: If the radio tunes to a related net
- Page 164 and 165: Playing a Compact DiscInsert a disc
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.Press it all the way in and release. It will pop backout by itself when it’s ready to light. You also have alighter on the back of the center console near the rearseat air outlet.These lighters (receptacles) work at all times, even whenyour vehicle’s ignition has been turned off.NOTICE:Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your handwhile it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able toback away from the heating element when it’sready. That can make it overheat, damaging thelighter and the heating element.Sun VisorsIlluminated Visor Vanity MirrorTurn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see themirror. Lighting is automatic.Rear Sunshade (Option)The power rear sunshade helps reduce the amount ofheat and light from the sun entering through the rearwindow. The sunshade increases the comfort level of therear seat passengers as well as keeping your vehicle alittle cooler when it’s parked in a sunny area.This button is located onthe instrument panel, nearthe radio. To use, press thebutton. The button returnsto its original positionwhen released. The rearsunshade automaticallyraises. To lower thesunshade, press thebutton again.2-52
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