2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.This light will also come on during a malfunction in oneof two ways:Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions andmay damage the emission control system on yourvehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosisand service may be required.Light On Steady -- An emission control systemmalfunction has been detected on your vehicle.Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis andservice may be required.If the Light Is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see“If the Light Is On Steady” following.If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart theengine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the LightIs On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to yourdealer or qualified service center for service.If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuelcap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.A few driving trips with the cap properly installedshould turn the light off.Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?If so, your electrical system may be wet. The conditionwill usually be corrected when the electrical systemdries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.2-73
Are you low on fuel?As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine maynot run as efficiently as designed since small amounts ofair are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. Thesystem can detect this. Adding fuel should correct thiscondition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly.See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. It will take afew driving trips to turn the light off.Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see“Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause yourengine not to run as efficiently as designed. You maynotice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you putthe vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on accelerationor stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may goaway once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detectedby the system and cause the light to turn on.If you experience one or more of these conditions,change the fuel brand you use. It will require at leastone full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,have your dealer or qualified service center check thevehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment anddiagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electricalproblems that may have developed.Emissions Inspection and Maintenance ProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting avehicle registration.Here are some things you need to know in order to helpyour vehicle pass an inspection:Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if theCHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly.Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if theOBD (on-board diagnostic) system determinesthat critical emission control systems have not beencompletely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle wouldbe considered not ready for inspection. This can happenif you have recently replaced your battery or if yourbattery has run down. The diagnostic system is designedto evaluate critical emission control systems duringnormal driving. This may take several days of routinedriving. If you have done this and your vehicle stilldoes not pass the inspection for lack of OBD systemreadiness, see your dealer or qualified service centerto prepare the vehicle for inspection.2-74
- 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 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 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
- Page 166 and 167: CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to us
- Page 168 and 169: Close the door by sliding it all th
- Page 170 and 171: SOURCE: Press this button to select
- Page 172 and 173: Weather Band (If Equipped)Weather b
- Page 174 and 175: When the cleaning cassette has been
- Page 176 and 177: Section 4Your Driving and the RoadH
- Page 178 and 179: Drunken DrivingDeath and injury ass
- Page 180 and 181: The body takes about an hour to rid
- Page 182 and 183: Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
- Page 184 and 185: Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
- Page 186 and 187: Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.This light will also come on during a malfunction in oneof two ways:Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions andmay damage the emission control system on yourvehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosisand service may be required.Light On Steady -- An emission control systemmalfunction has been detected on your vehicle.Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis andservice may be required.If the Light Is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see“If the Light Is On Steady” following.If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart theengine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the LightIs On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to yourdealer or qualified service center for service.If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuelcap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.A few driving trips with the cap properly installedshould turn the light off.Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?If so, your electrical system may be wet. The conditionwill usually be corrected when the electrical systemdries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.2-73
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