2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive inspurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic.This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time tocool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear outmuch faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If youkeep pace with the traffic and allow realistic followingdistances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessarybraking. That means better braking and longerbrake life.If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brakenormally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, thepedal may get harder to push down. If your enginestops, you will still have some power brake assist. Butyou will use it when you brake. Once the power assist isused up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedalwill be harder to push.Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid.When you start your engine and begin to drive away,your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You mayhear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this testis going on, and you may even notice that your brakepedal moves a little. This is normal.If there’s a problem withthe anti-lock brake system,this warning light will stayon. See “Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light”in the Index.4-7
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure fasterthan any driver could. The computer is programmed tomake the most of available tire and road conditions.Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out infront of you.You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS.A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If oneof the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer willseparately work the brakes at each wheel.You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.4-8
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Every2000 Cateraunder warranty isba
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Table of ContentsSection 1Seats and
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Table of Contents (cont'd)Section 6
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We support voluntarytechnician cert
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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in thi
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Service Station GuideFora MoreDetai
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Seats and Seat ControlsThis section
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Memory Seat and MirrorsAfter adjust
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CAUTION:But don’t have a seatback
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Rear SeatsCAUTION:A safety belt tha
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Return the safety belts totheir ori
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CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous t
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the v
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Here Are Questions Many People AskA
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Pull up on the latch plate to make
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Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
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Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
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Safety Belt Use During PregnancySaf
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Here are the most important things
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There is an air bagreadiness light
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CAUTION:If something is between an
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CAUTION:When an air bag inflates, t
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Rear Seat Passenger PositionsLap-Sh
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Each position next to the windows h
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CAUTION:Smaller children and babies
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Child RestraintsEvery time infants
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1-42A forward-facing child restrain
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Where to Put the RestraintAccident
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Securing a Child Restraint in aRear
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To remove the child restraint, just
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Larger Children6. To tighten the be
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CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child
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Section 2Features and ControlsHere
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One key is used for theignition, th
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Power Door LocksPush the side of th
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When you want to open a rear door w
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Veh
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TrunkCAUTION:It can be dangerous to
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Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
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ImmobilizerYour vehicle isequipped
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With the key in theignition switch,
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3. If your engine still won’t sta
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Automatic Transmission OperationThe
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DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
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Third-Gear StartPress this button t
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Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:Conso
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicl
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Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaus
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To raise the window, pull up the fr
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Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThis
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Be sure to clear ice and snow from
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Setting Cruise ControlCAUTION:If yo
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
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Your vehicle may be equipped with H
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Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for bett
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Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brig
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At night, when the glare is too hig
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Map PocketsThe map/storage pockets
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Accessory Power OutletAn accessory
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Turning the control dial to positio
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Programming the SunroofIf the batte
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Your vehicle’s engine should be t
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3. Return to the HomeLink transmitt
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The instrument panel is designed to
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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
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 184 and 185: Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
Page 186 and 187: Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
Page 188 and 189: Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that
Page 190 and 191: SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can los
Page 192 and 193: No one can see as well at night as
Page 194 and 195: CAUTION:Wet brakes can cause accide
Page 196 and 197: City DrivingOne of the biggest prob
Page 198 and 199: The exit speed is usually posted.Re
Page 200 and 201: CAUTION:Winter DrivingCoasting down
Page 202 and 203: What’s the worst time for this?
Page 204 and 205: CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases
Page 206 and 207: CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle an
Page 208 and 209: If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerI
Page 210 and 211: HitchesIt’s important to have the
Page 212 and 213: Making TurnsNOTICE:Making very shar
Page 214 and 215: Section 5Problems on the RoadHere y
Page 216 and 217: Jump StartingIf the battery has run
Page 218 and 219: CAUTION:Using a match near a batter
Page 220 and 221: 8. Now connect thenegative (-) cabl
Page 222 and 223: Towing Your VehicleCAUTION:To help
Page 224 and 225: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
Page 226 and 227: CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses,
Page 228 and 229: CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids
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5. Then replace the pressure cap. B
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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
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5. Position the jack under the vehi
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8. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
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NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel b
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NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can des
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ServiceYour dealer knows your vehic
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If your vehicle is certified to mee
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To open your fuel door,your vehicle
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When you put the cap back on, turn
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When you open the hood, you’ll se
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NOTICE:Don’t add too much oil. If
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As shown in the chart, SAE 10W-30 i
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1. Unhook the five clips that attac
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The access panel for the passenger
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How to Check LubricantIf the level
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NOTICE:Checking CoolantIf you use a
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Surge Tank Pressure CapPower Steeri
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NOTICE: When using concentrated was
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NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can b
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BatteryYour new vehicle comes with
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2. Remove the black rubber cap that
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Headlamp AimingIf your vehicle is d
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Taillamp and Stop Lamp1. Open the t
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TiresYour new vehicle comes with hi
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When to CheckCheck your tires once
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Buying New TiresTo find out what ki
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Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperatu
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Tire ChainsNOTICE:If your vehicle h
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Here are some cleaning tips: Always
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Cleaning Glass SurfacesGlass should
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Foreign materials such as calcium c
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Material
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Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver
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Fuse Usage19 Electronic Brake/Tract
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Engine Compartment Relay CenterThe
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Wheel Bolt Torque80 lb-ft (110 N·m
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Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour
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Customer Assistance OfficesCadillac
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Each technician travels with a spec
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Courtesy TransportationCadillac has
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General Motors reserves the right t
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