2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

The exit speed is usually posted.Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, notto your sense of motion. After driving for any distanceat higher speeds, you may tend to think you are goingslower than you actually are.Before Leaving on a Long TripMake sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If youmust start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’swork -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first partof the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes youcan easily drive in.Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needsservice, have it done before starting out. Of course,you’ll find experienced and able service experts inCatera dealerships all across North America.They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough forlong-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated tothe recommended pressure?Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlookalong your route? Should you delay your trip a shorttime to avoid a major storm system?Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.There is something about an easy stretch of road with thesame scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happento you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in lessthan a second, and you could crash and be injured.What can you do about highway hypnosis?First, be aware that it can happen.Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior.4-23