2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressurecap is hand-tight.If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do:If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag thatpulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like askid and may require the same correction you’d use in askid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from theaccelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control bysteering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may bevery bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gentlybrake to a stop -- well off the road if possible.If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use yourjacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.5-19
Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazardwarning flashers.CAUTION:Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over you or otherpeople. You and they could be badly injured.Find a level place to change your tire. To helpprevent the vehicle from moving:1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).2. Set the parking brake firmly.3. Turn off the engine.To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,you can put blocks at the front and rear of thetire farthest away from the one being changed.That would be the tire on the other side of thevehicle, at the opposite end.The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire.5-20
- Page 182 and 183: Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
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- 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
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- Page 204 and 205: CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases
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- 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
- Page 230 and 231: 1. You can remove the coolant surge
- Page 234 and 235: Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
- Page 236 and 237: Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
- Page 238 and 239: 5. Position the jack under the vehi
- Page 240 and 241: 8. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
- Page 242 and 243: NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel b
- Page 244 and 245: NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can des
- Page 246 and 247: ServiceYour dealer knows your vehic
- Page 248 and 249: If your vehicle is certified to mee
- Page 250 and 251: To open your fuel door,your vehicle
- Page 252 and 253: When you put the cap back on, turn
- Page 254 and 255: When you open the hood, you’ll se
- Page 256 and 257: NOTICE:Don’t add too much oil. If
- Page 258 and 259: As shown in the chart, SAE 10W-30 i
- Page 260 and 261: 1. Unhook the five clips that attac
- Page 262 and 263: The access panel for the passenger
- Page 264 and 265: How to Check LubricantIf the level
- Page 266 and 267: NOTICE:Checking CoolantIf you use a
- Page 268 and 269: Surge Tank Pressure CapPower Steeri
- Page 270 and 271: NOTICE: When using concentrated was
- Page 272 and 273: NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can b
- Page 274 and 275: BatteryYour new vehicle comes with
- Page 276 and 277: 2. Remove the black rubber cap that
- Page 278 and 279: Headlamp AimingIf your vehicle is d
- Page 280 and 281: Taillamp and Stop Lamp1. Open the t
Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazardwarning flashers.CAUTION:Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over you or otherpeople. You and they could be badly injured.Find a level place to change your tire. To helpprevent the vehicle from moving:1. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).2. Set the parking brake firmly.3. Turn off the engine.To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,you can put blocks at the front and rear of thetire farthest away from the one being changed.That would be the tire on the other side of thevehicle, at the opposite end.The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire.5-20
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