2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
5. Position the jack under the vehicle. The base of the jack must line up vertically with thehoisting notch (jack contact point) on the vehicle’sframe, nearest the flat tire. Make sure that the baseis flat against the ground in order to have enoughclearance to turn the jack handle. Then, raise the jacklift head until it is firmly set into the hoisting notch.5-25
CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get undera vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.CAUTION:Raising your vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle and even makethe vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury andvehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift headinto the proper location before raisingthe vehicle.6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handleclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.7. Remove all wheel bolts and take off the flat tire.5-26
- 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
- Page 230 and 231: 1. You can remove the coolant surge
- Page 232 and 233: 5. Then replace the pressure cap. B
- Page 234 and 235: Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
- Page 236 and 237: Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
- 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
- Page 282 and 283: TiresYour new vehicle comes with hi
- Page 284 and 285: When to CheckCheck your tires once
- Page 286 and 287: Buying New TiresTo find out what ki
5. Position the jack under the vehicle. The base of the jack must line up vertically with thehoisting notch (jack contact point) on the vehicle’sframe, nearest the flat tire. Make sure that the baseis flat against the ground in order to have enoughclearance to turn the jack handle. Then, raise the jacklift head until it is firmly set into the hoisting notch.5-25
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