2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of yourvehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheelstoo fast while shifting your transmission backand forth, you can destroy your transmission.For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,see “Tire Chains” in the Index.Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels. You should turnyour traction control system off. (See “Traction ControlSystem” in the Index.) Then shift back and forthbetween REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning thewheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedalwhile you shift, and press lightly on the acceleratorpedal when the transmission is in gear. By slowlyspinning your wheels in the forward and reversedirections, you will cause a rocking motion that mayfree your vehicle. If that doesn’t get you out after a fewtries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need tobe towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.5-31
Section 6Service and Appearance CareHere you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about yourvehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.6- 2 Service6- 3 Fuel6- 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries6- 5 Filling Your Tank6- 9 Checking Things Under the Hood6- 11 Engine Oil6- 15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter6- 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid6- 19 Rear Axle6- 20 Engine Coolant6- 24 Surge Tank Pressure Cap6- 24 Power Steering Fluid6- 25 Windshield Washer Fluid6- 26 Brakes6- 30 Battery6- 30 Bulb Replacement6- 37 Wiper Blade Replacement6- 38 Tires6- 47 Appearance Care6- 47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle6- 49 Care of Safety Belts6- 51 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle6- 52 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-PlatedWheels (If Equipped)6- 53 Underbody Maintenance6- 54 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials6- 55 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)6- 55 Service Parts Identification Label6- 56 Electrical System6- 63 Replacement Bulbs6- 63 Capacities and Specifications6- 64 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts6-6-1
- 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 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 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
- Page 288 and 289: Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperatu
- Page 290 and 291: Tire ChainsNOTICE:If your vehicle h
- Page 292 and 293: Here are some cleaning tips: Always
NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of yourvehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheelstoo fast while shifting your transmission backand forth, you can destroy your transmission.For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,see “Tire Chains” in the Index.Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels. You should turnyour traction control system off. (See “Traction ControlSystem” in the Index.) Then shift back and forthbetween REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning thewheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedalwhile you shift, and press lightly on the acceleratorpedal when the transmission is in gear. By slowlyspinning your wheels in the forward and reversedirections, you will cause a rocking motion that mayfree your vehicle. If that doesn’t get you out after a fewtries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need tobe towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.5-31
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