2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
When you open the hood, you’ll see:A. Coolant Fill LocationB. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterC. Passenger CompartmentAir Filter6-10D. Engine Oil Fill LocationE. Engine Oil Dipstick LocationF. Windshield Washer FluidG. Brake Master CylinderH. Power Steering FluidI. BatteryBefore closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Engine OilIf the low oil level appearson the instrument panel,it means you need tocheck your engine oillevel right away. For moreinformation, see “CHECKOIL light” in the Index.The engine oil dipstick islocated behind the radiatorhose on the driver’s sideof the engine. The yellowlooped handle helps toidentify it.You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder.Checking Engine OilIt’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil mustbe warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes todrain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstickmight not show the actual level.Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and check the level.6-11
- 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 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 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
- Page 294 and 295: Cleaning Glass SurfacesGlass should
- Page 296 and 297: Foreign materials such as calcium c
- Page 298 and 299: GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Material
- Page 300 and 301: Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical
- Page 302 and 303: Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver
Engine OilIf the low oil level appearson the instrument panel,it means you need tocheck your engine oillevel right away. For moreinformation, see “CHECKOIL light” in the Index.The engine oil dipstick islocated behind the radiatorhose on the driver’s sideof the engine. The yellowlooped handle helps toidentify it.You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder.Checking Engine OilIt’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil mustbe warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes todrain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstickmight not show the actual level.Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and check the level.6-11
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