2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

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Wheel Bolt Torque80 lb-ft (110 N·m)Engine SpecificationsDisplacement . . . . . . . . . 181 cubic inches (2 962 cc)Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 L DOHC V6VIN Engine Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHorsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm149 (kW) @ 6000 rpmFiring Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3-4-5-6Thermostat Starts To Open . . . . . . . . . 198 F (92 C)Normal MaintenanceReplacement PartsAir Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90512851Fuel Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90542540Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9118851Passenger’s Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . 9192320Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90541059(Bosch Plug = FLR9LTE)Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . 9118382 (RH)118381 (LH)Vehicle DimensionsWheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107.5 inches (273.0 cm)Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192.4 inches (492.8 cm)Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.4 inches (143.2 cm)Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.3 inches (178.6 cm)Front Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.3 inches (150.6 cm)Rear Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.8 inches (152.0 cm)6-64
Section 7Customer Assistance InformationHere you will find out how to contact <strong>Cadillac</strong> if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain servicepublications and how to report any safety defects.7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone(TTY) Users7-4 Customer Assistance Offices7-5 GM Mobility Program for Personswith Disabilities7-5 Roadside Service7-7 Roadside Service for the Hearing orSpeech Impaired7-8 Courtesy Transportation7-8 Transportation Options7-10 Warranty Information7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the UnitedStates Government7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian Government7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors7-11 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada7-7-1
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Every2000 Cateraunder warranty isba
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Table of ContentsSection 1Seats and
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Table of Contents (cont'd)Section 6
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We support voluntarytechnician cert
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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in thi
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Service Station GuideFora MoreDetai
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Seats and Seat ControlsThis section
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Memory Seat and MirrorsAfter adjust
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CAUTION:But don’t have a seatback
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Rear SeatsCAUTION:A safety belt tha
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Return the safety belts totheir ori
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CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous t
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the v
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Here Are Questions Many People AskA
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Pull up on the latch plate to make
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Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
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Q: What’s wrong with this?CAUTION
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Safety Belt Use During PregnancySaf
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Here are the most important things
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There is an air bagreadiness light
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CAUTION:If something is between an
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CAUTION:When an air bag inflates, t
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Rear Seat Passenger PositionsLap-Sh
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Each position next to the windows h
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CAUTION:Smaller children and babies
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Child RestraintsEvery time infants
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1-42A forward-facing child restrain
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Where to Put the RestraintAccident
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Securing a Child Restraint in aRear
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To remove the child restraint, just
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Larger Children6. To tighten the be
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CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child
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Section 2Features and ControlsHere
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One key is used for theignition, th
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Power Door LocksPush the side of th
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When you want to open a rear door w
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Veh
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TrunkCAUTION:It can be dangerous to
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Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
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ImmobilizerYour vehicle isequipped
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With the key in theignition switch,
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3. If your engine still won’t sta
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Automatic Transmission OperationThe
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DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
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Third-Gear StartPress this button t
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Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:Conso
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicl
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Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaus
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To raise the window, pull up the fr
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Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThis
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Be sure to clear ice and snow from
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Setting Cruise ControlCAUTION:If yo
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
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Your vehicle may be equipped with H
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Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for bett
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Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brig
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At night, when the glare is too hig
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Map PocketsThe map/storage pockets
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Accessory Power OutletAn accessory
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Turning the control dial to positio
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Programming the SunroofIf the batte
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Your vehicle’s engine should be t
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3. Return to the HomeLink transmitt
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The instrument panel is designed to
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Speedometer and OdometerThe speedom
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Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an
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Brake System Warning LightYour vehi
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
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This light should come on, as a che
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Oil Pressure Light/GageThe light an
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Low Washer Fluid Warning LightThis
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Automatic Transmission Warning Ligh
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Comfort ControlsThis section tells
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In cold weather, when the system se
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Air ConditioningOn hot days, open t
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The direction of airflow for the re
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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
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SIDE: Press this button to change t
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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
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While a traffic announcement plays,
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If the radio tunes to a related net
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Playing a Compact DiscInsert a disc
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CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to us
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Close the door by sliding it all th
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SOURCE: Press this button to select
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Weather Band (If Equipped)Weather b
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When the cleaning cassette has been
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Section 4Your Driving and the RoadH
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Drunken DrivingDeath and injury ass
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The body takes about an hour to rid
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
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Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that
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SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can los
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No one can see as well at night as
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CAUTION:Wet brakes can cause accide
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City DrivingOne of the biggest prob
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The exit speed is usually posted.Re
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CAUTION:Winter DrivingCoasting down
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What’s the worst time for this?
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CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases
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CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle an
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If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerI
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HitchesIt’s important to have the
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Making TurnsNOTICE:Making very shar
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Section 5Problems on the RoadHere y
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Jump StartingIf the battery has run
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CAUTION:Using a match near a batter
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8. Now connect thenegative (-) cabl
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Towing Your VehicleCAUTION:To help
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
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CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses,
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CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids
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1. You can remove the coolant surge
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5. Then replace the pressure cap. B
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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
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5. Position the jack under the vehi
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8. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
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NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel b
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NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can des
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ServiceYour dealer knows your vehic
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If your vehicle is certified to mee
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To open your fuel door,your vehicle
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When you put the cap back on, turn
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When you open the hood, you’ll se
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NOTICE:Don’t add too much oil. If
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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
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Page 274 and 275: BatteryYour new vehicle comes with
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Page 278 and 279: Headlamp AimingIf your vehicle is d
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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
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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
Page 304 and 305: Fuse Usage19 Electronic Brake/Tract
Page 306 and 307: Engine Compartment Relay CenterThe
Page 310 and 311: Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour
Page 312 and 313: Customer Assistance OfficesCadillac
Page 314 and 315: Each technician travels with a spec
Page 316 and 317: Courtesy TransportationCadillac has
Page 318 and 319: General Motors reserves the right t
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