2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

Starting Your EngineMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’sa safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,use NEUTRAL (N) only.NOTICE:Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicleis moving. If you do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is stopped.1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn yourignition key to START. When the engine starts, letgo of the key. The idle speed will go down as yourengine gets warm.NOTICE:Holding your key in START for longer than15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heatcan damage your starter motor. Wait about15 seconds between each try to help avoiddraining your battery or damaging your starter.2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key inSTART for about three seconds at a time until yourengine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between eachtry to help avoid draining your battery or damagingyour starter.2-18