2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
Automatic Transmission OperationThere are several differentpositions for the shift lever.PARK (P): This position locks the transmission driveshaft. It’s the best position to use when you start theengine because your vehicle can’t move easily.CAUTION:It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairlylevel ground, always set your parking brakeand move the shift lever to PARK (P).See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”in the Index.Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before startingthe engine.2-21
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply the regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out ofPARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- pushthe shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as youmaintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)”in this section.REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.NEUTRAL (N): The engine doesn’t connect withthe wheels when driving in NEUTRAL (N). UseNEUTRAL (N) to restart your vehicle when you’realready moving or when your vehicle is being towed.CAUTION:Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) whileyour engine is “racing” (running at high speed)is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on thebrake pedal, your vehicle could move veryrapidly. You could lose control and hit peopleor objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.NOTICE:Damage to the transmission caused by shiftingout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with theengine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.2-22
- Page 36 and 37: Safety Belt Use During PregnancySaf
- Page 38 and 39: Here are the most important things
- Page 40 and 41: There is an air bagreadiness light
- Page 42 and 43: CAUTION:If something is between an
- Page 44 and 45: CAUTION:When an air bag inflates, t
- Page 46 and 47: Rear Seat Passenger PositionsLap-Sh
- Page 48 and 49: Each position next to the windows h
- Page 50 and 51: CAUTION:Smaller children and babies
- Page 52 and 53: Child RestraintsEvery time infants
- Page 54 and 55: 1-42A forward-facing child restrain
- Page 56 and 57: Where to Put the RestraintAccident
- Page 58 and 59: Securing a Child Restraint in aRear
- Page 60 and 61: To remove the child restraint, just
- Page 62 and 63: Larger Children6. To tighten the be
- Page 64 and 65: CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child
- Page 66 and 67: Section 2Features and ControlsHere
- Page 68 and 69: One key is used for theignition, th
- Page 70 and 71: Power Door LocksPush the side of th
- Page 72 and 73: When you want to open a rear door w
- Page 74 and 75: Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Veh
- Page 76 and 77: TrunkCAUTION:It can be dangerous to
- Page 78 and 79: Parking at NightPark in a lighted s
- Page 80 and 81: ImmobilizerYour vehicle isequipped
- Page 82 and 83: With the key in theignition switch,
- Page 84 and 85: 3. If your engine still won’t sta
- Page 88 and 89: DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
- Page 90 and 91: Third-Gear StartPress this button t
- Page 92 and 93: Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:Conso
- Page 94 and 95: Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicl
- Page 96 and 97: Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaus
- Page 98 and 99: To raise the window, pull up the fr
- Page 100 and 101: Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThis
- Page 102 and 103: Be sure to clear ice and snow from
- Page 104 and 105: Setting Cruise ControlCAUTION:If yo
- Page 106 and 107: Passing Another Vehicle While Using
- Page 108 and 109: Your vehicle may be equipped with H
- Page 110 and 111: Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for bett
- Page 112 and 113: Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brig
- Page 114 and 115: At night, when the glare is too hig
- Page 116 and 117: Map PocketsThe map/storage pockets
- Page 118 and 119: Accessory Power OutletAn accessory
- Page 120 and 121: Turning the control dial to positio
- Page 122 and 123: Programming the SunroofIf the batte
- Page 124 and 125: Your vehicle’s engine should be t
- Page 126 and 127: 3. Return to the HomeLink transmitt
- Page 128 and 129: The instrument panel is designed to
- Page 130 and 131: Speedometer and OdometerThe speedom
- Page 132 and 133: Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an
- Page 134 and 135: Brake System Warning LightYour vehi
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply the regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out ofPARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- pushthe shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as youmaintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)”in this section.REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.NEUTRAL (N): The engine doesn’t connect withthe wheels when driving in NEUTRAL (N). UseNEUTRAL (N) to restart your vehicle when you’realready moving or when your vehicle is being towed.CAUTION:Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) whileyour engine is “racing” (running at high speed)is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on thebrake pedal, your vehicle could move veryrapidly. You could lose control and hit peopleor objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.NOTICE:Damage to the transmission caused by shiftingout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with theengine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.2-22
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