2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
Third-Gear StartPress this button to providemore traction when you arestarting on ice or otherslippery surfaces. It onlyoperates when the shiftlever is in DRIVE (D).The button is locatednext to the shift lever onthe console.The transmission will be in THIRD (3) when the vehiclebegins to move. After starting in THIRD (3), the vehiclewill upshift normally.This feature is for improved traction only when the roadsurface is slippery and is not intended for continuous useor when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow orgravel. Drive as usual for normal road conditions.This feature automatically turns off when any of thefollowing conditions occur: When the ignition is turned off. If the shift lever is placed in PARK (P), THIRD (3),SECOND (2), or FIRST (1). If you press and hold the accelerator pedal past itsresistance point for more than two seconds. When speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h). Once the vehicle reaches 67 mph (108 km/h).To turn this feature off, press the button again.Whenever you start your vehicle, the transmissionis in the normal mode.2-25
Parking BrakeIf you start to drive with the parking brake set, theBRAKE warning light stays on. See “Brake SystemWarning Light” in the Index for more information.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downwith your foot and pull the parking brake lever up untilyou can press the end release button. Hold the releasebutton in as you move the brake lever all the way down.NOTICE:The parking brake is located on the center consolebetween the front seats.To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your foot and pull up on the parking brakelever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will come on.Driving with the parking brake on can cause therear brakes to overheat. You may have to replacethem, and you could also damage other parts ofyour vehicle.If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill,see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This sectionshows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.2-26
- 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 86 and 87: Automatic Transmission OperationThe
- Page 88 and 89: DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driv
- 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
- Page 136 and 137: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
- Page 138 and 139: This light should come on, as a che
Third-Gear StartPress this button to providemore traction when you arestarting on ice or otherslippery surfaces. It onlyoperates when the shiftlever is in DRIVE (D).The button is locatednext to the shift lever onthe console.The transmission will be in THIRD (3) when the vehiclebegins to move. After starting in THIRD (3), the vehiclewill upshift normally.This feature is for improved traction only when the roadsurface is slippery and is not intended for continuous useor when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow orgravel. Drive as usual for normal road conditions.This feature automatically turns off when any of thefollowing conditions occur: When the ignition is turned off. If the shift lever is placed in PARK (P), THIRD (3),SECOND (2), or FIRST (1). If you press and hold the accelerator pedal past itsresistance point for more than two seconds. When speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h). Once the vehicle reaches 67 mph (108 km/h).To turn this feature off, press the button again.Whenever you start your vehicle, the transmissionis in the normal mode.2-25
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