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Question posted by jmcable12 on March 29th, 2012

Trans Shifts Only Manualy What Is Problem

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you 'll find in something you want to Problems on page12. 7- to read. you 7-1 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tireoverheated engine, etc. It also explains the air bag system. i The 1997 Cadillac...

Owner's Manual - Page 36

The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. 1-27 The light tells you if there isan electrical problem. How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in themiddle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal ...

Owner's Manual - Page 40

...and right front passenger's seatback, the bag may not work properly. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but can mean that an air bag system won 't be there to help protect you damage the ... don't get out as soon as it is safeto do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for the driver's or the right front passenger...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

... warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Catera, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2- 3 2-6 2- 10 2-1 1 2-12 2- 13 2- 14 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2-19 2-24 2-25 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Trunk...

Owner's Manual - Page 65

... PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock. Every time you l move the shift lever into PARK (P). If someone needs in to lock unlock all of the doors will also open... Power Door Locks Central Door Unlocking System When unlocking thedriver's door, you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever outof PARK (P), al of or the doors at once. Press the power door lock switch to get ...

Owner's Manual - Page 66

...be programmed to program their own door locks. i : s 'D To enable the doors to lock when shifting out of PARK (P) and to lock you are identified on , the transmission in PARK (P) and the ...seconds before trying to enter your vehicle can also programmed to be programmed to lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) 2. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Each RKE transmitter supplied ...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

...OFF if you must have your vehicle in START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) ifyour Catera to the fuel door, trunk release and door locks is no time limit as long as your... shift lever to OFF. RUN (11): The ignition is on your vehicle is turned to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL ...

Owner's Manual - Page 80

... the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake ...You or others could beinjured. A CAUTION: I It is running , the vehicle can 't move the shift lever to . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2- Your vehiclecan roll. To be sure your vehicle won't move...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

... gear to fully applythe regular brakes before starting the engine. Unless your foot isfirmly on the shift lever -- To rock your vehicle being towed. Ensure the shift lever is in RUN. You have to back up. Shifting out of snow, and ice or sand withoutdamaging the transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice...

Owner's Manual - Page 82

... would also want to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. The transmission will shift down a steep hill. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going ... help control your vehicle in FIRST (l), the transmission won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is less shifting between gears. If the shift lever is put in position on hills. THIRD (3): Driving...

Owner's Manual - Page 83

... conditions, use the normal mode. It will come on when the sport mode is located on the shift lever handle. rress the "S" button once to thenormal driving mode. 2-22 Sport Mode Button For a firmer shift and increased performance, you change from a normal driving mode to a sport driving mode. Press it again to...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

...and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is in DRIVE (D). It only operates when the shift lever is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. The button is placed in PARK (P), ... press and hold the accelerator pedal past its resistance point for normal road conditions. If the shift lever is located next to move. If you are starting in THIRD (3), the vehicle will be in...

Owner's Manual - Page 86

... in PARK (P) with your vehicle intoPARK (P). If you 're on the shift lever handle up and then push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your right foot still holding the... brakepedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 5. With your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P). 2-25 If you can leave your vehicle with you. Release the button...

Owner's Manual - Page 87

...have another vehicle push yoursa little uphill to takesome of PARK (P). After you can pull the shift lever of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. Leaving Your Vehicle ...lock does occur, you may find out how, see if you can , it could move the shift lever away from the parking pawlin the transmission, so you can be injured. Your vehicle could overheat ...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

... 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in the Index. Lift the shift lever cover up to fully apply the regular brakes before you ... to get it out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- With both hands, squeeze the base of the console shift lever together (as you cannot shift out of your way. 2-27 Turn the key to turn ...

Owner's Manual - Page 89

... burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you want. 9. At the bottom of the shift lever, you will see a yellow tab. Parking Over Things ThatBurn 6. With one hand, push the tab to NEUTRAL (N) with the other things that can burn...

Owner's Manual - Page 182

... out. Night driving is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- One reason is more limited. While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-15 such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road...

Owner's Manual - Page 192

... the work of the road. As you go downhill. car You may want to shift down to put winter emergency supplies in good shape for winter driving: you can climb... or an accident. Drive at speeds that let Here are some tips for winter. There could be of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks areaor winding roads. You may want to ...

Owner's Manual - Page 222

...a little too hot when you: 0 If you no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to the highest heat setting and open the window, as necessary. 3....with no sign of steam, you can drive. If you're in traffic. 0 Tow a trailer. otherwise, shift to be too serious. If No Steam Is ComingFrom Your Engine If you get everyone out o the vehicle ...

Owner's Manual - Page 332

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