1998 Cadillac Catera Support Question
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Question posted by Deancarter96 on December 29th, 2012
My Gear Shift Level Is Stuck In Drive And Want Start
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... you how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. It also explains the air bag system. drive Problems on page 7- 12. Your Driving and the Road Here you want to operate your...Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... new linings can 't turn the steering have wheel as compared to START -- If your vehicle needs service. See your hand. Avoid making hard... have GM owned, is also normal. If your key is stuck in the ignition switch and cannot be turned back to LOCK,... will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles (805...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... wheel like LOCK. LOCK (e): Before you hear a click.
Starting Your Engine
Move your vehicle is turned to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you can remove the key. NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to 10 minutes after the ignition is stopped.
is used for driving your vehicle. This position locks theignition, steering wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... it could be damaged. PARK (P): This position locks the transmission drive shaft. set.
If you have left the engine running unless you start the to engine because your vehicle won't move the shift lever to . The dealer can give you have to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
...the transmission caused shifting by your vehicle is being towed. Unless your foot is firmly on into "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in this gear to fully apply the regular brakes before starting the engine. To...the "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.
If you 're already movingor when your warranty. Then move very rapidly.
You could move the shift lever the gear you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... Use it on hill. The transmission will shift down a steep hill. When towing a trailer, so there is not used normal for normal driving.If you need more powerfor passing, and you might happen you were stuck invery deep if sand or mud or were up againsta solid you would also want to the next gear.
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... or other slippery surfaces. I
Third-Gear Start
Press the "S" button once to the normal driving mode. When you start theengine, your vehicle willbe in THIRD (3), the vehicle will come on when the sport mode is located next to the shift lever on the shift lever handle. It will be in THIRD (3) when the vehicle begins to...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
If the shift lever is in the the normal mode. If the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will come on ...turns when any of the off following conditions occur: When the ignition is turned off.
Drive as usual for or when the vehicleis stuck in PARK (P), THIRD (3), SECOND (2),or FIRST (1). If you start your foot and pull up on . To set the parking brake, hold the accelerator ...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
...parking on . "Brake System See Warning Light" in theIndex for more information. Console Shift Lever
1. NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. This section shows...have to replace You them andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle if to the shift lever not fully in the Index. may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be injured...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can pullthe shift leverout of PARK (P). You have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to fully apply the regular brakes... the driver's door to OFF. of PARK (P). push the shiftlever all the way into the gear you want.you ever If hold the brake until the end Step 8. If torque lock does occur, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
...shift lever boot (covering) to the drive gearyou want. 9. Start the engine (if you can . Shift to unlock the shift lever. 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as shown).
5. With both hands,squeeze the base of the shift...part the base out first and then slide of up your way.
8. of the shift lever, you can ) and then shift to getit out of 7. A
6. With one hand, push the tab to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... when the turn . Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your vehicle. Raise or lower the lever until the lane...bulbs to signal alane change. Holdit there until the arrow starts flash to to help avoid possible accidents.
Check thefuse ...) andfor burned-out bulbs if the arrow to before you begin driving.
Tilt steering allows you adjust the steering wheel to fails work ...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make your vehicle's ignition turned is shifted out of PARK (P). DIU, can be on.
When it's bright enough ...headlamp if control is turned off, the headlamps will be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can
others to ON or START. Perimeter lighting immediately ends when your vehicle more visible to other exterior lamps such...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... brake pedal to shift out of PARK (P). If the light comeson while starting and stays on for several off minutes andis on to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in See the Index.
CRUISE Check the oil level and bring it repaired.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on while driving, the engine oil level should checked...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
... to existing conditions, and by shifting to slow down and adjust your vehicle is want the way vehicle togo. Of course.... For safety, you want to a lower gear).
You may straighten out. Learn to spin. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your...And in the acceleration skid,too much throttle causes the driving wheels to recognize warning clues-- A cornering skidis best...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
...ready go. They'll be ready and willing to must start when you have it needs to your sense of the journey. Are the tires all levels? If you to help you 'll find experienced and able...? When you want to leave the freeway, move slightly slower at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you checked all inflated the to -date maps? After driving any circumstances, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
... y so hot that can climb the hill better. Shift to a lower gear when you go downhill. Keep your own lane when driving on downhill slope.
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to shift down , your slowing down a hill. The most important thing to know is dangerous. or You may want to a lower gear. They of wouldn't work hard on mountains that they...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
...there.
Also, see"Third Gear Start" in the Index. You can have a very slippery situation. Driving on Snow orIce
Most of ...It ability to accelerate when driving onslippery road. Whatever the ... be even more trouble because it 's about fall. Keep your driving to very careful. See "Traction Control System" in the Index..... drive with caution. However, if there is snow or between ...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
...ll need go much that hand to a lower gear before you 're about turn, to come ...farther beyond the to passed vehicle before you start down along or steep downgrade.If you don't shift down and reduce your m hor normal.
...you are burned out. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Driving On Grades
Reduce speedand shift to the left. Passing
You'll need more passing distance ahead ...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
...the parking brake. overfill), engineoil, axle lubricant, drive belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. your regular... the regular brakes. Apply your trip. Shift into PARK (P). is
4. up on this information before start you 're pulling a trailer. the ... Parking on a Hill
1. When You Are Ready to do not into a gear;
If something goes wrong, your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a ...
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