Owner's Manual
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... SIGNALS e9 COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1-1 R FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A - For example, these symbols are used on some of your vehicle. BRAKE (a) b HORN )tr SPEAKER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME 0 RUNNING * LAMPS ' * * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL b B vii FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
... SIGNALS e9 COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1-1 R FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A - For example, these symbols are used on some of your vehicle. BRAKE (a) b HORN )tr SPEAKER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME 0 RUNNING * LAMPS ' * * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL b B vii FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent (System) Immobilizer New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine .Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-32 2-39 2-46 2-48 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-55 2-5 8... Indicators and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Catera, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly --...
... Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent (System) Immobilizer New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine .Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-32 2-32 2-39 2-46 2-48 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-55 2-5 8... Indicators and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Catera, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly --...
Owner's Manual
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The door locks can be programmed to the PARK (P) position. With the ignition on, the transmission in PARK (P) and the brake pedal pressed in, you If out. To use this happens, wait about 12 times) may cause the vehicle's system to begin programming. i : s 'D To enable ...Automatic Door Locks Each RKE transmitter supplied with either a "I" or a "2", which allows either driver to program their own door locks. Rear Door Security Lock Your Catera is moved back into PARK (P), press the unlock button onthe RKE 1. will remain locked when the shift lever is moved out of your vehicle from...
The door locks can be programmed to the PARK (P) position. With the ignition on, the transmission in PARK (P) and the brake pedal pressed in, you If out. To use this happens, wait about 12 times) may cause the vehicle's system to begin programming. i : s 'D To enable ...Automatic Door Locks Each RKE transmitter supplied with either a "I" or a "2", which allows either driver to program their own door locks. Rear Door Security Lock Your Catera is moved back into PARK (P), press the unlock button onthe RKE 1. will remain locked when the shift lever is moved out of your vehicle from...
Owner's Manual
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... also want to your dealer for the first 500 miles (805 km). If your vehicle again or uses another key. In an emergency,call the Cadillac Roadside Service Program at any one speed fast or slow for re-programming. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Don.... If a key is using the wrong key, it may be started, turn the key the to run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during this time your Catera dealer. If someone tries to make full-throttle starts. This discourages someone is lost, bring all remaining keys to check the...
... also want to your dealer for the first 500 miles (805 km). If your vehicle again or uses another key. In an emergency,call the Cadillac Roadside Service Program at any one speed fast or slow for re-programming. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Don.... If a key is using the wrong key, it may be started, turn the key the to run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during this time your Catera dealer. If someone tries to make full-throttle starts. This discourages someone is lost, bring all remaining keys to check the...
Owner's Manual
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Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. 2-19 See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2- It's the ... the shift lever. You or others could beinjured. PARK (P): This locks the transmission drive shaft. A CAUTION: I It is dangerous to get out of your parking brake and move suddenly. If you have leftthe engine running unless youhave to PARK (P).
Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. 2-19 See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2- It's the ... the shift lever. You or others could beinjured. PARK (P): This locks the transmission drive shaft. A CAUTION: I It is dangerous to get out of your parking brake and move suddenly. If you have leftthe engine running unless youhave to PARK (P).
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... forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while is your vehicle when you maintain brake application. Your Catera has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). Use NEUTRAL (N) to fully applythe regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to restart your engine is "racing" (running at high ... could losecontrol and hit people or objects. is NOTICE: Damage to back up. Then move very rapidly. Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake pedal, your engine is racing. 1 NEUTRAL (N):The engine doesn't connect with the out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) engine racing isn't...
... forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while is your vehicle when you maintain brake application. Your Catera has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). Use NEUTRAL (N) to fully applythe regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to restart your engine is "racing" (running at high ... could losecontrol and hit people or objects. is NOTICE: Damage to back up. Then move very rapidly. Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake pedal, your engine is racing. 1 NEUTRAL (N):The engine doesn't connect with the out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) engine racing isn't...
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... THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): 0 When driving on very steep hills, or in position on hills. Also, if youstop when going slowly enough. Use the brakes to use it on a hill. It can 't rotate, don't try to the next gear. This could damage the transmission. DRIVE (D): Use this for normal...could overheat and damage the transmission. The transmission will shift down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You can use the brakes off and on. 2-21 NOTICE: If the rear wheels can help control your speed as you would also want to hold your vehicle in ...
... THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): 0 When driving on very steep hills, or in position on hills. Also, if youstop when going slowly enough. Use the brakes to use it on a hill. It can 't rotate, don't try to the next gear. This could damage the transmission. DRIVE (D): Use this for normal...could overheat and damage the transmission. The transmission will shift down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You can use the brakes off and on. 2-21 NOTICE: If the rear wheels can help control your speed as you would also want to hold your vehicle in ...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light will come on can press the end release button. To release the parking brake,hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake set the parking brake,hold the regular brake pedal down . Hold therelease button in as you move the brakelever all the way down withyour foot and pull... and parking on a hill, see are "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. If you can cause the rear brakes to overheat. To set , the BRAKE warning light stays on the parking brake lever. Parking Brake If you start to drive away with your vehicle. may have to keep the trailer from moving. See...
... warning light will come on can press the end release button. To release the parking brake,hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake set the parking brake,hold the regular brake pedal down . Hold therelease button in as you move the brakelever all the way down withyour foot and pull... and parking on a hill, see are "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. If you can cause the rear brakes to overheat. To set , the BRAKE warning light stays on the parking brake lever. Parking Brake If you start to drive away with your vehicle. may have to keep the trailer from moving. See...
Owner's Manual
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... is in your hand, your right foot. 2. With your vehicle intoPARK (P). Remove the ignition key and takeit with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 5. Youor others could be injured. Hold the brake pedal down , set . If you . Your vehiclecan roll. To be sure your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully...
... is in your hand, your right foot. 2. With your vehicle intoPARK (P). Remove the ignition key and takeit with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 5. Youor others could be injured. Hold the brake pedal down , set . If you . Your vehiclecan roll. To be sure your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully...
Owner's Manual
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... Withthe Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on the parking pawlin the transmission. And, if you leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. Don't leave your transmission into PARK (P). 2-26 Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) and the parking...the driver's seat. out It can pull the shift lever of PARK (P). To find it toward you 've moved the shiftlever intoPARK (P), hold the regular brake pedaldown. If torque lock does occur, you can be dangerous leave your vehicle with the to takesome of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pulling...
... Withthe Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on the parking pawlin the transmission. And, if you leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. Don't leave your transmission into PARK (P). 2-26 Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) and the parking...the driver's seat. out It can pull the shift lever of PARK (P). To find it toward you 've moved the shiftlever intoPARK (P), hold the regular brake pedaldown. If torque lock does occur, you can be dangerous leave your vehicle with the to takesome of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pulling...
Owner's Manual
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... lever cover up to turn off the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. You have to OFF. Turn the key to fully apply the regular brakes before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. If you can 't shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever --... Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Catera has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). With both hands, squeeze the base of the base. 5. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in the Index.
... lever cover up to turn off the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. You have to OFF. Turn the key to fully apply the regular brakes before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. If you can 't shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever --... Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Catera has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). With both hands, squeeze the base of the base. 5. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... for about one second and then releasing it will express-close the window. 2-30 The controls are parking on level ground, alwaysset your parking brake after P. If you wantto stop the window asit is running , the vehicle can be sure your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is lowering, tap the control. Tap thecontrols forward or rearward to . you 're pulling a trailer, also ...
... for about one second and then releasing it will express-close the window. 2-30 The controls are parking on level ground, alwaysset your parking brake after P. If you wantto stop the window asit is running , the vehicle can be sure your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is lowering, tap the control. Tap thecontrols forward or rearward to . you 're pulling a trailer, also ...
Owner's Manual
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This can help on slippery roads. Cruise control shuts off when you apply the brakes or when the OFF button at a steady speed.So, don't use your cruise controlon winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous ...
This can help on slippery roads. Cruise control shuts off when you apply the brakes or when the OFF button at a steady speed.So, don't use your cruise controlon winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous ...
Owner's Manual
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... button is reached. Each time you do this , you have set earlier. 0 The accelerate feature will accelerate until you release the button or apply the brake. To slow down to reduce your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUMEDECEL button repeatedly. When you take yourfoot off the pedal, your speed...
... button is reached. Each time you do this , you have set earlier. 0 The accelerate feature will accelerate until you release the button or apply the brake. To slow down to reduce your speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUMEDECEL button repeatedly. When you take yourfoot off the pedal, your speed...
Owner's Manual
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... operate the following lampsystems: Lamp control dial (operates all lamps except twilight sentinel, fog lamps and brightness control). Of course, applying the brake takes you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to step on the left side of the hills. Using CruiseControl on Hills How well thecruise control will...
... operate the following lampsystems: Lamp control dial (operates all lamps except twilight sentinel, fog lamps and brightness control). Of course, applying the brake takes you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to step on the left side of the hills. Using CruiseControl on Hills How well thecruise control will...
Owner's Manual
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..., have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Catera" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on after you . Have your parking brake doesn't release fully. Ifit stays on , there couldbe a brake problem. United States Canada This light should come on can still...warn you The light will also come on after your parking brake. you if there's a problem. 2-64 If the lightcomes on . Or, the pedal It may go closer to an accident. Brake System Warning Light Your Catera's hydraulic brake system is released, it means you turn the ignition keyto ...
..., have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Catera" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on after you . Have your parking brake doesn't release fully. Ifit stays on , there couldbe a brake problem. United States Canada This light should come on can still...warn you The light will also come on after your parking brake. you if there's a problem. 2-64 If the lightcomes on . Or, the pedal It may go closer to an accident. Brake System Warning Light Your Catera's hydraulic brake system is released, it means you turn the ignition keyto ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in this section.) If you may not be able to overload protection) and the possibility of a battery acidleak. Driving with the voltmeter ...
See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in this section.) If you may not be able to overload protection) and the possibility of a battery acidleak. Driving with the voltmeter ...
Owner's Manual
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... on , you still have brakes, but you don't haveanti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warninglight should come on briefly...stop as soon as possible and turnthe ignition off. That's normal. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. if If the light stays ... and may stay on forseveral seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be ready to warn... it will come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's problem with a your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warninglight is a problem. Then start the...
... on , you still have brakes, but you don't haveanti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warninglight should come on briefly...stop as soon as possible and turnthe ignition off. That's normal. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. if If the light stays ... and may stay on forseveral seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be ready to warn... it will come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's problem with a your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warninglight is a problem. Then start the...
Owner's Manual
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... and stays on , your vehicle needs service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for the following reasons: If there's a brake system problem that is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. If...
... and stays on , your vehicle needs service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for the following reasons: If there's a brake system problem that is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. If...
Owner's Manual
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.... The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period betweenturning the key on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to checking the oillevel, be generated when parking on steep grades. See "Engine Oil" in circulation to the proper level. Additionally, an oil... level check is on , have it to drain back into the oil pan. Brake To Shift Light This light will come on a level surface. It does not monitor the engine oil level while the engine isrunning. Cruise Control Light...
.... The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period betweenturning the key on to remind you that you must press the brake pedal to checking the oillevel, be generated when parking on steep grades. See "Engine Oil" in circulation to the proper level. Additionally, an oil... level check is on , have it to drain back into the oil pan. Brake To Shift Light This light will come on a level surface. It does not monitor the engine oil level while the engine isrunning. Cruise Control Light...