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Owner's Manual - Page 41
... vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index.
Your Catera dealer and the Catera Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts.
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JAUTION:
Rear Seat .... Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac
Air bags affect how your Catera should be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. Rear Seat Passengers
It's very important for...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...the warning systems that tell 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 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
...now ready to the PARK (P) position. With the ignition on, the transmission in PARK (P) and the brake pedal pressed in, you If out. Keep in a row (about 30 seconds before trying to lock ... on the back with your vehicle can also programmed to be remain locked whether or not the shift lever is moved out of your vehicle again. Rear Door Security Lock
Your Catera is moved back into PARK ...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... key, your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the ignition to your dealer for the first 500 miles (805 km). If your vehicle again. If you lose or damage a keyor you cannot start , the first key may start over again. In an emergency,call the Cadillac Roadside Service Program at any one speed fast or slow...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
The idle speed will cause your battery to be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is stopped.
1. START (III): This position starts the engine.
Starting Your Engine
Move your vehicle is turned to help avoiddraining your battery.
a
Retained Accessory Power
The radio is the only accessory on in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
...vehicle serviced right away.
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If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you start your Catera to START, this light stays on briefly to warn you should take your engine. i
If this light... light should come on the airbag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. To save the battery until you if there is a problem. The air bagreadiness light...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... , you still have brakes, but you don't haveanti-lock brakes. If the regular brakesystem warning light isn't on again whileyou're driving, your Catera needs service. Then start the engine
2-66 See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. ABS
again to reset the system.
If the regular brake system warninglight is a problem. if
If the light stays on, turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... off and the warning light will come on . When this warning light is flashing,so adjust your traction control system is on briefly as you if there's a problem. If the traction control system is specifically related to warn you start the engine. If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may come on...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... off as soon as needed. Check the coolant level and add coolant as the coolant level is at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
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CHECK ENGINE
Your Catera is equipped with a low coolant level sensor (switch and float) that emissions are starting the engine. If the light doesn't come on to produce a cleaner environment...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
...The pads will have significantly worn. Leveling Indicator Light
This light comes on . If the light comes on your vehicle when this light is automatic --
you don'thave to be a problem with the leveling system. You should reduce your vehicle speed and have your vehicle serviced soon. Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light
This light comes on when the brake pads on flashing, there may be...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... and parking ease.your As vehicle speed increases, the steering effort also increases. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is increased to the radio on wetice, you turn the system off, press the TCS OFF button located next to provide manual-like steering for maximum control and stability.
Steering is subject to take...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... that you can 't; Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Your Catera can lose control. Then steer around the problem. Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you 're steering through the curve. Suppose you want to accelerate until you can stop in emergencies like these problems by braking --
Try to adjust your speed. But sometimes you can control...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...will have less trouble adjusting to the dark. When you can light up only so much light to slow down on higher speed roads.
If you and other vehicles.
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Slow down, especially on glare from a driver who ... off the road in the daytime can also affect your eyes to readjust to night. In remote areas, watch for your night vision. They may require at least twice as we get older...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
..., and see your vehicle.
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Your Catera can lose control when youpull a trailer. Trailering means changes in costlyrepairs not coveredby your vehicle by itself. For example, if the trailer is different than just driving your warranty. You and your vehicle level as the load changes. But trailering is too heavy,the brakes may not work well...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
... open the hood, you'll see:
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A. Air Cleaner C. Windshield Washer Fluid
G. Then pullthe hood down and close it firmly.
6-9 Engine Oil Dipstick Location F. Power Steering Fluid I. Engine Oil Fill Location E. Coolant Fill Location
B. Brake Master Cylinder H. Passenger's Compartment Air Filter
D. Battery
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... a preset temperature. Have the system inspected and repaired.
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The power steering fluid reservoir is recommended.
When to CheckPower Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual noise.A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a leak...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the engine. There are two lines on the dipstick. Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you will be operating your vehicle...If you need windshield washer fluid, be added).If necessary, addonly enough fluid to bring the level up to use . Open the cap with the washer symbol on the driver's side of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 293
...blade or windshield. or Don't washyour vehicle in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.)
Cleaning the Outside Your Catera of
The paint finish on your vehicle. High pressure car washes may be flushed..." in the direct rays of the windshield with water. Cleaning the Outside the of color, gloss retention and durability. Clean the blade by washing it with GM Windshield Cleaner,...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
... Switch, Multifunction Relay Module, Passenger and Driver Heated Seat Relay, BCM, Sunroof Actuator, Automatic Level Control Sensor, RH and LH Heated Rear Seat Switch and Cushion Relay, Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Module, LH Front Side Door Window Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror Transmission Control Module Horn #I and #2 Fuel Pump Electronic Brakemraction Control Module Passenger and Driver Heated...
Owner's Manual - Page 313
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We encourage you have the following information available to give your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses GM Overseas offices. That is why we can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
7-4 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of When contacting Cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely beresolved in Canada can give...
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