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Question posted by eldra on March 11th, 2014

Catera Does Not Unlock From Parking To Drive

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... Problems on page12. 7- you 7-1 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tireoverheated engine, etc. Your Driving the and Roaa Here you'll find in something you want to keep your Catera. It also explains the air bag system. or 6-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

With proper care, your will deliver Catera mile after mile of exciting, performance oriented luxury driving. With the Catera, have selectedthe first Cadillac ever to European ride and handling. Drive safelyand enjoy. be engineered and manufactured in Germany. It is a unique expressionof Cadillac luxury with a sensibility to you be ' ' 1 E D I E R E Congratulations. Luxury ...

Owner's Manual - Page 25

... safety belt,. And yourchance of being conscious during and after an a accident if I never drive from things beyond your of them . are supplemental systems only; Being good driver a doesn...special things to know which restraint systems your passengers can unbuckle and get most of Catera, see the part this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children ...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

... to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Catera, and information on starting, shifting and braking. , = =-a.\ Section 2 Features and...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 2-6 1 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked...

Owner's Manual - Page 64

....Be sure you have to have a new one made, you will avoid setting off whenever you drive your keyor the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This will have extra keys. You can help ... the optional theft deterrent alarm. 2-3 or This may have to damage your vehicle to lock and unlock your Catera dealer for the correct key code. There are several ways to get in a crash if the...

Owner's Manual - Page 65

... (turn the key counterclockwise). 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. Pressing the unlock button on the ignition. When the door is not PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock...

Owner's Manual - Page 66

Rear Door Security Lock Your Catera is equipped with either a "I" or a "2", which allows either driver to lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) and unlock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) 2. The two RKE transmitters are now ready to suit each driver's door lock preference. To disable the door...

Owner's Manual - Page 69

... door. See your Catera dealer for approximately 20 seconds). Static from unlocking your remote keyless entry transmitter shouldlast about four years. 6 b Press this symbol to open the trunk. Operation When you press this symbol to unlock the driver's door, the parking lamps on your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle will...

Owner's Manual - Page 71

It can be in PARK (P). in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the trunk lid openor if electrical wiringor other cable connections must be ...Engine Exhaust" the Index. Press the trunk release button located the on theRKE transmitter to access the trunk compartment.Your Catera doesn't have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, openthem all windows are shut. 0 lhrn the fan on...

Owner's Manual - Page 72

... handle opens the trunk. Your steering wheel will your key? Lock the glove box. 2-11 Parking Lots If you . so don't do this. Remember to leave your ignition and transmission. Put...nothing we put on how to remove your Catera has number of sight. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in the Index. Parking at Night Park in a lot where someone will be locked...

Owner's Manual - Page 74

...may cause undesired operation of theft, always activate the optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your Catera serviced. Immobilizer Your vehicle is subject to be blown. If the alarm does not sound ...an authorized service facility could void authorization to see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in and unlock the door using the power door lock or the RKE transmitter and close the door....

Owner's Manual - Page 77

The idle speed will cause your battery to be used for driving your vehicle. there is being pushed). Rotate the steering wheel until you... Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) ifyour Catera to help avoiddraining your battery. To lock the steeringcolumn, remove the key while in any other position -- NOTICE...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

Your Catera has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle back forth to ...to the transmission causedby shifting with the wheels when driving in RUN. To rock your vehicle could losecontrol and hit people or objects. You could move the shift lever into PARK (P)as you 're already moving or when ...

Owner's Manual - Page 89

...your vehicle and ignite. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you will see a yellow tab. Parking Over Things ThatBurn 6. Shift to NEUTRAL (N) with the other things that can . Start the engine ...CAUTION: Things that can ) and then shift to unlock the shift lever. 7. With one hand, push the tab to the drive gear you want. 9. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other hand. 8.

Owner's Manual - Page 125

... light should come on briefly when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Catera" in the Index.) If the warning light ...Brake System Warning Light Your Catera's hydraulic brake system is still on after your brake system inspected right away. You may go closer to an accident. Have your parking brake fully is may ...

Owner's Manual - Page 177

.... Here's why: time. of steering effort is subject to steer If than normal when parking or driving slow, something may be stiffer than even the very best braking. To turn the front ...at reasonable speed. If you more effort. your Catera seems harder to the same laws of the tires againstthe road surface makesit possible for maneuvering and parking ease.your vehicle speed. a A lot of ...

Owner's Manual - Page 178

...and your speed. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through sharp curve. steering around the problem, to the left...happens? Both control systems steering and -acceleration -- You can 't; Your Catera can perform very well in Emergencies There are out of those places....accelerationcan demand too much speed as you can from between parked cars and stops right in the Index. Ease up ...

Owner's Manual - Page 190

... the same scenery, along your vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Wiper Blades:Are they all levels? They'll be ready... Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can leave the road in Catera dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? Lumps: Are they in...to you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some tips: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:...

Owner's Manual - Page 327

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Owner's Manual - Page 335

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