1998 Cadillac Catera Support Question
1998 Cadillac Catera Support Question
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Question posted by joeywalker20 on June 10th, 2012
Cadillac Catera Starting Problems
our 1998 cadillac catera will not start it just shuts down and wont start anymore we believe that their is something wrong with the connection to the ignition what would be the problem?
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
..." on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls...how to keep your audio system. Features and Controls This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. ,c .c
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The 1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual
1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... handling.
With proper care, your Catera will deliver mile after mile of Cadillac luxury with a sensibility to be fun. It is a unique expression of exciting, performance-oriented luxury driving. THE CADDY THATZICS.m Drive safely and enjoy. Luxury truly can be engineered andmanufactured in Germany. 1 9 9 8 E D I T I O N
Congratulations. Cadillac has been designing and building...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
...problem. 2-2 2-4 2- 8 2-11 2- 12 2- 13 2- 15 2- 16 2- 16 2- 17 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System (Option) Immobilizer New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting...about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, information on starting, and shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
...when any door is opened , The rear reading lamps are on, they automatically shut left off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
2-45 These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come ...START.
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Placing thebutton in the center position enables the lamps to the right the fog lamp of the vehicle, the lamps will brighten. With the button set toward the rear your vehicle's ignition ...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
...few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when start the you engine just to let you know when to ON or START, a chime will come on andstay on for ...about four seconds, then it . Waiting todo repairs can indicate when there be costly -- Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the keyis turned to there's a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... For If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your air bag If the warning lightcomes on when you turn the ignition keyON. This light will flash for a few seconds. El
... Light
Your vehicle's hydraulicbrake system is a problem. Have your vehicle Have your vehicle the dealer at once. If the to light doesn't come on briefly to START, this light stays you need both parts...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... on again while you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition Then start your vehicle needs service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays...control system warning light may stay on for the following:
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If there's a brake system problem thatis specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turnoff and the warning light ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... you start the engine. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointer movesinto the red area, theengine is too hot!
Inthe section "Problems on the... in the Index. This reading means the same thing as possible.
The section "Problems on theRoad" in the Index.
See "Engine Overheating" in this light comes on for a fewseconds ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
...ignition and emission control systems.
CHECK ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant level sensor (switch and float) that is intended to low coolant level sensor (under the coolant surge tank) assure that emissions are starting.... a and add coolant as the coolant level at detects that there is problem and service is called OBD1 (On-Board 1 vehicle's coolant leveldrops below the...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
...into your vehicle with the properly cap to
2-72 not run out of fuel, your engine may problems that may Did you use.It will take a few driving trips turn the light off . ... the light off . diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix As your engine starts to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) is missing fuel cap will allow fuel to fully install put fuel into ...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
Be ready for anything." These simple defensive driving techniques could save your Catera: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.)
Rear-end... or reaching for something on the driving task. never You know when the vehicle front of accidents. Please start with resulting injury. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in or turn suddenly. Anything that a driver ...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
... any circumstances, stop and back up -to help you actually are vitally important to must start when you delay your route? trouble-free trip. a Maps: Do you miss your sense...ready for long-distance driving? They'll be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Lamps: Are they in Catera dealerships all working? Are the lenses clean? can
a Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
...police.
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Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Your Catera can tow atrailer if it are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having todo with trailering...trailer, don't drive 50 mph (80 km/h) and over
don't make starts atfull throttle. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the heavier loads.
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Obey speed limit restrictions ...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
...on instrument panel will flash whenever you 're turning with your Catera dealer. It's are important to check occasionally be damaged. ...trailerto the right, move that hand to passed vehicle before you start down along or steep downgrade.If you don't shift down and...contact with hand. one Then, to move the trailer to theleft, just move your m hor normal. Making mrns
I NOTICE:
Making very ...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your Catera. When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these conditions causes engine to change . Most tripsare...carrier top of these is true for your vehicle. Do not use SAE 5W-30. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection your vehicle. These numbers on your oil. GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all requirements for the your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
This could be of these. Battery
Every new Catera has an ACDelco Freedom' battery.
Its Batteries have new ones put in ... braking performance you Also, for your brakes adjust for wear. You never have really good braking. See "Jump Starting'' in the wrong replacement brake parts.
example, if someone puts in the Index Your vehicle wasdesigned and tested with orwithout the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 318
... charge if the Caterais no charge," throughout your 1998 Cadillac Warranty Period-- 48 months/50.000 miles (80 000 krn).
Roadside Serviceis available only in the United States and Canada. Cadillac Roadside Service can provide on-site service. It provides every Catera owner with the necessary Catera pa and tools required to handle most roadside...
Owner's Manual - Page 320
... following information: A description of the problem 0 Name, home address, home telephone number Location of your car towed to assist owners have who has access toa (TTY) a or conventional teletypewritercan communicate with Cadillac by dialing from The model year, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), mileage and date of a participating Catera dealership. Reaching Roadside Service
Dial...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
.... Cadillac helps minimize inconvenience to be when your Catera in day, one of the following options:
Our Cadillac Dealer Technician networkis ready and able to assist Catera customers...Cadillac Owner Privileges Gold Key is Courtesy Transportation.
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
One of is Cadillac's commitment to provide the services you expect and deserve as aCatera owner. It just...
Owner's Manual - Page 324
...and/or to settle automotive disputes. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Cadillac voluntarily participates BBB in AUTO LINE. GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute...
This program is limitedby vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. Both Cadillac and your Catera dealer arecommitted to a disagreement a regarding vehicle repairs interpretation of Better Business Bureaus...
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