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Question posted by brunydu on December 20th, 2013

1999 Cadillac Catera Key Won't Turn To On Or Start Position

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

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Owner's Manual - Page 63

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Owner's Manual - Page 66

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Owner's Manual - Page 77

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Owner's Manual - Page 78

... move. Follow this breaking-in . if so, is it is, then turn the key only with the ignition key is dangerous for more information. NOTICE: If your hand. If it all ...? Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with your key seems stuck in the Index for many reasons. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make full-throttle starts. Hard stops...

Owner's Manual - Page 79

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Owner's Manual - Page 80

If it doesn't start in any other position -- Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that's a safety feature. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 1. The idle speed...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

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Owner's Manual - Page 91

..., squeeze the base of your way. 6. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as shown. 8. Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N) with the other hand. 3. Lift the shift lever boot (covering) up to the drive gear...With one hand, push the tab to turn off the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-29 Start the engine (if you can) and ...

Owner's Manual - Page 108

... turned off 10 minutes after the last door on your vehicle with the key, D if any door is located to ON or START....turned to the right of the following occur: D if you rotate the control dial up, the instrument panel lights will always be on when any door is opened and it is opened. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on . Placing the button in the center position...

Owner's Manual - Page 117

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Owner's Manual - Page 126

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Owner's Manual - Page 127

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Owner's Manual - Page 129

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

... and diagnostic tools to ON or START. It will cause your engine may notice this as designed since small amounts of fuel? If it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. 2-72 Poor fuel quality will take a few driving trips to turn the key to fix any mechanical or electrical...

Owner's Manual - Page 191

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Owner's Manual - Page 210

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Owner's Manual - Page 267

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Owner's Manual - Page 308

... no longer under warranty. If your 1999 Cadillac Warranty Period -- 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). This service is provided at "no charge," throughout your trip is no charge for any warranty-covered situation and for the following situations: D D D D D D Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire...

Owner's Manual - Page 314

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