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Summary of Contents for 1997 Catera

Page 1: ...I 9 9 7 0 vv N E R S M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...ion and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or ove...

Page 3: ...t will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manualin it so the new owner can use it WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Nati...

Page 4: ...you have selectedthe first Cadillac ever to be engineered and manufactured in Germany It is a unique expressionof Cadillac luxury with a sensibility to European ride and handling With proper care you...

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Page 6: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it These mean there1 s something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you whatto do to help...

Page 7: ...d Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly NOTICE the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION These mean there is something...

Page 8: ...r vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e9 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER RUNNING 0 DAYTIME 0 LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols...

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Page 10: ...eat Controls Safety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to WearSafety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy R...

Page 11: ...Passenger s Seat Lift the lever to tilt the front portion of the seat cushion up or down Release the lever to lock the seat into place This feature is available onthe passenger s seat only Lift the b...

Page 12: ...tom button lowers the seat cushion Use manualor power seat controls first to get the proper seating position Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment The upper and lower seatback can be adjusted using...

Page 13: ...n upor down Move the rear of thecontrol up or down toadjust the rear portionof the cushion To adjust the seat height lift up or push down on the center of the control To move the seat forwardor rearwa...

Page 14: ...ning the crank handle many times The crank handle is provided inthe tool kit located in the trunk withthejack Memory Seat and Mirrors Option Adjust the driver s seat to a comfortable position Also adj...

Page 15: ...button to turn on the heating elementin the seat The seatback and cushion are warmed until they approximate body temperature A telltale light in the button reminds you that the heating systemis in us...

Page 16: ...cause it won t beagainst your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up o...

Page 17: ...s position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also Removable HeadRestraints I A CAUTION I If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback...

Page 18: ...buttons at the top of the seatback and slide the head restraint out of the height adjust tubes The head restraint should be stored securely on the driver s side of the trunk as shown Replace the head...

Page 19: ...the passenger position lift up on the seatback and push it rearward until it latches After returning the seat to the passenger position pull forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into pla...

Page 20: ...f SafetyBelts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag syst...

Page 21: ...See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In moststates and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safetybelts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If youdo have a crash you...

Page 22: ...Why Safety Belts Work When youride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes c 1 Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 13...

Page 23: ...I I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 14...

Page 24: ...panel or the safetybelts With safetybelts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 25: ...rue not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side andother collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if...

Page 26: ...etit get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the beltacross you more slowly 4 Push the...

Page 27: ...rong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt...

Page 28: ...esired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushingup on the bottom of the height adjuster After you move the adjuster to where you wantit try to move it down without pushing in to make sure...

Page 29: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 30: ...You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause...

Page 31: ...usly injured if you wearthe shoulderbelt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force...

Page 32: ...sly injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer tofix it A...

Page 33: ...n Like alloccupants they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts Before you close the door besure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage bo...

Page 34: ...for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have side impact air bags a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the ri...

Page 35: ...rly whether or not there s an airbag for thatperson IA CAUTION I Both frontal and sideimpact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air b...

Page 36: ...tem checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there isan electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Wor...

Page 37: ...the instrumentpanel on the passenger sside The driver s side impact air bag isin the side of the driver s seatbackclosest to the door The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of...

Page 38: ...or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts becau...

Page 39: ...ct air bags would nothelp you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Ai...

Page 40: ...ibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 0 e Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the...

Page 41: ...ed with yellow felt wires wrapped with yellowtape oryellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag systems Besure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work...

Page 42: ...licks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go backall the way and start again If the belt is not longeno...

Page 43: ...ross the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pullthe belt very quickly out of the retractor...

Page 44: ...ce and neck but not falling off your shoulder ACAUTION I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder...

Page 45: ...lt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part ofa lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety...

Page 46: ...always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child ship bones are so small that a re...

Page 47: ...crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy youcan t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your a...

Page 48: ...ou put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured if the right...

Page 49: ...t Canadian law requiresthat child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation...

Page 50: ...ild in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint inst...

Page 51: ...he retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the...

Page 52: ...ne 1 Make the beltas long as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions plate and pullingit along the belt for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the...

Page 53: ...and pull the child restraint in different down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t securethe restraint in a differentplace in the vehicle and contact the child restra...

Page 54: ...he inflating air bag Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in the rear seat 1 2 3 4 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as itwill go before s...

Page 55: ...belt Makesure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 56: ...utgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely ag...

Page 57: ...gether and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so smallthat the shoulder beltis very closeto the child s f...

Page 58: ...this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap...

Page 59: ...wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now andthen make sure the safety beltreminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages...

Page 60: ...E OR PUT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE TO BE HANDLED BY QUALIFIED PERSONS ONLY If you ever see a yellow label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety belt buckle that means to replace the buckle...

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Page 62: ...Entry System RKE Trunk Theft Theft Deterrent System Immobilizer New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions StartingYour Engine EngineCoolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting...

Page 63: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave th...

Page 64: ...re you have extra keys Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especiallychildren can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easilyen...

Page 65: ...ill also open the other doors Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all of the doors at once Automatic Door Locks Close the doors andturnon the ignition Every time you mo...

Page 66: ...f PARK P and to unlock when shifting back into PARK P press the lock button on the RKE transmitter four times within five seconds To disable the door unlock feature when shifting back into PARK P pres...

Page 67: ...of the power door lock switches If you close the door you can lock it using the RKE system Itis always recommended that youremove the ignition key whenlocking your vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle If you...

Page 68: ...t times you may noticea decrease in range This is normal for any remote lock control system If the transmitter does not workor if you have to stand closer to yourvehicle for thetransmitter to work try...

Page 69: ...perating range Press and hold the trunk button and within one second press the lock button Continue to hold both buttonsfor approximately threeseconds See your Catera dealer for service ifyour transmi...

Page 70: ...he battery andreplace it with a CR2032 battery Using the wrongsize battery candamage the transmitter Makesure the battery is positioned with the plus facing down 3 Align the internal pieces of the tra...

Page 71: ...ture between 65 F 18 C and 85 F 29 C That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index 0 If you have air outletson or under the instrument panel openthem all the way See E...

Page 72: ...ional thieves so don t do it When you park yourCatera and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steerin...

Page 73: ...oors with a key or use the manualdoor lock Itactivates only ifyou use a powerdoor lock switch or the RKE transmitter To avoid activating the alarm by accident The vehicle should be locked with the key...

Page 74: ...sibility of theft always activate the optional theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle Immobilizer Your vehicle is equipped with a passive theft deterrent system This device complies withP a...

Page 75: ...ngine doesn t start with the other key your vehicle needsservice If your vehicle does start the first key maybe faulty See your Catera dealer If you lose or damage a keyor you cannot start the engine...

Page 76: ...f none of this works then your vehicle needs service With the key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch tofour differentpositions LOCK 0 Before you put the key in the ignition will be inthe L...

Page 77: ...until a door is opened there is no time limit as long as the doors remain closed Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t startin any other position that s a...

Page 78: ...r If you don t your enginemight not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Catera...

Page 79: ...If the cord won t reach usea heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting the engine besure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from mov...

Page 80: ...shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engineis running unless youhave to If you have leftthe engine running the vehi...

Page 81: ...and forth to getout of snow ice or sand withoutdamaging the transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N The engine doesn t connect with the wheels whendriving in NEUTRAL N Us...

Page 82: ...2 gives you more power Use it on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on FIRST 1 This gives you even more po...

Page 83: ...n the shift lever handle rress the S button once to select the sportfeature Press it again to return to thenormal driving mode When you startthe engine your vehicle willbe in normal mode For general d...

Page 84: ...ppery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel Drive as usual for normal road conditions This feature automatically turns off when any of the...

Page 85: ...you move the brakelever all the waydown 1 0 NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause the rear brakes to overheat You mayhave to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your ve...

Page 86: ...you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down withyour right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this 3 Pull the button on the shif...

Page 87: ...ull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To preventtorque lock set the parkingbrake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shift...

Page 88: ...tain brake application Then move the shift lever into thegear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the drive...

Page 89: ...N with the other hand 8 Start the engine if you can and then shiftto the 9 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can drive gear you want Parking Over Things ThatBurn A CAUTION Things that can burn cou...

Page 90: ...the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But...

Page 91: ...ft lever to PARK P Follow the propersteps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If youare parking on a hilland if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer...

Page 92: ...wn for approximately five more seconds after the window is completely down The window is now programmed Repeat this process for each window Anti Pinch Feature If a hand a head or another object is int...

Page 93: ...eturns automatically when the turnis complete This arrow on the instrumentpanel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signa...

Page 94: ...se the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass Pull the turnsignal lever toward you andrelease The high beam headlamps will briefly turn on and then off L L b I...

Page 95: ...eld is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Pull and hold the washer lever to wash the windshield Release the lever whenyou have enough fluid The wiper...

Page 96: ...you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise controlon winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinnin...

Page 97: ...lerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brakeor pressing theOFFbutton at the end of the cruise lever will end the cruise function Once yo...

Page 98: ...s released To increase your speedin very small amounts tap the SET ACCEL button repeatedly Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6kmh faster The accelerate feature will only workafte...

Page 99: ...nding Cruise Controls There are two ways toend cruise control 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal 0 Press the OFFbutton at the end of the cruise lever Erasing SpeedMemory The cruise control set speed me...

Page 100: ...To turn on the high beam headlamps the low beam headlamps must already be on Push the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering wheel away from you to engage the high beam headlamps Pull the...

Page 101: ...ear a warning buzzer if you open the door while leaving the lamps on if the manual headlamp control is activated An exception to this is when you re using the twilight sentinel Daytime RunningLamps Da...

Page 102: ...ission into PARK P Placing your vehicle in PARK P disables the DRL The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P If you re not in PARK P and the twilight sentinel system is turned off and it s d...

Page 103: ...lamps or the low beam headlamps are on This light on the instrument panel will come on when the fog lamp button 0 is pressed If you switch on the high beam headlamps the fog lamps will turnoff They ll...

Page 104: ...e If you rotate thecontrol dial all the way up the lamps will remainon for about three minutes after the ignition has been turned to theOFF or LOCK position If you rotate the control dial all the wayd...

Page 105: ...e right of the fog lamp button As you rotate thecontrol dial up the instrument panel lights will brighten Illuminated Entry This system turns on the courtesy lamps dome lamps and door entry lamps for...

Page 106: ...on toward the rear of your vehicle disables the lamps when any door is opened With the button set toward the front of the vehicle the lamps will always be on If the reading lampsare left on they autom...

Page 107: ...nd you At night when the glare istoo high the mirror will gradually darkento reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when theglare is reduced...

Page 108: ...tside Rearview Mirrors The driver s and passenger s outside mirrors move forward and rearward break away to help prevent injury and or damage to your vehicle Also note that thesmall symbol appearing o...

Page 109: ...Use the slide control insideof the glove box toturn the air conditioning on and off Moving the slide control over the small hole turns the a i rconditioningoff and moving the control away from the ho...

Page 110: ...ette Lighter The front ashtray is located below the radio Press on the cover to access it To clean the ashtray press the black tab to the right of the tray to release it Now pull up on the tray to rem...

Page 111: ...onsolenear the rear seat air outlet Sun Visors Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from...

Page 112: ...nd can also increase ventilation It includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade Power is supplied to the sunroof when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position For convenience you will...

Page 113: ...Rotate the dial to position E to fully close the glass panel To close the sunshade pull it forward To raise the glass panel rotate the control dial counterclockwiseto one of the three tilt positions T...

Page 114: ...or is not working you will need toreprogram the sunroof following these steps With your vehicle s ignitionon 1 If the sunroof is closed rotate the control dial to position E Press thedial for about f...

Page 115: ...hingis in the way of the sunroof closing during programming and you continue to program the sunroof the sunroof willonly open or close to the spot where the obstructionoccurred You will needto reprogr...

Page 116: ...eration of the device Programming the Transmitter Do not use the universal transmitter with anygarage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any garage door o...

Page 117: ...ke up to 90 seconds indicates that the universaltransmitter has been programmed Release both buttonsonce the light starts to flash rapidly If you havetrouble programmingthe universal transmitter make...

Page 118: ...th buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal transmitter The red light comes on w...

Page 119: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 58...

Page 120: ...ts of the instrument panel are A Air Outlets K Hood Release B Turn Signal Multifunction Lever L Hazard Warning Flasher Button C Driver s Side Air Bag M Fuel Door Release Button D Instrument Cluster N...

Page 121: ...Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canadian similar 2 60...

Page 122: ...with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Engine Speed Limiter This featureprevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute rpm When the engine s rpms are cri...

Page 123: ...arninglights comes on andstays on when youare driving or when one of the gages shows there may bea problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiti...

Page 124: ...system is ready The air bagreadiness light should come on for a few seconds when you turnthe ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come onthen have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere...

Page 125: ...stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towedfor service See Towing...

Page 126: ...dules to shut down due to overload protection and the possibility of a battery acidleak If you idle the engine for a while the voltmeter reading might moveinto the redzone If the reading stays in the...

Page 127: ...ill stays on or comes on again whileyou re driving your Catera needs service If the regular brakesystem warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t haveanti lock brakes If the regular b...

Page 128: ...s on steady when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust you...

Page 129: ...e section Problemson the Road this manualexplains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage C This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer mo...

Page 130: ...lant indicator will light and remain lit until the ignition switch is turned off Check the coolant level and addcoolant as needed The lightshould turn off as soon as the coolant level is at its proper...

Page 131: ...is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service maybe required If the LightIs Flashing Th...

Page 132: ...ou recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuelyour vehicle withquality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality willcause your engine not to runas efficiently as designed You may notice...

Page 133: ...it doesn t come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn youif something goes wrong When the light comes on andstays on it means that oil isn t flowing throughthe engine properly You co...

Page 134: ...eck oil light may be generated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period betweenturning the key on and engine start It does not monitor t...

Page 135: ...Light This light will come on when you turn on the ignition and the windshield washer fluid container is less than one third full Trunk Ajar Light This light will come on if your vehicle s trunkis no...

Page 136: ...gage may change when you turn stop or gage reads E speed up If the fuel level is low approximatelytwo gallons of fuel remain in the fuel tank a light will come on and stay on until you add fuel It wil...

Page 137: ...so have your vehicle serviced soon Do not drive your vehicle when this light is on The rear of your vehicle is too low and part of the body or the rear axle may be damagedwhen driving over bumpy road...

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Page 140: ...itioning Heating Ventilation System Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player and OptionalCompact Disc Player 3 13 3 17 3 20 3 20 3 21 3 21 3 22 3 23 3 24...

Page 141: ...urn the TEMP AUTO knob clockwise to increase the temperature andcounterclockwiseto decrease the temperature Pressingthis knob puts the climate control system in anautomatic mode For more information s...

Page 142: ...sing the driver s sideTEMP AUTOknob sets the system for automatic operation Once the system is set sensors will control the airdelivery mode Air will come from the floor middle side or windshield outl...

Page 143: ...ince the engine was last started As the coolant warms up the blower fan speed will gradually increase and airwill flow from the heater outlets with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging un...

Page 144: ...control system on in this way will recall all previous manually set mode settings If the system is turned on by pushing the driver s TEMP AUTO knob for automatic operation all of the previous manually...

Page 145: ...crease the temperature and counterclockwiseto decrease temperature Adjust the fan speed as needed In order to obtain the maximum cool setting both the driver s and passenger s TEMP AUTO knobs must be...

Page 146: ...moving thecenter control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the dial located on each side of the outlets to the 0 position The direction of airflow for the rearseats can also be adjusted Mo...

Page 147: ...pollen etc from the air flowing into your vehicle A restriction in the airflow coming into the passenger compartment could be the result of dirt in the filter For information about changing the filter...

Page 148: ...grids Your warranty would not cover this damage And don t put decals there you might have to scrape themoff A udio Systems rour Catera audio system has beendesigned to operate easily and give years o...

Page 149: ...SEEK TUNE button again withinfive secondsof being in the tune mode tuning will continue Waiting longer than five seconds places the radio back in the seek mode SCAN Press this button and SCAN will ap...

Page 150: ...ation Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will notstop at the preset station Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clo...

Page 151: ...arrow to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses and REV will appear on the display You may useyour station pushbuttons to tune...

Page 152: ...where it stopped If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It w...

Page 153: ...SCANto listen to stations for a few seconds The radio willgo to a station stopfor a few seconds then go on tothe next station Press this button again to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pus...

Page 154: ...ed positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tapewill begin playing as soon as it is inserted While the tape isplaying use the VOL FADE...

Page 155: ...tape that is playing PLAY shows on the display SOURCE Press this buttonto switch fromradio to cassette tape play If no cassette tape is in the tape player CASS appears on the display and then the radi...

Page 156: ...isc Press thebutton on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from bottom to top placing a disc on the tray label side down If you loada disc label side up the dis...

Page 157: ...nger Whenevera CDmagazine with discs is loaded in the changer the CD symbolwill appear on the radio display If the CDchanger is checking the magazinefor CDs the CD symbol will flash on the display unt...

Page 158: ...display to randomly seek through discs and tracks Press RDM again to turn off random play This button is not available on the standard AM FM Stereo radio SIDE Press this button to select the next dis...

Page 159: ...ed please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number writeit down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Theft Deterrent Feature Your Catera has a built in theft dete...

Page 160: ...n interfere with FMsignals causing the sound tocome and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with eac...

Page 161: ...cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored intheir cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extremeheat If they aren t they may not ope...

Page 162: ...yer has been cleaned When the cleaning cassettehas been ejected the broken tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which usesa cassettewith a...

Page 163: ...l from the inside of the rear window with anice scraper credit card orother hard object This may damage the rear defogger grid andaffect your radio s abilityto pick up stationsclearly If when you turn...

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Page 168: ...4 3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads...

Page 169: ...ads or freeways it means alwaysexpect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what theymight do Be ready for their mistakes Rear e...

Page 170: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what...

Page 171: ...some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercialdrivers in the UnitedStates is 0 04 percent The BAC will beover 0 10 percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we v...

Page 172: ...aperson s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s...

Page 173: ...p your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three secondsor more with anot...

Page 174: ...mayget harder to push down If your engine stops you will stillhave some power brake assist But you will use it when youbrake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stopand the brake pe...

Page 175: ...e most of availablc tire and road conditions You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down If one of the wheels isabout to stop rolling the computer...

Page 176: ...tions The system operates only ifit senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may...

Page 177: ...steering effort is increased to provide manual like steering for maximum control and stability If your Catera seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slow something may be wrong wit...

Page 178: ...ed toreduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reason...

Page 179: ...son to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometimethat your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while...

Page 180: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never crossa solid line on your sideof the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get to...

Page 181: ...Let s review whatdriving experts say about what happens when thethree control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver ha...

Page 182: ...faces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking includin...

Page 183: ...ch light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytimecan also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshineyou are wise to wear sunglasses...

Page 184: ...emberthat your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as yourheadlamps should be chec...

Page 185: ...n make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your win...

Page 186: ...happen if the road is wetenough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle ishydroplaning it has little or no contact with theroad Hydroplaning doesn t happen often Butit can if your tires do not...

Page 187: ...drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allowsome extra following distance And beespecially careful when youpass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear roo...

Page 188: ...and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as awarning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you...

Page 189: ...nt to pass Before changinglanes check yourmirrors Then use your turn signal Just before youleave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot...

Page 190: ...short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually sucha condition as highway hypnosis Or is itjust plain falling asleepat the wheel Call it...

Page 191: ...lso the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hardon mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine dosome of the slowing...

Page 192: ...nd you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lanewhen driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay inyou...

Page 193: ...nclude a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Besure you properlysecure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those...

Page 194: ...on Control System in the Index Also see Third Gear Start in theIndex Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when youmake a hard stop on a slippery road Even though youhave the anti loc...

Page 195: ...mmonhelp and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that Put on extra clothing or wrap ablanket around you you ve been stop...

Page 196: ...long asyou must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go alittle faster than just idle That is push the acceleratorslightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get andit keeps the bat...

Page 197: ...t that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all options not installedat the factory f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR...

Page 198: ...ng else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keepgoing Thingsyou put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople ina sudden s...

Page 199: ...your vehicle I NOTICE Pulling atrailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costlyrepairs not coveredby your warranty To pull atrailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see you...

Page 200: ...railering Make sure your rig will be legal not onlywhere you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police 0 0 0 0 Consider using a sway co...

Page 201: ...n 30009 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to ueneral Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer T...

Page 202: ...driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in theIndex Then be sure you don tgo over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have thecorrect...

Page 203: ...get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking withthe added weight of the trailer Andalways keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now agood deal longer and no...

Page 204: ...ent turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with yourCatera dealer The green arrows on your instrument panel willflash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer la...

Page 205: ...eave After Parking ona Hill 1 Apply yourregular brakes and hold thepedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until thetrailer is clear of...

Page 206: ...NOTES 4 39...

Page 207: ...NOTES 4 40...

Page 208: ...ut some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Catera 5 14 5 22 5 23 5 33 Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat Ch...

Page 209: ...Pressing the button again turns the flashers off The flashers work regardless of the key position When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals won t worksince they are alreadyflashing Your...

Page 210: ...hat wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying tostart your Catera by pushing or pulling it won t workand itcould damage your vehicle Batteries can hurt you Theycan be dangerous because They contain...

Page 211: ...lug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed as well as the radios This will avoidsparks and help save both batteries Inaddition it could save the...

Page 212: ...you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flushthe place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that thejumper cables don t haveloose or missing insulation If they do you...

Page 213: ...ect thered positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 7 Don t let the other end of the positivecable touch metal Connect it tothe positive terminal of the good batter...

Page 214: ...avy unpaintedmetal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move A good spot toattac...

Page 215: ...ied sinceit was factory new by adding aftermarketitems like fog lamps aeroskirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not becorrect Before you do anything turnon thehazard warning flas...

Page 216: ...bythe tow truck separate safety chainswhen towing it A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can causea collision seriouspersonal injury andvehicle damage Th...

Page 217: ...in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels Front Towing NOTICE Do not tow with sling type or wheel lift equipmentor fascidfog lamp damagemay occur U...

Page 218: ...the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails behind the front wheels These slots are to be used whenloading and securing to car carrier equipment I Attach a separate safety chain aroundthe outbo...

Page 219: ...damage may occur Usecar carrier equipmentonly Additional ramping may berequired for carcarrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Do not attach winch cables T hooksor J hooks to suspension co...

Page 220: ...of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separatesafety chain around the bumper energy absorbing shockhnit on the left s...

Page 221: ...f and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keepdriving when your engineis overheated the liquidsin it ca...

Page 222: ...ive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you...

Page 223: ...sure Cap B Electric Engine Fans An electric fan under the hood can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If...

Page 224: ...youcan be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an enginefire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed before you drivethe ve...

Page 225: ...essure cap is coolbefore you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blowout and burnyou badly They are underpressure and if...

Page 226: ...ot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze...

Page 227: ...sure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If youhear a hiss wait for that to s...

Page 228: ...cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If...

Page 229: ...ide Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly o...

Page 230: ...badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Put the shift lever inPARK P 2 Set the parking brakefirmly 3 Turn off the engine To beeven morecertain th...

Page 231: ...dTools Unbuckle the tire andlift it up to remove itfrom the trunk The equipment you ll need is in the trunk On the driver s side of the trunkis the spare tire Pull the fasteners on the spare tire cove...

Page 232: ...Thejack and tool kit are located on the passenger s side of the trunk Pull the red handle to remove the cover and access the equipment Turn thenut holding thejack counterclockwise and remove it 5 25...

Page 233: ...Removing theWheel Cover Seven SpokeWheel There is a center wheelcover on all of the available wheels five spoke wheel not shown Using the flat end of the screwdriver gentlypry the wheel cover off Be c...

Page 234: ...he five spoke wheel not shown use the flat end of the screwdriver to pry off the five black plastic wheel boltcaps Then using the wheel wrench loosen all of the wheel bolts Don tremove them yet 2 Turn...

Page 235: ...icle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off thejack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only byajack NOTICE Raisingyour vehicle withth...

Page 236: ...es and spare wheel A CAUTION I Rust or dirton thewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel bolts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident Whenyou...

Page 237: ...e bolts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel bolts Tighten each bolt by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 8 Lower the vehicle by turning...

Page 238: ...e to use the correct wheel bolts If you have to replace them besure to get newGM original equipment wheel bolts Stopsomewhereas soon as you can and have the bolts tightened with a torque wrench to 80...

Page 239: ...re the flat tire in the trunk Use the following procedure tosecure the flat tire in the trunk ILEFT SIDE OFTRUNK I Put the flat tire in the trunk where the spare is stored driver s side wheel well Sec...

Page 240: ...vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transmissionback and forth you can destroyyour transmission For information about using tire chains on yourvehicle see T...

Page 241: ...f i NOTES 5 34...

Page 242: ...NOTES 5 35...

Page 243: ...b NOTES 5 36...

Page 244: ...nk Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield WasherFluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Cleaning the I...

Page 245: ...some of your own service work you ll want to get the properCatera Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Catera than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Se...

Page 246: ...r before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91octane or higher for best performance You may use middlegrade or regular unleaded gasolines but your v...

Page 247: ...ty Somegasolines that are not reformulatedfor low emissions contain an octane enhancingadditivecalled methylcyclopentadlenyl manganesetricarbonyl MMT ask yourservice station operator whether or not th...

Page 248: ...be covered by your warranty To check on fuelavailability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the followi...

Page 249: ...away from gasoline To use this feature your vehicle must be in PARK P Press thefuel door unlock button located on the instrumentpanel center console to unlock and open the fueldoor You can alsopress...

Page 250: ...the Outside of YourCatera in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap Checking Things Under the Hood A...

Page 251: ...icle to open thehood It is located on the lower left side of theinstrumentpanel I Then go to the frontof the vehicle and find the secondary hood release whichis located above the front grille Lift upo...

Page 252: ...ocation G Brake Master Cylinder B Air Cleaner E Engine Oil Dipstick Location H Power Steering Fluid C Passenger s Compartment F WindshieldWasherFluid I Battery Air Filter Before closing the hood be su...

Page 253: ...minder It s a goodidea to check your engine oil everytime you get fuel In order to get an accuratereading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is locate...

Page 254: ...il fill cap is located behind the engine oil dipstick and next to the engine block on the driver s side of the engine Turn the cap counterclockwiseto remove it When to Add Oil If the oil is at or belo...

Page 255: ...il container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also usethe proper viscosityoil for you...

Page 256: ...ine Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not coveredby your warranty 0 0 0 0 GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are...

Page 257: ...h Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let usedoil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin...

Page 258: ...e following these steps to replace the air filter I 1 Unhook the five clips that attach theair cleaner lid to the housing 2 Loosen the retaining clamp on the air intake tube and thendisconnect the tub...

Page 259: ...e to determine whento replace the air filter See Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the Maintenance Schedulebooklet A CAUTION Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be bu...

Page 260: ...t air filter see your Maintenance Schedule booklet The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is on the grille at the base of the windshield on the passenger s side 1 Open the hood of y...

Page 261: ...ed by your dealeror service center when you have your oil changed Change both thefluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 0 In...

Page 262: ...e booklet Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOLJengine coolant This coolant is designed to remain inyour vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240000 km whichever...

Page 263: ...m or 24 months whichever occursfirst Damage causedby the use ofcoolant other than DEX COOL is not covered byyour new vehiclewarranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distil...

Page 264: ...re than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additiveswhich claimto improve the system Thesecan be...

Page 265: ...LD line seam If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need morecoolant add the properDEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is co...

Page 266: ...m The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature If the thermostat needs to bereplaced a GM thermostat is recommended The power steering f...

Page 267: ...l mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedulebooklet Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause...

Page 268: ...washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allowsfor expansionif freezing occurs which coulddamage the...

Page 269: ...y when work is done on the brake hydraulic system r If you have too much brake fluid it can spillon the engine The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough You or others could beburned and your vehi...

Page 270: ...mediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your Catera hasfour wheel disc brakes Your Catera has electronic wear sensors that let you know when thefront brake pads aresignificantlyworn and new padsare...

Page 271: ...sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking systemon a modem vehicle...

Page 272: ...can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips onworking around a battery without getting hurt Bulb Replacement For bulb types see ReplacementBulbs in...

Page 273: ...ExteriorFront Bulbs I Front Turn Signal Lamp A I A Turn Signal Lamp B Headlamp 1 With a screwdriver unscrew the fastener on the headlamp cover and then removeit to access the turn signal lamps 6 30...

Page 274: ...c 2 On the outboard side of each low beam headlamp you willfind the turn signal bulbs Turn the lamp assembly clockwise to remove 3 Twist the bulb out to replace and then reassemble 6 31...

Page 275: ...remove the cover to gain access see Step 1under Front TurnSignal Lamp Note that theinner bulb is forthe low beam headlamp and the outer bulb is for the high beam headlamp I F P 3 Remove the plugconnec...

Page 276: ...4 Squeezethe retaining clip together and then pull down and awayfrom the bulb assembly 5 Swivel the bulb out and then replace 6 33...

Page 277: ...k to access the lamp housing 2 Depending on whichouter bulb needs replacing open either the spare tire cover on the driver sside or the storage compartment on the passenger s side to access the bulbs...

Page 278: ...red asfollows 0 The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surfxe The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it 0 There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicl...

Page 279: ...h an E8 Torx socket or a TI5 Torx screwdriver 2 Check the verticalaim for each headlamp and adjust it as necessary You can see the level through the headlamp assembly Turn the vertical aiming screw on...

Page 280: ...wiper blade assembly 1 Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position 2 Press the tabs together and pull the wiper blade assembly down enough to release it from the J hooked end of th...

Page 281: ...ntlyto maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued I Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact...

Page 282: ...lexing 0 Toomuch heat 0 Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Badhandling 1 0 Badfueleconomy NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusual...

Page 283: ...d rotationintervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here After the tireshave been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Load...

Page 284: ...of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tiresyou need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installedon your vehicle when it was newhad a Tire Performance Crit...

Page 285: ...nger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they mustalso conform to Federal safety requirements and additionalGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The...

Page 286: ...er separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give...

Page 287: ...ich you or others could beinjured Always usethe correct wheel and wheel bolts for replacement I NOTICE The wrong wheelcan alsocause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometeror odometercalib...

Page 288: ...e hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or getthem on a hot part ofthe vehicle Some are dangerous if youbreathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anythin...

Page 289: ...cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set Using Foam Type Cleaneron F...

Page 290: ...ream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructionsdescribed earlier Shoe po...

Page 291: ...uct Use a soft cloth withlukewarm water anda mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not useheat to dry 0 For stubborn stains use a leather cleane...

Page 292: ...ow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry I Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to pr...

Page 293: ...d not stickor squeak Apply silicone greasewith a clean cloth at least every six months During verycold damp weathermore frequent applicationmay be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the...

Page 294: ...hicle s finishif they remain on painted surfaces Wash thevehicle as soonas possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior p...

Page 295: ...tal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or de...

Page 296: ...the frameshould be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbodycar washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather andatmospheric conditions can create a chemical...

Page 297: ...Exterior wash Wash and WaxConcentrate 16 oz 0 473 L Cleans grease grime and smoke film Glass Cleaner 23 oz 0 680 L Spot and stain removal Vinyl Cleaner 8 oz 0 237 L Protects finish and removes fine sc...

Page 298: ...vice Parts Identification Label You ll find this label behind the passenger s side access panel in the trunk panel that covers the trunk mounted CD changer It s veryhelpful if you ever need to order p...

Page 299: ...tor overheats due toheavy snow etc the wipers will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to have it fixed Power Windowsand Other Power Options Circuit...

Page 300: ...road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Pick some feature of yourvehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse if i...

Page 301: ...RH andLH Rear Side Door Window RegulatorMotor Headlamp Switch Turn Signal Switch Horn Relay CD Changer Multifunction Relay Module Windshield Wiper Motor and Relay Windshield Wiper and Windshield Wash...

Page 302: ...tion Relay Module LH Park T urn SignalLamp LHStopRaillamp LH RearSide Marker Lamp Fuse 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Usage Lifting Magnet BCM Gage Cluster Sunroof Actuator Headlamp Switch RH and...

Page 303: ...I BEAM LH ALC Ip LO BEAM P I Z I x HI BEAM RH HORN x DRL Fusemelay I I1 I11 IV V VI VI1 VI11 IX X XI Usage High Beam Headlamp LH AutomaticLevel Control Heated Rear Window Heated Power Mirrors HazardWa...

Page 304: ...e relay center islocated next to the battery on the driver s side of theengine Lift the cover to access I Fuse IUsage I 1 4 Coolant Pump Follow Up 3 Secondary Air Induct Interval Windshield Washer and...

Page 305: ...Blower Box DiagnosticPlug Connection Replacement Bulbs Front Turn SignalLamp 90487485 Inner High Beam 90512338 Outer Low Beam 90512338 Application Bulb Number Headlamps Composite Rear Turn Signal Lam...

Page 306: ...Without Filter 5 8 quarts 5 5 L Vehicle Dimensions Recheck theoil level afterfilling See Engine Oil in the Index Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Filter Element...

Page 307: ...l NOTES 6 64...

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Page 310: ...Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Service GM Participation in anAlternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to...

Page 311: ...owever if a concern has not been resolved toyour complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concernscan be quickly reso...

Page 312: ...4 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate 0 InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S V...

Page 313: ...9 Van Dyke P O Box 9025 Warren MI 48090 9025 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty...

Page 314: ...plete with the necessaryCatera parts and toolsrequired to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Servicecan be reached bydialing 1 800 882 1112 24hours a day 365 days a year This service is pr...

Page 315: ...mp Starting 0 Lock OutAssistance FuelDelivery 0 Flat Tire Change Covers change only 0 Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed duri...

Page 316: ...you and request the following information 0 A description of the problem 0 Name home address home telephone number 0 Location of your Catera and number you are calling from The modelyear VehicleIdent...

Page 317: ...d Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be whenyour Catera is in the dealership for warranty service In Canada please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transport...

Page 318: ...s that require your vehicle to be unavailable to you for an extended period of time your dealer may arrange to provide you witha courtesy vehicle from the dealership or one obtained from alocal rental...

Page 319: ...ional insurance coverage and any taxes or fees leviedby state or local governmental agencies It is important that your vehicle be picked up from the dealershippromptly following the completion of your...

Page 320: ...y can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillac voluntarily...

Page 321: ...ac Customer Assistance Centerat 1 800 458 8006 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warrantyinformation REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITE...

Page 322: ...Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Servicemanuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other s...

Page 323: ...on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1997GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written...

Page 324: ...r quotation CUSTOMER S NAME AlTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS DAYTIME TELEPHONENO AREA CODE GM CAD ORD97 Pricesaresubject to changewithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring obligation Allow ample time...

Page 325: ...k NOTES 7 16...

Page 326: ...1 Antenna HeatedBacklite 3 24 Antifreeze 6 19 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 66 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti LockoutFeature 2 6 Appearancecare 6 45 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 54 ArbitrationProg...

Page 327: ...rUnlockingSystem 2 4 CertificationLabel 4 30 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 45 Parking 2 24 BTSI 2 27 Changing a Flat Tire 5 23 Charging System Indicator Light 2 63 Check Engine Light 2 69 Checking...

Page 328: ...ing Safety 7 12 7 13 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 9 Defrosting 3 8 Dimensions Vehicle 6 63 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 13 3 16 Door Central Unlocking System 2 4 Locks 2 3 Drive Position Au...

Page 329: ...ton Climate Control System 3 2 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 15 Filter Replacement Passenger Compartment Air 6 17 Finish Care 6 51 F i s h Damage 6 52 First Gear AutomaticTransmission 2 21 Flashers...

Page 330: ...31 Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights 2 64 Hydroplaning 4 19 Wiring 6 56 Ignition Positions 2 15 Illuminated Entry 2 44 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror 2 50 Immobilizer 2 13 Inflation Tire 6 38 Instrumen...

Page 331: ...ManualFrontPassenger sSeat 1 2 ManualLumbarSupport 1 3 ManualOperation 3 4 MapPockets 2 48 MaxiFuse RelayCenter 6 56 MemorySeatandMirrors 1 5 Methanol 6 4 Mirrors 2 46 ConvexOutside 2 47 Electrochrom...

Page 332: ...nelFuse Block 6 60 Passenger s Side Temperature Knob 3 2 Passing 4 13 Power DoorLocks 2 4 OptionFuses 6 56 Recliner 1 8 RemoteControlMirror 2 47 RetainedAccessory 2 16 Seats 1 4 Steering 4 10 Steering...

Page 333: ...Properly 1 16 IncorrectUsage 1 20 1 48 1 49 Lap Shoulder 1 17 1 32 LargerChildren 1 47 QuestionsandAnswers 1 16 Rear Seat Passengers 1 32 ReminderLight 1 12 2 62 Replacing After a Crash 1 51 Right Fr...

Page 334: ...Customer Assistance 7 4 Speedometer 2 61 SportModeButton 2 22 SSS 4 10 Stains Cleaning 6 47 6 48 Starting Your Engine 2 16 Steam 5 14 xeenng 4 10 In Emergencies 4 11 Power 4 10 Speedsensitive 4 10 Tip...

Page 335: ...aged 2 67 Brakes 4 36 Driving on Grades 4 37 Traction Trailer Driving with 4 36 Hitches 4 35 Maintenance When Towing 4 38 Parkingon Hills 4 38 Safety Chains 4 36 Tongueweight 4 34 Total Weighton Tires...

Page 336: ...d Indicators 2 61 Warranty Information 7 12 WasherFluid Windshield 6 24 WashingYourVehicle 6 50 Weatherstrips 6 50 Wheel Alignment 6 43 BoltTorque 5 31 6 63 Replacement 6 43 Wrench 5 26 Windows 2 30 P...

Page 337: ...P6 6 TIRES P6 38 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 8 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 24 REMOTE BATTERY TERMINAL P5 3 HOOD RELEASE P6 8 REMOTE FUEL DOOR AND TRUNK RELEASE P2 10AND 6 6 For detailed information refer...

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