Cadillac CATERA 1999, Owner'S Manual

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Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your key?
D If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
D Close all windows.
D Move the trunk release lockout switch to LK (lock).
D Lock the glove box.
D Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
D Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
Theft
-
Deterrent System
If the ignition is off
and any door is open, the
SECURITY light will flash
to remind you to activate
the system.
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock or the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the headlamps will flash for
several minutes when the door or trunk is opened
without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
The horn also sounds if the locks are damaged.
Remember, the theft
-
deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.