Cadillac 1998 Catera Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Catera

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Page 6: ...ind helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problemson the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to con...

Page 7: ...hicle so it will be there if youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10407697B First Edition ii f Ir LL WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE W e support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Frenc...

Page 8: ...d the first Cadillac everto be engineered andmanufactured in Germany It is a unique expression of Cadillac luxury with a sensibility to European ride and handling With proper care your Catera will deliver mile after mile of exciting performance oriented luxury driving Drive safely and enjoy Luxury truly can be fun THE CADDY THATZICS m ...

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Page 10: ... manual andthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid...

Page 11: ...e covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the noticewilltell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read othermanuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labelson your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle ...

Page 12: ...nt for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee TURN FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINEOIL e...

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Page 14: ... 1 13 SafetyBelts They re for Everyone 1 18Here are QuestionsMany People Ask About 1 19How to Wear SafetyBelts Properly 1 19 Driver Position 1 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 27 Right Front PassengerPosition Safety Belts and the Answers 1 27 1 36 1 40 1 43 1 53 1 56 1 56 1 57 Air BagSystems Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints LargerChildren Safety BeltExtender CheckingYour Restrai...

Page 15: ...is available on vehicles with cloth seats only Lift the bar under the front passenger s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seatis locked into place To tilt the front portion of the seat cushion up or down lift the seat lever located on the sideof the seat cushion closest to the door Release the lever to lock ...

Page 16: ...he door The control provides additional support to your lower back and works independentlyof other seat controls Use manualor power seat controls first to getthe proper seating position Then proceed with the lumbaradjustment The upper andlower seatback canbe adjusted using the small hand wheel control Turn the control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support Keep in mind that a...

Page 17: ...front of thecontrol to totherightuntilyou vereachedyourdesiredseating adjust the frontportion of the cushion up or down position notethatmanuallymovingthe seatrequires Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the turning the crank handle many times rear portion of the cushion The crank handle is provided in the tool kit located in To adjust the seat height lift up or push down on the the ...

Page 18: ...RK P you can recall mirror and seating positions by pressing and holding one of the three memory buttons This will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you have previously programmed them Seat and mirror movement is immediately stoppe if the memory buttonis released or if a seat or mirror control is moved Note thatthe exterior mirrorswill only adjust when the ignition is turned on Also note that i...

Page 19: ... the ignitionis turned on Reclining Front Seatbacks This feature is found on the passenger s seat only The manual recliner control is located on the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door below the lumbar control See Manual LumbarSupport earlier in this section To move the seatback forward turn the hand wheel control forward Turn the control rearward to recline the seatback If you ha...

Page 20: ...job because it won t be against your body Instead itwill be in frontof you In a crashyou could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lapbelt can tdo its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at yourpelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright The...

Page 21: ...s front seatback closest to the door above the manual recliner and lumbar support control Lift the latch and push the passenger s seatback toward the front of the vehicleto provide extra storage in your vehicle if needed Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the topof the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash...

Page 22: ...head restraints only when you need to fold the seat and be sure that the head restraints are stored securely in the trunk When the seat is returned to the passenger position be sure the head restraints are installed properly For morecargo spaceor to fold down the front passenger s seat you may need toremove the head restraint Press both release buttons at thetop of the seatbackand slidethe head re...

Page 23: ...nger s seat is returned to its normal upright position Rear Seats r A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won t provide the protection needed in a crash A person wearing a twisted or not properly attached belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belt is not twisted and is properly attached ...

Page 24: ...object into the slot as shown to unlatch the buckle Move the belt tothe side so it is not in your way To unlock therear seatback pressthe pushbutton at the top of the seat and fold the seatback forward To return the seat to the passengerposition lift up on the seatback and pushit rearward untilit latches After returning the seat to the passengerposition pull forward on the seatback to make sure it...

Page 25: ...sengers to use To do so slide the buckle into the latch as shown Thepanel behindthe rear seat armrest also folds Turn the knob to the left and pull the panel forward to gain access tothe trunk When finished using the panel return it to its original position and turn the knob to the right to secure ...

Page 26: ...fety Belts 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 notdo with safety belts And it explains the air bag system I A CAUTION I Don t let anyoneride where heor she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside ...

Page 27: ... See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and somecrashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people wh...

Page 28: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When youride in or on anything yougo as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels I Put someone on it ...

Page 29: ...Get it upto 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 ...

Page 30: ...ntpanel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get moretime to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 31: ...hey workwith safety belts not insteadof them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up toget the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You...

Page 32: ...ehiclehas We ll start withthe driver position Driver Position This part describesthe driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats inthe Index so you cansit up straight A 3 4 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across yo Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt ma...

Page 33: ...elt The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force tothe strong 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 should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the ...

Page 34: ...sition You can move the adjusterup just by pushing upon the bottom of the height adjuster After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 21 ...

Page 35: ...eltis 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 shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 36: ...can be seriouslyinjured if your beltis buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internalinjuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 37: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could alsoseverely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 38: ...lt is twisted across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it canwork properly or ask your dealer tofix it I I ...

Page 39: ...t you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 40: ...he shoulderportion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has air bags a Next Generation frontal air bag for the driver and another Next Generation reduced force frontal air bagfor the right front ...

Page 41: ...designed to work with safety beltsbut don t replacethem CAUTION Continued Next Generation frontalair bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all inrollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants Next Generation frontal air ba...

Page 42: ... not lean on or sleep against the door I A C WTION I Childrenwho are up against or very close to any air bag whenit inflatescan be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generationfrontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulderbelts offerthe best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neitherthe vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag syste...

Page 43: ...ystem checks the air bag electrical systemfor malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontala i rbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 30 ...

Page 44: ...s in the instrumentpanel on the passenger sside The driver s sideimpact air bagis in the sideof the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s sideimpact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door ...

Page 45: ...inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The frontal air bags are designed to inflate onlyif the impact speedis above the system s designed thresholdlevel If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above o...

Page 46: ...f gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bagand related hardware are all partof the air bag modules inside the steering wheel instrumentpanel and the side of the front seatbacks closestto the door How doesan air bag restrain In moderateto severe frontal or near frontal collisions even beltedoccupantscan contact the steering wheelor the instrumentpanel In moderateto sever...

Page 47: ...leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dustcould causebreathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out assoon as it is safe todo so If you have breathing problems but can t getout of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh airby opening awindow or a door I In many ...

Page 48: ...ag module and seatback for the driver s and right front passenger s sideimpact airbag Do not open or break the air bag coverings ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are partsof the air bagsystemsin several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the Catera Service Manual have informationabout servicing your vehicle and the air bag sys...

Page 49: ...hiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt All three rear seatingpositions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the be...

Page 50: ...t does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 37 ...

Page 51: ...cross 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 pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatis right for you I Press the release button and move the height adjuster to th...

Page 52: ... from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 A CAUTION t I 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 shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 53: ...hile in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION I Children who are up against or very close to any air bag whenit inflatescan be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has NextGenerationfrontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulderbelts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air ba...

Page 54: ...y child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or inf rwaink Infants needcomplete support including supportfor the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighsso much comparedwith the restof its body Ina crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forcescan be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 55: ... a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 56: ...lecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatiblewith the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint systemdesignedto restrainor position a child on a continuousflat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the ...

Page 57: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Someinfant seatscome in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 44 ...

Page 58: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designedto be used either asa rear facing infant seat ora forward facing child seat ...

Page 59: ... 27 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improvethe fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window ...

Page 60: ...ather thanthe front seat We at GeneralMotors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why I A child ina rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has Next Generationfrontal air bags This is because the ...

Page 61: ...ed Ifyou need to havean anchorinstalled you can ask your Catera dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how todo it Canadianlaw requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored ...

Page 62: ...s say 1 Put the restrainton the seat 2 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 instructions will show you how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child sface or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the releasebutton is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbucklet...

Page 63: ...ward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different 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 again and be ready to work for an adult or larger chi...

Page 64: ...assenger s air bag inflates even though your vehiclehas Next Generationfrontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facingchild restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Alwayssecure a rear facingchild restraint in the rear seat Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restrai...

Page 65: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 52 ...

Page 66: ...ghten the belt 7 Push and pullthe child restraintin different directions tobe sure it is secure Larger Children Children whohave outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 53 ...

Page 67: ...crushed together 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 small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the...

Page 68: ...ars the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Page 69: ...wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety bel...

Page 70: ...OVE 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 assembly Be sure todo so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If belts arecut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have sa...

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Page 72: ...RKE Trunk Theft Theft Deterrent System Option Immobilizer New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine CoolantHeater If Equipped AutomaticTransmission Operation ParkingBrake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P 2 29 2 29 2 30 2 31 2 32 2 33 2 33 2 39 2 45 2 46 2 48 2 51 2 55 2 60 2 63 Parking Over Thingsthat Burn EngineExhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Wi...

Page 73: ...hicle with the ignition keyis 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 the keys in a vehicle with young children ...

Page 74: ...your vehicle s doors Because of the key s flat shape it can be stored in your wallet If you ve lost your keys or need tohave a new one made you will have to contact your dealer for the correct key code NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside and you may have to damage your...

Page 75: ...u increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock andunlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter This will avoid setting off the optional theft deterrent alarrn From inside yo...

Page 76: ... in PARK P have thatperson use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again Programmable Automatic Door Locks Each remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehiclecan be programmed to suit each driver s door lock preference The two remotekeyless entry transmitters are identified on the back with ...

Page 77: ...ck when shifting out of PARK P and to unlock when shifting back into PARK P press the unlock button on theremote keyless entry transmitter four times within five seconds Rear Door Security Lock I_ 1 n Your vehicle is equipped with reardoor security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear door of your vehicle from the inside The lock is located on the rear edge of each rear door To...

Page 78: ...g your key in any ignition position with any do open will disable theuse of the power door lock switches The anti lockout feature is disabled when the ignition is on If you close the doors you canlock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter It is always recommended that you remove the ignition key when locking your vehicle Note that the anti lockout feature can be overridden by holding the...

Page 79: ...erence and 2 this devicemust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment The range of this system is about 10feet 3m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normalfor any remote keyless entry tran...

Page 80: ...mitter you must be within the vehicle s operating range Press and hold the trunk button and withinone second pressthe lock button Continueto hold both buttons for approximately three seconds See your dealerfor service if your transmitter still doesn t work properly Matching Transmitter To Your Vehicle Each remotekeyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your v...

Page 81: ...e battery and replace it with a CR2032 battery Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter Make sure the battery is positioned with the plus facing down 3 Align the internal piecesof the transmitter including the cover Snap together to reinstall ...

Page 82: ...ting or cooling system to itshighest speed with the setting on AUTO and the temperaturebetween 65 F 18OC and 85 F 29 C That will force outsideair into yourvehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index 0 If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index To use this feature your vehicle must be in PARK P Press the trunk release button located o...

Page 83: ...eat in the Index Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can makeit impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetforjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your...

Page 84: ...ion SECURITY If the ignitionis off and any dooris open the SECURITY light will flash reminding you to activate the system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door using the powerdoor lock or the remotekeyless entry transmitter The SECURITY light should come on and stayon 3 Close all the doors The SECURITY light shouldgo The horn will sound and the headlarr will flashfor several minutes when the door ortrun...

Page 85: ...nsmitter The alarm won t stop if you try tounlock a door in any other way Testingthe Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window then get outof the vehicle keeping the door open 2 From outside the vehicle with the door open lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter and close the door Wait 30 seconds 3 Reach in and unlock the door using the manual l...

Page 86: ...izer control unit in your vehicle The correct key will start the vehicle When the system senses that someone is using the wrong key it may start but it will not continue to run If someone tries tostart your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the shutdownwill start over again This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with different transponders in an attempt to mak...

Page 87: ...n Ignition Positions I NOTICE If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correctkey if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard Butturn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Keep in mind tha...

Page 88: ...ion starts the engine To lock the steering column remove the key whilein LOCK Turn the steering wheel until you hear a click Retained AccessoryPower The radio is the only accessoryon your vehicle that may be usedfor up to 10minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF Power to the fuel door trunkrelease and door locks is available at all times The power window controls and the sunroof controls are ...

Page 89: ...p avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 3 If your enginestill won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing NOTICE Your engine is designed to workwi...

Page 90: ... 2 Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord The electrical cordfor the engine coolant heateris in front of the air cleaner filter and under the headlamp cover onthe passenger s side of the engine 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet A CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a...

Page 91: ...veral different positions for the shift lever PARK P This position locks the transmission drive shaft It s the best position to use when you start the enginebecause your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you h...

Page 92: ... back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging the transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N The engine doesn t connect with the wheels when drivingin NEUTRAL N Use NEUTRAL N to restart your vehicle when you re already movingor when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing runningat high speed is dangero...

Page 93: ...gives you more power than driving in THIRD 3 Use it on hills Itcan 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 position givesyou more power Dut lower fueleconomy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills If the shift lever is put in FIRST l the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is...

Page 94: ...re Press it again to return to the normal driving mode When you start theengine your vehicle willbe in normal mode For general driving conditions use the normal mode It will remain in normal unless you select the sportfeature Press this button to provide more traction when you are starting onice or other slippery surfaces It only operates when the shift lever is in DRIVE D The button is located ne...

Page 95: ...t lever is placed in PARK P THIRD 3 SECOND 2 or FIRST 1 If you press and hold the accelerator pedal past its resistance pointfor more than two seconds When speed falls below25 mph 40km h 0 Once the vehicle reaches67 mph 108 km h To turn this featureoff press the button again Whenever you start your vehicle the transmission is in the normal mode Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regul...

Page 96: ...also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on ahill see Towing a Trailer in the Index This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving ShiftingInto PARK P I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have leftthe engine running the...

Page 97: ...th the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or otherscould be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is ...

Page 98: ...e pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pullthe shift leverout of PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Your vehicle has a Brake TransmissionShift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK P whenthe ignition is in ON See AutomaticTransmission inthe Index If you cannot shift outof PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shiftleve...

Page 99: ...to getit out of boot covering together as shown out the lower part of the base your way 6 At the bottom of the shift lever you will see a yellow tab Withone hand push the tab to unlock the shift lever 7 Shift toNEUTRAL N with the other hand 8 Start theengine if you can and then shift to the drive gearyou want 9 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can ...

Page 100: ...iousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaustsystem had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it on...

Page 101: ...erunning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your ve...

Page 102: ... the windows will not shut off until a door is opened there is no time limit to this feature As soon asa door is opened power window movement will stop immediately Programming the Power Windows If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged disconnected or is not working you will need to reprogram each power window in order for the express open and close features to work To program each window ...

Page 103: ...op if something gets in the way You or others couldbe injured and your window could be damaged Be careful not to press and hold the power window control button I Rear Window Lockout I Pressing this button rearward will disable the rear passenger window controls This is a useful feature if you have children as passengers Press the button forward to allow your passengersto use their window controls ...

Page 104: ...wn The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete This arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal alane change Holdit there untilthe lane change is complete The lever returns when it s released Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a ...

Page 105: ...o Pass This feature uses the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass To use pull the turn signal lever toward you and release WIPER Move the leveron the passenger s side of the steering wheelup and down to control the wipers MIST Tap the lever up and then release it for a single wipe cycle For more cycles pull and hold the lever HIGH Move the lever all the wa...

Page 106: ...tan overload Windshield washer Pull and hold the washer lever to wash the windshield Release the lever whenyou have enough fluid The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to A telltale lighton the instrument panel will be displayed when the washer fluid reaches a low level See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the Indexfor more information I A CAUTION In freezing weather don t...

Page 107: ...dy speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy trafEc Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Ifyour vehicleis in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will autom...

Page 108: ... you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switchoff until you want to useit 1 Accelerateto the speed you want d 2 Press theSET ACCELbutton at the endof the lever and releaseit 3 Remove yourfoot from the accelerator pedal ...

Page 109: ...e SETIACCEL button at the end of the lever and then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at a higher speed 0 Press the SET ACCEL button until the desired speed is reached The new speedis maintained when the button is 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 6km h faster...

Page 110: ...n Of course applying the brake takes youout of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal 0 Press theOFF button at the end of the cruise lever Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off the cruise co...

Page 111: ... headlamps 10 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 lever toward you to return to the low beam headlamps For more information see Headlamp High Low Changer earlier in this section Turn the lamp control dial all the way to the left to turn th...

Page 112: ...rol is activated An exception to thisis when you re using the twilight sentinel Daytime RunningLamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see thefront of your vehicle during the day DIU can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset The DRL system will make the high beam headlamps come o...

Page 113: ...k enough outside the DRL will remain active and this light on the instrument panel will appear as a reminder that headlamps are required Your vehicle s transmission is shifted backinto PARK P with the ignitionin ON or START The low beam headlampsare turned on using the manual lamp control dial The wiper activated headlampsare in use DRL will come back on20 seconds after wipers have turned off 0 Us...

Page 114: ...rnering lampscome on when the headlampsor parking lamps areon and you signal a turn They provide more light for cornering Twilight Sentinel This feature is below the lamp control dial on the left side of the instrument panel It automatically switches the parking lamps and low beam headlamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside To operate the twilight sentinel the ignition must be in ON or ...

Page 115: ... button will be on This lets the driver know that the system has been turned off The twilight sentinel also turns off if the ignition is turned toOFF or to LOCK This light in the instrument panel will come on if the ignition is on and The light sensorfor the twilight sentinelis located in the center of the front defogger grille If youcover the sensor it will read dark and the parking lamps and low...

Page 116: ...er the lastdoor on your vehicle is closed Illuminated entryimmediatelyends when your vehicle s ignition is turned to ON or START Rear Reading Lamps The rear reading lamps are located above each rear door These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside Placing thebutton in the center position enables the lamps to come on when any door is opened Pre...

Page 117: ...utside Mirrors Electrochromic DaymightRearviewMirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses whenit is becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take a f...

Page 118: ...hind your vehicle Your vehicle s ignition must be in ON for this feature to work Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors The driver sand passenger s outside mirrors move forward and rearward break away to help prevent injury and ordamage to your vehicle Also note that the symbol appearingon each mirror lets you know that the mirrors are heated mirrors To heat the mirrors press the rear windowdefog...

Page 119: ...e the slide control inside of the glove box to turn the air flowon and off Moving the slide control over the small hole turns the cool air off and moving the control away from the hole turns the cool air on Center Console Storage Area Map Pockets The maphtoragepockets are located on each front door as well as on the passenger s and driver s front seatbacks Also located on the driver s door map poc...

Page 120: ...e tray downso it is not inthe way 2 Insert the traydownward and forward into the 3 Press downon the tray t6 slidpit into place To use the rear ashtray lift the lid ashtray holder NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable items into the ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray Pre it all the wa...

Page 121: ...ear sunshade automatically raises To lower the sunshade slide the button rearward again Cellular Telephone Option Your vehicle has been prewiredfor dealer installationof a dual mode analog digital cellular portable telephone Voice activation and hands free operation are standard features For more information contact your dealer A user s guide is provided with the telephone OnStar System Option Thi...

Page 122: ... backed front and rear floor mats Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner if necessary Do not machine wash Sunroof Option When you stopyour vehicle and turn the ignition keyto LOCK you can still usethe sunroof The electrical power to operate the sunroof will not shut off until a door is opened there is no time limit to this feature As soon as a door is opened sunroof movement will st...

Page 123: ...ened position turn the control dial to any position betweenA and E The positions range from about 25 percent open to approximately 80 percent open Turn the dial to position E to fully close the glass panel To close the sunshade manually pull it forward To raise the glass panel turn the control dial to the left to one of the three tilt positions The positions range from about 40 percent tilted F to...

Page 124: ...re If this happens the sunroof won tstopif something gets in the way You or others could be injured and your sunroof could be damaged Be careful not to press and hold the power sunroof control dial in the up position Manual Operation If a failure in the power supply systemoccurs the sunroof canbe manually closed by inserting a screwdriver into the slot as shown Turning the screwdriver to the left ...

Page 125: ...ped 3 Now turn the control dial to position E and keep 4 Turn the control dial to positionA and press until the sunroof is fully open about three seconds after the motor has stopped until the sunroof has fully closed about three seconds after the motor has stopped 5 Turn to positionE and keep pressing the control dial The sunroof is now programmed Note that after programming if the sunroof keeps o...

Page 126: ...me office lighting systems The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle s battery andchargingsystem This device complieswith Part15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions 1 this device may notcause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference th...

Page 127: ...re April 1 1982 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming Your vehicle s ignition should be on and the engine should be offwhile programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 If you have previously programmed a transmitter channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter unti...

Page 128: ...f you still cannot program it rotate the hand held transmitterend over end and try again The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal ConsumerSafety Standards If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult the manufacturerof the unit at 1 800 335 3515 Be sureto keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need ...

Page 129: ...econds and then stops flashing the garage door opener has a rolling code system In a rolling code system the garagedoor receiver must be trained to the universal transmitter Training a Garage Door Opener with Rolling Codes If Equipped If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter to the universal transmitter see Programmingthe Transmitter earlier in this section If you have compl...

Page 130: ... either use the universal transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open the garagedoor If afterfollowingthese instructions youstill have problems training the garage door opener consult your dealer Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash Individualchannelscannotbe erased but can be reprogrammed using the...

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Page 132: ...ly The main componentsof the instrumentpanel are A Air Outlets B Turn SignalMultifunction Lever C InstrumentCluster D Windshield WasherLever E Comfort Controls E Lamp Controls G Horn H Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System I Hood Release J Hazard Warning Flasher Button K Fuel DoorReleaseButton L Heated Front Seat Ordoff Button Option M Ashtray N Radio 0 Trunk Release Button P Traction Con...

Page 133: ...Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canadian similar ...

Page 134: ...ith the tachometer in the red area or engine damagemay occur Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents theengine from operating attoo many revolutionsper minute rpm When the engine s rpm are critically high the fuel supply tothe engineis shut off When the engine speed slows the fuel supply will come on again This helps prevent damageto the engine Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part desc...

Page 135: ...he warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what todo about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting todo repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They rea big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned to ON or START a chime wi...

Page 136: ...roperly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Indicator Light El When you turn the key to START this light will come on briefly to show that the generator and battery charging systems ar...

Page 137: ... have the vehicle towedfor service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index A CAUTIC J Your brake system may not be working properly if the brakesystem warning light is on Driving with thebrake system warning light oncan lead to an accident Ifthe lightis still onafter you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignitionis on the brake system warning lig...

Page 138: ...les to shut down due to overloadprotection andthe possibility of a battery acid leak If you idle the engine for a while the voltmeter reading might move into the red zone If the readingstays in the red zone while you are driving you may have a proble with the electrical charging system Have it checked While the voltmeterreads in the red zone the battery may not be able to power certain electrical ...

Page 139: ...ystem Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If it stays on or comes on and stays on steady when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need ser...

Page 140: ...nt temperature If the gage pointer movesinto the red area theengineis too hot As a check the light shouldcome on for a fewseconds when you start the engine Inthe section Problemson the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index This reading means the same thing as the warning light the engine coolant has overheated You should stop the car and turn the engine off as so...

Page 141: ...urnoff as soon as the coolant level is at its proper operating range Malfunction IndicatorLamp Check Engine Light CHECK ENGINE Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD1 1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levelsfor the life of the vehic...

Page 142: ...alsocome on during a malfunction inone of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicleemissionsand may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emissioncontrol system malfunctionhas been detectedon your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnos...

Page 143: ... a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sureto install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands offuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not torun as efficiently as designed You may notice thisas stalling...

Page 144: ...kilopascals Wa The oil light goeson when you turn the key toON or START It goes off once you start the engine That s a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong 1A CAUTION Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot thatit catches fire You or others could be burned...

Page 145: ...evel should be checked Prior tocheckingthe oil level be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes andis on a level surface Check the oil level and bring it to the proper level See Engine Oil in the Index Brake To Shift Light I l l This light willcome on to remindyou that you must press the brake pedal to shift out of PARK P BRAKETO SHIFT Cruise Control Light CRUISE This light comes o...

Page 146: ...not completely closed Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank It works only when the ignition is in ON Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situationsare normal anddo not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the 0 The gage may change when you turn stop or gage ...

Page 147: ...e serviced Leveling Indicator Light LEVELING This light comes on steady when the rear load level in your vehicle changes 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 damaged when driving over bumpy roads When the light goes out leveling is complete This procedure is automatic you don t have todo anytlmng If the lig...

Page 148: ...tion System Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player withRadio Data Systems RDS If Equipped 3 21 3 22 3 25 3 26 3 26 3 27 3 27 3 28 3 30 3 30 3 30 RadioData Systems RDS Program Type PTY Selections Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option CD Adapter Kits Theft Deterrent Feature Audio Steering W...

Page 149: ...l system in an automatic mode For more information see Automatic Operation later in this section Passenger s Side Temperature Knob The right front passenger can control the temperature of heated air for their own zone independent from the driver s temperature setting The passenger s temperature canbe set anywhere between 60O F 16O C and 90 F 32 C To turn the system on press the passenger s side TE...

Page 150: ...thedriver s side TEMP AUTO knob sets the systemfor automatic operation Once the systemis set sensors will control the air delivery mode Air will come from the floor middle side or windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as thesystemmaintainsthe selected temperaturesetting All previous manually set mode settings willchange back to a fully automaticmode when the climate controlsystemis turned on ...

Page 151: ...slast started As the coolantwarms up the blower fan speed will gradually increase andairwill flow from the heater outlets with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions If you leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine exceptfor recirculation and rear defrost heated backlite Each ignition cycle cancels re...

Page 152: ...on Turning the climate controlsystem on in this way will recall all previous manually setmode settings If the system is turned onby pushing the driver s TEMP AUTO knob for automaticoperation allof the previous manuallyset mode settings will be changed back to the fully automaticmode AC Press this button to turn the air conditioning on an off The system willcool and dehumidifythe air inside the veh...

Page 153: ...ht to increase the temperatureor to the left to 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 turned to60 F 16 C Adjust the interior temperature to your comfortlevel by turning either TEMP AUTO knob to the right to increase temperature or to the left to decrease temperature If the fan speed ...

Page 154: ...om low to high Rotate the dialto the 0 position to stop airflow Move the lever in the center of each vent to direct airflow toward the upper or floor outlets The airflow temperaturefrom the rear outletsis the same as the driver stemperaturesetting Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far...

Page 155: ...ly turns the fan blower to high speed Make sure that the side air vents are opened Rotate both TEMP AUTO knobs to the right as needed to adjust the temperature To warmthe foot area while in defrost press the MODE button until the heateddefrost symbol appears see Manual Operation earlier in this section Note that recirculation is not available in the defrost mode 3 8 Rear Window Defogger The lines ...

Page 156: ...rols to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and holdHR or MN until thetime display begins to change Release the button as you get close to the correct time The time may be set anytimethe clock is displayed There is a two seconddelay before the clock goes into time set mode AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player Playing the Radio ...

Page 157: ...shbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM sixFM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select AM EM1 or FM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and holdone of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds the station you set will return 5 Repea...

Page 158: ...tly soit extends Turn the knob to the right to increase and to theleft to decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to the right to adjust sound to the right speakers and to theleft for the left speakers T...

Page 159: ...s button again to stop scanning tape is broken Try a new tape SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing PLAY shows on the display SOURCE Press thisbutton to selecta source If no cassette tape is in the tape player CASS appears on the display and then the radio station appears briefly The display then reverts back to showing the time of day Press this button again orBAND...

Page 160: ...rces are loaded NO SOURCELOADED willappearon the display Press this button again or BAND to switch back to the radio Finding a Station BAND Press this button to select AM FM1 FM2 or weather TUNE SEEK When this button is pressed it has two positions Press this button to the first position to manually tune to higher or lower stations If this button is held at the first position for a few seconds the...

Page 161: ...ored on your pushbuttons stop for five seconds thengo on to the next preset station PressSCAN again to stop scanning If apreset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station Using RDS Mode Your audio systemis equipped withRadio Data Systems RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features When RDS is on the radio can seek only to stations with the types of programs you wa...

Page 162: ...nt Each networkbreaks down into regions With regions local news items like weather and traffic are available to you When the region function is on the radio only searches for stations in the same network and region You can only use the region function whenRDS is alreadyon Press theRDS SELECT button Then press and hold the RDS button for two seconds REGION ON will appear on the display While REGION...

Page 163: ...s button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed MSG will disappearfrom the display until another new MSG is received Each message can only be read once PTY 4 This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY seeks and scans Press the RDS SELECT button followedby this button The PTY display will turn on RDSSELECT PTY NEWS will appear...

Page 164: ...uttonsto display the time for the current station STATION TIME IS will be displayed If a time has not been sent to the radio NO STATION TIME will be displayed If you have recently tuned to the station you may need to wait a minute before the time is available to the radio To set the clock to the current displayed station time press and hold HR or MN until TIME UPDATEDis displayed Thereis a two sec...

Page 165: ...E LEVEL and SPEAKER controls just as youdo for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an underlined tape symbol TAPE PLAYwill appearon the display when a tape is playing withan arrow to indicate which side of the tapeis playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be that The cassette tape is tight and the cas...

Page 166: ...sten to selections for a few seconds The tape willgo to a selection stop for a few seconds thengo on to the next selection Press this button again tostop scanning SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing A EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may be activated withthe radio off and or the ignition off CLEAN TAPE If this messa...

Page 167: ...ror occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer R W Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc Release it to returnto playing speed FF Press and hold the right arrow to fast forwardto another partof the compact disc Release it to return to playing speed TUNE SEEK When this buttonis pressed it has two positions This button worksthe same whetherit is...

Page 168: ...ia PTY List Description Oldies Oldies Persnlty Personality Public Public R B Rhythm and Blues Re1Musc ReligiousMusic Re1Talk Religious Talk Rock M Rock Music Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rock Talk Talk Top40 Top40 Weather Weather sports sports Factorv PTY Presets I Y Preset I FMl I FM2 I I I Preset 1 I Adult Hits I Jazz I Preset 2 Classical Oldies Preset 3 News Religious Music Preset 4 Public Soft Roc...

Page 169: ...e disc Pressthe button onthe back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from If you load adisc label side up the disc will not play and anerror will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12discs in the magazine Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compactdisc CD changer Push t...

Page 170: ...ill flash on the display until thechanger is ready toplay When a CD begins playing a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting theCD magazine PUSHBUTTONS Press buttonsone through six to select compactdiscs one through six Press and hold one of the six pushbuttonsun...

Page 171: ...op DISC SCAN The CD will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display This function is not available on the AM FM Stereo withCassetteTape Player a a l RDM Press this buttonto hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RANDOM will appear on the display Press TUNE SEEK while RDMis on the display to randomly seek through discs Press RDM again to turn off random play This button...

Page 172: ...the changer door to restore normal operation try again If any erroroccurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected please contact your dealer CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature use the followingsteps 1 Turn the ignition toON 11 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press ...

Page 173: ...dio system will not play If the radio is removed from your vehicle the original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel They include the following Press this button to move forward through preset radio stations or to the next selection on a tape or CD 4 Press this button to move rea...

Page 174: ...level before your hearing adapts to it AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noisefrom things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noiseif you ever get it FM Stereo EM stereo willgive you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10t...

Page 175: ...and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly ormay cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN or CLEANTAPEto indicate that you have used your tape player for 50hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It w...

Page 176: ...th afabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not cleanas thoroughly as the scrubbingtype cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended If your vehicle isequipped with theAM FMStereowith Cassette Tape Player press and hold the eject button for five secondsto reset the CLN ...

Page 177: ...pairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Care of Your CompactDisc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the riskof contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Heated Backlite Antenna Your AM EM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surfaceof the rear window is not sc...

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Page 180: ... 4 7 4 10 4 12 4 12 4 13 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Anti Lock Brakes ABS Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 16 4 19 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 22 4 24 4 28 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leavingon a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towin...

Page 181: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call r...

Page 182: ...stimates nearly half the adult population choosenever to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under21 it s againstthe law in every U S state todrink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these laws The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what ifpeople do How muchis too mu...

Page 183: ...ring drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of hersamebody weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in manyU S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10perce...

Page 184: ...ight answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person witheven a moderateBAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many peopledon t know Medical researchshowsthat alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain s...

Page 185: ...ls 66 feet 20m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Sometimes as ...

Page 186: ...edal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstill have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal willbe harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking systemthat will help prevent a braking skid When you start yourengine ...

Page 187: ... could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions I I You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too clo...

Page 188: ...me on to let you knowif there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction ControlSystemWarning Light in the Index When this warning lightis on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the sys...

Page 189: ...ect to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path whenyou turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condi...

Page 190: ...timesyou can t there isn t room That s thetime for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencieslike these First apply your brakes See Brakingin Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right dependingon thespace available An emergency lik...

Page 191: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 0 Drive ahead L...

Page 192: ...shoulderand check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start yourleft lane change signal before moving out of the rightlane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and moveback into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed ...

Page 193: ...icle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle togo If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course tractionis reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It...

Page 194: ... ahead 0 In remote areas watchfor animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytimecan alsoaffectyour night vision Forexample if you spend ...

Page 195: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway whenyou are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easierto pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even awareof it Driving ...

Page 196: ...ey show signsof streaking or missing areas onthe windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast throughlarge water puddles or even going through some car washes can causeproblems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick st...

Page 197: ...ing usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of...

Page 198: ...ta city map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You llsave time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 199: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at closeto the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your sp...

Page 200: ...r comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drivein Is yourve hicleready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go Ifit needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Catera dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before ...

Page 201: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then hereare some tips 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently 0 If you get sleepy pulloff the roadinto ...

Page 202: ...th the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill e 0 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your...

Page 203: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And ifyou will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle 4 24 ...

Page 204: ...ore trouble becauseit may offer the least tractionof all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall T r y to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction control system on It improvesyour ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery...

Page 205: ...un can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curveor an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be ...

Page 206: ...ne to keep warm but be careful A C1 UTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to getinside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be...

Page 207: ...somefairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle cmOCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT RR SPA IFTIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight ...

Page 208: ... Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load youshould spread it out Don t carry more than176lbs 80kg in the trunk A Cr TJTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading c...

Page 209: ...a seat folded down unless you need to Electronic Level Control This featurekeepsthe s f your vehiclelevelas the load changes It s automatic you don t need to adjust anything Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your pas...

Page 210: ...nsiderably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here aresome importantpoints There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having todo with trailering Make sure 0 0 a 0 your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this informationcan be state or provincial police C...

Page 211: ...dillac Motor Car Division P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada write to General Motorsof CanadaLimited Customer CommunicationCentre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any traileris an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of t...

Page 212: ...f the driver sdoor or see LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s importantto have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasonswhy you ll needthe right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumperon your vehicle is not intended for h...

Page 213: ...wing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Beforeyou start check the trailer hitch...

Page 214: ... well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Catera dealer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanesor stop When towing...

Page 215: ... shift into PARK P firmly and apply the parking brake 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Startyourengine Shift into a gear and 0 Be sure the parking brake has released Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer Seethe Maintenance Schedule booklet for more on th...

Page 216: ...meproblems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 14 CoolingSystem 5 3 Jump Starting 5 31 If You reStuck In Sand Mud 5 7 Towing Your Vehicle 5 21 Changinga Flat Tire 5 12 Engine Overheating Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 217: ...front and rear turn signal lamps flashon and off The indicator lighton the button also flashes 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 work since theyare already flashing Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the sideof the road about300 f...

Page 218: ...s could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system I I I NOTICE If the othersystem isn t a 12 volt systemwith a negative ground bothvehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles cl...

Page 219: ...fan can start up even whenthe engine is notrunning and can injure you Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan I I 4 CAUTION Using a match near a battery can causebattery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be surethe battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom ba...

Page 220: ...f they do you could geta shock The vehicles could also be damaged Before you connect the cables here aresome basic things you shouldknow Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with thedead battery Don tconnect positive to negative or you will geta short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts too Also don t connect ...

Page 221: ... part on the engineof 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 to attach the negative cable is on the bracket between the air cleaner and the engine block 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it w...

Page 222: ...or modified sinceit was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before youdo anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle hasrear wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident ...

Page 223: ...secure thevehicle on each sidewith 0 Use only R hooks been lifted by the tow truck separate safety chainswhen towing it A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather strap...

Page 224: ...RAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels Front Towing I NOTICE Do not tow with sling type or wheel lift equipment or fascidfog lamp damage may occur Use car carrier equipmentonly Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Do not attachwinch cables T hooks or J hooks to suspension components when using...

Page 225: ...Rear Towing Attach R hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottomof the frame rails behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment ...

Page 226: ...quipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Do not attachwinch cables T hooks or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use R hooks inserted in the R hook slots Attach R hook chainsto the R hook slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slotsare to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment 5 11 ...

Page 227: ...er energy absorbing shockhnit on the left side of the vehicle and another safety chain on the right side tow hook Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on the instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 12 ...

Page 228: ... others could be badlyburned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine iscool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant yourvehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be to...

Page 229: ... 10 minutes 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 stillno sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn offthe engine and get everyone out o f the vehicle until it cools down You may dec...

Page 230: ... somewhere elsein the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts canbe veryhot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I NOTICE I Engine damage from running your engine without coolan...

Page 231: ...cap is cool before youdo it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTION I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out athigh speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait ...

Page 232: ... get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant I A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene ...

Page 233: ...ssure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressurecap slowly and remove it 5 18 ...

Page 234: ...ap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until thelevel reaches theKALTKOLD line seam ...

Page 235: ...e Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip 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 on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the wa...

Page 236: ...ld be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help preventthe vehiclefrom moving 1 Put the shift leverin PARK P 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Thrn off the engine Tobe even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rearof the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end I The...

Page 237: ...nd Tools I 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 cover to access the tire Unbuckle the tire and lift it up to remove it from the trunk ...

Page 238: ...er s sideof the trunk Pull the red handle I to remove the cover and access the equipment The tools you ll be using include the jack A the wheel wrench B and thescrewdriver C Turn the nutholding thejack to the left and remove it 5 23 I___ ___ __I _ ...

Page 239: ...he screwdriver gently pry the wheel cover off Be careful not to scratch the wheel edge 1 If you have the five spoke wheel use the flat end of the screwdriverto pry off the five black plastic wheel bolt caps Be careful not to scratch the wheel edge This step does not apply to the seven spokewheel 5 24 ...

Page 240: ...e wheel bolts Don t remove them yet T u r nthejack handle to the right to raise thejack lift head 2 to 3 inches 5 to 7 6 cm 4 To access thejack hoisting notches slide the cover out located eitherin front of or behnd the tireyou are changing 5 25 ...

Page 241: ...thejack under the vehicle The base of thejack must line up vertically with the hoisting notch jack contact point on the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Then raise the jack lift head untilit is firmly set into the hoisting notch 5 26 ...

Page 242: ...le with thejack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make thevehicle fall To help avoid personal injury andvehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 6 Raise the vehicleby turning thejack handle to the right Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 7 Remove all wheel bolts and t...

Page 243: ...irt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off I A CAU ION Never use oilor grease onwheel bolts If you do the bolts might come loose Your wheelcould fall off causing a serious accident 9 Place thespare on the wheel mounting surface...

Page 244: ... criss cross sequenceas shown Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even come off This could lead toan accident Be sure touse the correctwheel bolts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel bolts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the bolts tightened with a torque wrench to 80 lb ft 110Nm ...

Page 245: ...he passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you veput the spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in the trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk ILEFT SIDE OF TRUNK I Put theflat tire in the trunk where the spare is stored ...

Page 246: ...your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method knownas rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or otherscould be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage Whenyou re stuck spin the wheels as lit...

Page 247: ...ering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction controlsystem off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Releasethe accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transmission is in gear If that do...

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Page 250: ...r the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Surge Tank PressureCap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6 36 6 37 6 45 6 46 6 48 6 49 6 50 6 52 6 53 6 54 6 54 6 55 6 63 6 63 6 63 6 64 Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning theInside of Your Vehicle Care ofSafety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Ve...

Page 251: ...ome of your own service work yW11 want to use the proper Cadillac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle hasan air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keep a rec...

Page 252: ...ed gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well At a minimum the gasoline you use shoula meet specifications ASTMD4814 in the United States and CGSB 35M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American AutomobileManufacturersAssociation AAMA for better vehicleperformanceand engineprotection Gasolinesmeeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driv...

Page 253: ...ator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of suchgasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on I f this occurs return to your authorized Cateradealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in ...

Page 254: ...ub or contact a major oil company thatdoes business in the country where you llbe driving You can also writeus at thefollowingaddress for advice Just tell us whereyou re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN GeneralMotors OverseasDistribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank A Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that ca...

Page 255: ...sole to unlock and open the fuel door You can also press thefuel button on the remote keyless entry transmitterto access thefuel cap A Your vehicle mayor may not have a tethered fuel cap Hang the fuelcap inside thefuel door as shown by the arrow To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring init if you let go of thecap too soon it will spring back to the right ...

Page 256: ...e Outsideof Your Vehicle in the Index When YOU put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise untilyou hear a clicking sound Make sure YOU fullyinstall the cap The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get t...

Page 257: ...face other than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact shouldbe maintained until thefilling is complete 0 Bring thefill nozzle in contactwith the 0 Don t smoke while pumping gasoline An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you evenwhen the engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can g...

Page 258: ...cle to open the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the frontof the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located above the front grille Lift up on the release lever as you raise the hood 6 9 ...

Page 259: ...ssenger sCompartment Air Filter D Engine Oil Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick Location E WindshieldWasherFluid G Brake Master Cylinder H Power Steering Fluid I Battery Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down andclose it firmly ...

Page 260: ... reminder It s a good idea tocheck your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstickis located behind the radiator hose onthe driver s sideof the engine The yellow looped handle helps to identify it Turn off theengine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do...

Page 261: ...oil Butyou must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcasecapacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The oil fill cap is located behind theengineoil dipstick and next to the engineb...

Page 262: ... the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil 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 use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the followingchart RECOMHEHDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COW STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY...

Page 263: ...e easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If anyone of these is true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule 0 0 0 0 0 Most tripsare less than5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly impor...

Page 264: ... good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located behind the headlamps on the passenger sside of the engine Be sure theengine has cooled beforefollowingthese steps to replace the air filter Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you...

Page 265: ...nk out of 4 Lift the lid take out ne air filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the air cleaner base 5 Install a newair filter element See Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts in the Index To reinstall the air cleaner assembly place the air filter in the air cleaner lid then insert the lid and filter together into the housing Reattach the five clips replace the air intake tub...

Page 266: ...off a bachfirecan cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which willdamage it Always have the air cleanerin place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement The passengercompartmentair filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle Like your vehicle s air cleaner filter it may need to be changed periodically Forhow often tocha...

Page 267: ...ching 6 Replacethe enginecompartment rearseal 7 Closethe enginehood both retainer clips and closing the grille flap For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index AutomaticTransmissio Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take your Caterato a Catera dealership...

Page 268: ... higher NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON m because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to theMaintenanceScheduleto determinehow often tocheck the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections and ScheduledMainten...

Page 269: ...ng see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water andDEX COOL coolant will a Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protectionup to 265O F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the properenginetemperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When addingcoolant it is important thatyou use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coola...

Page 270: ...gine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould beburned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE I f you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repaircost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much waterin the mixturecan freeze and crack the engine radiator he...

Page 271: ... coolant I Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When yourengineis cold the coolant level should be at the KALTKOLD line seam 1 If the lightcomes on it means you re low on enginecoolant I I I For more inform...

Page 272: ...ntcoolant lossand possible engine damage from overheating and it will burn if the engineparts are hot GM cap is recommended enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine If the surge tank pressure cap needs tobe replaced a Thermostat When replacing the pressure cap make sureit is tight Engine coolant temperatureis controlledby a thermostat in theenginecoolant system The thermostat stops the flow of c...

Page 273: ... lines on the dipstick The top line is the full mark and the bottom lineis the add mark which means that fluid should be added If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the full mark What to Use To determinewhat kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedulebooklet Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks ...

Page 274: ...sher symbol onit Add washer fluid until thetank is full NOTICE e 0 0 e When usingconcentrated washerfluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t cleanas well as washerfluid Fill your washerfluid tank only thre...

Page 275: ... won t work well or won t work at all So it isn ta good ideato topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system A CAV ION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the en...

Page 276: ...ell or they may not even workat all Thiscould causea crash Always usethe proper brake fluid 1 NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in yourbrake system can damagebrake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid If you spill brake fluid on your ve...

Page 277: ...ndicator light comes on and stays on have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuingto drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Somedriving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel bolts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When t...

Page 278: ... you get newapproved GM replacementparts If you don t yourbrakes may nolonger work properly For example if someoneputs inbrake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between yourfront and rear brakescan change for the worse The braking performanceyou ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someoneputs in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every newCatera has an ACDel...

Page 279: ... scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 With a screwdriver unscrew the fastener on the headlamp cover and then remove the cover to gain access to the headlamps Note that the inner bulb is for the low beam headlamp and the outer bulb is for the high beam headlamp 6 30 ...

Page 280: ...2 Remove the black rubber cap that protects the bulb area 3 Remove the plug connector from the bulb 6 31 ...

Page 281: ...4 Squeeze the retaining clip together and then pull away from the bulb assembly 5 Pull the bulb out and then replace 6 32 ...

Page 282: ... should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle exceptit should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160lbs 75 kg on thedriver s seat Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension 0 0 0 I NOTICE To ma...

Page 283: ...mp cover and then remove the cover to be able to see the back of the headlamp assembly 2 Check the vertical aimfor each headlamp and adjust it as necessary The vertical aim adjustment screw is located on the outboard side of the headlamp assembly You can see the level through the headlamp assembly T u r nthe vertical aiming screw until the bubble in the level is centered at0 zero 3 If the horizont...

Page 284: ...nder Headlamps 3 Pull thebulb out to replace and then reassemble 2 On the outboardside of each low beam headlamp you will find the turn signal bulbs Turn the lamp assembly to the left to remove Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL The CHMSLis equippedwith high durability illumination If a bulb problem does occur see your dealer for assistance 6 35 ...

Page 285: ...worn For proper windshield wiper blade type see Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts later in this section 2 Press the tabs together and pull the wiper blade assembly down enough to release it fromthe J hooked endof the wiperarm Slidethe assembly away from the arm 3 Replace the blade 6 36 ...

Page 286: ...oo much friction You could have an about and a serious accident See Zoading Your Vehicle in theIndex Underinflated tirespose the same dangeras overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit apotho...

Page 287: ...pressure of each tire to 37 psi 250Pa When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyonetell you that underinflation or overinflationis all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Badwear...

Page 288: ... and Rotation Tires shouldbe rotated at 5 000miles 8 000 km and then every 10 000miles 16000 km thereafter Any time you noticeunusual wear rotateyour tires assoon as possible andcheck wheel alignment Alsocheck for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Timefor New Tires and WheelReplacement later in this sectionfor more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achievemore uniform wearfor a...

Page 289: ...ucan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to usea scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust ordirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tiresis to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need anew tire if any o...

Page 290: ...n all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud andsnow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bi...

Page 291: ...anceCriteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded150would wearone and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however ...

Page 292: ...either 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 atthe factory to give you the longest tire life and best overallperformance Scheduledwheel alignmentand wheel balancing are not needed However if you noticeunusualtire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other t...

Page 293: ...in which you or otherscould be injured Always use the correct wheel and wheel bolts for reolacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information I A CAUTIO1 I Put...

Page 294: ...me are toxic Others can burst intoflame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerousif you breathe theirfumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer swarnings and instructions And always open yourdoors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasol...

Page 295: ...fany excess stain 0 Use a clean clothor sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cle on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loosedirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines...

Page 296: ...l water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructionsfor Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth toremove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like t a r asphalt and shoe polish willstain if you don t get themoff quickly Usea clean cloth anda vinyvleather cleaner See your dealer for this product C...

Page 297: ...oap Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleachor dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smo...

Page 298: ...ired See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The bestway to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct raysof the sun Don...

Page 299: ...use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemicalfallout thatcan take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new bykeeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminumor Chrome Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using ...

Page 300: ...sheet metal 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 fracturesor deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratchescan be repaired with touch up mater...

Page 301: ... of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing systemcan do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemicalfallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched in...

Page 302: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16oz 0 473L Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats 1052929 Cleans and shines a variety of surface types Arm TM Cleaner 16 oz 0 473L 12345002 Attracts absorbs and removes soils CaptureDry Spot Remover 8 oz 0 237L 1052930 Wheel Cleaner 16 oz 0 473L Sprayon and rinsewith water 1234572 1 12oz 0 354 L 12345725 Shines...

Page 303: ... mounted CD changer It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title...

Page 304: ...s happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away MaxiFuseis a registeredtrademarkof Little Fuse Incorporated Windshield Wiper Fuses If the windshield wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wipers will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electricalproblem be sure to have it fixed Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anythingelectrical to...

Page 305: ...f fires caused by electrical problems Look atthe silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the r...

Page 306: ...l and pull the trim panel away from the instrument panel to access 33 HEATER BLOWER 34 RR WDO DEFOG 35 PWR SEAT I I 7 Fuse 1 2 3 Usage RH and LH Front SideDoor Window Regulator Motor LH Front Side Door Window Switch Stoplamp Switch Automatic Transmission Range Switch and Control Indicator Power Steering Control Module Hazard Warning Switch Automatic Transmission Winter Mode Switch ...

Page 307: ... Switch Instrument Cluster DataLink Connector DLC StoplampSwitch Gage Cluster Heater and A C Control Remote ControlOutsideRearview Mirror Switch A CCompressorRelay Coolant Fan Test Connector A C Load Switch Cellular Telephone RH and LH Windshield Washer Nozzle Driver and Passenger Heated Seat Switch Heater and A C Control Heated Outside Rearview Mirror andRear Window Defogger Relay Rear Suspension...

Page 308: ...iddle Taillamp RH and LH Rear License Plate Lamp Radio Automatic Transmission Control Indicator Heater and A C Control Fuse 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Automatic Level Control Sensor Rear Suspension Leveling Air Compressor and Relay Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Door Lock Relay Rear Compartment Lid Release Connector Not Used Multifunction Relay RH Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Lamp RH Rear Sidem...

Page 309: ...he lowerpart of the instrument panel to the right of the steering column Relay I I1 I11 IV V VI VI1 VI11 IX X XI Usage High Beam HeadlampsI I F Automatic LevelControl Rear Window Defog Heated Mirrors Hazard Warning Flashers High Beam HeadlampsI1 RH Horn Parking Lamps and Turn Signal Lamps Low Beam Headlamps Not Used Not Used Daytime Running Lamps 6 60 ...

Page 310: ... centeris located next to the battery on the driver s side of the engine Lift the cover to access Fusemelay Usage 1 Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay K12 Fan Control Relay K67 Auxiliary WaterPump Relay K22 Windshield Wiper Motor Relay K8 6 61 ...

Page 311: ...e Controls Power Relay K43 Fan Control Fuse40 Fan Control Fuse52 Connector C110 Fuse Relay Usage 17 Fan Control Relay K52 18 Fan Control Relay K28 19 Fan ControlRelay Engine Control Module ECM Relay Fuse50 20 27 28 29 39 Fuel Pump Relay K44 Heated OxygenSensors Fuse 43 EngineControlModule ECM Fuse 60 Engine ControlModule ECM Relay K48 Coolant Fan Test Connector 6 62 ...

Page 312: ...arts 10L Fuel Tank 18 gallons 68L R 134aRefrigerant 2 9 lbs 0 95 kg Wheel Bolt Torque 80lb ft 110N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure tofill to the approximatelevel as recommendedin this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioningsystemin your vehicleneeds refrigerant be sur...

Page 313: ...Compartment Air Filter 905 10338 Sparkplugs 90541059 Bosch Plug FLR9LTE Thermostat 90502201 Windshield Wiper Blades 90543916 RH 90543915 LH Vehicle Dimensions WheelBase 107 4inches 272 8cm Length 194 inches 492 8 cm Height 56 3 inches 143 1 cm Width 70 3inches 178 6cm Front Tread 59 3 inches 150 6 cm Rear Tread 59 8 inches 152 cm ...

Page 314: ...e for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 5 Roadside Service 7 7 Roadside Servicefor the Hearingor SpeechImpaired 7 8 Gold Key CourtesyTransportation 7 8 Transportation Options 7 11 GMParticipation in anAlternative Dispute ResolutionProgram 7 12 7 12 7 13 7 13 7 13 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defectsto the United StatesGovernment Reporting Safety Defectsto the Canadian Government ReportingSafety ...

Page 315: ...However if a concern has not been resolvedto your completesatisfaction take the followingsteps STEP ONE Discuss yourconcernwith a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolvedat that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager 7 2 ...

Page 316: ...4 French For helpoutside of the UnitedStates and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 75 1 4136 Spanish IntheBahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534...

Page 317: ...Division P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada write to GeneralMotors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908ColonelSam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Cadillac please remember that your concernwill likelybe resolved in the dealership using the dealer s fac...

Page 318: ...le complete with the necessary Catera pa and tools required to handle most roadside repairs Cadillac Roadside Service can be reached by dialing 1 800 882 1112 24hours a day 365 days a year This serviceis provided at no chargefor any warranty covered situation andfor a nominal charge if the Caterais no longer under warranty Roadside Serviceis available only in the United States and Canada Cadillac ...

Page 319: ...tery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change Covers change only Trip Interruption If your tripis interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expensesmay be reimbursed during the 48 months 50 000 miles 80000 km warranty period Items covered are hotel meals and rental car 7 6 ...

Page 320: ...t you and request the following information A description of the problem 0 Name home address home telephonenumber Location of your Catera and number you are The model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN calling from mileage and date of delivery Roadside Servicefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired RoadsideService is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speechimpaired Cadi...

Page 321: ...d Key Courtesy Transportation helps you get where you need to be when your Catera is in the dealership for warranty service In Canada please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty work can frequently be handled in one day but there is often no reason for you to wait at the dealership Cadillac helps minimize inconvenience to you by providin...

Page 322: ...Key CourtesyTransportation provides for reimbursementof personally arranged transportation such as cab fare reasonablefuel expenses for a ride provided by another individual or a rental vehicle obtainedfrom an independentsource Some restrictions may apply Please consultyour Catera dealerconcerningspecific Gold KeyCourtesy Transportationbenefits oJjceredby the dealership Plan Ahead When Possible Wh...

Page 323: ...al insurance coverage and any taxes or fees levied by state or local governmental agencies It is important that your vehicle be picked up from the dealership promptly following the completion of your repairs If your vehicle is not picked up from the dealership within a reasonable amount of time following notification from the dealer you may be responsible for any additional rental charges incurred...

Page 324: ...y can assist in arriving at a solution toa disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Cadillac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotivedisputes This program is available free of charge to custome...

Page 325: ...he Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at1 800 458 8006 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic Safety Admi...

Page 326: ...ope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 or write CadillacCustomer AssistanceCenter Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications ...

Page 327: ...e Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETETHE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and inten...

Page 328: ...es please provide dealer or company name and also the name of the personto whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside USA please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI48207 CUSTOMERS NAME ATTENTION STREETADDRESS440 P O BOX NUMBERS CITY ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO AREA CODE GM CAD ORD98 Pricesaresubject...

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Page 330: ... Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 50 Antenna HeatedBacklite 3 30 Antifreeze 6 20 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 68 4 7 Brakes ABS 4 7 Anti LockoutFeature 2 7 Anti Pinch Feature 2 32 2 53 AppearanceCare 6 45 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 53 ArbitrationProgram 7 11 AshtraysandCigaretteLighter 2 49 AssistHandles 2 51 Audio Equipment Adding 3 28 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 26 AudioSystems 3 ...

Page 331: ...8 Care of Your Compact Disc Player 3 30 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 30 Cassette Tape Player Errors 3 11 3 18 CDAdapterKits 3 25 CDChanger 3 22 Center Console Storage Area 2 48 BulbReplacement 6 35 Central Door Unlocking System 2 5 CertificationLabel 4 29 Chains Safety 4 34 Changing a Flat Tire 5 21 Charging System Indicator Light 2 65 Check Engine Light 2 70 Check Oil Light 2 74 Checking Your Res...

Page 332: ...g 6 23 Heater Engine 2 19 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 49 Checking 6 22 SurgeTank 5 14 WhattoUse 6 21 CoolingSystem 5 14 CorneringLamps 2 43 CruiseControl 2 36 CruiseControlLight 2 74 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 4 CustomerAssistanceInformation 7 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 Damage Finish 6 51 Damage Sheet Metal 6 51 Daytime Running Lamps 2 41 DeadBat...

Page 333: ...19 ElectricalSystem 6 55 Emergency Trunk Release 2 12 Compartment Relay Center 6 61 CoolantTemperatureGage 2 69 Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 36 Overheating 5 12 Running While You re Parked 2 30 Specifications 6 63 Speed Limiter 2 63 StartingYour 2 17 EngineOil 6 11 Adding 6 12 Additives 6 14 Checking 6 12 Used 6 15 What Kind to Use 6 13 Whentochange 6 14 EnglishMetric Display 3 3 Ethanol 6 4 Exha...

Page 334: ...ps 2 43 Gage 2 75 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 69 Fuel 2 75 Oil Pressure 2 73 GarmentHooks 2 51 GAWR 4 29 Gear Positions Automatic Transmission 2 20 GloveBox 2 48 Gold Key CourtesyTransportation 7 8 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 29 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 29 Guide en Franqais 1 1 GVWR 4 29 Halogen Bulbs 6 30 Handles Assist 2 51 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 HeadRestraints 1 8 HeadRestraints...

Page 335: ... Tire LoadingInformation 4 28 VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 6 54 Lamps 2 39 2 45 Panel 2 45 LampsOnReminder 2 41 Lap ShoulderBelt 1 19 1 36 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 26 LevelingIndicatorLight 2 76 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel 2 44 Lighting Perimeter 2 41 AirBagReadiness 1 30 2 65 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 68 4 7 AutomaticTransmissionWarning ...

Page 336: ...3 Manual Operation Climate Controls 3 4 MapLamps 2 46 MapPockets 2 48 Memory Seat and Mirrors 1 5 Methanol 6 4 Mirrors 2 46 Convex Outside 2 47 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview 2 46 Illuminated VisorVanity 2 50 Manual Folding Outside Rearview 2 47 Power Remote Control 2 47 ModeButton 3 3 ModelReference 11 MountainRoads 4 22 Multifunction Lever 2 33 MMT 6 4 N e t Convenience 2 49 Neutral Automatic ...

Page 337: ...Fuse Block 6 56 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 26 Retained Accessory 2 17 ProblemsontheRoad 5 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 5 ProgrammingthePowerWindows 2 31 Programmingthe Sunroof 2 54 Programming the Universal Transmitter 2 56 Publications Service and Owner 7 13 7 14 Radio Data Systems RDS Program Type PTY Selections 3 21 Radio Reception 3 27 Radios 3 9 3 13 Rain Driving In 4 16 RAP 2 1...

Page 338: ...ssenger Positions 1 36 Child 1 43 RearSeatPassengers 1 36 Reminder Light 1 14 2 64 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 57 RightFrontPassengerPosition 1 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 21 Smaller Children and Babies 1 40 UseDuringPregnancy 1 26 WhyTheyWork 1 15 SafetyChains 4 34 Safety Warnings and Symbols v Seatback Passenger s Latch 1 8 Power Recliner 1 8 RecliningFront 1 6 Heated...

Page 339: ...s 4 10 Wheel Controls for Audio System 3 26 Steam 5 12 5 13 Steering 4 10 Power 4 10 Speedsensitive 4 10 Wheel Tilt 2 33 Storage Area Center Console 2 48 Storage Compartments 2 48 Sunroof 2 51 Surge Tank Coolant 5 14 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 23 Symbols Vehicle vii Sunvisors 2 50 Tachometer 2 63 Taillamp BulbReplacement 6 36 Telephone Cellular 2 50 Temperature Knobs Climate Control System 3 2 Thef...

Page 340: ...n Your Vehicle s Tires 4 33 Turn Signals When Towing 4 35 TopStrap 1 48 Trailer Towing 4 30 Weight 4 32 TransmissionFluid Automatic 6 18 Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry System RKE 2 8 Transportation Gold Key Courtesy 7 8 TripOdometer 2 63 Trunk 2 11 AjarLight 2 75 Release 2 11 Trunk Mounted CD Changer 3 22 TTYUsers 7 4 Turn and Lane Change Signals 2 33 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2 33 Turn Si...

Page 341: ...Alignmentand Tire Balance 6 43 BoltTorque 5 29 6 63 Replacement 6 43 Wrench 5 23 Where to Put Child Restraints 1 47 Windows 2 31 Anti Pinch Feature 2 32 2 53 Power 2 31 ProgrammingthePowerWindows 2 31 RearLockout 2 32 WindshieldWasher 2 35 Fluid 2 35 6 25 Windshield Wipers 2 34 BladeReplacement 6 36 Fuses 6 55 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps 2 41 Wiring Headlamp 6 55 Wrench Wheel 5 23...

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