1999 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 86

yellowblue Sport Mode Button For a firmer shift and increased performance, you may choose the sport mode. This button lets you change from a normal driving mode to a sport driving mode. It is located on the shift lever handle. A telltale light on the instrument panel will come on when the sport mode is selected. If this light begins flashing while you are driving, there may be a fault in the automatic transmission. Have your vehicle serviced. Third-Gear Start Press the "S" button once to select the sport feature. Press it again to return to the normal driving mode. When you start the engine, your vehicle will be in normal mode. For general driving conditions, use the normal mode. It will remain in normal unless you select the sport feature. Press this button to provide more traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. It only operates when the shift lever is in DRIVE (D). The button is located next to the shift lever on the console. The transmission will be in THIRD (3) when the vehicle begins to move. After starting in THIRD (3), the vehicle will upshift normally. 2-24