Home
My Manuals
Sign In
Create Account
Manual Index
Categories
Home
»
Cadillac Manuals
»
2000 Cadillac Catera
»
Manual Viewer
2000 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 1
2000 Cadillac Catera Manual
View all 2000 Cadillac Catera manuals
Section
Page
2000 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual
1
24
Why Safety Belts Work
25
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
29
Adults
29
Driver Position
29
Lap-Shoulder Belt
29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
36
Right Front Passenger Position
37
Air Bag Systems
37
How the Air Bag Systems Work
40
Where are the air bags?
40
When should an air bag inflate?
42
What makes an air bag inflate?
43
How does an air bag restrain? What will you see after an air bag inflates?
43
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
45
Safety Belt Pretensioners
45
Rear Seat Passengers
45
Rear Seat Passenger Positions
46
Lap-Shoulder Belt
46
Children
49
Smaller Children and Babies
49
Child Restraints
52
Where to Put the Restraint
56
Top Strap
57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
60
Larger Children
62
Checking Your Restraint Systems
65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
65
Section 2 Features and Controls
66
Keys
67
Door Locks
69
Central Door Unlocking System
69
Power Door Locks
70
Automatic Door Locks
70
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
70
Rear Door Security Lock
71
Anti-Lockout Feature
72
Leaving Your Vehicle
72
Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
72
Operation
73
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
74
Battery Replacement
74
Resynchronization
75
Trunk
76
Trunk Release
76
Theft
77
Key in the Ignition
77
Parking at Night
78
Parking Lots
78
Theft-Deterrent System (Option)
78
Testing the Alarm
79
Immobilizer
80
New Vehicle Break-In
81
Ignition Positions
81
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
82
Starting Your Engine
83
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
84
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
85
Automatic Transmission Operation
86
Sport Mode Button
89
Third-Gear Start
90
Parking Brake
91
Shifting Into PARK (P)
92
Console Shift Lever
92
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
93
Torque Lock
93
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
94
Parking Over Things That Burn
95
Engine Exhaust
96
Running Your Engine While You re Parked
96
Windows
97
Power Windows
97
Programming the Power Windows
98
Anti- Pinch Feature
98
Rear Window Lockout
99
Horn
99
Tilt Wheel
99
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
100
Turn and Lane Change Signals
100
Headlamp High/Low Beam
101
Flash-To-Pass
101
Windshield Wipers
101
Windshield Washer
102
Cruise Control
103
Setting Cruise Control
104
Resuming a Set Speed
105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
105
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
106
Using Cruise Control on Hills
106
Ending Cruise Control
106
Erasing Speed Memory
106
Exterior Lamps
106
Headlamps
107
Wiper- Activated Headlamps
108
Perimeter Lighting
108
Lamps On Reminder
108
Daytime Running Lamps
108
Fog Lamps
110
Cornering Lamps
110
Twilight Sentinel
110
Light Sensor
111
Interior Lamps
112
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
112
Illuminated Entry
112
Rear Reading Lamps
112
Map Lamps
113
Mirrors
113
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
113
Cleaning Photocells
114
Time Delay
114
Power Remote Control Mirror
114
Convex Outside Mirror
115
Heated Rearview Mirrors
115
Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors
115
Storage Compartments
115
Glove Box
115
Map Pockets
116
Center Console Storage Area
116
Rear Seat Cupholder
116
Convenience Net
116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
116
Sun Visors
117
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
117
Rear Sunshade (Option)
117
Accessory Power Outlet
118
Cellular Telephone (Option)
118
OnStar System (If Equipped)
118
Assist Handles
119
Garment Hooks
119
Floor Mats
119
Sunroof (Option)
119
Anti-Pinch Feature
121
Manual Operation
121
Programming the Sunroof
122
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
123
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
123
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
125
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)
125
Erasing Channels
126
Accessories
126
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
127
Instrument Panel Cluster
129
Speedometer and Odometer
130
Trip Odometer
130
Tachometer
130
Engine Speed Limiter
130
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
131
Safety Belt Reminder Light
131
Air Bag Readiness Light
132
Charging System Indicator Light
133
Voltmeter
133
Brake System Warning Light
134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
135
Traction Control System Warning Light
135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
136
Low Coolant Warning Light
136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
137
If the Light Is Flashing
138
If the Light Is On Steady
138
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
139
Oil Pressure Light/Gage
140
Check Oil Light
141
Brake To Shift Light
141
Cruise Control Light
141
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
142
Trunk Ajar Light
142
Fuel Gage
142
Low Fuel Light
143
Fuel Cap Indicator Light
143
Automatic Transmission Warning Light (If Equipped)
144
Leveling Indicator Light
144
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light
144
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
145
Comfort Controls
146
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
146
Fan Button
146
Driver s Side Temperature Knob
146
Passenger s Side Temperature Knob
146
Outside Temperature Display
147
Mode Button
147
English/Metric Display
147
Automatic Operation
147
Manual Operation
148
Air Conditioning
150
Heating
150
Defrosting
150
Rear Window Defogger
151
Ventilation System
151
Ventilation Tips
152
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
152
Audio Systems
152
Setting the Clock
152
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
153
Playing the Radio
153
Finding a Station
153
Setting the Tone
154
Adjusting the Speakers
154
Playing a Cassette Tape
155
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)
157
Playing the Radio
157
Finding a Station
157
Using RDS Mode
158
Setting the Tone
162
Adjusting the Speakers
162
Playing a Cassette Tape
162
Playing a Compact Disc
164
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections
165
CD Adapter Kits
166
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
166
Compact Disc Changer Errors
170
Theft-Deterrent Feature
170
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
171
Understanding Radio Reception
171
AM
171
FM Stereo
171
Weather Band (If Equipped)
172
Tips About Your Audio System
172
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
173
Care of Your Compact Discs
174
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
174
Heated Backlite Antenna
175
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
176
Defensive Driving
177
Drunken Driving
178
Control of a Vehicle
181
Braking
181
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
182
Using Anti- Lock
184
Braking in Emergencies
184
Traction Control System
184
Steering
185
Power Steering
185
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)
185
Steering Tips
186
Driving on Curves
186
Steering in Emergencies
186
Off-Road Recovery
188
Passing
188
Loss of Control
189
Skidding
190
Driving at Night
191
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
193
Hydroplaning
194
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
195
Driving Through Flowing Water
195
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
195
City Driving
196
Freeway Driving
197
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
198
Highway Hypnosis
198
Hill and Mountain Roads
199
Winter Driving
200
Driving on Snow or Ice
201
If You re Caught in a Blizzard
203
Recreational Vehicle Towing
204
Loading Your Vehicle
205
Electronic Level Control
206
Towing a Trailer
207
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
208
Weight of the Trailer
208
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
209
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
209
Hitches
210
Safety Chains
210
Trailer Brakes
210
Driving with a Trailer
211
Following Distance
211
Passing
211
Backing Up
211
Making Turns
212
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
212
Driving On Grades
212
Parking on Hills
213
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
213
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
213
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
213
Section 5 Problems on the Road
214
Hazard Warning Flashers
215
Other Warning Devices
215
Jump Starting
216
Towing Your Vehicle
222
Engine Overheating
223
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
223
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
224
Cooling System
225
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
227
If a Tire Goes Flat
232
Changing a Flat Tire
233
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
234
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
236
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
242
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
243
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
244
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
245
Service
246
Doing Your Own Service Work
246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
247
Fuel
247
Fuels in Foreign Countries
249
Filling Your Tank
249
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
252
Checking Things Under the Hood
253
Hood Release
253
Engine Oil
255
Checking Engine Oil
255
When to Add Engine Oil
256
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
257
Engine Oil Additives
258
When to Change Engine Oil
258
What to Do with Used Oil
259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
259
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
261
Automatic Transmission Fluid
263
Rear Axle
263
When to Check Lubricant
263
How to Check Lubricant
264
What to Use
264
Engine Coolant
264
What to Use
265
Checking Coolant
266
Adding Coolant
267
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
268
Power Steering Fluid
268
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
269
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
269
What to Use
269
Windshield Washer Fluid
269
What to Use
269
Adding Washer Fluid
269
Brakes
270
Brake Fluid
270
What to Add
271
Brake Wear
272
Brake Pedal Travel
273
Brake Adjustment
273
Replacing Brake System Parts
273
Battery
274
Bulb Replacement
274
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting (If Equipped)
275
Halogen Bulbs
275
Headlamps
275
Headlamp Aiming
278
Front Turn Signal Lamp
278
Taillamp and Stop Lamp
280
Taillamp and Backup Lamp
280
Wiper Blade Replacement
281
Tires
282
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
283
When to Check
284
How to Check
284
Tire Inspection and Rotation
284
When It s Time for New Tires
285
Buying New Tires
286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
287
Treadwear
287
Traction -- AA, A, B, C
287
Temperature -- A, B, C
288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
288
Wheel Replacement
288
Used Replacement Wheels
289
Tire Chains
290
Appearance Care
291
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
291
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
291
Cleaning Vinyl
292
Cleaning Leather
292
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
292
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
293
Cleaning Wood Panels
293
Cleaning Speaker Covers
293
Care of Safety Belts
293
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
294
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
294
Weatherstrips
294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
295
Washing Your Vehicle
295
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
295
Finish Care
295
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
296
Cleaning Tires
296
Sheet Metal Damage
297
Finish Damage
297
Underbody Maintenance
297
Chemical Paint Spotting
297
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
299
Engine Identification
299
Service Parts Identification Label
299
Electrical System
300
Add-On Electrical Equipment
300
Headlamp Wiring
300
Windshield Wiper Fuses
300
Power Windows and Other Power Options
300
Power Distribution Fuse Block
301
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver s Side)
302
Relay Box
305
Engine Compartment Relay Center
306
Replacement Bulbs*
307
Capacities and Specifications
307
Wheel Bolt Torque
308
Engine Specifications
308
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
308
Vehicle Dimensions
308
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
309
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
310
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
311
Customer Assistance Offices
312
United States
312
Canada
312
All Overseas Locations
312
Caribbean Numbers
312
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
313
Roadside Service
313
Cadillac Owner Privileges
314
Roadside Service Availability
315
Reaching Roadside Service
315
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
315
Courtesy Transportation
316
Plan Ahead When Possible
316
Transportation Options
316
Shuttle Service
316
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
316
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
317
Additional Program Information
317
Warranty Information
318
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
318
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
319
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
319
We apologize, but we cannot currently deliver this PDF manual by request of the manufacturer.
We apologize for any inconveniece.