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Jump Starting If the battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Please perform the following steps to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built-in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: D They contain acid that can burn you. D They contain gas that can explode or ignite. D They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. 5-3

Section	Page
2000 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual	1
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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

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