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Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: The surge tank cap is a 14 psi (97 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located between the battery and the brake master cylinder on the driver's side of the engine. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for more information on location. 6-24

Section	Page
2001 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual	1
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Heated Rear Seat (Option)	24
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	25
Why Safety Belts Work	26
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	29
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	30
Adults	30
Driver Position	30
Lap-Shoulder Belt	30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position	38
Air Bag Systems	38
How the Air Bag Systems Work	41
Where are the air bags?	41
When should an air bag inflate?	43
What makes an air bag inflate?	43
How does an air bag restrain?	44
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	44
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	46
Safety Belt Pretensioners	46
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	47
Lap-Shoulder Belt	47
Children	50
Infants and Young Children	50
Restraint Systems for Children	54
Where to Put the Restraint	57
Top Strap	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	61
Older Children	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Section 2 Features and Controls	68
Windows	69
Power Windows	70
Programming the Power Windows	70
Anti-Pinch Feature Rear Window Lockout	71
Keys	72
Door Locks	74
Central Door Unlocking System	74
Power Door Locks	75
Automatic Door Locks	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Rear Door Security Lock	76
Anti-Lockout Feature	77
Leaving Your Vehicle	77
Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)	77
Operation	78
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	79
Resynchronization	81
Trunk	81
Trunk Release	82
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	83
Theft	83
Key in the Ignition	83
Parking at Night	84
Parking Lots	84
Theft-Deterrent System (Option)	84
Testing the Alarm	85
Immobilizer	86
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting Your Engine	89
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	90
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	91
Automatic Transmission Operation	92
Sport Mode Button	95
Third-Gear Start	96
Parking Brake	97
Shifting Into PARK (P)	98
Console Shift Lever	98
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	99
Torque Lock	99
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	102
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	103
Horn	103
Tilt Wheel	104
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	104
Turn and Lane Change Signals	105
Headlamp High/Low Beam	105
Flash-To-Pass	105
Windshield Wipers	106
Windshield Washer	107
Cruise Control	108
Setting Cruise Control	109
Resuming a Set Speed	110
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	111
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	111
Using Cruise Control on Hills	111
Ending Cruise Control	111
Erasing Speed Memory	111
Exterior Lamps	112
Headlamps	113
Wiper- Activated Headlamps	113
Perimeter Lighting	113
Lamps On Reminder	114
Daytime Running Lamps	114
Fog Lamps	115
Cornering Lamps	116
Twilight Sentinel	116
Light Sensor	117
Interior Lamps	117
Courtesy Lamps	117
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	117
Illuminated Entry	117
Rear Reading Lamps	118
Map Lamps	118
Mirrors	119
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror	119
Cleaning Photocells	119
Time Delay	119
Power Remote Control Mirror	120
Heated Rearview Mirrors	120
Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors	120
Convex Outside Mirror	120
Storage Compartments	121
Glove Box	121
Map Pockets	121
Center Console Storage Area	121
Rear Seat Cupholder	121
Convenience Net	121
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	122
Sun Visors	122
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	122
Rear Power Sunshade (Option)	123
Accessory Power Outlet	123
Cellular Telephone (Option)	124
OnStar System (If Equipped)	124
Safety and Security Services	125
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	126
OnStar System Limitations	126
Assist Handles	127
Garment Hooks	127
Floor Mats	127
Sunroof (Option)	127
Anti-Pinch Feature	129
Manual Operation	129
Programming the Sunroof	130
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	131
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	131
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	133
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)	133
Erasing Channels	134
Accessories	134
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	135
Instrument Panel Cluster	137
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Trip Odometer	138
Tachometer	138
Engine Speed Limiter	138
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	139
Safety Belt Reminder Light	139
Air Bag Readiness Light	140
Charging System Indicator Light	141
Voltmeter	141
Brake System Warning Light	142
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	143
Traction Control System Warning Light	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	144
Engine CoolantTemperature Gage	144
Low Coolant Warning Light	145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	145
If the Light Is Flashing	146
If the Light Is On Steady	147
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	148
Oil Pressure Light/Gage	148
Check Oil Light	149
Brake To Shift Light	150
Cruise Control Light	150
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	150
Trunk Ajar Light	150
Fuel Gage	151
Low Fuel Light	151
Fuel Cap Indicator Light	151
Automatic Transmission Warning Light (If Equipped)	152
Leveling Indicator Light	152
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light	152
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	153
Comfort Controls	154
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)	154
Fan Button	154
Driver s Side Temperature Knob	154
Passenger s Side Temperature Knob	154
Outside Temperature Display	155
Mode Button	155
English/Metric Display	155
Automatic Operation	155
Manual Operation	156
Air Conditioning	158
Heating	158
Defrosting	158
Rear Window Defogger	159
Ventilation System	159
Ventilation Tips	160
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	160
Audio Systems	160
Setting the Clock	160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	161
Playing the Radio	161
Finding a Station	161
Setting the Tone	162
Adjusting the Speakers	162
Playing a Cassette Tape	163
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)	165
Playing the Radio	165
Finding a Station	165
Using RDS Mode	166
Setting the Tone	170
Adjusting the Speakers	170
Playing a Cassette Tape	170
Playing a Compact Disc	172
Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections	173
CD Adapter Kits	174
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	174
Compact Disc Changer Errors	178
Theft-Deterrent Feature	178
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	179
Understanding Radio Reception	179
AM	179
FM Stereo	179
Weather Band (If Equipped)	180
Tips About Your Audio System	180
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	181
Care of Your Compact Discs	182
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	182
Heated Backlite Antenna	183
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	184
Defensive Driving	185
Drunken Driving	186
Control of a Vehicle	189
Braking	189
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	190
Using Anti- Lock	192
Braking in Emergencies	192
Traction Control System	192
Steering	193
Power Steering	193
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)	193
Steering Tips	194
Driving on Curves	194
Steering in Emergencies	194
Off-Road Recovery	196
Passing	196
Loss of Control	197
Skidding	198
Driving at Night	199
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	201
Hydroplaning	202
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	203
Driving Through Flowing Water	203
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	203
City Driving	204
Freeway Driving	205
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	206
Highway Hypnosis	206
Hill and Mountain Roads	207
Winter Driving	208
Driving on Snow or Ice	209
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	211
Recreational Vehicle Towing	212
Loading Your Vehicle	213
Electronic Level Control	215
Towing a Trailer	215
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	216
Weight of the Trailer	216
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	217
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	217
Hitches	218
Safety Chains	218
Trailer Brakes	218
Driving with a Trailer	219
Following Distance	219
Passing	219
Backing Up	219
Making Turns	220
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	220
Driving On Grades	220
Parking on Hills	221
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	221
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	221
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	221
Section 5 Problems on the Road	222
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Other Warning Devices	223
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	229
Engine Overheating	230
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	230
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	231
Cooling System	232
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	234
If a Tire Goes Flat	238
Changing a Flat Tire	239
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	240
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	242
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	248
Spare Tire	249
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	250
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	251
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	252
Service	253
Doing Your Own Service Work	253
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	254
Fuel	254
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Filling Your Tank	256
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	259
Checking Things Under the Hood	259
Hood Release	260
Engine Compartment Overview	261
Engine Oil	262
Checking Engine Oil	262
When to Add Engine Oil	263
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	264
Engine Oil Additives	265
When to Change Engine Oil	265
What to Do with Used Oil	266
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	266
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement	268
Automatic Transmission Fluid	270
Rear Axle	270
When to Check Lubricant	270
How to Check Lubricant	271
What to Use	271
Engine Coolant	271
What to Use	272
Checking Coolant	273
Adding Coolant	274
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	275
Power Steering Fluid	275
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	276
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	276
What to Use	276
Windshield Washer Fluid	276
What to Use	276
Adding Washer Fluid	276
Brakes	277
Brake Fluid	277
What to Add	278
Brake Wear	279
Brake Pedal Travel	280
Brake Adjustment	280
Replacing Brake System Parts	280
Battery	281
Bulb Replacement	281
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting (If Equipped)	282
Halogen Bulbs	282
Headlamps	282
Headlamp Aiming	285
Front Turn Signal Lamp	285
Taillamp and Stop Lamp	286
Taillamp and Backup Lamp	287
Wiper Blade Replacement	288
Tires	289
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	290
When to Check	290
How to Check	291
Tire Inspection and Rotation	291
When It s Time for New Tires	292
Buying New Tires	293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	294
Treadwear	294
Traction AA, A, B, C	294
Temperature A, B, C	295
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	295
Wheel Replacement	295
Used Replacement Wheels	296
Tire Chains	297
Appearance Care	298
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	298
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	298
Cleaning Vinyl	299
Cleaning Leather	299
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	299
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	299
Cleaning Wood Panels	299
Cleaning Speaker Covers	299
Care of Safety Belts	300
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	300
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	300
Weatherstrips	301
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	301
Washing Your Vehicle	301
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	302
Finish Care	302
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	303
Cleaning Tires	303
Sheet Metal Damage	303
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	304
Chemical Paint Spotting	304
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	306
Engine Identification	306
Service Parts Identification Label	306
Electrical System	307
Add-On Electrical Equipment	307
Headlamp Wiring	307
Windshield Wiper Fuses	307
Power Windows and Other Power Options	307
Power Distribution Fuse Block Fuses and Circuit Breakers	308
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver s Side)	309
Relay Box	312
Engine Compartment Relay Center	313
Replacement Bulbs*	314
Capacities and Specifications	314
Wheel Bolt Torque	315
Engine Specifications	315
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	315
Vehicle Dimensions	315
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information	316
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	317
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	318
Customer Assistance Offices	319
United States	319
Canada	319
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	319
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	320
Roadside Service	320
Cadillac Owner Privileges	321
Roadside Service Availability	322
Reaching Roadside Service	322
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired	322
Courtesy Transportation	323
Plan Ahead When Possible	323
Transportation Options	323
Shuttle Service	323
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	323
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	324
Additional Program Information	324
Warranty Information	325
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	325
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	326

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