1997 CADILLAC CATERA trunk

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Unbuckle the tire and lift it up to remove it from the trunk.
The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. On the
driver's side
of the trunk is the spare tire. Pull the
fasteners on the spare tire cover to access the tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The jack and tool kit
are located on the
passenger's side
of the
trunk. Pull the red handle to
remove the cover and access
the equipment.
Turn the
nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove
it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
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’ve put 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.
I LEFT SIDE OF TRUNK:
I
Put the flat tire in the trunk
where the spare is stored
(driver’s side wheel well).
Secure the flat tire with the
straps that are used to hold
the spare in place.
RIGHT SIDE OF TRUNK:
A JACK
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The jacking tools are stored on the passenger’s side of
the trunk behind the panel with the red pull handle. Make sure these tools are properly secured when
not in use.
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A. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
B . Taillamp
C. Rear
Turn Signal Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL is equipped with a high durability
illumination.
If a bulb problem does occur, see your
Catera dealer for assistance.
Taillamp and Rear Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the trunk to access the lamp housing.
2. Depending on which outer bulb needs replacing,
open either
the spare tire cover on the driver’s side
or the storage compartment on the passenger’s side
to access the bulbs.
3. Press the tab on the lamp housing up and then pull
the bulb assembly straight out.
4. Twist the bulb out and then replace it.
Note that the taillamp isskrnbly running across
me
rear deck lid is equipped with a high durability
illumination.
If a bulb problem does occur, see your
Catera dealer for assistance.
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- 1 I I. 11111.11 1.11 111 111111 II. 111111 1. 111111111111 111111111 II
1-11 SAMPLE4UXVM072675 111
ENGINEA97 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR
PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Catera. 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 and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label behind the passenger’s side access
panel in the trunk (panel that covers the trunk mounted CD changer). It’s very helpful if you ever need to
order parts. On
this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
0 a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
I
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Catera unless
you check with your dealer first. Some electrical
equipment can damage
your vehicle and the
damage wouldn’t
be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other
components from working
as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Catera, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Catera” in the Index.

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Emergency
Trunk Release ........................ 2-10
Compartment Relay Center
..................... 6-61
Caolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-68
Coolant Temperature Warning
Light .............. 2-68
Identification
................................ 6-55
Overheating ................................. 5-14
Running
While Parked ......................... 2-29
Spscificatio
ns ................................ 6-62
Smg YOU ................................ 2-16
Engine
......................................... 6-9
..................................... CoOltUlt
6-19
Exh~
st ..................................... 2-29
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-10
Adding 6-11
Additives 6- 13
Checking
................................... 6- 11
Used 6-14
.....................................
...................................
.......................................
When to Change .............................. 6-13
Engine
Speed Limiter ............................ 2-61
FmglishMetric Display
........................... 3-3
Ethan01
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-29
Exteri~ Frat Bulbs ............................. 6-30
Exterior
Lamps ................................. 2-38
Exterior
RW Bulbs ............................. 6-34
Fabric
cleaning .......................... 6.46. 6.47
Fan Button. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air 6-15 .....................................
Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air ...... 6- 17
Finish Care 6-51 ....................................
Fish Damage ................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transmission ................ 2-21
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-23
Fog Latsps .................................... 2-42
Folding the Rear Seat
............................. 1-10
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
........................... ii
Front Turn Signal Lamp. Bulb Replacement .......... 6-30
Filling
Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage .................................. . ., ... 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-57
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-63
Flash-To-PassFeature
........................... 2-33
Floor Mats 2-51
....................................
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-6
....................................... Fuel 2-75 OilPressure
................................. 2-72
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-51
GAM 4-30
Glove Box 2-48
.......................................
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2-19
Gold
Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
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Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
Buying New
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-45
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-40
Loading Information Label
..................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-42
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-42
Wear Indicators .............................. 6-41
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-43
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-41
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-2 6
Torque, Wheel Bolt
........................ 5-31, 6-63
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing Your Catera
.............................. 5-8
Control System ................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2-67. 4-9
Traction Engaged
............................... 2-67
Brakes
..................................... 4- 36
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-37
Traction
Trailer Driving with
................................. 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking
on Hills .............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Transmission Fluid. Automatic
.................... 6-18
Transmitter. Universal
........................... 2-54
Transportation. Gold Key Courtesy
.................. 7-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-61
Ajar Light ................................... 2-74
Mounted CD Changer
......................... 3-17
Release
..................................... 2-10
TTYUsers
..................................... 7-4
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-32
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever ................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-43
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry System
........... 2-6
Trunk
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-53
Understanding
Radio Reception ................... 3-21
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-54
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Service Station Checkpoints
ENGINE COOLANT
SURGE TANK FUEL
P6-21 DOOR P6-5 AND P6-6
TIRES P6-38
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
P6-8
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID P6-24
/
REMOTE BATTERY
TERMINAL P5-3 HOOD
RELEASE
P6-8
REMOTE FUEL
DOOR AND TRUNK
RELEASE
P2-
1 0 AND 6-6
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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