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PART NUMBER I SIZE I DESCRIPTION I USAGE I
994954 I 23 in. x 25 in. 1 Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated I Exterior Polish
1050004
I ~~~ 2.75 sq. 6. I Chamois I Shines vehicle without scratching
1050172
1050 173
1050174 16
oz. (0.473 L)
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L)
Removes rust and corrosion Chrome Cleaner and Polish 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Also removes old waxes and polishes
Tar and Road Oil Remover
I 10502OO
1050214
1050427
1052870
1052918** 1052925
1052929
1052930
I-
I 12377964
1 gal. (3.785 L) I Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish I Exterior cleaner and polish
32
oz. (0.946 L)
Exterior wash
Wash and Wax Concentrate 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleans grease, grime and smoke film
Glass Cleaner
23
oz. (0.680 L) Spot and stain removal Vinyl Cleaner
~ 8 oz-(0.237 L)
Protects finish and removes
fine scratches Cleaning
Wax 16
oz. (0.473 L) Shines tires
Silicone Tire Shine 12 oz. (0.354
L)
Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All TM Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Attracts and absorbs soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L)
Spray on wheel cleaner Wheel Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleans vinyl, cloth, tires and mats Multi-Purpose Powdered Clean\
er
16 oz. (0.473 L)
Protects vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All” Protector
12377966
I 16 oz. 0.473 L) 1 Finish Enhancer I Spot cleans paint and gives high luster
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See “Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
the short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused
by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace the
fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that you
can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There
are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument
panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment relay center.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side)
The fuse block is located below the steering wheel on
the driver’s side. Using a screwdriver, loosen the two
trim fasteners under the trim panel and pull the trim
panel away from the instrument panel to access.
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Engine Crankcase
Transmission
................. 7.0 quarts (6.6 L)
Oil Change With Filter* ...... 6.1 quarts (5.75 L)
Engine Cooling System ......... 10.6 quarts ( IO L)
Fuel Tank ................... 18 gallons (68. I L)
R- i 34a
Refrigerant,. ............. 2.9 lbs. (0.95 kg)
Wheel Base ............. 107.4 inches (272.8 cm)
Length ................... 194 inches (492.8 cm)
Height.. ................. 56.3 inches (143.1 cm)
Width ................... 70.3 inches (178.6 cm)
Front Tread
............... 59.3 inches ( 150.6 cm)
Rear Tread ................ .59.8 inches (152 cm)
Wheel Bolt Torque ............ 80 lb-ft (I 10 N-m)
Oil Change Without Filter* .... 5.8 quarts (5.5 L)
Vehicle Dimensions
* Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Filter Element ................... 905093 18
Fuel Filter Element
.................. 90437575
Engine
Oil Filter .................... 93 156300
Passenger’s Compartment Air Filter
......................... 90510338
Thermostat
......................... 90502201
Windshield Wiper Blade
.......... 905 12807 (RH)
905 12808
(LH)
Spark Plugs ... 90541059 (Bosch Plug = FLR9LTE)
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant,
be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Catera dealer.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-25
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-30
How it Works ................................ 1-27
Location
.................................... 1-27
Readiness Light
......................... 1.27, 2.63
Servicing
................................... 1-32
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-30
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-30
When Should
it Inflate .......................... 1-9
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-63
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-5 1
Antenna. Heated Backlite ........................ 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 19
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.66. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-45 Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-54
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-20
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-4
Automatic Operation
............................. 3-3
Automatic Transmission Operation
................................... 2-19
Shifting
.................................... 2-19
Fluid
...................................... 6-18
Warning Light
............................... 2-75
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-19
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ................................ 7-11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7-11
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.................................. 6-28
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-64
To Shift Light
................................ 2-73
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-27
Wear
....................................... 6-27
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light
.................... 2-76
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2-14
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-62
Carbon Monoxide
......................... 4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 12. 3. 15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-22
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3- 12. 3. 15
Cellular Telephone .............................. 2-5 1
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement ... 6-34
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-35
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-45
Parking
..................................... 2-24
BTSI ......................................... 2-27
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-63
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-69
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-50
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-39
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-43
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-45
TopStrap
................................... 1-40
Where
to Put ................................ 1-39
CHMSL
...................................... 6-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-51
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-51
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-51
Fabric
................................. 6-46. 6-47
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-49
Inside
of Your Catera .......................... 6-46
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-48
Leather
..................................... 6-48
Outside of Your Catera
......................... 6-50
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-49
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Stains
................................. 6-47. 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................... 6-48
Wheels
..................................... 6-51
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-50
Check Oil Light
................................ 2-73
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-41
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............................. 6-6
Keyless Entry System .......................... 2-6
Removable Head Restraints
........................ 1-8
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-63
Wheel
...................................... 6-43
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12. 7- 13
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-50
Child ....................................... 1-39
Head
........................................ 1-8
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-5 1
Retained Accessory Power ........................ 2- 16
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
RKE
.......................................... 2-6
Roadside Service ................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-40
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-5 1
Safety
Belts .................................. 1 . 1 1
Adults ...................................... 1-16
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-35
Children
.................................... 1-37
Driver Position
............................... 1 - 17
Extender
.................................... 1-50
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 16 Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.20. 1.48.
1-49
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 17. 1-32
Larger Children
.............................. 1-47
Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . 16
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-32
Reminder Light
......................... 1 . 12. 2.62
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-51
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-19
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-37
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-24
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-13
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 7.12. 7.13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
........................ v
Seatback Power Recliner
................................ 1-8
Reclining Front ............................... 1-6
Manual Front Passenger’s
....................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Memory Seat and Mirrors
....................... 1-5
Power
....................................... 1-4
Rear
....................................... 1-10
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seatcontrols
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-4 1. 1-3 1. 1-45
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-21
LapBelt
.................................... 1-36
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-32
Seats Heated
................................. 1.6. 1.11
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Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7. 14
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7.14
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering
.................... 7.13. 7.14
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
................ :. .... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 7.13. 7.14
Service Publications
........................ 7.13. 7.14
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Catera ............ 1-32
SheetMetalDamage
............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 19
Into PARK (P)
............................... 2-25
Out of PARK (P)
............................. 2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-19
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-32
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-49
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-62
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-62
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 7-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-61
SportModeButton
.............................. 2-22
SSS .......................................... 4-10
Stains. Cleaning ........................... 6.47. 6.48
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-14 xeenng
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive
.............................. 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-32
Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System
........... 3-20
Storage Area. Center Console
..................... 2-48
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Sunroof
....................................... 2-51
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Symbols. Vehicle
................................. vii
Tachometer
.................................. 2-61
Taillamp. Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-34
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-22
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-51
Temperature Knobs. Climate Control System
.......... 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System .................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Feature. Radio
.................... 3-20
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-21
Third-Gear
Start ................................ 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-45
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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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