1997 CADILLAC CATERA alarm

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine One key is used for the
ignition, the doors and
all other locks. (Note that
there is
no lock cylinder
for the
trunk or the
passenger’s door.)
If you’ve lost your key or need to have a new one made,
you will have to contact your Catera dealer for the
correct key code.
NOTICE:
Door Locks
Your Catera has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle
if you ever
lock your keys inside and you
may have to
damage your vehicle to get in. Be sure you
have extra keys. Unlocked
doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door
is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. This will avoid setting
off the
optional theft deterrent alarm.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft-Deterrent System (Option)
If the ignition is off and
any door is open, the
SECURITY light will flash
reminding
you to activate
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock or the RKE
transmitter. The SECURITY light should come on
and stay
on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for several
minutes when the door or trunk is opened without the
key or RKE transmitter. The horn also sounds if the
locks are damaged. Remember, the theft-deterrent
system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with
a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if
you use a power door lock
switch or the
RKE transmitter.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
The vehicle should be locked with the key after the
doors are closed if
you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the RKE
transmitter. (Pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter disables the theft-deterrent system.)
Unlocking a door
any other way will activate the
alarm. Cycling the ignition without disarming the
theft-deterrent system will also activate the alarm.
If
you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by
using the RKE transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you
try to unlock a door in any other way.
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1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the
RKE
transmitter and close the door. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may
need to have your Catera serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
optional theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
Immobilizer
Your vehicle is
equipped with a
passive theft-deterrent
system.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thls
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept
any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization
to
use this equipment.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving,
or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to
do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about four seconds,
then it will flash for about
60 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come
on.
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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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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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