1997 CADILLAC CATERA automatic transmission fluid

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached,
on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if
you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply the regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK
(P).
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
5. Release the regular brakes. PARK (P) firmly and apply the parking brake.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important
in trailer
operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system
and brake adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this
manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
4-38

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here you will find information about the care of your Catera. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2
6-3
6-5
6-5 6-7
6- 10
6- 15 6-18
6- 19
6-24
6-25
6-29
6-29
6-37
Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Engine Coolant
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery Bulb Replacement
Wiper Blade Replacement Tires
Cleaning the Inside of Your Catera
Care
of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Catera
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
6-38
6-46
6-49
6-50
6-5 1
6-53
6-54
6-55
6-55
6-62 6-62
6-63
6-63
6-1

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Replace the filter by sliding it back in, reattaching
6. Replace the engine compartment rear seal.
7. Close the engine hood.
For the type of filter to use, see “Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts” in the Index. both
retainer clips and closing the grille flap.
Auto-- ’ic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. If a leak occurs, take your Catera to a Catera dealership
service department and have it repaired as
soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level
checked by your dealer or service center when
you have
your
oil changed.
Change both the fluid and
filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of
these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON-I11
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
6-18

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ........
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
8-1

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Nightvision ................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-6 1
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-61
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Pressure LighVGage
.......................... 2-72
Outside Temperature Display
....................... 3-3
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 14
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 7- 13. 7- 14
Outside Rearview Mirror. Manual Folding
........... 2-47
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-53
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-27
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-24
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-28
With a Trailer
................................ 4-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
................... 3-8
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
....... 6-17
Passenger’s Side Instrument Panel
Fuse Block ........ 6-60
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
................. 3-2
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-56 Recliner
..................................... 1-8
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-47
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-16
Seats
........................................ 1-4
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-23
Windows
................................... 2-30
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-5
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Radio Reception .............................. 3-21
Radios
.................................. 3.10. 3.13
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
RAP
......................................... 2-16
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-45
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Lock
............................ 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-32
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-32
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
RearSeats ..................................... 1-10
Rear Turn Signal Lamp, Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-34
Rear Window Lockout
........................... 2-31
Recirculation
................................... 3-5
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-6
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-63
Rearview Mirror, Electrochromic
Daymight
......... 2-46
8-7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires ......................................... 6-38
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
8-10