1997 CADILLAC CATERA heating

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle is in PARK (P), you can recall mirror and
seating positions by pressing and holding one of the
three memory buttons. This will adjust the seat and
mirrors
to where you have previously programmed
them. Seat and mirror movement is immediately stopped
if the memory button is released or if a seat or mirror
control is moved.
Note that the exterior mirrors will only adjust when the
ignition is turned on.
Heated Front Seat (Option)
The controls are located
next to the radio on the
center console. Press this
button to
turn on the
heating element
in the
seat. The seatback and
cushion are warmed
until they approximate
body temperature.
A telltale light in the button reminds you that the heating
system is in use. The heated seats can only be used when
the ignition is turned on.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
This feature is found on
the passenger’s seat only.
The manual recliner
control is located on the
outboard side of the
passenger’s seat below the
lumbar controls. See “Manual Lumbar Support”
earlier in this section.
To move the seatback forward, turn the hand-wheel
control forward. Note that this seatback folds forward all
the way down,
if needed, to provide extra storage.
Turn the control rearward to recline the seatback.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated Rear Seat (Option)
The heated rear seat
controls are located at the
rear
of the center console
under the air outlets. Press
the button once to turn
on
the heating elements and
press the button again to
turn the system
off.
A telltale light in the button indicates the system is in
use. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition
is turned on. The heating elements shut
off
automatically when the ignition is turned off.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly.
It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the air bag system.
A CAU-ION:
Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear
a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse. You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash, you might
not be
if you are buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts
are fastened properly too.
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Trunk Trunk Release
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
0 lhrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on
AUTO and the temperature between
65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C). That will
force outside
air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls’’ in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press the trunk
release button located on the
center console next to the
radio to open the
trunk.
You can also press the trunk button on the RKE
transmitter to access the trunk compartment. Your
Catera doesn’t have
a trunk key lock cylinder.
If your Catera loses power
temporarily, you can
manually open the
trunk
using the trunk release
handle. The handle is
located on the underside
of the trunk lid on the
driver’s side.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. Press
it all the way in and release. It will
pop back by itself
when it’s ready to light. You also have a lighter on the
back
of the center console near the rear seat air outlet.
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Lighting is automatic.
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Warning Light
This light tells you that the
engine has overheated. You
should stop the
car and turn
the engine
off as soon as
possible.
A warning chime
should also sound if
this
light comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds
when you
start the engine. In the section “Problems on
the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
C &
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If the
gage pointer moves into
the red area, the engine
is
too hot!
This reading means the same thing as the warning
light
-- the engine coolant has overheated. You should
stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible.
The section “Problems on the Road” in this manual
explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Catera.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehcle.
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Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System
Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Setting the Clock
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Optional Compact Disc Player
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Bose" AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player
Trunk Mounted CD Changer
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Heated Backlite Antenna
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
You can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in
your Catera. Guidelines for using these systems are
found later
in this section.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
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Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the
up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
The driver’s side TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air
temperature coming through the system. Turn the
TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise to increase the
temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. Pressing this knob puts the climate control
system in an automatic mode. For more information, see
“Automatic Operation” later in this section.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
The right front passenger can control the temperature
of heated air for hisher own zone, independent from
the driver’s temperature setting. The passenger’s
temperature can be set anywhere between 60
“F ( 16°C)
and
90°F (32°C).
To turn the system on, press the passenger’s side
TEMP/AUTO knob. Rotate the knob clockwise to
increase temperature and counterclockwise to decrease.
Pressing the knob again turns off the dual-zone function
and returns the system
to the one-zone function, where
the driver controls the climate.

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The outside temperature is always displayed when your
vehicle's ignition is on. If the outside temperature
display begins to flash, this means that icy road
conditions are possible. Adjust your driving if needed.
The display will flash for about
30 seconds and then
remain
on steady.
Mode Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle,
side or windshield outlets. The climate control system
will stay in the selected ECC mode until the MODE
button is pressed again or until the TEMP/AUTO knob
is pressed. Press the up or down arrow to see the
available modes.
EnglisWetric Display
You can change the temperature display from English
(degrees Fahrenheit) to metric (degrees Celsius) by
pressing and holding the driver's side TEMP/AUTO
knob for approximately three seconds. Repeat the
process to change back to English from metric.
Automatic Operation
Pressing the driver's side TEMP/AUTO knob sets the
system for automatic operation. Once the system
is set,
sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come
from the floor, middle, side
or windshield outlets. The
fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting. (All previous manually set mode
settings will change back to a fully automatic mode
when the climate control system is turned on this way.)
Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located in
the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor
is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.
To find your comfort zone, start with the
75 OF (24" C j
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Adjust the temperature if necessary. If you
choose
60°F (1 6"C), the system will remain at that
maximum cooling setting and will not regulate
fan
speed. If you choose the temperature of 90°F (32°C)'
the system will remain at that maximum heating setting
and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or
cool any faster.
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