1997 CADILLAC CATERA height

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This feature is available on all driver’s seats and is
optional on passenger’s seats with leather interiors only. The
power seat controls are located on the outboard side
of the front seat cushions.
Lift up or push down on the front of the control to
adjust the front portion
of the cushion up or down.
Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the
rear portion of the cushion.
To adjust the seat height, lift up or push down on the
center of the control.
To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the
control in the desired direction.
Note that if you
try to adjust the driver’s seat and it
doesn’t move, try opening the driver’s door. This will
re-activate power to the driver’s seat. (Power to the
driver’s seat “times out’’ after
30 seconds. Power to the
passenger’s seat is always present.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For more cargo space or to fold down the front
passenger's seat, you may need to remove the head
restraints. Press both release buttons at the top
of the
seatback and slide the head restraint out
of the height
adjust tubes. The
head restraint should be stored securely on the
driver's side of the trunk as shown.
Replace the head restraint when
you have finished
carrying cargo or when the passenger's seat is returned
to its normal upright position.
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Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
To move it down, grasp the sides, push in and move the
height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the
adjuster up just by pushing
up on the bottom of the
height adjuster. After you move the adjuster to where
you want it,
try to move it down without pushing in to
make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of the belt is
centered
on your shoulder. The belt should be away fkom
your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash,
or
if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Each
position next to the windows has
a shoulder belt
height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the
height that
is right for you.
Press the release button and move the height adjuster to
the desired position. After you move the adjuster to where
you want it,
try to move it down without pressing the
release button to make sure it has locked into position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is
centered
on your shoulder. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Center Passenger Position
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel bolts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel
bolts in the proper sequence
to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection’’ in Section
7 of the
Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections.”
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come
to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you need to replace any of your wheels or wheel
bolts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way,
you will be sure to have the
right wheel and wheel bolts for your Catera model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels and wheel
bolts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling
of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have a collision in which you
or others could be injured. Always use the correct
wheel and wheel bolts for replacement.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how
it’s been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities
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)
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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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