1998 CADILLAC CATERA wheel

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With the twilight sentinel on or with the lamp control
dial turned to the headlamp position, push the turn
signal lever on the driver’s
side of the steering wheel
away from you to turn on the high-beam headlamps.
This light on the instrument
panel will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
Pull the lever back to the original position to return to
low-beam headlamps. For more information, see
“Headlamps” later in this section.
Flash-To-Pass
This feature uses the high-beam headlamps to signal the
driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use, pull the turn signal lever toward you and release.
WIPER: Move the lever on the passenger’s side of the
steering wheel up and down to control the wipers.
MIST Tap the lever up and then release it for a single
wipe cycle. For more cycles, pull and hold the lever.
= (HIGH): Move the lever all the way up for a fast
wiper speed.
- (LOW): The third position up controls the low wiper
speed.
-- (DELAY): This is for a controlled delay setting.
Rotate the control dial
on the lever to increase or
decrease the delay between wipe cycles.
o (OFF): This Dosition turns off the wipers.
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 kmk) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph
(40 km/h).
Cruise control shuts off when you apply the brakes.
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a Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at
a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy trafEc.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction
Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions
allow you
to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ‘00s 0 Parking lamps, front and rear sidemarker
lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, ashtray lamps,
backlighting to the radio controls and instrument
panel lights.
so Headlamps.
$0 Fog lamps.
Twilight sentinel.
OFF Turns the twilight sentinel system off.
Instrument panel brightness control.
Turn the lamp control dial to the right (to the first
position) to turn
on the parking lamps, front and rear
sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, ashtray
lamps, instrument panel lights and backlighting to the
center console controls. Turn the lamp control dial all
the way to the right (to the second position) to turn on
the low-beam headlamps.
Turn the lamp control dial
to the left to turn the
lamps off.
Headlamps
Turn the lamp control dial all the way to the right to turn
on the low-beam headlamps.
10 turn on the high-beam headlamps, the low-beam
headlamps must already be on. Push the turn signal lever
on the left side of the steering wheel away from you to
engage the high-beam headlamps. Pull the lever toward
you to return to the low-beam headlamps. For more
information, see “Headlamp High/Low Changer” earlier
in this section.
Turn the lamp control dial all the way to the left to turn
the headlamps
off.
Note that if the headlamps are activated while driving
and then you turn your vehicle’s ignition off while the
lamp dial is still turned
on, the headlamps will turn off.
If, however, you open the driver’s door while the lamp
dial is still turned on, a warning chime will sound
reminding you to turn the lamp control dial to
OFF. This
will stop the warning chime from sounding. (If you want
the headlamps to remain on, you must manually turn the
lamp control dial
off and then back on to the headlamp
position. The headlamps will stay on until manually
turned off again.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a
glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and
many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically. The main components of the
instrument panel are:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
C. Instrument Cluster
D. Windshield Washer Lever
E. Comfort Controls
E Lamp Controls
G. Horn H. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
for Audio System
I. Hood Release
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
K. Fuel Door Release Button
L. Heated Front Seat
Ordoff Button (Option)
M. Ashtray
N. Radio
0. Trunk Release Button
P. Traction Control OdOff Button
Q. Glove Box

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ABS
With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will
come on when you start
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds.
That’s normal.
Traction Control System Warning Light
The warning light will flash
when the system senses
a
traction change.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to
OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition
off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs
service.
If the regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes.
See “Brake System
Warning Light” earlier in this section.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem. If
it stays on,
or comes on and stays on steady when
you’re driving, there may be a problem with your
traction control system and your vehicle may need
service. When this warning light
is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following:
0 If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on.
engine-related problem, the system will turn off and
the warning light will come on.
If the traction control system is affected by an
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

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 vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Controls
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
Automatic Operation
Manual Operation Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation System
Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Audio Systems
Setting the Clock
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)(If Equipped) 3-21
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3-30 3-30 Radio Data Systems
(RDS) Program Type
(PTY) Selections
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option) CD Adapter Kits
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
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player
Heated Backlite Antenna
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. Your vehicle has a “built-in” theft-deterrent
feature
on each radio that is automatic -- there is no
programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot
be used in any other vehicle. When the radio was
originally installed in your vehicle at the factory, it
stored the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Each
time the ignition is turned on, the VIN is verified. If the
vehicle’s VIN does
not match the VIN stored in the
radio, the radio/audio system will not play. If the radio is
removed from your vehicle, the original
VIN in the
radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the following:
: Press this button to move forward through preset
radio stations or to the next selection on a tape
or CD.
4 : Press this button to move rearward through preset
radio stations or to the previous selection
on a tape
or CD.
.T. (BAND): Press this button to change between AM,
FM1 or FM2 for the radio. This button also changes a
tape to the other side, restarts a
CD if playing a single
CD or goes to the next available
CD loaded in the trunk
mounted CD changer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each wheel.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster
than any driver could. The computer is programmed to
make the most
of available tire and road conditions.
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You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance.
If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows
or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
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