1998 CADILLAC CATERA manual transmission

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(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
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@-m, because fluid with that label
is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage
caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-III
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” and “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.

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The fuse block is located below the steering wheel on
the driver's side. Using a screwdriver, loosen the two
trim fasteners under the trim panel and pull the trim
panel away from the instrument panel to access.
33 HEATER BLOWER
34 RR WDO DEFOG 35 PWR SEAT I I 7
Fuse
1
2
3
Usage
RH and LH Front Side Door Window
Regulator Motor,
LH Front Side Door
Window Switch
Stoplamp Switch
Automatic Transmission Range Switch
and Control Indicator, Power Steering
Control Module, Hazard Warning Switch,
Automatic Transmission Winter
Mode Switch

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4 RH and LH Rear Seat Cushion
Heater Relay
8
9
10
11
Transmission Control Module
Radio Speaker Amplifier
RH and LH Rear Side Door Window
Regulator Motor
Headlamp Switch,
Turn Signal
Switch, Horn Relay, CD Changer,
Multifunction Relay
Windshield Wiper Motor and Relay,
Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch
Body Control Module (BCM), Heater
Water Auxiliary Pump, Fan Control
Relays, ECM Relay, Auxiliary Water
Pump Relay
Heater and A/C Control, RH and LH
Outside Rearview Mirrors, Outside
Remote Control Rear View Mirror Switch
Fuse
12
13
14
15
Usage
Hazard Warning Switch, Instrument
Cluster, Data Link Connector (DLC),
Stoplamp Switch, Gage Cluster, Heater
and A/C Control
Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror
Switch,
A/C Compressor Relay, Coolant
Fan Test Connector, A/C Load Switch
Cellular Telephone, RH and LH
Windshield Washer Nozzle, Driver and
Passenger Heated Seat Switch, Heater and
A/C Control, Heated Outside Rearview
Mirror and Rear Window Defogger Relay
Rear Suspension Leveling Air
Compressor Relay, Instrument Cluster,
Gage Cluster, Cruise Control Switch and
Module, Headlamp Switch, Multifunction
Relay, Passenger and Driver Heated Seat
Relay, BCM, Sunroof Actuator,
Automatic Level Control Sensor,
RH and
LH Heated Rear Seat Switch and Cushion
Relay, Driver Seat Adjuster Memory
Module, LH Front Side Door Window
Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror
6-58

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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 Cigarette Lighter (Front and Console)
Horn #1 and #2
Fuel Pump
Electronic BrakeD'raction Control Module
Passenger and Driver Heated Seat Relay
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Relay,
LH High-Beam Headlamp Relay
Headlamp
Switch, LH Headlamp
(Low Beam)
LH Parking Lamp and
Turn Signal Lamp,
LH Rear Sidemarker Lamp, Multifunction
Relay, LH Stoplamp and Taillamp
Lifting Magnet, BCM, Gage Cluster Sunroof Actuator
Headlamp Switch, RH and LH Front
Sidemarker Lamp, Middle Taillamp, RH
and LH Rear License Plate Lamp, Radio,
Automatic Transmission Control
Indicator, Heater and A/C Control
Fuse
27
28 29
30
31
32
33
34
35 Automatic Level Control Sensor, Rear
Suspension Leveling Air Compressor
and Relay
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, Door Lock Relay, Rear Compartment Lid
Release Connector (Not Used)
Multifunction Relay
RH Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Lamp,
RH Rear Sidemarker Lamp, RH
Stoplamp and Taillamp
RH Low-Beam Headlamp and Turn Signal Switch
RH High-Beam Headlamp Relay
Blower Controller, A/C
Compressor Relay
Heated Rear Window Defogger Relay,
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
Passenger and Driver Seat Adjuster
Switch, Driver Seat Adjuster
Memory Module
6-59

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Application ..................... Bulb Number
Front Turn Signal Lamp ............... 90487485
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam
................... 90512338
Outer
Low Beam ................... 90512338
Rear Turn Signal
Lamp and Taillamp .... 90002521
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Transmission
................... 7 quarts (6.6 L)
Engine Crankcase
Oil Change With Filter
......... 6 quarts (5.75 L)
Engine Cooling System ........ 10.57 quarts (10 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 18 gallons (68 L)
R- 134a Refrigerant ............. 2.9 lbs. (0.95 kg)
Wheel Bolt Torque
............ .80 lb-ft (1 10 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to
fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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 dealer.
Engine Specifications
Displacement ......... 18 1 cubic inches (2 962 cc)
Type
......................... 3.0 L DOHC V6
VIN Engine Code
........................... R
Horsepower
.............. 200 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm
149 (kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Torque
................. 192 (lb-ft) @ 3600 rpm
260
(Nam) @ 3600 rpm
Thermostat Starts To Open
......... 198°F (92°C)
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
6-63

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procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998
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Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4-7
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..................... 6-55
Aiming. Headlamps
............................. 6-33
AirBag ....................................... 1-27
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-33
How the Systems Work
........................ 1-30
Location
.................................... 1-30
Readiness Light ......................... 1.30. 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-35
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-33
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-34
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-32
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-63
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 13
Alignment
and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Heated Backlite
........................ 3-30
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.7
Brakes (ABS)
................................. 4-7 Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-7
Anti-Pinch Feature
......................... 2.32. 2.53
Appearance Care
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-53
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
.................... 2-49
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-28
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-26
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Operation (Climate Controls)
.............. 3-3
Automatic Transmission Operation
................................... 2-20
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Warning Light
............................... 2-76
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-17
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-19
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-9
Warnings ............................ 5.3.5.4. 5.5