1999 CADILLAC CATERA mirror

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If a failure in the power supply system occurs, the power
seats can be manually adjusted by inserting the crank
handle into the slot located below the seat cushion, as
shown in the above illustration. Turn the crank handle
clockwise until you've reached your desired
seating position.
Note: Manually moving the seat requires turning the
crank handle many times.
The crank handle is provided in the tool kit located in
the trunk. To access, pull the red handle on the
passenger's side of the trunk.
Memory Seat and Mirrors
These buttons are located on the side of the driver's seat
closest to the door. They are used to program and recall
your desired memory settings.
To begin, adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable
position. Also adjust the interior and exterior mirrors.
Press memory button ªMº and memory button ª1º at the
same time and hold for five seconds.
Seat and mirror positions may be programmed for
two additional drivers by repeating the above steps and
pressing memory button ª2º or ª3º instead of
memory button ª1.º

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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.
Also note that if you try to adjust the driver's memory
seat and it doesn't move, try opening and closing the
driver's door. This will re
-activate power to the driver's
seat as power to the driver's seat ªtimes outº after
30 seconds. (Power to the passenger's seat is
always present.)
Heated Front Seat (Option)
This control is 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 match your
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. The heating system shuts off
automatically when the ignition is turned off.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
The power control is
located on the side of each
front seatback closest to the
door. Press the control
forward or rearward to
adjust the seatback.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-7 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
2
-11 Trunk
2
-12 Theft
2
-13 Theft-Deterrent System
2
-15 Immobilizer
2
-16 New VehicleªBreak-Inº
2
-16 Ignition Positions
2
-18 Starting Your Engine
2
-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-21 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-25 Parking Brake
2
-26 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P)2
-30 Parking Over Things that Burn
2
-30 Engine Exhaust
2
-31 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-32 Windows
2
-33 Horn
2
-34 Tilt Wheel
2
-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-40 Exterior Lamps
2
-46 Interior Lamps
2
-47 Mirrors
2
-49 Storage Compartments
2
-52 Sunroof (Option)
2
-56 Universal Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-60 Instrument Panel
2
-63 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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2-47 Map Lamps
These lamps are located in the front overhead console
(near the windshield). Press either button to turn the
driver's or passenger's side lamp on and press the button
again to turn the lamp off.
These lamps also come on when any door is opened or
unlocked when it is dark outside.
Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.

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At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a
few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto
-dimming
feature work.
Time Delay
This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
Power Remote Control Mirror
Move the rocker switch to
the left to choose the
driver's side mirror or move
the switch to the right to
select the passenger's side
mirror. To adjust the mirror,
push the control pad in the
direction you want the
mirror to go. Adjust each
mirror so you can see the
side of your vehicle and the
area behind your vehicle.
Your vehicle's ignition must be in ON (II) for this
feature to work.

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2-49 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Rearview Mirrors
The manual folding outside rearview mirrors are heated.
To heat the mirrors, press the rear window defogger
button. See ºRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors
The driver's and passenger's outside mirrors move
forward and rearward (ªbreak
-awayº) to help prevent
injury and/or damage to your vehicle.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the key in the lock
cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
The glove box is air conditioned. This helps to keep
snack items cool while traveling. In order for cool air to
enter the glove box, the air conditioning must be turned
on. Use the slide control inside and at the rear of the
glove box to turn the air flow on and off. Moving the
slide control over the small hole turns the cool air off
and moving the control away from the hole turns the
cool air on.
Map Pockets
The map/storage pockets are located on each front door
as well as on the passenger's and driver's front
seatbacks. Also located on the driver's door map pocket
is a coin holder.

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NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable items into
the ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
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.
These lighters (receptacles) work at all times, even when
your vehicle's ignition has been turned off.
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.
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Lighting is automatic.
Rear Sunshade (Option)
The power rear sunshade helps reduce the amount of
heat and light from the sun entering through the rear
window. The sunshade increases the comfort level of the
rear seat passengers as well as keeping your vehicle a
little cooler when it's parked in a sunny area.
This button is located to the
right of the shift lever on
the center console.
To use, slide the button
rearward
-- the button
returns to its original
position when released.
The rear sunshade
automatically raises. To
lower the sunshade, slide
the button rearward again.

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3-7 Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the
rear window warm the
glass. With your vehicle's
engine running, press this
button to turn on the
rear defogger.
The rear window defogger heats the rear window and
both outside rearview mirrors. The system will
automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If further
defogging is desired, press the button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that is sharp. This may damage
the rear defogger grid. The repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
The ventilation system supplies outside air into the
vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the
vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan
is running.