2000 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-24
Upshifting and downshifting of the transmission is
automatically modified to prevent undesired shifting
when your vehicle is towing a trailer or when you 
are driving in hilly or mountainous terr

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-25 Third-Gear Start
Press this button to provide
more traction when you are
starting on ice or other
slippery surfaces. It only
operates when the shift
lever is in DRIVE (D). 
The button is located

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-26
Parking Brake
The parking brake is located on the center console
between the front seats.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your foot and pull up on the parking bra

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-27
Shifting Into PARK (P)
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
 If you have l

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-28
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the ignition key and take it with you. 
If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-29
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-30
6. At the bottom of the shift lever, you will see a 
yellow tab. With one hand, push the tab to unlock 
the shift lever.
7. Shift to NEUTRAL (N) with the other hand.
8. Start the engine (if you c

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CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual 2-31
Engine Exhaust
CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you cant see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in i