2000 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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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.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake
after you move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a
trailer, also see ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index.
Windows
Power Windows
The controls are located on the door armrest. Tap the
controls downward or upward to raise or lower the
windows in increments. To express
-open the window,
press the forward edge of the control down for about
one second and then release. If you want to stop the
window as it is lowering, pull up the front of the control.

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To raise the window, pull up the front of the control.
Pulling the control up for about one second and then
releasing it will express
-close the window.
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition
key to LOCK, you can still use the power windows.
The electrical power to operate the windows will not
shut off until a door is opened
-- there is no time
limit to this feature. As soon as a door is opened,
power window movement will stop immediately.
Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected or is not working, you will need to
reprogram each power window for the express
-open
and close features to work. Before reprogramming, you
will need to replace or recharge your vehicle's battery.
To program each window, follow these steps:
1. Close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window control until the
window has fully opened.3. Pull the power window control up until the window
is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the control up for approximately
five seconds after the window is completely up.
The window is now programmed. Repeat the process for
each window.
Anti
-Pinch Feature
If a hand, an arm or another object is above the middle
of the window and is in the way of the power window
express
-closing, the window will stop at the obstruction
and express
-open to a preset factory position.
CAUTION:
Pressing and holding the power window control
button will turn off the anti
-pinch feature.
If this happens, a power window won't stop if
something gets in the way. You or others could
be injured, and your window could be damaged.
Be careful not to press and hold the power
window control button.

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Rear Window Lockout
Moving this switch to the
left will disable the rear
passenger window controls.
A red indicator light in
the control will illuminate
as a reminder the rear
passenger window
controls are disabled.
Move the switch to the right to enable the rear passenger
window controls again. A green indicator light in the
control will illuminate to indicate the rear passenger
window controls are active.
Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing either horn symbol
on the steering wheel. The symbols are located at about
the 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
Tilt Wheel
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you begin driving. Raising the steering wheel to
the highest level gives your legs more room when you
enter and exit your vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward
you to tilt the wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and then release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn and Lane Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the turn signal/multifunction
lever all the way up or down. The lever returns
automatically when the turn is complete.
This arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will flash in the direction
of the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it is released.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned
-out front
signal bulb. (This does not occur with a burned
-out
rear bulb). Other drivers won't see the turn signal.
Replace burned
-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and for burned
-out bulbs
if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.

2-36 Headlamp High/Low Beam
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 cluster
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 ªHeadlampsº in the Index.
Flash-To-Pass
This feature uses the high-beam headlamps to signal the
driver in front of you that you want to pass. This feature
will work with either the headlamps on or off.
To use, pull the turn signal lever toward you and release.
Windshield Wipers
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 position is for a controlled delay
setting. Turn the control dial on the lever to increase or
decrease the delay between wipe cycles.
o (OFF): This position turns off the wipers.

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Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do
become damaged, replace them with new blades.
See ªWindshield Wiper Blade Replacementº in
the Index.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
Pull and hold the
washer lever to wash
the windshield. Release
the lever when you have
enough fluid. The wipers
will clear the windshield
and either stop or return
to your preset speed.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
This light on the instrument
panel cluster will be
displayed when the washer
fluid reaches a low level.
See ªLow Washer Fluid Warning Lightº in the Index for
more information.

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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) 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.
CAUTION:

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 traffic.

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 begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control
will automatically disengage. (See ªTraction Control
Systemº 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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Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Accelerate to the speed you want.2. Press the SET/ACCEL button at the end of the lever
and release it.
3. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.