2000 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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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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- 2 Comfort Controls
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- 2 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
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- 3 Automatic Operation
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- 4 Manual Operation
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- 6 Air Conditioning
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- 6 Heating
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- 6 Defrosting
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- 7 Rear Window Defogger
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- 7 Ventilation System
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- 8 Audio Systems
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- 8 Setting the Clock
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- 9AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
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- 13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data
Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)3
- 21 Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program
Type (PTY) Selections
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- 22 CD Adapter Kits
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- 22 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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- 26 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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- 27 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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- 27 Understanding Radio Reception
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- 28 Tips About Your Audio System
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- 29 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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- 30 Care of Your Compact Discs
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- 30 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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- 31 Heated Backlite Antenna

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for you.
You can control the heating, cooling and ventilation
systems in your vehicle. Guidelines for using these
systems are found later in this section.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.Driver's Side Temperature Knob
The driver's side TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air
temperature coming through the system. Turn the
TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise to increase the
temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. Pressing this knob puts the climate control
system in an automatic mode. For more information,
see ªAutomatic Operationº later in this section.
Passenger's Side Temperature Knob
The right front passenger can control the temperature
of heated air for their own zone, independent from
the driver's temperature setting. The passenger's
temperature can be set anywhere between 60
F (16
C)
and 90
F (32
C).
To turn the system on, press the passenger's side
TEMP/OFF knob. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
temperature and counterclockwise to decrease. Pressing
the knob again turns off the dual
-zone function and
returns the system to the one
-zone function, where the
driver controls the temperature.

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Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature is always displayed when
your vehicle's ignition is on. If the outside temperature
display begins to flash, this means that icy road
conditions are possible. Adjust your driving if needed.
The display will flash for about 30 seconds and then
remain on steady.
Mode Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshield outlets. The climate control system will
stay in the selected ECC mode until the MODE button is
pressed again or until the TEMP/AUTO knob is pressed.
Press the up or down arrow to see the available modes.
English/Metric Display
You can change the temperature display from English
(degrees Fahrenheit) to metric (degrees Celsius) by
pressing and holding the driver's side TEMP/AUTO
knob for approximately five seconds. Repeat the
process to change back to English from metric.Automatic Operation
Pressing the driver's side TEMP/AUTO knob sets the
system for automatic operation. Once the system is set,
sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come
from the floor, middle, side or windshield outlets. The
fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting. (All previous manually set mode
settings will change back to a fully automatic mode
when the climate control system is turned on this way.)
Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located in the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.
To find your comfort zone, start with the 75
F (24
C)
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate air temperature. Adjust the temperature if
necessary. If you choose 60
F (16
C), the system
will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will
not regulate fan speed. If you choose the temperature of
90
F (32
C), the system will remain at that maximum
heating setting and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing
either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat
or cool any faster.

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In cold weather, when the system senses the need for
heat, airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting,
the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior
comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel
air outlets and floor outlets (bi
-level mode). On bright
sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out
of the air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to maintain
comfort and prevent stuffiness.
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have
the climate control system set for automatic operation,
the air will first flow out of the floor air outlets during
cool down. That is normal. This is to remove hot air
from the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow
will move through the air conditioning outlets.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started. As the coolant warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and
air will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow
to the windshield to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember
the control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and rear defrost (heated backlite).
Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation.
Manual Operation
You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
HEATER/DEFROST: This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
AC: This setting directs airflow through the middle
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion of your body through the middle instrument
panel outlets while warm air is directed to the floor.
HEATER: This setting directs warm air
through the floor outlets. Some warm air is sent to
the windshield to minimize fogging.

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DEFROST: Press this button to quickly remove
fog or frost from the windshield (the blower works in
high
-speed). This setting sends most of the airflow to the
windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets.
FAN SPEEDS: Press the driver's side
TEMP/AUTO knob to set the fan speed for AUTO.
At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled.
If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the
maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks
the temperature of the engine coolant to assure it is warm
enough to provide heat. When the engine coolant is
warm, the controller allows the fan to gradually increase
to a higher speed. This prevents cold air from blowing
into the passenger compartment. If you want the blower
fan at a high speed, press the up arrow button until you
reach the highest position of the display. If you want the
blower fan at a low speed, press the down arrow button
until the lowest position is displayed.
ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the system off.
Press this button again to turn the system back on.
Turning the climate control system on in this way
will recall all previous manually set mode settings. If the system is turned on by pushing the driver's
TEMP/AUTO knob for automatic operation, all of the
previous manually set mode settings will be changed
back to the fully automatic mode.
AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on
and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle. In the automatic operation mode,
the display will show AC OFF when the air conditioning
has been turned off.
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the
amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful
to limit odors entering your vehicle. In the automatic
operation mode, the system will use recirculation as
necessary to cool the air. Pressing the recirculation
button will change the operation to a manual mode
and the air will recirculate non
-stop. Press this button
again to turn off the recirculation feature.
If you notice the windows fogging, press the
recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode.

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On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
The climate control system will cool and dehumidify the
air inside the vehicle. While in the automatic operation
mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary
to cool the air. You may also need to adjust the
interior temperature. Turn either the TEMP/AUTO or
TEMP/OFF knob clockwise to increase the temperature
or counterclockwise to decrease temperature. Adjust the
fan speed as needed.
In order to obtain the maximum cool setting, both
the driver's TEMP/AUTO knob and the passenger's
TEMP/OFF knob must be turned to 60
F (16
C).
Heating
Adjust the interior temperature to your comfort level by
turning the TEMP/AUTO knob or the TEMP/OFF knob
clockwise to increase the temperature or counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature. If the fan speed needs
adjusting, press the up or down arrow.Outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor
outlets. The heater works best if you keep the windows
closed while using it.
In order to obtain the maximum heat setting, both
the driver's TEMP/AUTO knob and the passenger's
TEMP/OFF knob must be turned to 90
F (32
C).
Defrosting
Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield
quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions.
Pressing the defrost button on the control panel
(located above the rear window defogger button)
automatically turns the fan blower to high speed.
Make sure that the side air vents are opened.
Turn both the TEMP/AUTO knob and the
TEMP/OFF knob clockwise as needed to adjust the
temperature. To warm the foot area while in defrost,
press the MODE button until the heater/defrost
symbol appears (see ªManual Operationº earlier in
this section).
Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode.

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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.
The front outlets are located in the center and at each
side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the
direction of airflow by moving the center control levers
or you can stop the airflow by moving the dial located
on each side of the outlets to the ªOº position.

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The direction of airflow for the rear seats can also be
adjusted. Move the center control dial between each
vent up or down to adjust the airflow from low to high.
Turn the dial to the ªOº position to stop airflow.
Move the lever in the center of each vent to direct
airflow toward the upper or floor outlets.
The airflow temperature from the rear outlets is the
same as the driver's temperature setting.
Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of the windows.

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
fan to the highest speed for a few moments before
driving off. This helps clear the intake outlets of
snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of
fogging the inside of the windows.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps circulate air throughout
your vehicle.Passenger Compartment Air Filter
This ventilation system includes a charcoal air filter that
helps to remove dust, pollen, etc. from air flowing into
your vehicle. A restriction in the airflow coming into
the passenger compartment could be the result of dirt
in the filter. For more information, see ªPassenger
Compartment Air Filterº in the Index. Also see the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for when to change
the filter.
Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins
to change. Release the button as you get close to the
correct time. The time may be set anytime the clock is
displayed. There is a two
-second delay before the clock
goes into time
-set mode.