2001 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 2-30
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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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 2001 1.G Owners Manual 2-32 Leaving Your Vehicle With the 
Engine Running
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK

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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 2001 1.G Owners Manual 2-34
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 2001 1.G Owners Manual 2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn
CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Dont park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things 
that can burn.

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Running Your Engine While 
Youre Parked
Its better not to park with the engine running. 
But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate contr

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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 v