2001 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 4-34 Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because it affects the total or gross
weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) incl

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 4-35 Hitches
Its important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads 
are a few reasons why youll need the right hitch. 
Here are some rules to follow:


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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 4-36 Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, youll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
hand

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 4-37 Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trail

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 4-38 Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 5-
5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here youll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
5
-2 Hazard Warning Flashers
5
-2 Other Warning Devices
5
-3 Jump Starting
5
-8 Towing

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 5-2
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Pressing this b

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 5-3
Jump Starting
If the battery has run down, you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Please perform the following steps to do it safely.
CAUTION:
Batteries