2001 CADILLAC CATERA mirror

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Table of Contents
Windows
Keys and Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry System
Trunk Release
Automatic Transmission
Parking Brake
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield Wipers
Cruise ControlExterior and Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Convenience Net
Accessory Power Outlets
OnStar® System (If Equipped)
Sunroof (Option)
HomeLink® Transmitter (Option)
Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Seats and Seat Controls
Safety BeltsAir Bag Systems
Restraint Systems for Children
Section
1
Section
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls

1-5 Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
After adjusting the driver's seat to a comfortable position,
also adjust the interior and exterior mirrors. To program
the memory seat and mirrors, press memory button ªMº
and memory button ª1º at the same time and hold for
five seconds.These buttons are located on the outboard side of
the driver's seat. Seat and mirror positions may be
programmed for two additional drivers by repeating
the above steps and pressing memory button ª2º
or ª3º instead of memory button ª1.º
If your vehicle is in PARK (P), you can recall mirror and
seating positions by pressing and holding one of the
three memory buttons. This will adjust the seat and
mirrors to where you have previously programmed
them. Seat and mirror movement is immediately stopped
if the memory button is released or if a seat or mirror
control is moved.
If you try to adjust the driver's memory seat and it
doesn't move, try opening the driver's door. This
will reactivate power to the driver's seat. (Power to
the driver's seat ªtimes outº after 30 seconds.
Power to the passenger's seat is always present.)

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
2
-5 Keys
2
-7 Door Locks
2
-10 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
2
-14 Trunk
2
-16 Theft
2
-17 Theft-Deterrent System (Option)
2
-19 Immobilizer
2
-20 New VehicleªBreak-Inº
2
-20 Ignition Positions
2
-22 Starting Your Engine
2
-23 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-25 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-30 Parking Brake
2
-31 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-33 Shifting Out of PARK (P)2
-35 Parking Over Things that Burn
2
-35 Engine Exhaust
2
-36 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-36 Horn
2
-37 Tilt Wheel
2
-37 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-45 Exterior Lamps
2
-50 Interior Lamps
2
-52 Mirrors
2
-54 Storage Compartments
2
-57 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-60 Sunroof (Option)
2
-64 HomeLink
Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-68 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-72 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
the headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of
the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside.
Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses
when headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take
a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear
daytime state when the glare is reduced.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto
-dimming
feature work.
Time Delay
This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.

2-53 Power Remote Control Mirror
Move the rocker switch to
the left to choose the
driver's side mirror or
move the switch to the
right to select the
passenger's side mirror.
To adjust the mirror, push the four
-way control pad in
the direction you want the mirror to go. Adjust each
mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the
area behind your vehicle.
Your vehicle's ignition must be in ON (II) for this
feature to work.
Heated Rearview Mirrors
The manual folding outside rearview mirrors are heated.
To heat the mirrors, press the rear window defogger
button. See ºRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors
The driver's and passenger's outside mirrors move
forward and rearward (ªbreak
-awayº) to help prevent
injury and/or damage to your vehicle.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The front ashtray is located below the radio. Press on the
cover and release to access it. To clean the ashtray, press
the black tab to the right of the tray to release it. Now
pull up on the tray to remove and clean it.
To replace the tray after cleaning, follow these steps.
1. Hold the cover (flap) on top of the tray down so it is
not in the way.
2. Insert the tray downward and forward into the
ashtray holder.
3. Press down on the tray to snap it into place.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable items
into the ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.
Press it all the way in and release it. It will pop back
out by itself when it's ready to light. You also have a
lighter on the back of the center console near the rear
seat air outlet.
These lighters (receptacles) work at all times, even when
your vehicle's ignition has been turned off.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. When the visor is opened, the lights will turn on.

3-7 Rear Window Defogger
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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Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass
while you're awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,
following too closely reduces your area of vision,
especially if you're following a larger vehicle.
Also, you won't have adequate space if the vehicle
ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.

When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don't
get too close. Time your move so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a
ªrunning startº that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass,
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.

If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to
pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.

Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle
to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your
right lane change signal and move back into the right
lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be
farther away from you than it really is.)

Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two
-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.

Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may
be slowing down or starting to turn.

If you're being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little to the right.
Loss of Control
Let's review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to
steer and constantly seek an escape route or area
of less danger.