warning light CADILLAC CATERA 1997 1.G Owner's Manual

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You will find the warning light about a hot engine on the
instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
1.
4 CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even
if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from
it. Just turn it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until
it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign
of steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if
it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the
engine
is cool.
I NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with
no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is
true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every
5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first. (See “Check Oil Light” in the Index.)
If none of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter at the
first
5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first. Then, change the oil and filter every
10,000 miles
( 16 000 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with
a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil
to break down slower. (See “Check Oil Light”
in
the Index.)
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay
on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about
the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Catera will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 "F (1 29 " C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused
by the
use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL' coolant which
won't damage aluminum parts.
If you use this mixture,
you don't need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use
a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn't be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
The surge tank is located behind the air cleaner on the
passenger's side of the engine.
The cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure.
If the low coolant warning light on the instrument panel
appears,
you will need to add coolant.
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reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake
lining wear.
When new linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings.
You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
r
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid will burn
if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work
is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3
brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM
Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
0
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause
a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires
of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades,
they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
( 1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces
of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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WIPER 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 HIDSEAT ABS FUEL
HORN CLAMP15 CLAMP 15 CIG HZD HTD CLAMP 15a MIRROR CRUISE FRONT PUMP AfT
PWF RADIO PWR AUDIO CLAMP30 HTDSEAT FLASHER CUMPIS 1 8 234567
PESL BAH GUARD All RE4R
Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
Usage
RH
and LH Front Side Door Window
Regulator Motor,
LH Front Side Door Window
Switch
Stoplamp Switch
Automatic Transmission Switch and Control
Indicator, Power Steering Control Module,
Hazard Warning Switch
RH and LH Rear Seat Cushion Heater Relay
Transmission Control Module
Sound Processor Amplifier
Fuse
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Usage
RH and LH Rear Side Door Window
Regulator Motor
Headlamp Switch, Turn Signal Switch, Horn
Relay, CD Changer, Multifunction Relay
Module
Windshield Wiper Motor and Relay, Windshield
Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch
Body Control Module (BCM), Auxiliary
Water Pump, Heater and A/C Control, Fan
Control Relays
Heater and A/C Control, RH and
LH Outside
Rearview Mirrors, Outside Remote Control
Rearview Mirror Switch
Hazard Warning Switch, Instrument Cluster,
Data Link Connector (DLC), Stoplamp
Switch, Gage Cluster, Heater and A/C Control
Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror
Switch, A/C Compressor Relay, Test
Connector, A/C Control Switch
Cellular Telephone, Cigarette Lighter, RH and
LH Windshield Washer Nozzle, Driver and Passenger Heated Seat Switch, Heater and A/C
Control, Heated Outside Rearview Mirror and
Rear Window Defogger Relay
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-25
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-30
How it Works ................................ 1-27
Location
.................................... 1-27
Readiness Light
......................... 1.27, 2.63
Servicing
................................... 1-32
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-30
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-30
When Should
it Inflate .......................... 1-9
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-63
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-5 1
Antenna. Heated Backlite ........................ 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 19
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.66. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-45 Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-54
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-20
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-4
Automatic Operation
............................. 3-3
Automatic Transmission Operation
................................... 2-19
Shifting
.................................... 2-19
Fluid
...................................... 6-18
Warning Light
............................... 2-75
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-19
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ................................ 7-11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7-11
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.................................. 6-28
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-64
To Shift Light
................................ 2-73
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-27
Wear
....................................... 6-27
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light
.................... 2-76
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2-14
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-62
Carbon Monoxide
......................... 4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 12. 3. 15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-22
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3- 12. 3. 15
Cellular Telephone .............................. 2-5 1
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement ... 6-34
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-35
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-45
Parking
..................................... 2-24
BTSI ......................................... 2-27
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-63
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-69
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-50
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-39
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-43
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-45
TopStrap
................................... 1-40
Where
to Put ................................ 1-39
CHMSL
...................................... 6-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-51
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-51
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-51
Fabric
................................. 6-46. 6-47
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-49
Inside
of Your Catera .......................... 6-46
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-48
Leather
..................................... 6-48
Outside of Your Catera
......................... 6-50
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-49
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Stains
................................. 6-47. 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................... 6-48
Wheels
..................................... 6-51
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-50
Check Oil Light
................................ 2-73
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-41
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Emergency
Trunk Release ........................ 2-10
Compartment Relay Center
..................... 6-61
Caolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-68
Coolant Temperature Warning
Light .............. 2-68
Identification
................................ 6-55
Overheating ................................. 5-14
Running
While Parked ......................... 2-29
Spscificatio
ns ................................ 6-62
Smg YOU ................................ 2-16
Engine
......................................... 6-9
..................................... CoOltUlt
6-19
Exh~
st ..................................... 2-29
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-10
Adding 6-11
Additives 6- 13
Checking
................................... 6- 11
Used 6-14
.....................................
...................................
.......................................
When to Change .............................. 6-13
Engine
Speed Limiter ............................ 2-61
FmglishMetric Display
........................... 3-3
Ethan01
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-29
Exteri~ Frat Bulbs ............................. 6-30
Exterior
Lamps ................................. 2-38
Exterior
RW Bulbs ............................. 6-34
Fabric
cleaning .......................... 6.46. 6.47
Fan Button. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air 6-15 .....................................
Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air ...... 6- 17
Finish Care 6-51 ....................................
Fish Damage ................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transmission ................ 2-21
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-23
Fog Latsps .................................... 2-42
Folding the Rear Seat
............................. 1-10
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
........................... ii
Front Turn Signal Lamp. Bulb Replacement .......... 6-30
Filling
Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage .................................. . ., ... 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-57
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-63
Flash-To-PassFeature
........................... 2-33
Floor Mats 2-51
....................................
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-6
....................................... Fuel 2-75 OilPressure
................................. 2-72
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-51
GAM 4-30
Glove Box 2-48
.......................................
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2-19
Gold
Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
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