heating CADILLAC CATERA 1998 1.G User Guide

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3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Parking on Hills
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 vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply the regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P).
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into
PARK (P) firmly and apply the parking brake.
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
0 Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
0 Be sure the parking brake has released. Your
vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for more on this. Things that are especially important in
trailer operation
are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant, drive belt, cooling
system and brake adjustment. If you’re trailering, it’s a
good idea to review this information before you start
your trip.
Check periodically to see
that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers
5-20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-2 Other Warning Devices
5- 14 Cooling System
5-3 Jump Starting
5-3
1 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, 5-7 Towing Your Vehicle
5-21 Changing a Flat Tire
5- 12 Engine Overheating Ice or Snow
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Attach a separate safety chain around the bumper energy
absorbing shockhnit on the left side of the vehicle and
another safety chain on the right side tow hook.
Engine Overheating
You will find the warning light about a hot engine on the
instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,
don’t
do anything else until it cools down.
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The coolant level should be at or slightly above the
KALTKOLD line (seam). If
it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses,
heater
hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in
the cooling system.
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.
If you
do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine if there is a leak.
If you run
the engine,
it could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
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Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine cooling
fans are running. If the
engine
is overheating, both fans should be running. If
they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.

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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
Engine Coolant
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant.
This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 krnb whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL extended life coolant.
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The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL’
coolant will:
a Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 OF (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
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.
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If you need more coolant, add the proper Dm-COOL@
coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating.
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
GM cap is recommended. enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced, a
Thermostat
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
If the thermostat needs to be replaced, a GM thermostat
is recommended.

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the wiper
arm to engage the “J” hooked end on the
wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly to
lock it into place.
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your Catera Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a result of too much friction. You could
have
an about and a serious accident. See
‘Zoading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep
tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure’’ in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
In the Rain and on Wet Roads ................... 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-25
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4- 18
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
DRL ......................................... 2-41
ECC ......................................... 3-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
..................... 2- 18
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-46
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
................... 3-2
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-30
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 19
Electrical System
............................... 6-55
Emergency Trunk Release
........................ 2- 12
Compartment Relay Center
..................... 6-61 Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-69
Cooling When Trailer Towing
................... 4-36
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While You’re Parked
................... 2-30
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Speed Limiter
................................ 2-63
StartingYour
................................ 2-17
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-11
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-12
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
EnglishMetric Display
........................... 3-3
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-29
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 2-69
Exhaust
..................................... 2-29
Identification
................................ 6-54
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-39
Fabric Cleaning
.......................... 6.46. 6.47
Fan Button. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air
...... 6-17
Finish Care
.................................... 6-50
Filling
Your Tank
................................ 6-5

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First Gear. Automatic Transmission ................ 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass ................................. 2-34
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-21
Floor Mats .................................... 2-51
Fluid Brake
...................................... 6-26
Powersteering ............................... 6-24
Windshield Washer ........................... 6-25
Folding the Rear Seat ............................ 1 - 11
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
FrenchLanguageManual ........................... 11 ..
Front Turn Signal Lamp. Bulb Replacement .......... 6-35
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-6
Filling a Portable Container ...................... 6-8
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuse Block. Instrument Panel ..................... 6-57
Fuse Block, Power Distribution .................... 6-56
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-56
FogLmps .................................... 2-43
Gage ....................................... 2-75
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-69
Fuel ....................................... 2-75
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-73
GarmentHooks ................................ 2-51
GAWR ....................................... 4-29
Gear Positions, Automatic Transmission ............. 2-20
GloveBox .................................... 2-48
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-29
Guide en Franqais ................................. 11 ..
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-30
Handles. Assist ................................. 2-51
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-8
Head Restraints. Removable ....................... 1-9
Headlamps ............................... 2-40. 6-30
Aiming ..................................... 6-33
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-30
High/LowBe am .............................. 2-34
OnReminder ................................ 2-41
Wiper-Activated .............................. 2-41
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heated Backlite Antenna ......................... 3-30
Heated Seats ............................... 1-6, 1-13
Heating ........................................ 3-6
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22
HillandMountainRoads
......................... 4-22
Hitches ....................................... 4-33
Wiring ..................................... 6-55
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Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.68. 4.9
TrunkAjar
.................................. 2-75
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-7
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
FuelDoor
.................................... 6-6
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
................... 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Loss of Control
................................ 4- 13
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-70
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-76
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
.................. 2-75
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts
........... 6-64
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-70
Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors ........... 2-47
Manual Front Passenger’s Seat
..................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-3
Manual Operation (Climate Controls) ................ 3-4
MapLamps
................................... 2-46
MapPockets
................................... 2-48
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-5
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46 Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-46
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-50
Manual Folding Outside Rearview
............... 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-47
ModeButton
................................... 3-3
ModelReference
11
MountainRoads ................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
MMT ......................................... 6-4
.. ..................................
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-49
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-21
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-16
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............. 6-64
Odometer
.................................... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-12
Oil Pressure LighVGage
.......................... 2-73
OnStar System
................................. 2-50
Ordering Service and
Owner Publications
.................. 7.13.7.14. 7.15
Outside Temperature Display
....................... 3-3
Owner Publications. Ordering
........... 7.13.7.14. 7.15
Oil.
Engine
.................................... 6-11
Outside Rearview Mirrors. Manual Folding
.......... 2-47
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 . 12
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