light CADILLAC CATERA 1998 1.G Manual PDF

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Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Your vehicle has electronic wear sensors that let you
know when the front brake pads are significantly worn
and new pads are needed. The brake pad wear indicator
light
will come on and stay on when the brake pads are
worn and need to be replaced. (See “Brake Pad Wear
Indicator Light” in the Index.)
I A CAUTION: I
The brake pad wear indicator light means that
soon your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to an accident. When the brake pad wear
indicator light comes on and stays on, have your
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied
or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel bolts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel bolts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under
Part C “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.”
6-28

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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, fiom 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 (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.

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PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE
994954 Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated 23 in. x 25
in.
1050172
Cleans and lightly waxes Wash Wax Concentrate
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Glass Cleaner
23
oz. (0.680 L) 1050427 Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
Vinyl Cleaner
32
oz. (0.946 L) 1050214 Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls White Sidewall Tir\
e Cleaner 16
oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass Chrome\
Cleaner and Polish
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050173
Removes tar, road oil and asphalt
Tar and Road Oil Remover 16
oz. (0.473 L)
1052918**
Armor All TM Protectant 8 oz. (0.237 L) Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas TM, plastic,
rubber and vinyl
1052925 16
oz. (0.473 L) Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door\
panels
Cleaner and floor mats
1052929
Cleans and shines a variety of surface types Armor All
TM Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002 Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
Capture
Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052930 Wheel Cleaner 16
oz. (0.473 L)
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Spray on and rinse with water
1234572 1 12
oz. (0.354 L) 12345725 Shines vehicle without scratching Synthetic Chamois
2.5
sq. ft.
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks Surface Cleaner \
16
oz. (0.473 L) 12377984
Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
Cleaner
Wax
16
oz. (0.473 L) 12377966 Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
Finish Enhancer
16 oz. (0.473 L) 12377964 Spray on tire shine Silicone Tire Shine
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

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This fuse block is attached to the engine compartment
relay center located on top of the battery. Simply lift the
lid to open. If you have any questions about the power
distribution fuse block, consult your dealer. The
wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
the
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused
by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace the
fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that
you
can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There
are two €use blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine
compartment relay center.
6-56

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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 Cigarette Lighter (Front and Console)
Horn #1 and #2
Fuel Pump
Electronic BrakeD'raction Control Module
Passenger and Driver Heated Seat Relay
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Relay,
LH High-Beam Headlamp Relay
Headlamp
Switch, LH Headlamp
(Low Beam)
LH Parking Lamp and
Turn Signal Lamp,
LH Rear Sidemarker Lamp, Multifunction
Relay, LH Stoplamp and Taillamp
Lifting Magnet, BCM, Gage Cluster Sunroof Actuator
Headlamp Switch, RH and LH Front
Sidemarker Lamp, Middle Taillamp, RH
and LH Rear License Plate Lamp, Radio,
Automatic Transmission Control
Indicator, Heater and A/C Control
Fuse
27
28 29
30
31
32
33
34
35 Automatic Level Control Sensor, Rear
Suspension Leveling Air Compressor
and Relay
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, Door Lock Relay, Rear Compartment Lid
Release Connector (Not Used)
Multifunction Relay
RH Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Lamp,
RH Rear Sidemarker Lamp, RH
Stoplamp and Taillamp
RH Low-Beam Headlamp and Turn Signal Switch
RH High-Beam Headlamp Relay
Blower Controller, A/C
Compressor Relay
Heated Rear Window Defogger Relay,
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
Passenger and Driver Seat Adjuster
Switch, Driver Seat Adjuster
Memory Module
6-59

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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4-7
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..................... 6-55
Aiming. Headlamps
............................. 6-33
AirBag ....................................... 1-27
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-33
How the Systems Work
........................ 1-30
Location
.................................... 1-30
Readiness Light ......................... 1.30. 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-35
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-33
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-34
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-32
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-63
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 13
Alignment
and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Heated Backlite
........................ 3-30
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.7
Brakes (ABS)
................................. 4-7 Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-7
Anti-Pinch Feature
......................... 2.32. 2.53
Appearance Care
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-53
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
.................... 2-49
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-28
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-26
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Operation (Climate Controls)
.............. 3-3
Automatic Transmission Operation
................................... 2-20
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Warning Light
............................... 2-76
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-17
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-19
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-9
Warnings ............................ 5.3.5.4. 5.5

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Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7-11
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Pad Wear Indicator Light
....................... 2-76
Parking
..................................... 2-24
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-29
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
To Shift Light
................................ 2-74
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-27
Wear
....................................... 6-28
Brakes,Anti -Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-16
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-45
BTSI
......................................... 2-27
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-30
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-63
CarbonMonoxide
.............................. 4-27
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-28
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player ................. 3-30 Care
of
Your Compact Discs ...................... 3-30
Cassette Tape Player
Errors .................. 3.11. 3. 18
CD Adapter Kits ............................... 3-25
CD Changer
................................... 3-22
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-48
Bulb Replacement
............................. 6-35
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-5
CertificationLabel
.............................. 4-29
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-34
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-21
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-65
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-70
Check Oil Light
................................ 2-74
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-52
Child Restraints
................................ 1-43
Securing in a Rear Seat Position
................. 1-48
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-51
Top Strap ................................... 1-48
Chrome Wheels, Cleaning
........................ 6-50
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-49
CellularTelephone
.............................. 2-50
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Chains, Tire
................................... 6-45
Wheretoht
.........,...................... l-47
CHMSL ...................................... 6-35
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-15

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................... 6-50
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-49
Fabric
................................. 6.46. 6.47
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-48
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-46
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-48
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-49
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-48
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Tires
....................................... 6-51
Top of the Instrument Panel
..................... 6-48
Vinyl
....................................... 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Changer Errors
..................... 3-25
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-25
ConsoleStorage
................................ 2-48
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-49
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-47
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 19
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 6-49
Checking
................................... 6-22 SurgeTank
................................... .. 5-14
WhattoUse
................................. 6-21
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-43
Cruise Control
................................. 2-36
Cruise Control Light
............................ 2-74
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
.................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 7-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-51
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-51
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-41
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7- 12. 7- 13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dolby B Noise Reduction
................... 3.12. 3.19
Door Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-5
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-22
Driver Position
................................. 1-19
Driver’s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block
........... 6-57
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
.................... 3-2

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........................................ 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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......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn ......................................... 2-32
How to Use this Manual ............................. v
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-65
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-31
Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 16
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-45
Illuminated Visor
Vanity Mirror .................... 2-50
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-38
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Interior Plastic Components, Cleaning
.............. 6-48
Immobilizer
................................... 2-15
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-60
Cluster
..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Cleaning
.................................... 6-48
J ack. Tire .................................... 5-23
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Keys
......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29 Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-54
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............. 6-54
Lamps
................................... 2-39. 2-45
Panel
....................................... 2-45
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-41
Lap-Shoulder Belt
......................... 1-19, 1-36
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-26
Leveling Indicator Light
......................... 2-76
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-44
Lighting, Perimeter
............................. 2-41
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-30, 2-65
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-68, 4-7
Automatic Transmission Warning
................ 2-76
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
...................... 2-76
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-65
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-65
Cruise Control
............................... 2-74
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-69
Leveling Indicator
............................ 2-76
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-70
Low Washer Fluid Warning
..................... 2-75
Interior
..................................... 2-45
....................................... Lighter 2-49
Lights
BrakeToShift
............................... 2-74
CheckEngine
................................ 2-70
CheckOil
................................... 2-74
LowFuel
................................... 2-76
Oil Pressure 2-73
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