fuel pressure CADILLAC CATERA 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on
an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BAlTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e e
TURN
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(e)
BRAKES
Here are some other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
I
HORN b
SPEAKER
b
FUEL la

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your ve-hicle ready for a long trip?
If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.
Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Catera dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do
it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
cm OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
*
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSVKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
, INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures
for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo and all
options not installed at the factory.
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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There
is also technical infomation about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2
6-3
6-5
6-5
6-8 6-8
6-11
6-15
6-18
6- 19
6-20
6-23 6-24
6-25
6-26
6-29
6-30 Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement 6-36
6-37
6-45
6-46 6-48
6-49
6-50
6-52 6-53
6-54
6-54 6-55
6-63
6-63
6-63
6-64 Wiper
Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum
or Chrome Wheels
(If Equipped)
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on
the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
(160 km/h) where it is legal, raise the cold inflation
pressure
of each tire to 37 psi (250 Pa). When you end
this very high-speed driving, reduce the cold inflation
pressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
NOTICE:
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Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0 Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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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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......................... 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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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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