transmission oil CADILLAC CATERA 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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and store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine
parts. If you don’t, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different
positions for the shift lever.
PARK (P): This position locks the transmission drive
shaft. It’s the best position
to use when you start the
engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You
or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.

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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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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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2. Lift the engine compartment rear seal (see the arrow
in the illustration) and pull it back far enough to be
able to lift open the grille flap.
in place.
pull the filter straight out.
3. Unhook both retaining clips that secure the filter
4. Slide the filter toward the front of the car and then
5. Replace the filter by sliding it back in, reattaching
6. Replace the engine compartment rear seal.
7. Close the engine hood.
both retainer clips and closing the grille flap.
For the type of filter to use, see “Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts” in the Index.
Automatic Transmissio~ Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. If a leak occurs, take your Catera to
a Catera
dealership Service Department and have it repaired as
soon as possible. You may
also have your fluid level
checked by your dealer
or service center when you have
your oil changed.

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Application ..................... Bulb Number
Front Turn Signal Lamp ............... 90487485
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam
................... 90512338
Outer
Low Beam ................... 90512338
Rear Turn Signal
Lamp and Taillamp .... 90002521
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Transmission
................... 7 quarts (6.6 L)
Engine Crankcase
Oil Change With Filter
......... 6 quarts (5.75 L)
Engine Cooling System ........ 10.57 quarts (10 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 18 gallons (68 L)
R- 134a Refrigerant ............. 2.9 lbs. (0.95 kg)
Wheel Bolt Torque
............ .80 lb-ft (1 10 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to
fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your dealer.
Engine Specifications
Displacement ......... 18 1 cubic inches (2 962 cc)
Type
......................... 3.0 L DOHC V6
VIN Engine Code
........................... R
Horsepower
.............. 200 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm
149 (kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Torque
................. 192 (lb-ft) @ 3600 rpm
260
(Nam) @ 3600 rpm
Thermostat Starts To Open
......... 198°F (92°C)
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
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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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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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