traction control CADILLAC CATERA 1999 1.G User Guide

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CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial
-ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
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.

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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
-- AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades 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 straight
-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.Temperature
-- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Fuse Usage
4 RH and LH Rear Seat Cushion Heater
Relay, Rear Sunshade Motor
5 Transmission Control Module
6 Radio Speaker Amplifier
7 RH and LH Rear Side Door Window
Regulator Motor
8 Headlamp Switch, Turn Signal Switch,
Horn Relay, CD Changer,
Multifunction Relay
9 Windshield Wiper Motor and Relay,
Windshield Wiper and Windshield
Washer Switch
10 Body Control Module (BCM), Heater
Water Auxiliary Pump, Fan Control
Relays, Auxiliary Water Pump Relay
11 Heater and A/C Control, RH and LH
Outside Rearview Mirrors
12 Hazard Warning Switch, Instrument
Cluster, Data Link Connector (DLC),
Stoplamp Switch, Gage Cluster, Heater
and A/C Control.
13 Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror
Switch, A/C Compressor Relay, Coolant
Fan Test Connector, A/C Load SwitchFuse Usage
14 Cellular Telephone, RH and LH
Windshield Washer Nozzles, Driver and
Passenger Heated Seat Switch, Heater and
A/C Control, Heated Outside Rearview
Mirror and Rear Window Defogger Relay
15 Rear Suspension Leveling Air
Compressor Relay, Instrument Cluster,
Gage Cluster, Cruise Control Switch,
Headlamp Switch, Multifunction Relay,
Passenger and Driver Heated Seat Relay,
BCM, Sunroof Actuator, Automatic Level
Control Sensor, RH and LH Heated Rear
Seat Switch, RH and LH Heated Rear
Seat Cushion Relay, Driver Seat Adjuster
Memory Module, LH Front Side Door
Window Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror
16 Cigarette Lighter (Front and Console)
17 Horn #1 and #2
18 Fuel Pump
19 Electronic Brake/Traction Control
Module
20 Passenger and Driver Heated Seat Relay
21 Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Relay,
LH High
-Beam Headlamp Relay

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Inflation, Tire Pressure 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Top 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components, Cleaning 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-20, 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System, Remote 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Exterior 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Reading 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder Belt 1-16, 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-27 . . . . . . . Leveling Indicator Light 2
-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel
2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighting, Perimeter 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-27, 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-67, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission Warning 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Pad Wear Indicator 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake To Shift 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Oil 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Cap Indicator 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leveling Indicator 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Washer Fluid Warning 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-11, 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Warning 2-68, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Ajar 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks
Anti
-Lockout Feature 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Door 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-10
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding (Audio) 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers, Cleaning 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Limiter, Engine 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sport Mode Button 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9, 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Sensitive (SSS) 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Controls for Audio System 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Pinch Feature 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Operation 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunshade, Rear 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank, Coolant 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp and Rear Turn Signal Lamp 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone, Cellular 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Display, Outside 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Knobs, Climate Control System 3-2 . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Radio) 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent System 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theftlock
3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THIRD (3) Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . .
Third-Gear Start 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Wheel 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips About Your Audio System 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Pressure 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Information Label 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-11
Top Strap 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Bolt 5-26, 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing, Recreational Vehicle 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction
Control System 4
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System Warning Light 2-68, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Backing Up 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Following Distance 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Turns 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training a Garage Door Opener with
ªRolling Codesº 2
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid , Automatic 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 2-7 . . . . . .
Transmitter, Universal 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation, Courtesy 7
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk 2-11
Ajar Light 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounted CD Changer 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn and Lane Change Signals 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twilight Sentinel
2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding Radio Reception 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Transmitter 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing Channels 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training a Garage Door Opener with
ªRolling Codesº 2
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Control 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number (VIN) 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity Mirror, Illuminated 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visors, Sun 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .