CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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If you turn the control dial all the way up, the lamps will
remain on for about three minutes after the ignition has
been turned to OFF or LOCK. If you turn the control
dial all the way down, the lamps will go off quickly.
You can adjust the delay time from a few seconds
up to three minutes.
To turn the Twilight Sentinel off, press the OFF button
again. The indicator light in the button will be on. This
lets the driver know that the system has been turned off.
The Twilight Sentinel also turns off if the ignition is
turned to OFF or to LOCK.
This light in the instrument
panel cluster will come on
if the ignition is on and:

the headlamps have not been manually turned on,

the Twilight Sentinel senses it is dark enough outside,

the Twilight Sentinel is OFF and

the transmission is not in PARK (P).Light Sensor
The light sensor for the
Twilight Sentinel is located
in the center of the front
defogger grille.
If you cover the sensor, it will read ªdarkº and the
parking lamps and low
-beam headlamps will come on.

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This control dial is located to the right of the fog lamp
button. As you turn the control dial up, the instrument
panel lights will brighten.
Illuminated Entry
This system turns on the courtesy lamps (dome lamps
and door entry lamps) for about 20 seconds when any of
the following occur:

if you manually unlock your vehicle with the key,

if any door is opened,

if you press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, or

after the last door on your vehicle is closed.
Illuminated entry immediately ends when your vehicle's
ignition is turned to ON or START.
Rear Reading Lamps
The rear reading lamps are located above each rear door.
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on
when any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Placing the button in the center position enables the
lamps to come on when any door is opened. Pressing the
button toward the rear of your vehicle disables the lamps
when any door is opened. With the button set toward the
front of the vehicle, the lamps will always be on.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.

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These lamps are located in the front overhead console
(near the windshield). Press either button to turn the
driver's or passenger's side lamp on and press the button
again to turn the lamp off.
These lamps also come on when any door is opened or
unlocked when it is dark outside.
Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of
the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside.
Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses
when headlamps are behind you.

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At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may
take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear
daytime state when the glare is reduced.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto
-dimming
feature work.
Time Delay
This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
Power Remote Control Mirror
Move the rocker switch
to the left to choose the
driver's side mirror or
move the switch to the
right to select the
passenger's side mirror.
To adjust the mirror, push
the four
-way control pad in
the direction you want the
mirror to go. Adjust each
mirror so you can see the
side of your vehicle and the
area behind your vehicle.
Your vehicle's ignition must be in ON (II) for this
feature to work.

2-50 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Rearview Mirrors
The manual folding outside rearview mirrors are heated.
To heat the mirrors, press the rear window defogger
button. See ºRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Manual Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors
The driver's and passenger's outside mirrors move
forward and rearward (ªbreak
-awayº) to help prevent
injury and/or damage to your vehicle.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat.
To lock the glove box door, insert the key in the lock
cylinder and turn it counterclockwise. Turn the key
clockwise to unlock the door.
The glove box is air conditioned. This helps to keep
snack items cool while traveling. In order for cool air to
enter the glove box, the air conditioning must be turned
on. Use the slide control inside and at the rear of the
glove box to turn the air flow on and off. Moving the
slide control over the small hole turns the cool air off
and moving the control away from the hole turns the
cool air on.

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The map/storage pockets are located on each door as well
as on the passenger's and driver's front seatbacks. Also
located on the driver's door map pocket is a coin holder.
Center Console Storage Area
The front storage area comes with a small storage bin
and a cupholder that pulls out for use. To open the lid
of the storage bin, press and hold the button at the front
edge of the storage lid and lift up.
Rear Seat Cupholder
There is a cupholder for rear seat passengers located in
the rear seat center armrest. To access the cupholder,
fold the armrest down.
Convenience Net
The convenience net is on the floor of the trunk. Put
small loads, like grocery bags, under the net. It can help
keep them from moving around during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook it to the metal loops, securing it to the floor.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The front ashtray is located below the radio. Press on
the cover and release to access it. To clean the ashtray,
press the black tab to the right of the tray to release it.
Now pull up on the tray to remove and clean it.
To replace the tray after cleaning, follow these steps.
1. Hold the cover (flap) on top of the tray down so it
is not in the way.
2. Insert the tray downward and forward into the
ashtray holder.
3. Press down on the tray to snap it into place.
To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable items
into the ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a damaging fire.

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The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.
Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back
out by itself when it's ready to light. You also have a
lighter on the back of the center console near the rear
seat air outlet.
These lighters (receptacles) work at all times, even when
your vehicle's ignition has been turned off.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Lighting is automatic.
Rear Sunshade (Option)
The power rear sunshade helps reduce the amount of
heat and light from the sun entering through the rear
window. The sunshade increases the comfort level of the
rear seat passengers as well as keeping your vehicle a
little cooler when it's parked in a sunny area.
This button is located on
the instrument panel, near
the radio. To use, press the
button. The button returns
to its original position
when released. The rear
sunshade automatically
raises. To lower the
sunshade, press the
button again.

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Accessory Power Outlet
An accessory power outlet can be used to plug in
additional electrical equipment designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems.
The accessory power outlet is located on the center
console. Open the cover to use the power outlet.
When not in use, replace the cover.
NOTICE:
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when
not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods can drain your battery.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of
a dual
-mode (analog/digital) cellular portable telephone.
Voice activation and hands
-free operation are standard
features. For more information, contact your dealer.
A user's guide is provided with the telephone.
OnStar
System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications service which may
be ordered through your dealer. The following services
are available through subscription with OnStar and are
available 24 hours a day:
Emergency Services

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment

Theft Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking

Roadside Assistance with Location

Remote Diagnostics

OnStar MED
-NET

Accident Assist
Convenience Services

Remote Door Unlock

Route Support

Concierge Services

Ride Assist
A complete user's guide is provided with the OnStar
System. For more information contact OnStar at
1
-888-ONSTAR7.

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Assist Handles
A handle above each door can be used when getting out
of your vehicle.
Garment Hooks
For convenience, you will find garment hooks attached
to each assist handle.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and
using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash.
Sunroof (Option)
The express-open sunroof
can increase ventilation
and it includes a sliding
glass panel and a sliding
sunshade. Power is
supplied to the sunroof
when the ignition key
is turned to ON.
When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key
to LOCK, you can still use the sunroof. The electrical
power to operate the sunroof will not shut off until a
door is opened
-- there is no time limit to this feature.
As soon as a door is opened, sunroof movement will
stop immediately. See ªRetained Accessory Powerº
in the Index.

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A. Fully Open
B. About 80% Open
C. About 50% Open
D. About 25% OpenE. Fully Closed
F. About 40% Tilted
G. Fully TiltedTurning the control dial to position A fully opens the
glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be
opened by hand. If you want to stop the roof in a
partially opened position, turn the control dial to any
position between A and E. The positions range from
about 25 percent open to approximately 80 percent
open. Turn the dial to position E to fully close the glass
panel. To close the sunshade, pull it forward manually.
To raise the glass panel, turn the control dial
counterclockwise to one of the three tilt positions.
The positions range from about 40 percent tilted (F)
to fully tilted (G). To close the vent, turn the dial
clockwise to position E.