battery CADILLAC CATERA 2000 1.G Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't
need to add water to the ACDelco
battery
installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could also be damaged.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) and negative (
-) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle
with the dead battery. Don't connect positive (+)
to negative (
-) or you will get a short that would
damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
Also, don't connect negative (
-) to negative (-).
For more detailed information, read Steps 6 through
12 following.
CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.

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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
7. Don't let the other end
of the positive cable
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+)
terminal of the
good battery.

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8. Now connect the
negative (
-) cable to
the good battery's
negative (
-) terminal.
Don't let the other end of the negative (
-) cable touch
anything until the next step. The other end of the
negative (
-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery.
It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine
of the vehicle with the dead battery.9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts
that move.
A good spot to attach the
negative (
-) cable is on the
bracket between the engine
coolant surge tank and the
engine block.

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10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part (Vehicle with Dead Battery)
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
When a power loss occurs, there are steps that must
be followed to calibrate the Electronic Throttle
Control (ETC). If these steps are not done, the
engine will not run properly. For information
regarding these steps, see ªBatteryº in the Index.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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 information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
- 2 Service
6
- 3 Fuel
6
- 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
- 5 Filling Your Tank
6
- 9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
- 11 Engine Oil
6
- 15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
- 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid
6
- 19 Rear Axle
6
- 20 Engine Coolant
6
- 24 Surge Tank Pressure Cap
6
- 24 Power Steering Fluid
6
- 25 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
- 26 Brakes
6
- 30 Battery
6
- 30 Bulb Replacement6
- 37 Wiper Blade Replacement
6
- 38 Tires
6
- 47 Appearance Care
6
- 47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
- 49 Care of Safety Belts
6
- 51 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
- 52 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
6
- 53 Underbody Maintenance
6
- 54 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
- 55 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
- 55 Service Parts Identification Label
6
- 56 Electrical System
6
- 63 Replacement Bulbs
6
- 63 Capacities and Specifications
6
- 64 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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When you open the hood, you'll see:
A. Coolant Fill Location
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
C. Passenger Compartment
Air FilterD. Engine Oil Fill Location
E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
F. Windshield Washer FluidG. Brake Master Cylinder
H. Power Steering Fluid
I. Battery
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

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Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a 14 psi (97 kPa)
pressure
-type cap and must be tightly installed
to prevent coolant loss and possible engine
damage from overheating.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located between
the battery and the brake master cylinder on the driver's
side of the engine.

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Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco
battery. When it's time for a new battery,
get one that has the replacement number shown on
the original battery's label. We recommend an
ACDelco battery.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
After a power loss, such as disconnecting the battery
or removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution
fuse block, the following steps must be performed to
calibrate the Electronic Throttle Control. If this is not
done, the engine will not run properly.1. Turn the ignition key to the ON (II) position. Do not
start the engine.
2. Leave the ignition in the ON (II) position for at least
three minutes so that the electronic throttle control
will cycle and re
-learn its home position.
3. Turn the ignition to OFF.
4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
To reprogram your power windows and sunroof
(if equipped), see ªPower Windowsº and ªSunroofº
in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer service department.
For bulb types, see ªReplacement Bulbsº 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.
Please note that if a power loss has occurred, such as
disconnecting the battery or removing the Maxi Fuses
in the power distribution fuse block, there are steps that
must be followed to calibrate the Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC). If these steps are not done, the engine
will not run properly. For information regarding these
steps, see ªBatteryº earlier in this section.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
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 fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the engine
compartment relay center.

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Engine Compartment Relay Center
The relay center is located next to the battery on the
driver's side of the engine. Lift the cover to access.
Fuse/Relay Usage
1 Secondary Air Injection Pump
(Relay K12)
2 Fan Control (Relay K67)
3 Auxiliary Water Pump (Relay K22)
4 Windshield Wiper Motor (Relay K8)