User manual CADILLAC CATERA 1998

[. . . ] I998 0 W N. E R ' S MANUAL . . I o set theclock, press and hold. Releasethe button tis yoit--; b L P , c . c -\ + The 1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explainshow to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. [. . . ] First, you have to decide to push the brake pedal. Then youhave to bring up your foot anddo it. Average reaction time is about314 of a second. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesightall play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot distance in an emergency, of so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road (whether it's pavement or gravel); the condition the road (wet, dry, icy); tire of tread; the condition your brakes; the weight the of of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. of Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means can lose control you of your vehicle. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not havetime to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wearout much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminatea lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. you do, the If pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you willstill have some power brake assist. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal willbe harder to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS an is advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start yourengine and beginto drive away, your anti-lock brakesystem will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this te is going on, and you mayeven notice that your brake pedal moves a little. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. ABS You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Suddenly an animal jumps out in As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on front of you. wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. [. . . ] . 2-33 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . 4-35 TwilightSentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]