Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the owner's manual for important safety information. Back to top Anti-Lock Brakes Catera's good looks aren't the only thing that will stop you in your tracks. Its four-wheel disc brakes can bring Catera from 60 mph to a complete stop in just 132 feet. Catera standard features include the Bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking and traction control systems.
ABS uses sensors at each wheel to detect impending lock-up.
This information is fed to a computer, which uses it, along with other data, to modulate brake pressure accordingly. This system also works in unison with the Bosch traction control system to help control tire slip during acceleration on wet or slippery surfaces and inhibit wheel lock-up. Its ride and handling truly set Catera apart. If one of the wheels is spinning, the traction control system gently applies the brake to the slipping wheel, transferring torque to the wheel with more traction. An engine-output control continuously adjusts engine power to keep the driver from overheating the brakes and reducing engine torque.