1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown.
A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to become loose and even come
off. This could
lead
to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you
have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind. Stop
somewhere
as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 140 N*m (100 ft. lbs.). I
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or otk --* equipment in the passengers
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision loose equipment could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
Now put all the equipment back in the cal
Just follow this drawing
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was
new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be
60 psi (420 Wa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000
miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your
spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer
and be in good shape in case you need it again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
/ OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD
TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSVKPa
F RT.
R R.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label found
on the driver’s door tells you
the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about
the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that
you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
-_
__ options.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of
too
much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting accident could cause serious iqjury.
Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires
are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or
broken by a sudden impach such as whenyou hit a pothole.
Keep
tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires
can cause accidents. If your tread is badly
worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
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Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the driver’s door shows
the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re
cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no
more than a mile.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires
-- which may look properly inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in your Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Service” in the Index.
FRONT Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation
pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain
that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ’ A CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheeI, or on the parts to which it is hstened,
cam make wheel nuts become loose after a time. Tbe wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When y~n change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt fkom places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper of wire brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See %hanging a
Flat Tire” in the T- ---*
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When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when
it’s time for
new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
ire.
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the t
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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
(1 112) 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 - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They
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 braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
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.
Those grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Additional No Charge badside Service Special Features For CadillQc
Owners:
0 Emergency Road Service Performed at the Scene for the Following
Disablements - during the first 12 month/12,000 mile period.
Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts
Gas Delivery 0 Flat Tire Change
0 Towing Service (Covers Change Only*)
*Determination
of replacement tire under Warranty Coverage must
be made by a Cadillac dealership or appropriate tire manufacturer.
0 Trip Interruption - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
12 months/12,000
mile period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.
0 Trip Routing - Free trip routing assistance is available during the first
four years. Within a week of contacting Roadside Service wlth your
travel plans, Cadillac
will provide a detailed trip routing and
personalized North American Road Altas.
How Do You Pay For Roadside Service?
Payment is due at the time the repair is performed. Payment may be made by
cash, personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating
Cadillac dealership.
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