1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE tire type

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to
turn.
0 If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get
ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.
LOSS OF CONTROL
Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough
friction where the tires meet
the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek
an escape route or area
of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid
most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by
not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac’s three control
systems. In the braking skid your
wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or
cornering skid, too much speed or steering
in a curve causes tires to slip
and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide (as when you turn
a corner on a wet, snow-
or ice-covered road), ease your foot off the accelerator pedal as
soon as
you feel the vehicle start to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle will
straighten out.
As it does, straighten the front wheels.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is
on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust
your driving to these conditions. It is important
to slow down on slippery
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOMNG YOUR mHICLE
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment
is a sling-type, or a wheel-lift, or
car carrier tow truck.
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If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and
wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front with sling-type
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
equipment.
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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
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired
well because of the size or location of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading
Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire
Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s
sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec
number. That way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are
designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride
and other things during normal service on your vehicle.
If your tires have
an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by a
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number,
make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and
construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you
mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted
tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a
crash. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right tlol drive with your compact spare, though. It was
developed for limited use on your vehicIe.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system developed by the United
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only
to vehicles sold in the United States.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest
tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need
to be rebalanced.
Meel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be
replaced. If the wheel leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac dealer
if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have
the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the riqht wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR
CADILLAC
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl
with a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has
two GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains
very
well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used
if stains are stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately
them,
don’t saturate the stained area.
or
it will set.
USING FOA2M-TYPE CLEANER ON FABRTC
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
along stitch or welt lines.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine brush, adding water as necessary. Remove the cleaner and water with a
sponge and then rinse the balance
of the cleaner off with water. Use a
liberal amount
of water to prevent the cleaner from running down onto
the body finish and drying. This could cause streaks to the paint
finish.
If the cover material has been stained with grease, oil or tar, use G.M.
Spot Lifter (G.M. Part No. 1051398) and follow label directions.
The texture and material
of the phaeton top material causes it to be
receptive to lint accumulation; therefore, the use
of certain types of cloth
during cleaning operations
will cause a temporary lint discoloration. To
avoid this, use a brush or suitable sponge when cleaning.
No waxes, polishes, sealers or “dressing” type materials should be applied
to the top material.
ALUMINUM WHEELS
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners
on them because you could damage this
coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a
wax may be applied.
Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silico
carbide cleaning b
WHITE SIDEWaL TIIRES
Your Cadillac dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use
a stiff brush with it.
WEATHERSTRIPS
These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there
will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 262
Exhaust. Caution ................................. 89. 216
Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................ 89. 216
Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By .............. 33
Explanation of Maint . Service ........ See Maint . Book. p.18
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side)
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Expressway Driving
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Extender. Safety Belt ................................ 55
Exterior Appearance ................................ 320
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Fabric. Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 316
Fabric. Solvent-me Cleaner On ...................... 317
Fasteners. Replacement ............................. 260
Features And Controls ............................... 58
Fetus. Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 33
Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 263
Filter. Oil .......................................... 335
Finish Damage ..................................... 323
First Gear. When To Use ............................. 82
Flat Tire .......................................... 246
Flat Tire. Changing A ............................... 247
Flooded Engine. Starting A ........................... 76
Floor Mats ........................................ 117
Fluid Capacities .................................... 338
Fluids & Lubricants. Recommended ... See Maint . Book. p.38
Fluid. Brake ....................................... 284
Fluid. Power Steering ............................... 281
Fluid Usage Label .................................. 267
FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 144
Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316
Fog. Driving In ..................................... 199
Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 141
Foreign Operation .................................. 263
Francais. Guide En ...................... See Introduction
Freedom Battery
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Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 257
Freeway Driving ................................... 202
French Language Manual ................. See Introduction
Front Brake Wear Indicators
......................... 185
Front Seatback Latches ............................... 9
Front Seatbacks. Reclining
............................. 7
Front Towing Hook-Ups ............................. 234
Fuel .............................................. 261
Fuel Data Center ................................... 130
Fluid. Transaxle .................................... 275