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pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on
the pressure cap
line up like this.
IF A TIRE GOES FLAT
-- It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you
maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely
to leak out slowly. But
if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal and grip the
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under
control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very
the road if possible.
__ few tips about what to expect and what to do:
__ steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake
__ require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout,
__ bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off
If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
--- equipment to change a flat tire safely.
CHMGING A FLAT TIRE
._- If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to
a
level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit.
Remove the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,
can make the wheel nuts become loose after
a time. The wheel
could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from the 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 or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off.
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To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled
- Maintenance Services” in the Index. Use this rotation pattern.
FRONT FRONT
with compact spare
with full size spare
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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.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,
can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust
or dirt from 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
or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust
or dirt off. (See “Changing a Flat Tire”
in the Index.)
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Regulator
................................ Integral Solid State
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Refrigerant-12 (R-12) ......................... 3.125 lb (1.4 kg)
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air condi-
tioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper
refrigerant
is used. If you're not sure, ask your Cadillac dealership. ~~ ... -- 1 ..-i ~ ,
FLUID CAPACITIES
Auto Trans (4L60) Pan Removal .................. 5 qts. (4.7 L)
.Auto Trans (4UO Overhaul (245mm Torq. Conv.)
.... 8 qts. (7.9 L)
.,Auto Trans (4MO Overhaul (298mm Torq. Conv.)
. . 11 qts. (10.6 L)
.Engine Oil
.......... .-. ....................... 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
"With Filter Change
............................ 5.0 qts. (4.7 L)
Engine Cooling ...............................
.Engine Cooling System (H.D.) ...................
'Fuel Tank ................................. 23 gallons (87.1L)
.Power Steering
................................. .2 qts. (1.9 L)
lRearAxle
....................................
'Washer Solvent ................................
TIGHTEN TORQUE
"Spark Plug ................................ 15 N-m (11 lb. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug .......................... 41 N-m (30 lb. ft.)
'Wheel Lug Nut. .......................... 135 N-m (100 lb. ft.)
:Re,ar Axle.Filler.Plug ......... ........................ 35 N.m (26 lb. ft.)
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KlEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Shipping Weight (Fleetwood Brougham) ...... .4361 lbs. (1978 kg)
'Wheel
Base ................................ 121.5 in (3085 mm)
Shipping Weight (Fleetwood) ................ .4295 lbs. (1948 kg)
'Length
.................................... .224 in (5696 mm)
Height ..................................... .57 in (1451 mm)
Width
...................................... .77 in (1952 mm)

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Theft .............................................. 75
Theft Deterrent System (Option)
...................... 76
Thermostat
........................................ 272
Third Gear. When To Use
............................ 86
Tilt Steering Wheel
.................................. 95
Time. Setting The
.................................. 154
Tire Chains
........................................ 300
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 237
Tire Inflation
...................................... 293
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 295
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 291
Tire Quality Grading
................................ 297
Tires
............................................. 292
Tires. When It’s Time For New Tires
.................. 296
Tires. White Sidewall. Cleaning
....................... 308
Tone Control. Automatic
............................ 147
Torn Safety Belts
.................................... 62
Torque Lock
....................................... 202
Towing A Trailer
................................... 208
Towing Your Cadillac
............................... 223
Traction Control Disable Switch
.................... 68. 177
Traction Control System Lights
....................... 127
Traction Control System
............................. 176
Trademarks. GM
................................... 251
Traffic Lights
...................................... 164
Traffic Officer
..................................... 166
Trailer Towing
..................................... 208
Trailer Towing Package
.............................. 118
Transmission. Automatic
............................. 83
Transmission Fluid
................................. 266
Transmission Gear Positions
.......................... 83
Travel. Brake Pedal
................................. 178
Trip Odometer ..................................... 124
Trunk Ajar Light
................................... 132
Trunk Release. Remote
.............................. 69
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
................. 98
Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever .................... 100
Twilight Sentinel ................................... 110
Twisted Safety Belts .................................. 26
Two Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt
............. 59
Transmission Service
................ See Maint . Book. p.22
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 309
Underhood Light
................................... 111
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 297
Unleaded Gasoline
................................. 252
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