1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE flat tire

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Changing a Elat Tire (corn)
4. The compact spare tire is located
under the vehicle, behind the rear
bumper. Insert the narrow end
of the
shaft into
the hole above the rear
bumper. Then attach the folding
wrench to the shaft.
5. Rotate the folding wrench counter-
clockwise to lower the compact spare
tire until it can be pulled from under
the vehicle.
6. Slide the cable retainer through the center
of the spare, then place the
compact spare tire near the flat tire.
7. Each wheel nut is covered with a
nylon cap. Use the folding wrench to
remove the nylon caps from the
wheel
nuts before you loosen the
nuts.
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8. Loosen the wheel nuts-but do not
remove them-using the folding
wrench. 9. Attach the folding wrench to the jack,
and rotate the wrench clockwise to
raise the jack head a few inches. 10. Near each wheel, there is a notch in
the vehicle's frame. Position the
jack and raise the jack head until
it
fits firmly into the notch in the
vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire.
Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the
compact spare tire near you.
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Getting under a vehicle when
it is jacked up is dangerous. If
the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed.
Never get under a vehicle when
it
is supported only by a jack.
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I Changing a Flat Tire (conm)
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1 1. Raise the vehicle by rotating the
folding wrench clockwise
in the
jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off
the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to
fit.
12. Remove all the wheel nuts and take
off the flat tire.
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Changing a FIat Tire (CONT:)
1 6. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence as shown. Don’t
try to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the
wheel cover securely in the rear of the
vehicle until
you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.
..;~ compact spare. If you try to 1
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.- wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and
have the nuts tightened with a torque
wrench. The torque setting should be
100 pound-feet (140 Nom).
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17. Lay the flat tire near the rear of the
vehicle with the valve stem down.
Slide the cable retainer through the
center
of the wheel and raise the flat
tire until you hear the hoist
mechanism click twice. This means
the wheel is firmly stored against
the underside of the vehicle.
When storing the spare tire, be certain
to turn the spare so the valve stem is
near the rear
of the vehicle. This will
help you to check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.
Push against the tire to be certain it is
stored firmly.
18. Replace all jacking tools as they
were stored in the jack storage
compartment and replace the
compartment cover.
Be sure to also store the nylon nut caps.
When you replace the compact spare
with a full-size tire, replace the nylon
nut caps over the wheel nuts. Tighten
them “hand tight” using the folding
wrench (see step
7).
Storing a jack, a tire or other
- equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
~dlision, loose equipment could
>trike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
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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 Pa). The compact spare is
made to go up to
3,000 miles (5 000 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.
Your anti-lock brake system warning
light may come on when you are driving
with a compact spare. See the
Index
under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light.
Don’t use your compact spare on some
Don’t take your compact spare other vehicle.
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails.
That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle. And don’t
mix your compact
spare or
wheel with other wheels
or tires. They
won’t fit. Keep your spare
and its wheel
together.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades for your vehicle are
24 inches in length. They come in
different
types and are removed in
different ways. Here's how to remove
the type with a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
from the windshield.
2. Lift the release clip with a
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly
off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
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The CertificatiodTire label is found on
the rear edge of the driver's door.
The label shows the size
of your original
tires and the inflation pressures needed
to obtain the gross weight capacity of
your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle,
all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The CertificatiodTire label also tells
you the maximum weights for the front
and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the
actual loads on your front and rear
axles, you need to go to a weigh station
and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides
of the
centerline.
Never exceed the
GVWR for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the &ont or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread
it out.
Electronic Level Control
On vehicles equipped with optional
electronic level control, the rear of the
vehicle
is automatically kept level as you
load or unload your vehicle. For more
about
this option see the Index under
Electronic Level Control.
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I Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle
comes with high quality tires made
by a
leading tire manufacturer. These tires
are warranted by the tire manufacturers
and their warranties are delivered with
every new Oldsmobile.
If your spare tire
is a different brand than your road tires,
you will have a tire warranty folder from
each
of these manufacturers.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
I * Overloading your tires can cause averheating as a result of bo much
fiction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See the Index
under Loading Your Wick.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident could cause serious injury. 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 impact, such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
tires have been damaged, replace them.
correct high speed rated tires.
* Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is bady worn, or if your
Don’t drive over 85 mph (135 Mh), even if it’s legal, unless you have the
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