1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE inflation pressure

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Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
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~. Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a
wheel cover on your compact spare, you
could damage the cover
or the spare.
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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 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted
speed limits for distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). 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
Light” in the Index.
-_ vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire
I__ driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
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OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RIG
PSVKPa
F RT.
RR.
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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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 Cadillac.
If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a
tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
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The Tire-Loading Information label which is located 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.
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NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not.
If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more.
The tire pressures are:
Front - 30 psi (207 kPa)
Rear - 30 psi (207 kPa)
Recommended tire size
is:
Michelin XW4 Blackwall (P215/70R15)
T125/70RIS (Compact Spare)
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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.
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prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection -and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected andxotated. at the
mileages recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule.
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.
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Ice. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 247
Identification Label. Service Parts
..................... 312
Identification Number. Vehicle
....................... 311
IdlingYourEngine
.................................. 98
If
A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 236
Ignition Key Positions
................................ 86
Illuminated Entry System
............................. 72
Indicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal
...................... 319
Indicators. Warning.
On Instrument Panel .............. 132
Infant Restraint ..................................... 47
Inflatable Restraint Light
............................. 33
Inflation. Tire Pressure
.............................. 292
Information Center. Driver
.......................... 140
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 140
Inspection. Tire .................................... 294
Instrument Panel
................................... 130
Instrument Panel Warning Lights
..................... 132
Interior Cleaning
................................... 301
Interior Lights ..................................... 116
Introduction
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 237
Jump Starting
...................................... 217
Keys
.............................................. 66
Key Positions. Ignition
............................... 86
Keyless Entry. Remote
............................... 72
Keys.
Ignition
....................................... 86
Kilometer Indicator
................................ 131
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Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 258
Lamp Housings
.................................... 281
Lane Change Indicator
.............................. 105
LapBelt ........................................... 40
Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 60
Leaking. Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................... 100
Leather. Cleaning .................................. 302
Leaving Your Vehicle
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Lap-Shoulder
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Steep Hill. Parking On A
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Steering
.......................................... 185
Steering Column Shift Lever
.......................... 97
Steering In Emergencies
............................. 185
SteeringTips
...................................... 185
Steering Wheel, Tilt
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Steering Without Power Assist
........................ 185
Stereo Sound Systems
............................... 157
Storage, Armrest
.................................... 76
Storing Your Vehicle
................................ 280
Stuck, If Your Ignition Key Is
.......................... 87
Stuck,
If Car Is - In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow ............ 247
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod
. Serv . Pub ...... See Own . Assist .
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 30
Symbols, Vehicle
..................................... 3
Table
Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Taillight Bulb Replacement
.......................... 285
Tape Player Care
................................... 174
Temperature. Engine. Warning Light
.................. 135
Theft
.............................................. 81
Theft Deterrent ..................................... 82
Thermostat
........................................ 273
Third Gear. When To Use
............................ 93
Tilt Steering Wheel
................................. 103
Time. Setting The
.............................. 167. 173
Tire Chains
........................................ 300
Tire. Flat
.......................................... 236
Tire Pressure Inflation
.............................. 292
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 294
Tires
.. Loading .................................... 289
Tire
Quality Grading ................................ 296
Tires
............................................. 292
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires
.................. 295
Torn Safety Belts
.................................... 65
Torque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ......................... 99
Towing A Trailer ................................... 207
Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 222
Traction Control System
............................. 184
Trademarks. GM
................................... 248
Trailer Towing
..................................... 207
Transaxle. Automatic
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Transaxle Fluid
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Transaxle Gear Positions
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