1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections.
Introduction - How to Use this Manual ..........................
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes
safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems ..........................
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety
belts properly. It also explains the
“SIR” system.
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Section 2 - Features and Controls ..............................
This section explains how to start and operate your Cadillac.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls and Audio System5 ................ 153 w
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation ana
comfort controls and how to operate your sound system.
Section 4 -Your Driving and the Road ......................... 173,w
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the
road and how to drive under different conditions.
.__ Section 5 - Problems on the Road ............................. 210
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem
while driving, such as a flat tire, or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6 - Service and Appearance Care ....................... 243
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Cadillac
running properly and looking good.
For more information on “Reporting Safety Defects”, see Owner
Assistance, Page
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:
Are they in good shape?
Fuel. Engine Oil, Other Fluids; Have you checked all levels?
Lichts:
Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the
tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated
to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm
system?
Maps:
Do you have up-to-date maps?
HIGmAY HITNOSIS
Is thh Actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just
plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack
of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum
of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and
the rush
of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t
let it happen to you!
If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than
a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check
your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area
and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS
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Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or
rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there,
here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
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Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard
on mountain roads.
Know how to
go down hills. The most important thing to know is this:
let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to
a lower gear
when you
go down a steep or long hill.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Weight of the mailer Tongue
When a trailer is connected to your vehicle, the trailer tongue adds
to the weight your vehicle is carrying.
So, remember to subtract the
weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle’s capacity weight.
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The trailer tongue (A) should weigh 7-10% of the total loaded
trailer weight
(B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the
trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able
to get them right simply by
moving some items around in the trailer.
3. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires.
You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge
of the driver’s door (or see Index under “Tire Loading”). Then be
sure you don’t go over the
GVW limit for your vehicle.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are a
few reasons why you’ll need the
right hitch. Here are some rules to follow:
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer hitch?
If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Then replace the
pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on
the pressure cap
line up
like this.
Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the “ENGINE COOLANT
LOW” message does not appear on the Driver Information Center,
coolant is at the proper fill level. If an “ENGINE COOLANT
LOW”
message does appear, repeat steps 1 to 3 or see your dealer.
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
few tips about what to expect and what to do:
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
steering wheel firmly. Steer
to maintain lane position, then gently brake
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout,
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
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire safely.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine C.GING 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the wheel
wrench, loosen all the
wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
Position the jack under
the vehicle. Your
vehicle has a notch on the frame near each
of
the wheels (A Front
and
B Rear). Fit the
lift head into the notch
nearest the wheel with
the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Raise the vehicle by
rotating the wheel
wrench clockwise.
Raise the vehicle far
enough
off the ground
so there is enough
room for the spare tire
to
fit.
Remove all the wheel --
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
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