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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you’ll
need is
in the trunk
under the spare tire cover. Rotate the
plastic wing nut and
remove the cover.
Then remove the
wing
nut that secures the
jack and wheel wrench
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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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firmly in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown.
Don’t try to put
a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced. __
NOTICE:
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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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 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire
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
driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare 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.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other 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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Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will
damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use t\
ire
chains
on your compact spare.
SPARE TIRE
IF YOU’RE STUCK: INSAND, MUD,
ICE OR SNOW
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when
you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail
I because of overloading.
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If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else
-- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
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TIRES
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The STS tire pressures are:
Front - 29 psi (200 kPa)
Rear - 29 psi (200 kPa)
STS recommended tire size is:
Eagle GA (2-Rated) Blackwall (P225/60ZR16)
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi
(420 kPa).
Tire Inspection and Rotation
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.
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This is the legal identifier for your Cadillac. It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if
you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
SERWCE PARTS IDENTIFICATIONLABEL
You’ll find this label on the spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever
need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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