1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7.
8.
Raise the vehicle by
rotating the
wheel
wrench clockwise.
Raise the vehicle
far
enough off the
ground so the tire
can
be removed.
Remove all the
wheel
nuts and take
off the flat tire.
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nuts 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 compact spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store all
these in the proper place.
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
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), 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.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Reinstall the new insert by aligning the bladc housing tabs and the
edge
of the insert, starting with the second set from the outer edge.
Make sure that the insert is connected to all of the housing tabs and
that it moves freely back and forth.
7. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the
wiper blade assembly and snap
it into place. Return thc wipers to their
normal position.
TIRES
We don’t make tires. Your Cadillac comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire
warranty
and where to obtain service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet
for details.
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A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
0
0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of
too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
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.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly
worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. . .
See (‘Inflation - Tire Pressure” in this section for inflation
pressure adjustment for higher speed
driving.
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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.
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h) where it is
legal, raise the “cold” inflation pressure
of each tire to 35 psi (240 kPa).
When you end this very high speed driving, reduce the “cold” inflation
pressures to those listed
on the Tire-Loading Information label.
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:
0 Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact sparc tire.
It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
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 ii you have
radial tires
-- which may look properly inflated even if they’re
underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to ‘13 000 km)
for any signs
of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires
as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged
tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for
New Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement” later in this section
for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your
tires, always use
the
correct rotation pattern
shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation
pressures 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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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
While the
tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect
to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give
you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on
a smooth road, your wheels may need to
be rebalanced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privilegessm at “no
charge”, throughout your 1995 Cadiltac Warranty Period - 48 Months,
or 50,000 Miles/80,000 Kilometers.
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - is performed on site for the
following situations:
TOWING SERVICE
BATTERY JUMP START
LOCK OUT ASSISTANCE
FUEL DELM3RY
FLAT TIRE CHANGE (* Covers change only)
* Tire replacement/~~arraI1ty coverage must be
determined by a Cadillac dealer or appropriate tire
manufacturer.
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