1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO tires

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The following information relates to the system developed by the United
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only
to vehicles sold in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering \
(turning)
traction.
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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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Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use
only
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them
as tightly
as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear
the chains contacting
your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If
the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces
to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to aging, weather and chemical
fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep
the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Cadillac garaged or covered
whenever possible.
ALUMINUM WHEELS
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide
cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating
off your aluminum wheels.
TIRES
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe
off any overspray
or splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage
the paint finish.
SHEETMETAL DMGE
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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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GM
PART
NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION
1050172 16 Oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil
Remover
1050173
16 02. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner
and Polish
1050174
16 02. (0.473 L) White Sidewall
1050214 32
Oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl/Leather Tire Cleaner
Cleaner
I 1050427 I I
23 02. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner
1050429
6 Lbs. (2.72 Kg) Multi-Purpose
Powdered
I 1051398 I 8 02. (0.237 L) I Spot Lifter
1051515 32
Oz. (0.946 L) GM Optikleen
1050202 16 02. (0.473 L) Magic Mirror
Cleaner Polish
USAGE
Removes Old Waxes,
Polishes, Tar and Road
Oil
Removes Rust and
Corrosion
on Chrome
and Stainless Steel
Cleans White and Black
Tires
Spot and Stain Removal
on Leather or Vinyl
Glass Cleaning and
Spot Cleaning
on Vinyls
Cleans Vinyl and Cloth
on Door Trim, Seats,
and Carpet-Also, Tires
and Mats
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Grease for Hood, Trunk
and Door
Hinges and
Latches
Exterior Wash
Spot and Stain Removal
on Cloth and Fabric
WindshieId Washer
Solvent and
Ant i-Freeze
Exterior Cleaner and
Polish
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The Outside
of Your Cadillac ...................... 6-57
Tires
........................................... 6-58
Top
of the Instrument Panel ....................... 6-55
Vinyl
.......................................... 6-54
Climate Control System
.............................. 3-2
Clock. Setting the
.................................. 3-10
Comfort Controls
................................... 3-1
Compact Disc Care
................................. 3-20
Compact Spare Tire
................................ 5-30
Compass, Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
with 2-57
Console Shift Lever
................................. 2-30
Console. Center
.................................... 2-13
ControI
of a Vehicle ................................. 4-5
Control,
Loss of .................................... 4-14
Convenience Net
................................... 2-63
Convex Outside Mirror
.............................. 2-61
Coolant
........................................... 6-23
Heater, Engine
............................. 2-22. 6-15
SurgeTank
..................................... 5-17
Cooling System .................................... 5-15
Cornering Lamps
................................... 2-52
Cruise Control
..................................... 2-44
Erasing Speed Memory
........................... 2-48
Getting Out
of .................................. 2-48
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............... 2-47
To Increase Speed ............................... 2-47
To Reduce Speed ................................ 2-47
To Resume a Set Speed
........................... 2-46
To Set .......................................... 2-45
Traction Control Activated
........................ 2-44
Use on Hills .................................... 2-47
Cruise Engaged Message
............................ 2-88
Cupholders ........................................ 2-13
Customer Assistance Information
...... See Owner Assistance
Damage.
Finish .................................... 6-59
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................... 6-58
Daytime Running Lamps ............................ 2-53
De.Ice. Front ....................................... 3-8
Dead Battery ....................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting .................. See Owner Assistance
Defensive Driving
................................... 4-1
Defog
............................................. 3-4
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)
............... 1-22
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
............................ 6-25
Suspension. Road Sensing
........................... 2-92
Symbols. Vehicle
...................................... v
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Fdchometer (Analog Cluster) ......................... 2-80
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ......................... 6-38
Temperature
........................................ 3-3
Theft
............................................. 2-14
Theft Deterrent Alarm System
....................... 2-15
Theft System Problem/Car May Not Restart Message .... 2-90
Thermostat
........................................ 6-26
Third (3) Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel ................................. 2-37
Time. Setting the
................................... 3-10
Epe
Player Care
................................... 3-20
Timer Button. Driver Information Center .............. 2-84
Tire Chains
........................................ 6-50
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................... 6-44
Tires
............................................. 6-42
Tire Loading
...................................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................... 6-48
Buying New
..................................... 6-46
Changing
a Flat ................................. 5-22
Inspection and Rotation
.......................... 6-44
Sparc. Compact
................................. 5-30
Temperature
.................................... 6-48
Traction
........................................ 6-47
Treadwear ...................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
......................... 6-47
Wear lndicators
................................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement .............................. 6-49
Top Strap
......................................... 1-40
Torque. Wheel Nut ................................. 5-29
Towing a Trailer
.................................... 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ................................. 5-9
Traction Active Message
..................... 2-77. 2-90. 4-9
Traction Control System .............................. 4-9
Trailer Tongue Weight
............................... 4-35
Inflation
....................................... 6-43
Torque Lock
....................................... 2-31
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Trailer Towing
Brakes
......................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades ............................... 4-38
Engine Cooling When Towing a .................... 4-40
Hitches ........................................ 4-36
Maintenance .................................... 4-39
Parking on Hills ................................. 4-39
Safety Chains ................................... 4-36
Turn Signals .................................... 4-38
Driving with a Trailer ............................. 4-37
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ................ 4-36
Weight of a Trailer ............................... 4-34
Transaxle Fluid
Automatic
...................................... 6-19
Change Indicator. How to Reset ................... 6-22
Reset Message .................................. 2-91
Transmitter. HomeLink Universal ..................... 2-65
Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle ................. 2-9
Trip Odometer ..................................... 2-72
Trip Set Button. Driver Information Center ............. 2-85
Trunk Release. Remote ............................. 2-12
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................ 2-39
Turn Signal On Message ............................. 2-91
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...................... 2-38
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................... 4-38
Twilight Sentinel ................................... 2-50
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 6-59
Underhood Lamp .................................. 2-52
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Vehicle Damage Warnings ............................. iv
Vehicle Dimensions Chart ........................... 6-74
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................. 6-61
Vehicle Loading .................................... 4-30
Vehicle Speed Limiter ............................... 2-81
Vehicle Storage .................................... 6-33
Vehicle Symbols ....................................... v
Vehicle. Control of a ................................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving Your ................................ 2-6
Vision. Night ...................................... 4-16
Visor Vanity Mirrors. Lighted ........................ 2-63
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