1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE inflation pressure

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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That
is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You wili need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater
run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little
as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour
or so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
(m 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
RTG PSliKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSI. 28KPa
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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
options not installed in the factory.
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The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with
a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See the storage instructions label to replace your
compact spare into your trunk properly.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire 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.
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We don’t make tires. Your new 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.
A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
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.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
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.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on
the
rear edge of 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 Wa). When you end
this very high-speed driving, reduce the cold inflation
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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 the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear.
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards. When to
Check
Check
your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare.
tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How
to Check
Use a mod quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back
on the valve stems.
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.
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uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet 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.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to
use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Stop Engine
Low Oil Pressure Message ............. 2-85
Stop Engine Overheated Message .................. 2-85
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-52
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-53
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-20
Surge Tank. Coolant
........................ 5- 18. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-54
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Symbols. Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-64
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-33
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-35
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-55
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3.2. 3.6
Temperature Control. Passenger
.................... 3-9
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2- 12
Theft-Deterrent Audio Feature
.................... 3-33
Third (3), Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time, Setting the
............................... 3- 14
Tire-Loading Information Label ................... 4-29
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft System Problem/Car
May Not Restart Message . . 2-85
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23 Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-41
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat
.......................... ; ... 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Inflation .................................... 6-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction .................................... 6-41
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-40
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-85
TopStrap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-64
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Active ...................................... 2-86
Active Message
............................... 4-8
Control System ................................ 4-8
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2-70, 4-9
ReadyMessage
.............................. 2-85
Traction
OffMessage
................................. 2-85
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