1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
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.) When It’s Time
for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6
mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire
if any of the following statements
are true:
0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
around the tire.
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because
of the size or location
of the damage.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Temperature -- A, B, C
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 A and B 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.
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.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. 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.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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~ Using the wrong replacement wheels, wneel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or
tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
0 Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
Lock Out Assistance
0 Fuel Delivery
0 Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)
Trip Interruption -- If your trip is interrupted due
to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the
48 months/50,000 miles
(80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are
hotel, meals and rental car.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
NC
Off For Engine Protection Message ............. 2-89
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Cadillac ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-27
How it Works
................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.75
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-26
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-27
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-26
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
............................... 3-10
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 17
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Analog Control Buttons
.......................... 2-87
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Air Control. Climate Control System ............. 3.3. 3.7
Analog Cluster Climate Control Panel
................ 3-6 Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.77. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-29
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-57
Apply Brake To Shift Message
.................... 2-89
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.59. 2.60
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-61
Assist Handles
................................. 2-63
Astroroof
..................................... 2-64
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-31
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-27
Automatic Transaxle ............................. 2-22
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-25
Shifting
..................................... 2-25
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-22
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
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Jump Starting
................................. 5-4
No Charge Message
........................... 2-89
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2- 11
Volts High Message ........................... 2-89
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-89
Warnings
................................ 5.4. 5.6
Battery Guard Storage ........................... 2-52
Battery Saver
.................................. 2-50
Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-50
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-52
BBB Auto Line ................................ 7-11
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................. 7- 11
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
......................... 2-76
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-33
Wear
....................................... 6-29
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-90
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-Iny New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
Brightness Control .............................. 2-50
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-3 1
BTSI ......................................... 2-33 Capacities
and Specifications
.................... 6-69
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.34.4.29. 4.36
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.17.3.20. 3.24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-31
CeUularTelephone
.............................. 2-63
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-60
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp. Bulb Replacement
... 6-37
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-90
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-90
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-75
Check Brake Fluid
Level Message ................. 2-90
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-90
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-90
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-90
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-91
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-39
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-41
Securing in
the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-43
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
Where to Put
................................ 1-37
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-54
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.17. 3.20.
3-24
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
CHMSL
...................................... 6-37

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Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-36
Exterior Lighting
............................... 2- 10
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................... 2-50
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-34
Fabric Cleaning
.......................... 6-49, 6-50
Fan Button
................................. 3-2, 3-6
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Finish Care
.................................... 6-54
Finish Damage
................................. 6-55
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-28
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-38
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-63
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-69
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Front Storage Armrest
........................... 2-59
Front Towing
.............................. 5-9, 5-11
Front Turn Signal Lamps, Bulb Replacement ......... 6-36
Door Release
............................. 6-5, 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Level Low Message
........................... 2-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-62
FogLamps
.................................... 2-47
FrenchLanguageManual
........................... ii
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
DataPanel
.................................. 2-84
Gage
....................................... 2-83 Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-79
Fuel
....................................... 2-83
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-25
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation
.................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-31
GVWR
....................................... 4-31
Handles, Assist
................................. 2-63
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-31
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-37
Suggested Message
...................... 2-47, 2-48
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-46
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 7-4
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-5
Heating ....................................... 3-11
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-36
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
GloveBox
.................................... 2-59
Guide
en FranGais 11 .. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Headlamps
.................................... 2-46
Aiming
..................................... 6-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Wiring
..................................... 6-59

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......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6- 14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls ................... 3- 14
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights
................... 2-76
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-91
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-51
Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror
........... 2-63
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
............... 2.62. 2.63
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror ........... 2-53
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-68
Brightness Control
............................ 2-50
Cleaning the
Top ............................. 6-5 1
Clusters ............................... 2.70. 2.71
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-50
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-28
Jump Starting
................................... 5-4
Keyless Entry System. Remote
.................... 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-2 Labels
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-45
Courtesy
.................................... 2-51
Interior
..................................... 2-50
OnReminder
................................ 2-46
Panel
....................................... 2-50
Underhood
.................................. 6-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-32
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-50
Lighter
....................................... 2-61
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-23. 2-75
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-77. 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-76
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-75
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-79
Interior
..................................... 2-50
Oil Pressure
................................. 2-82
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-74
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-80
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-78. 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
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