1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE spare wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift
head a few inches. Getting under a
vehicle when it
is jacked up is
dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can cause damage to the vehicle and
even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to
fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising
your vehicle.
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(270 mm) (150 mm)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack
lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the
vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire.
Put the compact spare tire near
you.
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
5. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and spare wheel.

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Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and
to the proper
torque specification.
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.
Stoe-g the Flat Tire and Tools
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.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk
so the side that faces out
when it
is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not fit down into the well. Place
it so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well.

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When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle 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 other vehicles.
And don’t
mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels
or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice
or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts
of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.

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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 Pa).
How to Check
Use a good 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 rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, 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 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.
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To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
I
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires
of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though.
It was developed for use on your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-6 1
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-62
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-54
Fabric
................................. 6.49. 6.50
Glass
....................................... 6-52
Inside of Your Cadillac
........................ 6-49
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-5 1
Leather
..................................... 6-51
Outside of Your Cadillac
....................... 6-53
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
................................. 6.50. 6.51
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-53
WoodPanels
................................. 6-51
Climate Control Personalization
................... 3 . 14
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls
........... 3-14
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 15
Coinholder
.................................... 2-59
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-32
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-26
Compact Disc Player Errors
....................... 3-29
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Compass, Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-55
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-3 1
Continuous Variable
- Real Time Dampening ......... 2-96 Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-60
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-59
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-23
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-20
Cooling System
................................ 5-18
Cornering Lamps
............................... 2-47
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-51
Cruise Control
................................. 2-41
Cruise Engaged Message
......................... 2-91
Cupholders
............................... 2.59. 2.60
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 7-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 7-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 7-2
CV-RTD (CV-RSS)
............................. 2-96
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-46
DeadBattery
................................... 5-4
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 7-12. 7.13
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
......................... 3-13
Defogging
.................................... 3-13
Defrosting
.................................... 3-13
Digital Cluster Climate Control Panel
................ 3-2
Digital Control Buttons
.......................... 2-85
Dimensions.
Vehicle ............................ 6-70
DIC .......................................... 2-85
Dolby' B Noise Reduction
............. 3- 18.3-21. 3-25

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Service ........................................ 6-2
A/C System A/C Compressor
Off Message ......... 2-92
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-92
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-92
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Charging System Message
...................... 2-92
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-92
Emissions System Message
..................... 2-92
Engine Cooling System Message
................. 2-93
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-80
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-93
Idle Control System Message
................... 2-93
Ignition System Message
....................... 2-93
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7-13. 7-14
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications. Ordering
.................... 7- 13. 7- 14
Ride Control Message
......................... 2-93
Steering System Message
....................... 2-93
Transmission Message
......................... 2-93
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7-13. 7- 14
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Cadillac .......... 1-29
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Levers
.............................. 2-30. 2-31
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-25 Into
PARK (P)
............................... 2-30
Out of PARK (P) ............................. 2-33
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-37
SIR .......................................... 1-22
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-31
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-35
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-69
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-4
Speed Sensor Fault Message
...................... 2-93
Speedometer
................................... 2-72
Stability Engaged Message
....................... 2-93
Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-94
Stains, Cleaning
........................... 6-50, 6-51
Ignition Key Message
.......................... 2-94
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
In Emergencies ............................... 4-12
Magnasteer
................................ 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-15
Starting Disabled Due to Theft System Remove
Steam
........................................ 5-16
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Steering Column Shift Lever
...................... 2-30