1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO flat tire

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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, and 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.
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
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.
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.
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~eplace any wheel that is bent. cracked, or badly ruslea
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
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.
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.
A CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
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.
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.
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following situations:
Towing Service
Battery Jump Starting
Lock Out Assistance
Fuel Delivery
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
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-21. 2-61
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-3. 3-4
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-44
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-52
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-37
Antifreeze
................................ 6-22. 6-23
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-64. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54
Apply Brake To Shift Message .................... 2-71
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.49. 2.X
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-3
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Astroroof
..................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-3~
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-3:
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ....................................... 6-1t
Operation
................................... 2-21
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-2
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-12
Battery
...................................... 6-31
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-62
Jump Starting ................................. 5-?
No Charge Message ........................... 2-72
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-1
Volts High Message ........................... 2-72
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-72
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5

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Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-42
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-43
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7-1 1
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7-1 1
Blizzard ...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
System Warning Light
......................... 2-62
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-72
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-17
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Parlung
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Wear
....................................... 6-30
BTSI ......................................... 2-2 8
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-64
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3- 12. 3. 15. 3.24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35 Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-5 1
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 2-49
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains.Tire
................................... 6-46
Change Engine Oil Message ...................... 2-72
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-72
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-62
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-73
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-73
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-73
Check
Gas Cap Message ......................... 2-73
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-73
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-73
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Bulb Replacement .... 6-36
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
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
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
CHMSL
...................................... 6-36
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
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FanButton
..................................... 3-2
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter.Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-5 1
Finish Damage ................................. 6-52
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Flash-To-Pass Feature ........................... 2-33
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Floor Mats .................................... 2-52
Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-64
FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
French Language Manual 11
Front Towing .............................. 5-9.5-1 1
Fuel .......................................... 6- 3
Data Display ................................. 2-69
Door Lock Release ............................. 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-69
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Level Low Message ........................... 2-74
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
Flashers . Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
.. ...........................
Front Turn Signal Lamps . Bulb Replacement ......... 6-35
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-65
Fuel
....................................... 2-69
Speedometer
................................. 2-59
Tachometer .................................. 2-60 GarmentHooks
................................ 2-51
Gear
Positions . Automatic Transaxle ................ 3-21
GloveBox .................................... 2-49
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Ratlng ...................... 4-30
Guide en Franpis ................................. 11 ..
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-32
Handles
. Assist ................................. 2-51
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-32
HighLow
Beam Changer ...................... 2-33
On Reminder
................................ 2-40
Wiper Activated
.............................. 2-39
Headlamps Suggested
Message .................... 2-74
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing
. Damage ............................... 3-35
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 7-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-33
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9

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Horn ......................................... 2-31
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6- 15
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-62
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ice Possible Message ........................... 2-75
Ignition Positions
............................... 2- 17
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-43
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-5 1
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-39
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-42
CleaningtheTop
............................. 6-49
Clusters
.................................... 2- 58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
Jack. Tire
............................... 5.26. 5.27
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System . Remote .................... 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Lamps ........................................ 2-39
Interior ..................................... 2-42
On Reminder ................................ 2-40
Panel
....................................... 2-42
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-27
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-42
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Leaving
Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.64. . 4.7 _-
Brake System W&ing ......................... 2-62
Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-62
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-65
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-68
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-63
Safety Belt Reminder'
...................... 1-7.2-61
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-66
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-64. 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-5
Automatic Door ............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Programmable Automatic Door
.............. 2-5 . 2-80
Trunk Release
................................ 2-10
LockAJnlock Confirmation
....................... 2-81
Low Refrigerant A/C Off Message ................. 2-75
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
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Into PARK (P) ..................
Out of PARK (P) ................
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment ...
Signaling Turns ...................
SIR .............................
Skidding .........................
Sound Equipment, Adding ...........
Spare Tire, Compact ................
Speaker Covers, Cleaning ...........
Specificaticns and Capacities .........
Speech Impaired . Customer Assistance .
Stability System Engaged Message ....
Stains, Cleaning ...................
Starting Disabled Remove Key Message
Steam
...........................
In Emergencies ..................
Magnasteer TM ...................
Power .........................
Tips ...........................
Wheel, Tilt .....................
Steering Wheel Controls ............
Storage Compartments ..............
Storage Mode Personalization ........
Storage, Vehicle ...................
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .....
Sun Visors .......................
Sunglasses Storage Compartment .....
Speedometer ......................
Starting Your Engine ...............
Steering .........................
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..... 1-20
..... 4-15
..... 3-34
..... 5-34
..... 6-49
..... 6-64
...... 7-4
..... 2-59
..... 2-77
6.48. 6.49
..... 2-77
..... 2-19
..... 5-16
..... 4-10
..... 4-12
..... 4-10
..... 4-10
..... 4-11
..... 2-32
. 3.9. 3.33
..... 2-49
..... 2-43
..... 6-31
..... 5-35
..... 2-51
..... 2-49
Sunroof ....................................... 2- 52
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-20
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-25 ...
Symbols, Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-60
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-35
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-51
Temperature Controls
............................. 3-2
Theft ......................................... 2-13
Valet Lockout Button
.......................... 2-15
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-77
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-32
Time, Setting the
................................. 3-9
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-44
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-24
Tire
Loading
................................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-38
Chains
..................................... 6-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Compactspare
............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-40
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure .................................... 6-39
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