1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE spare tire

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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 speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) 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.
NOTICE:
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.

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Example:
You'll find maximum load and inflation pressure
molded on the tire's sidewall, in small letters, near the
rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum
load 690 kg (1521 lbs.) @ 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press.
For this example, you would set the inflation pressure
for high
-speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa).
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:

Too much flexing

Too much heat

Tire overloading

Bad wear

Bad handling

Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:

Unusual wear

Bad handling

Rough ride

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 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.

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6-45 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 ªWhen It's Time for New Tiresº and
ªWheel Replacementº 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 ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº 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 ªWheel Nut Torqueº in
the Index.
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
ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index.)

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CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial
-ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter
-type snow tires,
space
-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited
-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.

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8-3
Checking Engine Oil 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Things Under the Hood 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-43 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-45 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-47 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHMSL 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
City Driving 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome
-Plated Wheels 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric/Carpet 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Surfaces 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-53 . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Panels 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climate Control
Personalization 3
-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Controls 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coinholder (Front Storage Area) 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization 2-94 . . .
Compact Disc Care 3-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player Care 3-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Players 3-21, 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire 5-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compartments, Storage 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass, Rearview Mirror with 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Shift Lever 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continual Variable Road Sensing Suspension 2-95 . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System, Traction 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience Net 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering Lamps 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lamps 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Transportation 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Engaged Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cupholders (in Storage Areas) 2-53, 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curb View Assist Mirror 2-52, 2-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-11
Bulletins, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Control Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stability Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Sys Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Soon Message 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Clock 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Levers 2-29, 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIR 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare Tire, Compact 5
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers, Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stability Sys Engaged Message 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Disabled Remove Key Message 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9, 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Column Shift Lever 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magnasteer
4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Controls 3-13, 3-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage
Area, Front 2
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compartments 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Personalization 2-48, 2-94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System, Trunk 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank, Coolant 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-12
Tachometer 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamps, Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tapes, Playing Cassettes 3-16, 3-19, 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone, Cellular 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Controls 3-3, 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft System Problem/Car May Not Restart Message 2-88 . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature, Radio 3-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent System (Vehicle Alarm) 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Wheel 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips About Your Audio System 3-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information Label 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare 5-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Pressure 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wear Indicators 6
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Speed - Fuel Off Message 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-26, 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing
a Trailer 4
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Vehicle 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction
Control System 4
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System Warning Light 2-72, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engaged Message 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off Message 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ready Message 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspended Message 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .