2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE wheel alignment

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-68
Wheel Replacement......................................5-69
Tire Chains..................................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-72
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-83
Appearance Care............................................5-84
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-84
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-87
Weatherstrips...............................................5-87
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-88
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-90
Finish Damage.............................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance................................5-90Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-91
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-92
Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN).................5-92
Service Parts Identi®cation Label.....................5-93
Electrical System............................................5-93
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-93
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-94
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion...................5-96
Capacities and Speci®cations........................5-101
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-103
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 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 Is Time
for New Tires on page 5-65andWheel Replacement
on page 5-69for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ®rst rotation
is the most important. See
Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services on page 6-4for 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 in¯ation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
Vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire
rotation is performed. A special tool is needed to
reset the sensor identi®cation codes. See your dealer
for service.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See ªWheel Nut Torqueº underCapacities and
Speci®cations on page 5-101.
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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 speci®ed 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 in¯ated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underin¯ation, 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.
5-68

Tire In¯ation Check........................................... 6-9
Tire Pressure Display......................................3-78
Tires.............................................................5-60
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure..............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-68
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-65
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-26
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-37
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-37
Towing..........................................................4-31
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31Traction.........................................................4-10
Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension
(CVRSS).................................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-48
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-38
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-27
Transaxle.......................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-79
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-79
Trip Odometer................................................3-43
Trunk Lid Tie Down.........................................2-12
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-12
Trunk............................................................2-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-39
Twilight Sentinel
ž............................................3-17
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Wheels..........................................................5-68
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-68
Replacement...............................................5-69
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-15
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-17
When to Check and Change............................5-21
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-36
When to Check..............................................5-61
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-40
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lockout.............................................2-17
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power........................................................2-16
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................. 6-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-11
Fluid..........................................................5-37Windshield Wiper............................................5-59
Blade Replacement......................................5-59
Fuses........................................................5-93
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-25
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-10
Wiper-Activated Headlamps..............................3-15
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XMŸ Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only).........................................3-81, 3-89
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-108
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service
(USA Only)...............................................3-105
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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