2005 CADILLAC CTS wheel alignment

Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V)..............5-65
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-69
Buying New Tires.........................................5-69
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-72
Wheel Replacement......................................5-72
Tire Chains..................................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS)............................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS).......5-77
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire (CTS).......................................5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (CTS).......5-84
Compact Spare Tire (CTS).............................5-85
Appearance Care............................................5-86
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-86
Vinyl...........................................................5-88
Leather.......................................................5-88
Instrument Panel..........................................5-88
Interior Plastic Components............................5-88
Wood Panels...............................................5-89
Speaker Covers............................................5-89
Glass Surfaces.............................................5-89
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-89Weatherstrips...............................................5-89
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-90
Finish Care..................................................5-90
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-91
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels................5-91
Tires...........................................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-92
Finish Damage.............................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance................................5-93
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-93
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-93
Vehicle Identication......................................5-94
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-94
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-95
Electrical System............................................5-95
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-96
Underhood Fuse Block..................................5-96
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-101
Capacities and Specications........................5-107
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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If you have replaced a tire/wheel assembly without
transferring the TPM sensors, the error message will be
displayed. Once you re-install the TPM sensors, the
error message should go off. See your GM dealer
for service if all TPM sensors are installed and the error
message comes on and stays on.
The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry and Science Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 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. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires on page 5-69andWheel Replacement
on page 5-72for 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. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and
balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest
tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary
on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. See your
dealer for proper diagnosis.
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 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 vehicle.
5-72

Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC........................3-58
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls......................3-33
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering Wheel, Recongurable Steering
Wheel Controls............................................. 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-50
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Map Pocket................................................2-50
Roof Rack Provisions...................................2-50
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-51
System Controls, DIC......................................3-58
T
Tachometer....................................................3-37
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-50
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-105
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18Immobilizer.................................................2-19
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Pressure Warning Message...........................3-57
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-91
Buying New Tires........................................5-69
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Cleaning....................................................5-92
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-85
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-74
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-67
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-79
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-65
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-77
Run-Flat.....................................................5-61
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-84
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-34
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-65
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-72
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-91
Windshield Washer.........................................3-11
Fluid..........................................................5-37Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-52
Fuses........................................................5-95
Windshield Wipers.......................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-28
Winter Driving Mode Light................................3-48
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-20
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-108
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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