2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE Owners Manual

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual 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 control

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual 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

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has P235/55R17, LT235/60R17E
or P235/60R17/EL size tires, do not use tire
chains, there is not enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
Bu

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes �at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s
hazard warning �ashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashers
on page 3-6

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
The instructions for changing a tire is on the inside of
the tire cover located in your trunk.
To gain access to the inst

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual 3. Turn the wing nuts to remove the container that
holds the wrench and jack.
4. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and compact spare
tire from the trunk. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-86for more informa

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CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G Owners Manual Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. For models having aluminum wheels with a center
wheel cover, use the �at end of the wheel wrench
to gently pry the wheel covers off. Be careful