2006 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
ste

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual Occupant Distribution:Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the ti

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual In�ation - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate
effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-in�ation or over-in�ation is all right. It is not.
If your t

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly
in�ated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly in�ated even when

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual When you end this high-speed driving, return the tires
to the cold in�ation pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-44.
Example:
You will �nd the ma

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and in�ate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a signi�cantly under-in�ated

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual 6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Activate the TPM sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure for �ve seconds,
or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,
which may take

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CADILLAC SRX 2006 1.G Owners Manual Tire Inspection and Rotation
The tires on your vehicle are different sizes front to rear.
Due to this, your tires should not be rotated. Each tire
and wheel should be used only in the position it is i