2006 CADILLAC XLR V tire size

XLR-V Tires
Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle
has P235/45R19 size tires on the front axle and
P255/40R19 size tires on the rear axle. Different tire
sizes front to rear should not be rotated.
When It Is Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it is
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
cannot be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage.
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Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specic tires for your
vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on
your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specication
(TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement
tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with
the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle
will continue to have tires that are designed to give the
same performance and vehicle safety, during normal
use, as the original tires.
GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a
dozen critical specications that impact the overall
performance of your vehicle, including brake system
performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire
pressure monitoring performance. GM’s TPC Spec
number is molded onto the tire’s sidewall by the tire
manufacturer. If the tires have an all-season tread design,
the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud
and snow. SeeTire Sidewall Labeling on page 6-52for
additional information.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original
equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with
a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum
speed capability.{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving. If you mix tires of different
sizes (other than those originally installed on
your vehicle), brands, or types (radial and
bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle
properly, and you could have a crash. Using
tires of different sizes (other than those
originally installed on your vehicle), brands or
types, may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Be sure to use the correct size, brand, and
type tires on all four wheels.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim anges 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.
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If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that
do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they
are the same size, load range, speed rating, and
construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your
vehicle’s original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system
may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if
non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle.
Non-TPC Spec rated tires may give a low-pressure
warning that is higher or lower than the proper
warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-59.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on
the Tire and Loading Information Label. This label
is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar).
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 5-33for more
information about the Tire and Loading Information
Label and its location on your vehicle.Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size
than your original equipment wheels and tires, this
may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its
braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability,
and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle
has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes,
traction control, and electronic stability control, the
performance of these systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable level
of performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are selected.
You may increase the chance that you will
crash and suffer serious injury. Only use
GM specic wheel and tire systems developed
for your vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 6-64andAccessories
and Modications on page 6-3for additional information.
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be injured
in a crash. Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it for use
on your vehicle and tire size combination and
road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, re-adjust or remove
the device if it is contacting your vehicle,
and do not spin your wheels. If you do nd
traction devices that will t, install them on
the rear tires.
Lifting Your Vehicle
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever
in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t
move, you can put blocks in front of and
behind the wheels.
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Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-46
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-45
Glove Box..................................................2-45
Map Pocket................................................2-45
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-46
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Symbols........................................................4-42
System Needs Service, If.................................4-50
System Overview
Overview, Navigation System.......................... 4-2
T
Tachometer....................................................3-50
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-56
Telescopic Steering Column, Power
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 3-6
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-83
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-57
Tires.............................................................6-50
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................6-82
Buying New Tires........................................6-64
Chains.......................................................6-70
Cleaning....................................................6-83
Different Size..............................................6-65
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-75
Ination - Tire Pressure................................6-58
Inspection and Rotation................................6-62
Lifting Your Vehicle......................................6-70
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-59
Run-Flat.....................................................6-56
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................6-52
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................6-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-63
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-37
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-37
Your Vehicle...............................................5-37
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-48
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-67
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Waypoint, Edit................................................4-23
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-67
Different Size..............................................6-65
Replacement...............................................6-67
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power ........................................................2-16
Windshield
Rainsense™ Wipers.....................................3-10
Replacement...............................................6-49Windshield (cont.)
Washer......................................................3-11
Washer Fluid..............................................6-34
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-49
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-81
Wiper Fuses...............................................6-86
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................5-27
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-29
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-86
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 7-2
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