2007 CADILLAC CTS diagram

Lifting From the Front
The front lifting points can be accessed from
either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires.1. Locate the front lifting points using the
diagram shown above and corresponding
triangular-shaped hoisting notches located in
the plastic molding. The front lifting location
is about 14 inches (35.6 cm) from the
rear edge of the front wheel well.
2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the
jack and the vehicle.
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the
jack is centered on the front lifting point.
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Lifting From the Rear
The rear lifting points can be accessed from either
side of your vehicle, in front of the rear tires.1. Locate the rear lifting points using the
diagram shown above and corresponding
triangular-shaped hoisting notches located in
the plastic molding. The rear lifting location
is about 7 inches (17.8 cm) from the
front edge of the rear wheel well.
2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the
jack and the vehicle.
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the
jack is centered on the rear lifting point.
SeeDoing Your Own Service Work on page 333
for additional information.
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2. Find the jacking location using the diagram
above and corresponding triangular-shaped
hoisting notches located in the plastic molding.
The front location (A) is about 14 inches
(35.6 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel
well, and the rear location (B) is about 7 inches
(17.8 cm) from the front edge of the rear
wheel well.3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked
up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off
the jack you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.
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14. Tighten the wheel
nuts rmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare tire. It will note t. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired or
replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (CTS Only)
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
After you have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to store the at tire in
your trunk.
Remove the foam support so that the at tire will
t in the storage area. Place the at tire with
the appearance-side face down and store the jack
container in the center of the tire. See the
diagram for more information.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
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Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
compact spare tire in the trunk:
A. Compact Spare
Tire Cover
Wing Nut
B. Compact Spare
Tire Cover
C. Plastic Wing Nut
D. Retainer
E. Jack Container
with Wheel
Wrench and JackF. Flat Road Tire
G. Compact
Spare Tire
H. Foam Insert
I. Bolt
J. Wheel Wrench
K. JackCompact Spare Tire (CTS Only)
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles
(5 000 km), so you can nish your trip and have
the full-size tire repaired or replaced at your
convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the
spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
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