2007 CADILLAC CTS run flat

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 390
Tires............................................................ 392
Winter Tires.............................................. 393
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 394
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 397
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V).............................. 400
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 402
High-Speed Operation............................... 404
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 405
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 409
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 411
Buying New Tires...................................... 411
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 414
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 414
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 416
Wheel Replacement.................................. 416
Tire Chains............................................... 418
Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)...................... 418
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 422
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)............... 424
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only)............................................ 425Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire (CTS Only)..................... 426
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only)............................................ 433
Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only)................ 434
Appearance Care........................................ 435
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 435
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 437
Leather...................................................... 438
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 438
Wood Panels............................................. 439
Speaker Covers........................................ 439
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 439
Weatherstrips............................................ 439
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 439
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 440
Finish Care............................................... 440
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 441
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................ 441
Tires......................................................... 442
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
330

Vehicle Capacity Weight:The number of
designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs
(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 321.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to
a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight
and the original equipment tire size and
recommended ination pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” underLoading
Your Vehicle on page 321.
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
If your vehicle has run-at tires, there is no spare
tire and no tire changing equipment. Your
vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure
in any of the tires. SeeTire Pressure Monitor
System on page 405.
{CAUTION:
When the low tire warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel cluster,
your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be
reduced during severe maneuvers. If you
drive too fast, you could lose control of
your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h)
when the low tire warning light is
displayed. Drive cautiously and check your
tire pressures as soon as you can.
If a tire goes at, you will not need to stop on the
side of the road to change the tire. You can
just keep on driving. The tire can operate
effectively with no air pressure for up to 65 miles
(105 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h).
The shorter the distance you drive and the slower
the speed, the greater the chance that the tire
will not have to be replaced. When a tire is lled
with air, it provides a cushion between the
road and the wheel.
400

Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
If your vehicle has run-at tires, there is no spare
tire and no tire changing equipment. Run-at
tires can operate effectively with no air pressure
for a limited distance and speed. Your vehicle also
has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) which will
alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure in any of
the tires. These tires perform so well without
any air pressure that a Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) is used to alert you when there is a low tire
condition.
{CAUTION:
When the low tire warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel cluster,
your vehicle’s handling capabilities will
be reduced during severe maneuvers.
If you drive too fast, you could lose control
of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h)
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
when the low tire warning light is
displayed. Drive cautiously and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.
SeeRun-Flat Tires (CTS-V) on page 400and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 405,
for additional information.
{CAUTION:
Special tools and procedures are required
to service a run-at tire. If these special
tools and procedures are not used you or
others could be injured and your vehicle
could be damaged. Always be sure the
proper tools and procedures, as described
in the service manual, are used.
To order a service manual seeService
Publications Ordering Information on page 501.
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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.
433

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.
434

Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
General Motors........................................ 501
United States Government....................... 500
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 90
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 119
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 34
Roadside
Service.................................................... 488
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 321
Roof Rack Provisions.................................. 160
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 476
Run-Flat Tires............................................. 400
Running the Engine While Parked............... 135
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners............................................. 41
Reminder Light........................................ 201
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 439
Driver Position........................................... 26Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 38
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 34
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 34
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 20
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 462
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual........................................................ 8
Memory, Mirrors......................................... 11
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 14
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 18
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 63
Right Front Seat Position........................... 66
Security Light.............................................. 213
Service........................................................ 332
Accessories and Modications.................. 332
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Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 279
Theft-Deterrent System................................ 111
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 111
Immobilizer.............................................. 113
Immobilizer Operation.............................. 114
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 169
Time, Setting............................................... 259
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 208
Pressure Warning Message...................... 221
Tires........................................................... 392
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels, Cleaning.................................. 441
Buying New Tires..................................... 411
Chains..................................................... 418
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 424
Cleaning.................................................. 442
Compact Spare Tire................................. 434
Different Size........................................... 414
High-Speed Operation.............................. 404
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 422
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 402
Inspection and Rotation............................ 409
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 426
Lifting Your Vehicle.................................. 418
Pressure Monitor System......................... 405Tires (cont.)
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 426
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 425
Run-Flat................................................... 400
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 433
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 394
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 397
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 414
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 416
Wheel Replacement................................. 416
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 411
Winter Tires............................................. 393
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 326
Towing a Trailer....................................... 328
Your Vehicle............................................. 326
Traction
Control System (TCS).....................293, 295
Control System Warning Light.................. 206
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 297
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 297
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 353
Fluid Hot Message................................... 219
Fluid, Manual........................................... 354
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 122
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