2007 CADILLAC CTS wheel alignment

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

Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
If your vehicle has P245/45ZR18 96W size tires,
GM recommends rotating these tires at 3,000 mile
(4 800 km) intervals. These tires are optimized for
dry traction and handling performance. Tread life
may be 15,000 miles (24 140 km) or less for these
tires, depending on how and where you drive.
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
vehicle’s tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on
page 411andWheel Replacement on page 416for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The
rst rotation is the most important. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 462.
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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 controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
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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
516

Transmission Operation, Manual.................. 126
Trip Odometers........................................... 200
Trunk.......................................................... 104
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 171
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 171
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 414
Universal Home Remote System................. 147
Operation........................................148, 152
System Identication................................ 146
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 290
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 321
Parking Your............................................ 132
Symbols...................................................... 5Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 494
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 445
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 445
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 242
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 194
Visors.......................................................... 111
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 197
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 232
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 168
Other Warning Devices............................ 168
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 416
Different Size........................................... 414
Replacement............................................ 416
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