2007 CADILLAC DTS spare wheel

Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 428for more
information.
2. For models having aluminum wheels with a
center wheel cover, use the at end of the
wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers
off. Store the wheel cover and lug nutcaps in the trunk until you have the at tire
repaired or replaced. Be careful not to scratch
the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to
remove it with your hands. Then loosen
the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Do not
remove them yet.
3. For models with exposed lug nuts, loosen
them using the wheel wrench. Do not
remove them yet.
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Notice:If you position the jack under the
rocker molding and attempt to raise the
vehicle, you could break the molding and/or
cause other damage to your vehicle. Always
position the jack so that when the jack head is
raised, it will t rmly in the notch located
inboard from the rocker molding.
5. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
lower the jack lift head until the jack ts
under the vehicle.
6. Raise the jack until the metal ange ts rmly
into the channel of the jack head.7. Put the spare tire near you.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground for the spare tire to t under
the vehicle.
9. Remove all wheel nuts and the at tire.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts
to which it is fastened, can make the
wheel nuts become loose after time. The
wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When changing a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from the places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can
be used to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to
get all the rust or dirt off.10. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces, and
spare wheel.
11. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a
serious accident.
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to come loose and even come off. This
could lead to an accident. Be sure to use
the correct wheel nuts. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new GM
original equipment wheel nuts. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 460
for wheel nut torque specication.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence
and to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 460for
the wheel nut torque specication.14. Tighten the wheel nuts rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut
covers, screw the nut covers on with
your ngers, then tighten one-quarter turn with
the wheel wrench.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
vehicle’s compact spare. If you try to put a
wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or
the spare could be damaged.
5-Wheel Nuts8-Wheel Nuts
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{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 spare tire on your vehicle,
store the at tire in your trunk.
Store the at tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their
compartment in the trunk. For storage, the jack
must be raised until the screw end is ush with the
edge of the jack.
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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A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Retainer
D. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
E. Jack Container
F. Spare Tire
G. Bolt1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 106.
2. Reinstall the spare tire (F) making sure to line
up the wheel center hole with the bolt (G) and
place it on the compartment oor.
3. Insert the jack container (E) into the spare
tire (F). Then insert the jack and wheel
wrench (D) into the center of the spare tire
making sure to line up the wheel nut hole with
the bolt (G) on the compartment oor.
4. Secure the spare tire and the jack container
with the retainer (C) and then the wing
nut (B).
5. Reinstall the spare tire cover (A).
Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire.
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).
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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.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a spare tire, which, when
new, was fully inated. A spare tire may lose
air over time, so check its ination pressure
regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 411andLoading Your Vehicle on page 333
for information regarding proper tire ination
and loading your vehicle. For instructions on how
to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare
Tire on page 431.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in
case you need it again.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tire originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it.
If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not
match your vehicle’s original road tires and wheels
in size and type, do not include the spare in the
tire rotation.
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Specications, Capacities............................ 460
Speedometer............................................... 224
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 311
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 232
Starting Your Engine................................... 119
Steering...................................................... 312
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 296
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory................. 12
Steering Wheel, Heated.............................. 166
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel
and Telescopic Steering Column.............. 165
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 165
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 155
Center Flex Storage Unit......................... 156
Coinholder(s)........................................... 155
Convenience Net..................................... 157
Cupholder(s)............................................ 155
Glove Box................................................ 155
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 157
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 332
Sun Visors.................................................. 111
Sunroof....................................................... 157
System Identication, Universal
Home Remote System............................. 143
T
Tachometer................................................. 224
TCS Warning Light...................................... 232
Telescopic Steering Column,
Power Tilt Wheel...................................... 165
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 296
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 112
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 113
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 115
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 115
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 165
Time, Setting............................................... 269
Tires........................................................... 402
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels, Cleaning.................................. 446
Buying New Tires..................................... 420
Chains..................................................... 426
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 428
Cleaning.................................................. 447
Different Size........................................... 422
High-Speed Operation.............................. 413
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 427
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 411
Inspection and Rotation............................ 418
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 431
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