2007 CADILLAC DTS wheel alignment

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 424
Wheel Replacement.................................. 424
Tire Chains............................................... 426
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 427
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 428
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 429
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 431
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 437
Spare Tire................................................. 438
Appearance Care........................................ 440
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 440
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 441
Leather...................................................... 442
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 443
Wood Panels............................................. 443
Speaker Covers........................................ 443
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 443
Weatherstrips............................................ 444
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 444
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 444
Finish Care............................................... 444Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 445
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................ 446
Tires......................................................... 447
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 447
Finish Damage.......................................... 447
Underbody Maintenance............................ 448
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 448
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 449
Vehicle Identication.................................. 450
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 450
Service Parts Identication Label............... 450
Electrical System........................................ 451
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 451
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 451
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 451
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 452
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 452
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 452
Rear Underseat Fuse Block....................... 455
Capacities and Specications.................... 460
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
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 419
andWheel Replacement on page 424for
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 465.If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, it should
not be included in the tire rotation process.
Use the four-tire rotation pattern shown.
A ve-tire rotation pattern may be used for your
professional vehicle, if it has a full-size spare
tire and wheel assembly that matches the original
equipment tires and wheels in size, type and
brand. The correct ve-tire rotation pattern
is shown.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 333.
Four-Tire Rotation Pattern
Five-Tire Rotation Pattern
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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. Some aluminum wheels can sometimes be
repaired. See your GM dealer if any of these
conditions exist.
Your GM dealer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset
and be mounted the same way as the
one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
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Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor System......................... 414
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 431
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 429
Spare Tire................................................ 438
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 437
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 403
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 408
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 422
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 424
Wheel Replacement................................. 424
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 419
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 340
Towing a Trailer....................................... 342
Your Vehicle............................................. 340
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 309
Control System Warning Light.................. 232
Magnetic Ride Control.............................. 310
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 311
Trunk.......................................................... 106
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 167
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 166
U
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)........................................ 202
Understanding Radio Reception................... 298
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 422
Universal Home Remote System................. 144
Operation........................................144, 148
System Identication................................ 143
V
Valet Lockout Switch................................... 112
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 306
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 333
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 259
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy............ 500
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 450
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 450
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 217
Visors.......................................................... 111
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 222
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 246
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 164
Other Warning Devices............................ 164
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 424
Different Size........................................... 422
Replacement............................................ 424
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 54
Windows..................................................... 108
Power...................................................... 109
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 173
Washer.................................................... 175
Washer Fluid........................................... 386Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 400
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 445
Wiper Fuses............................................ 451
Wipers..................................................... 172
Winter Driving............................................. 328
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 197
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 294
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 300
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 463
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