2010 CADILLAC DTS spare wheel

Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanginga Flat Tire on page 6-80for more information.
2. For models having aluminum wheels with a centerwheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel wrench togently pry the wheel covers off. Store the wheelcover and lug nut caps in the trunk until you have theflat tire repaired or replaced. Be careful not to scratchthe aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove itwith your hands. Then loosen the wheel nuts with thewheel wrench. Do not remove them yet.
3. For models with exposed lug nuts, loosen them usingthe wheel wrench. Do not remove them yet.
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5. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower thejack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle.
6. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly intothe channel of the jack head.
7. Put the spare tire near you.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handleclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
9. Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire.
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10. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts,mounting surfaces, andspare wheel.
{WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can make 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 places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the
rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 6-80.
11. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{WARNING:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
12. Put the wheel nuts backon with the roundedend of the nuts towardthe wheel. Tighten eachnut by hand until thewheel is held againstthe hub.
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14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscrosssequence as shown.
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers,screw the nut covers on with your fingers, thentighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench.
Notice:Wheel covers will not fit on your vehicle’scompact spare. If you try to put a wheel coveron the compact spare, the cover or the spare couldbe damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{WARNING:
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, storethe flat tire in your trunk.
Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartmentin the trunk. For storage, the jack must be raiseduntil the screw end is flush with the edge of the jack.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replacethe compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soonas you can.
5-Wheel Nuts8-Wheel Nuts
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A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Retainer
D. Jack and Wheel Wrench
E. Jack Container
F. Spare Tire
G. Bolt
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 3-12.
2. Reinstall the spare tire (F), face down, making sureto line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (G)and place it on the compartment floor.
3. Insert the jack container (E) into the spare tire (F).Then insert the jack and wheel wrench (D) into thecenter of the spare tire making sure to line upthe wheel nut hole with the bolt (G) on thecompartment floor.
4. Secure the spare tire and the jack container withthe retainer (C) and then the wing nut (B).
5. Reinstall the spare tire cover (A).
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Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire
{WARNING:
Driving with more than one compact spare tire
at a time could result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a crash and you or
others could be injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time.
This vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Although thecompact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehiclewas new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflationpressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and make sure the spare tireis correctly inflated. The compact spare is made toperform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you canfinish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired orreplaced at your convenience. Of course, it is bestto replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon aspossible. The spare tire will last longer and be in goodshape in case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, donot take the vehicle through an automatic car washwith guide rails. The compact spare can getcaught on the rails which can damage the tire,wheel and other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep thespare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.Using them can damage the vehicle and can damagethe chains too. Do not use tire chains on thecompact spare.
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Spare Tire
This vehicle may have a spare tire, which, when new,was fully inflated. A spare tire may lose air over time, socheck its inflation pressure regularly. SeeInflation - TirePressure on page 6-54andLoading the Vehicle onpage 5-18for information regarding proper tire inflationand loading your vehicle. For instructions on how toremove, install or store a spare tire, seeRemoving theFlat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 6-83.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you shouldstop as soon as possible and make sure the spare iscorrectly inflated. Have the damaged or flat roadtire repaired or replaced as soon as you can andinstalled back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tirewill be available in case you need it again.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire thanthe 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 yourvehicle’s original road tires and wheels in size andtype, do not include the spare in the tire rotation.
Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning
The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it iscleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damagecarpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regularvacuuming is recommended to remove particles from theupholstery. It is important to keep the upholstery frombecoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should beremoved as quickly as possible. The vehicle’s interiormay experience extremes of heat that could causestains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequentcleaning. Use care because newspapers and garmentsthat transfer color to home furnishings may alsotransfer color to the vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning the vehicle’s interior, only use cleanersspecifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned.Permanent damage may result from using cleaners onsurfaces for which they were not intended. Use glasscleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-sprayfrom other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Adding Equipment to the Outside of theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98ShiftingOut of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-90Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-109Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Steering Wheel Controls, Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119Steering Wheel Controls, Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel andTelescopic Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Storage AreasCenter Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Center Flex Storage Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Front Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . 6-79Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
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