2010 CADILLAC DTS tire pressure

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors, replace them only with new GM originalequipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have theright wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMSsensors for your vehicle.
{WARNING:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It
could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problemswith bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chainclearance to the body and chassis.
If your vehicle is a professional model, the wheels havea unique offset and bolt hole diameter. Each of thewheels on the professional vehicle have eight wheelsnuts. The wheels on the non-professional vehiclehave five wheel nuts. SeeChanging a Flat Tire onpage 6-80for more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{WARNING:
Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous.
You cannot know how it has been used or how far
it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and
cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use
a new GM original equipment wheel.
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{WARNING:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else,
you or others could be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or atire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jack andspare tire, follow the instructions below. To use the tiresealant and compressor kit, seeTire Sealant andCompressor Kit on page 6-71.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
{WARNING:
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor
ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has
no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3-34.
{WARNING:
Over-inflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture
and you or others could be injured. Be sure to
read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit
instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended
pressure. Do not exceed the recommended
pressure.
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Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressorkit instructions.
The kit includes:
A. On/Off Button
B. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only)
C. Pressure Relief Button
D. Pressure Gage
E. Air Only Hose (Black)
F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
G. Power Plug
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling instructions on thelabel adhered to the compressor.
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealantcanister. The sealant canister should be replaced beforeits expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters areavailable at your local dealer/retailer. See “Removal andInstallation of the Sealant Canister” following.
There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. Afterusage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hoseassembly must be replaced. See “Removal andInstallation of the Sealant Canister” following.
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7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running whileusing the air compressor.
8. Turn the selector switch (B) clockwise to theSealant + Air position.
9. Press the on/off (A) button to turn the tire sealantand compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject sealant and air intothe tire.
The pressure gage (D) will initially show a highpressure while the compressor pushes the sealantinto the tire. Once the sealant is completelydispersed into the tire, the pressure will quicklydrop and start to rise again as the tire inflates withair only.
10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflationpressure using the pressure gage (D). Therecommended inflation pressure can be foundon the Tire and Loading Information label.SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-54.
The pressure gage (D) may read higher than theactual tire pressure while the compressor is on.Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressurereading. The compressor may be turned on/offuntil the correct pressure is reached.
Notice:If the recommended pressure cannot bereached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicleshould not be driven farther. The tire is tooseverely damaged and the tire sealant andcompressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove thepower plug from the accessory power outletand unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve.SeeRoadside Service on page 8-7.
11. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the tire sealantand compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak airuntil the vehicle is driven and the sealant isdistributed in the tire, therefore, Steps 12 through18 must be done immediately after Step 11.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant andcompressor kit as it could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (G) from the accessorypower outlet in the vehicle.
13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) counterclockwise toremove it from the tire valve stem.
14. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the powerplug (G) back in their original location.
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16. If the flat tire was ableto inflate to therecommended inflationpressure, removethe maximum speedlabel from the sealantcanister and placeit in a highly visiblelocation. The label is areminder not toexceed 55 mph(90 km/h) until thedamaged tire isrepaired or replaced.
17. Return the equipment to its original storage locationin the vehicle.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) todistribute the sealant in the tire.
19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure.Refer to Steps 1 through 11 under “Using the TireSealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant toInflate a Tire (Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi(68 kPa) below the recommended inflation pressure,stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severelydamaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire.SeeRoadside Service on page 8-7.
If the tire pressure has not dropped more than10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended inflationpressure, inflate the tire to the recommendedinflation pressure.
20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, andvehicle.
21. Dispose of the used sealant canister and sealant/airhose (F) assembly at a local dealer/retailer or inaccordance with local state codes and practices.
22. Replace it with a new canister available from yourdealer/retailer.
23. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealantand compressor kit, take the vehicle to an authorizeddealer/retailer within a 100 miles (161 km) of drivingto have the tire repaired or replaced.
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10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflationpressure using the pressure gage (D). Therecommended inflation pressure can be found onthe Tire and Loading Information label.SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-54.
The pressure gage (D) may read higher than theactual tire pressure while the compressor is on.Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading.The compressor may be turned on/off until thecorrect pressure is reached.
11. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the tire sealantand compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant andcompressor kit as it could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (G) from the accessorypower outlet in the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the air only hose (E) from the tire valvestem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replacethe tire valve stem cap.
14. Replace the air only hose (E) and the powerplug (G) and cord back in its original location.
15. Place the equipment in the original storage locationin the vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the Sealant
Canister
To remove the sealant canister:
1. Remove the plastic cover.
2. Unscrew the connector (B) from the canister (A).
3. Pull up on the canister (A) to remove it.
4. Replace with a new canister which is available fromyour dealer/retailer.
5. Push the new canister into place.
6. Screw the connector (B) to the canister (A).
7. Slide the plastic cover back on.
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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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