2011 CADILLAC CTS flat tire

Black plate (106,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
10-106 Vehicle Care
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 fit firmly in the notch
located inboard from the rocker
molding.
5. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
jack lift head until the jack fits
under the vehicle.
6. Raise the jack by turning thewheel wrench clockwise until the
slots in the jack head fit into the
metal flange located behind the
V‐shaped locating notches on
the plastic molding as shown.
7. Put the compact spare tire near you.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the compact spare
tire to fit under the vehicle.9. Remove all the wheel nuts and
the flat tire.
{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
(Continued)

Black plate (107,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-107
WARNING (Continued)
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. SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat
on page 10‑90.
{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.10. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
11. Install the spare tire.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel.
13. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your
hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the
jack completely.
{WARNING
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications
on page 12‑2for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
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 specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
on
page 12‑2for the wheel nut
torque specification.

Black plate (108,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
10-108 Vehicle Care
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence as
shown.
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.
Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat
Load Floor (Sedan)
1. Put back all tools as they werestored in the rear storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one.
3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
4. Route the loop end of thestrap (C) through one of the
cargo tie-downs (A) located in
the rear of the vehicle.
5. Route the hook (B) through the loop (C).
6. Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie-down (A).

Black plate (109,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-109
7. Route the hook end of the strapthrough the wheel.
8. Attach the hook to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle.
9. Slide the buckle to tighten the cargo tie-down strap.
Use the following diagram as a
guide for storing the compact spare
tire in the trunk.
Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat
Load Floor (Wagon)
1. Return all tools as they were stored in the rear storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover on.
2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one.
3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
4. Route one of the hooks (A), atthe end of the cable provided,
through the liftgate striker (B). 5. Slide both D-rings (E) on each
side of the vehicle as far
rearward as they will go.
6. Route one hook (A) under the wheel spoke (C) and place the
hook into the slot in the cargo
rail on the driver side of the
vehicle.
7. Slide the D-ring (E) on that side forward to engage the hook.
8. Route the other hook under the wheel spoke (D) and place the
hook into the slot in the cargo
rail on the passenger side of the
vehicle.
9. Slide the D-ring (E) on that side forward to engage the hook.

Black plate (110,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
10-110 Vehicle Care
Compact Spare Tire and Tools
(Sedan)
Use the following diagram as a
guide for storing the compact spare
tire and tools in the trunk:
A. Wing Nut
B. Compact Spare Tire or Flat Tire(valve stem down)
C. Jack
D. Wheel Wrench
E. Extension
F. Strap Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
store the compact spare tire.
Compact Spare Tire and Tools
(Wagon)
Use the following diagram as a
guide for storing the compact spare
tire and tools in the rear
compartment area:
A. Wing Nut
B. Spare Tire
C. Jack
D. Subwoofer
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Extension
G. Strap
Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
store the compact spare tire.

Black plate (111,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-111
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.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare tire it was fully
inflated when the vehicle was new, it
can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should
be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare
on the vehicle, stop as soon as
possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inflated. 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
finish 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 the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught 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 with other wheels or
tires. They will not fit. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:
Tire chains will not fit the
compact spare. Using them can
damage the vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-3
Scheduled
Maintenance
When the Change Engine Oil
Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter. See
Engine Oilon page 10‑11.An
Emission Control Service.
When the “Change Engine Oil
Soon” message displays, service is
required for the vehicle as soon as
possible, within the next 1 000 km/
600 miles. If driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system
might not indicate the need for
vehicle service for more than a year.
The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your dealer has trained service
technicians who will perform this
work and reset the system. If the
engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since
the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
See
Engine Oil Life System
on
page 10‑14.
Every Engine Oil Change
.Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil
on page 10‑11and
Engine Oil Life Systemon
page 10‑14. An Emission Control
Service.
.Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
.Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.
.Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluidon
page 10‑26.
.Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care
on page 10‑120. Worn or
damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑34.
.Tire inflation pressures check.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑74.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑80.
.If tire rotation is recommended
for the vehicle, rotate tires if
necessary. See Tire Rotation
on
page 10‑81.
.Fluids visual leak check
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). A leak in any
system must be repaired and the
fluid level checked.

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
11-4 Service and Maintenance
.Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16.
.Brake system inspection (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
.Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection for
damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
.Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, folding seat
hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
on page 11‑7. More
frequent lubrication may be
required when the vehicle is
exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
.Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑28.
.Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
.Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.
Additional Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles
.Rotate tires. Tires should be
rotated every 12 000 km/
7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation
on page 10‑81.
At Each Fuel Stop
.Engine oil level check. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑11.
.Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
.Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluidon
page 10‑26. Once a Month
.Tire inflation check. See
Tire
Pressure on page 10‑74.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑80.
.Sunroof track and seal
inspection, if equipped. See
Sunroof (Sedan and Wagon)
on
page 2‑32or Sunroof (Coupe)on page 2‑34.
Once a Year
.See Starter Switch Checkon
page 10‑32.
.See Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check on page 10‑33.
.See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑33.
.See Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Checkon
page 10‑33.
.Accelerator pedal check for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.