2011 CADILLAC DTS trunk

Black plate (23,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
{WARNING:
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on the vehicle can break, and it
can change the way the vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control and
crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of the vehicle.
Notice:Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle, like
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they
will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will
keep going.
{WARNING:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn,
or in a crash.
.Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In
a trunk, put them as far forward as you
can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
.Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some
of them are above the tops of the seats.
.Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
.When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
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Black plate (11,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{WARNING:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be
badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:
.Dispense fuel only into approved containers.
.Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on
any surface other than the ground.(Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
.Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside
of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
Contact should be maintained until the filling is
complete.
.Do not smoke while pumping fuel.
.Do not use a cellular phone while
pumping fuel.
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Black plate (82,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
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 availablefrom your dealer.
5. Push the new canister into place.
6. Screw the connector (B) to the canister (A).
7. Slide the plastic cover back on.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Storage
The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the
trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3‑12.
2. Lift the cover.
3. Turn the retainer clockwise and remove the tire sealant and compressor kit.
To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the
steps.
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Black plate (84,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment needed is in the trunk. To access the
equipment:1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
on page 3‑12for more
information.
2. Press the area at the front of the handle
located on the cover so
that the back edge
raises.
3. Grab the handle andremove the cover.
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Black plate (85,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
4. Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holdsthe wrench and jack.
5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See Spare Tire
on page 6‑93for
more information.
The tools to be used are the jack (A) and the wheel
wrench (B).
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Black plate (86,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging a Flat Tireon page 6‑83for more
information.
2. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel
wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off. Store
the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the trunk
until you have the flat 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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Black plate (91,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
5-Wheel Nuts8-Wheel Nuts
14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers,
screw the nut covers on with your fingers, then
tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit 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.
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, store
the 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 compartment
in the trunk. For storage, the jack must be raised until
the screw end is flush 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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Black plate (92,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Retainer
D. Jack and Wheel Wrench E. Jack Container F. Spare Tire
G. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3‑12.
2. Reinstall the spare tire (F), face down, making sure to 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
the center of the spare tire making sure to line
up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (G) on the
compartment floor.
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).
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