2013 CADILLAC CTS wheel

Black plate (82,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
10-82 Vehicle Care
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
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, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 9‑24.
{WARNING
Overinflating 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.
{WARNING
Storing the tire sealant and
compressor kit 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 the tire
sealant and compressor kit in its
original location. If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing
equipment, and on some vehicles
there may not be a place to store
a tire.
The tire sealant and compressor
can be used to temporarily seal
punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in
the tread area of the tire. It can also
be used to inflate an
underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a large puncture, the tire is
too severely damaged for the tire
sealant and compressor kit to be
effective. See
Roadside Service
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or
Roadside Service (Mexico) on
page 13‑9.
Read and follow all of the tire
sealant and compressor kit
instructions.

Black plate (84,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
10-84 Vehicle Care
1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air orAir Only)
2. On/Off Button 3. Pressure Gauge
4. Pressure Deflation Button
5. Tire Sealant Canister
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
7. Air Only Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inflate the tire
faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 6‑5.
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10‑80 for other important
safety warnings. Do not remove any objects that
have penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
(Coupe) on page 10‑89 or
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit (Wagon) on
page 10‑90 orStoring the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
(Sedan) on page 10‑90.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) and the power plug (8).
3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it
clockwise until it is tight.

Black plate (86,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
10-86 Vehicle Care
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after
usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (8) from the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6) counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
14. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
15. Replace the sealant/air hose (6), and the power plug (8)
back in their original location.
16. If the flat tire was able to inflateto the recommended inflation
pressure, remove the
maximum speed label from the sealant canister (5) and place it
in a highly visible location. Do
not exceed the speed on this
label until the damaged tire is
repaired or replaced.
17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the
vehicle.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer
to Steps 1–11 under “Using the
Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
Tire (Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
below the recommended
inflation pressure, stop driving
the vehicle. The tire is too
severely damaged and the tire
sealant cannot seal the tire. See
Roadside Service (U.S.
and Canada) on page 13‑7 or
Roadside Service (Mexico) on
page 13‑9.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the
tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.
20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle.
21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air
hose (6) assembly at a local
dealer or in accordance with
local state codes and practices.
22. Replace with a new canister assembly available from your
dealer.

Black plate (87,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Vehicle Care 10-87
23. After temporarily sealing thetire using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer
within 161 km (100 mi) of
driving to have the tire repaired
or replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or
Air Only)
2. On/Off Button 3. Pressure Gauge
4. Pressure Deflation Button
5. Tire Sealant Canister
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)
7. Air Only Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 6‑5.
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10‑80 for other important
safety warnings.
1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
(Coupe) on page 10‑89 or
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit (Wagon) on
page 10‑90 orStoring the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
(Sedan) on page 10‑90.

Black plate (91,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Vehicle Care 10-91
1. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
2. Foam Container
3. Wing Nut
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on
page 2‑17.
2. Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit (1) in the center
of the cargo area.
3. Remove the wing nut (3) that holds the tire sealant and
compressor kit (1) in place.
4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit (1) from the foam
container (2). To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (Sedan)
Sedan
1. Wing Nut
2. Spare Tire
3. Jack
4. Wheel Wrench
5. Extension (If Equipped) 6. Strap
To access the spare tire and jacking
equipment:
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Remove the foam cover,
if equipped.
3. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of
the rod.
4. Turn the wing nut (1) on the compact spare tire (2)
counterclockwise to remove.
5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the flat tire.
6. The tools you will be using next include the jack (3), wheel
wrench (4), and extension (5),
if the vehicle has one.

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10-92 Vehicle Care
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (Wagon)1. Wing Nut
2. Spare Tire
3. Jack
4. Subwoofer (If Equipped)
5. Wheel Wrench (Two-PieceShown, Three-Piece Similar)
6. Extension (If Equipped)
7. Cable
To access the spare tire and jacking
equipment:
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Remove the subwoofer (4), if the vehicle has one.
To remove the subwoofer:
2.1. Turn the nut (1)
counterclockwise to
remove.
2.2. Disconnect the connector wire.
2.3. Pull the subwoofer (4) up to remove it from the stow rod.
3. Remove the spare tire (2) and place it next to the flat tire. 4. Remove the jack (3), wheel
wrench (5), and extension (6),
if the vehicle has one.
To remove the jack:
1. Retainer Nut
2. Jack Stowage Bracket
3. Jack
1. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove.
2. Remove the jack stowage bracket (2).

Black plate (93,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
Vehicle Care 10-93
3. Slide the jack (3) forward toremove it from the floor storage
bracket.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10‑80
2. Use the wrench to loosen all of the wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.
3. Find the jacking location usingthe diagram above, and the
corresponding V-shaped locating
notches in the plastic molding.
{WARNING
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
{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.
{WARNING
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.

Black plate (94,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
10-94 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.
4. If you have a coin/pierce jack,
attach the jack handle extension
to the jack by sliding the hook
through the end of the jack and
insert the other end of the jack
handle into the wrench.
If you have a hex head jack,
place the hex tube end of the
wrench over the hex head of
the jack.
Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench
Hex Head Jack and Wrench
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.