2023 CADILLAC CT5 tires

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Fuses Usage
35 Hands Free ClosureRelease
36 Exterior Lighting Module 2
37 Passenger Memory Seat Module
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39 Right Front/Right Rear Window
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42 Amplifier
43 Park Assist Module
44 Driver Memory Seat Module
45 OnStar
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50 Driver Seat 51 Left Front/Left Rear Window
52 Passenger Seat
Relays Usage
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55 Run
Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer.
See the warranty manual
for information regarding
the tire warranty and
where to get service. For
additional information refer
to the tire manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires
are dangerous.
.Overloading the tires
can cause overheating
as a result of too much
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Warning (Continued) flexing. There could be
a blowout and a serious
crash. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0261.
.Underinflated tires
pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could
cause serious injury.
Check all tires
frequently to maintain
the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked
when the tires are cold.
.Overinflated tires are
more likely to be cut,
punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact —such
as when hitting a
pothole. Keep tires at
the recommended
pressure.
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Warning (Continued)
.Worn or old tires can
cause a crash. If the
tread is badly worn,
replace them.
.Replace any tires that
have been damaged by
impacts with potholes,
curbs, etc.
.Improperly repaired
tires can cause a crash.
Only your dealer or an
authorized tire service
center should repair,
replace, dismount, and
mount the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in
excess of 56 km/h
(35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.See Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
0
429 for inflation pressure
adjustment for high-speed
driving.
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with
all-season tires. These tires
are designed to provide good
overall performance on most
road surfaces and weather
conditions. Original equipment
tires designed to GM's specific
tire performance criteria have
a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall.
Original equipment all-season
tires can be identified by the
last two characters of this
TPC code, which will be “MS.”
Consider installing winter tires
on the vehicle if frequent
driving on snow or ice-covered
roads is expected. All-season
tires provide adequate
performance for most winter
driving conditions, but they
may not offer the same level of traction or performance as
winter tires on snow or
ice-covered roads. See Winter
Tires
0419.
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally
equipped with winter tires.
Winter tires are designed for
increased traction on snow
and ice-covered roads.
Consider installing winter tires
on the vehicle if frequent
driving on ice or snow covered
roads is expected. See your
dealer for details regarding
winter tire availability and
proper tire selection. Also, see
Buying New Tires 0437.
With winter tires, there may
be decreased dry road
traction, increased road noise,
and shorter tread life. After
changing to winter tires, be
alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking.

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If using winter tires:
.Use tires of the same brand
and tread type on all four
wheel positions.
.Use only radial ply tires of
the same size, load range,
and speed rating as the
original equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same
speed rating as the original
equipment tires may not be
available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR
speed rated tires. If winter
tires with a lower speed rating
are chosen, never exceed the
tire's maximum speed
capability.
Run-Flat Tires
This vehicle, when new, may
have had run-flat tires. There
is no spare tire, no tire
changing equipment, and no
place to store a tire in the
vehicle.
{Warning
While driving with run-flat
tires at a reduced inflation
pressure, avoid making
sudden stops or severe
maneuvers as the handling
capabilities of the tires will
be reduced. Driving too fast
could cause loss of control
and you or others could be
injured. Do not drive over
80 km/h (50 mph) with the
tire operating at low
pressure. Drive cautiously
and check the tire pressure
as soon as possible.
Run-flat tires can be driven up
to 80 km (50 mi) at speeds
less than 80 km/h (50 mph)
after a loss of inflation
pressure has occurred. There
is no need to stop on the side
of the road to change the tire.
The possible driving range
after a pressure loss will vary
based on the vehicle load and
driving conditions. As soon as possible, contact the nearest
authorized GM or run-flat
servicing facility for inspection
and repair or replacement.
When driving on a deflated
run-flat tire, avoid potholes
and other road hazards that
could damage the tire and/or
wheel beyond repair. When a
tire has been damaged, or if
driven any distance while
deflated, check with an
authorized run-flat tire service
center to determine whether
the tire can be repaired or
should be replaced. To
maintain the run-flat feature,
all replacement tires must be
run-flat tires.
To locate the nearest GM or
run-flat servicing facility, call
Customer Assistance.
Self-Sealing Tires
This vehicle may have
self-sealing tires. These tires
have a material inside that can
seal punctures from common
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and screws, in the tread area.
The tire may lose air pressure
if the sidewall is damaged or
the tread puncture is too
large. If the Tire Pressure
Monitor System indicates the
tire pressure is low, inspect
the tire for damage and inflate
it to the recommended
pressure. If the tire is unable
to maintain the recommended
pressure, contact the nearest
authorized GM servicing
facility immediately for
inspection and repair or
replacement. To locate the
nearest GM servicing facility,
call GM Customer Assistance.
Caution
Do not drive on a deflated
self-sealing tire as this could
damage the tire. Make sure
the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure or
have it immediately repaired
or replaced.When tire replacement is
needed replace with a
self-sealing tire, because the
vehicle does not come with a
spare tire or tire changing
equipment.
Noise Reducing Tires
(V-Series
Blackwing Only)
This vehicle may be equipped
with tires that have
noise-absorbing foam
technology to reduce road and
interior noise levels.
To maintain overall vehicle
performance, replace
damaged or worn tires with
Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec)
original equipment tires
equipped with noise-absorbing
foam. See Buying New Tires
0
437.
Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has
245/45R18 96V,
245/40R19 94V,
245/40ZR19 94Y,
255/35ZR20 97W,
275/35ZR19 (100Y),
or 305/30ZR19 (102Y) size
tires, they are classified as
low-profile tires.
Caution
Low-profile tires are more
susceptible to damage from
road hazards or curb impact
than standard profile tires.
Tire and/or wheel assembly
damage can occur when
coming into contact with
road hazards like potholes,
or sharp edged objects,
or when sliding into a curb.
The warranty does not
cover this type of damage.
Keep tires set to the correct
inflation pressure and when (Continued)

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Caution (Continued)
possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other
road hazards.
Summer Tires
High Performance Summer
Tires
This vehicle may come
with may come with
245/40ZR19 94Y,
275/35ZR19 (100Y),
or 305/30ZR19 (102Y) high
performance summer tires.
These tires have a special
tread and compound that are
optimized for maximum dry
and wet road performance.
This special tread and
compound will have decreased
performance in cold climates,
and on ice and snow. It is
recommended that winter
tires be installed on the
vehicle if frequent driving at
temperatures below
approximately 5 °C (40 °F) oron ice or snow covered roads
is expected. See Winter Tires
0
419.
Caution
High performance summer
tires have rubber
compounds that lose
flexibility and may develop
surface cracks in the tread
area at temperatures below
−7 °C (20 °F). Always store
high performance summer
tires indoors and at
temperatures above −7 °C
(20 °F) when not in use. If the
tires have been subjected to
−7 °C (20 °F) or less, let them
warm up in a heated space
to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for
24 hours or more before
being installed or driving a
vehicle on which they are
installed. Do not apply heat
or blow heated air directly
on the tires. Always inspect
tires before use. See Tire
Inspection 0435.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a
tire is molded into its
sidewall. The example
shows a typical passenger
tire sidewall.
Passenger Tire Example
(1) Tire Size:The tire size
is a combination of letters
and numbers used to
define a particular tire's
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service description. See the
“Tire Size”illustration later
in this section.
(2) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original
equipment tires designed
to GM's specific tire
performance criteria have a
TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications
meet or exceed all federal
safety guidelines.
(3) DOT (Department of
Transportation)
:The
Department of
Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of
Transportation Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. DOT Tire Date of
Manufacture
:The last
four digits of the TIN
indicate the tire
manufactured date. The
first two digits represent
the week and the last two
digits, the year. For
example, the third week of
the year 2020 would have
a 4-digit DOT date of 0320.
Week 01 is the first full
week (Sunday through
Saturday) of each year.
(4) Tire Identification
Number (TIN)
:The letters
and numbers following the
DOT code are the Tire
Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant
code, tire size, and date the
tire was manufactured. The
TIN is molded onto both
sides of the tire, although
only one side may have the
date of manufacture. (5) Tire Ply Material
:The
type of cord and number of
plies in the sidewall and
under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG)
:Tire
manufacturers are required
to grade tires based on
three performance factors:
treadwear, traction, and
temperature resistance.
For more information, see
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 0439.
(7) Maximum Cold
Inflation Load Limit
:
Maximum load that can be
carried and the maximum
pressure needed to
support that load.
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows a
typical passenger vehicle
tire size.

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Occupant Distribution:
Designated seating
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
:
The side of an
asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on
a vehicle. The side of the
tire that contains a
whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/
or model name molding
that is higher or deeper
than the same moldings on
the other sidewall of
the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric)
Tire
:A tire used on
passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation
Pressure
:Vehicle
manufacturer's
recommended tire inflation
pressure as shown on the
tire placard. See Tire
Pressure 0427 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0261.
Radial Ply Tire
:A
pneumatic tire in which the
ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim
:A metal support for a
tire and upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Sidewall
:The portion of a
tire between the tread and
the bead. Speed Rating
:An
alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating
the maximum speed at
which a tire can operate.
Traction
:The friction
between the tire and the
road surface. The amount
of grip provided.
Tread
:The portion of a
tire that comes into
contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
:
Narrow bands, sometimes
called wear bars, that show
across the tread of a tire
when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New
Tires 0437.

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UTQGS (Uniform Tire
Quality Grading
Standards)
:A tire
information system that
provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction,
temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire
manufacturers using
government testing
procedures. The ratings
are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 0439.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
:
The number of designated
seating positions multiplied
by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the
rated cargo load. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0261. Vehicle Maximum Load on
the Tire
:Load on an
individual tire due to curb
weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight, and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Placard
:A label
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the
vehicle's capacity weight
and the original equipment
tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See “Tire
and Loading Information
Label” under Vehicle Load
Limits 0261.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct
amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
{Warning
Neither tire underinflation
nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires,
or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:
.Tire overloading and
overheating, which
could lead to a blowout
.Premature or
irregular wear
.Poor handling
.Reduced fuel economy
for internal combustion
engine vehicles
.Reduced range for
electric vehicles
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