2023 CADILLAC XT4 flat tire

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20. If the flat tire was able toinflate to the
recommended inflation
pressure, remove the
maximum speed label from
the sealant canister and
place it in a highly visible
location.
Do not exceed the speed
on this label until the
damaged tire is repaired or
replaced.
21. Return the equipment to its original storage location
in the vehicle.
22. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 mi) to
distribute the sealant in
the tire. 23. Stop at a safe location and
check the tire pressure.
Refer to Steps 1–10 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
Assistance Program 0439.
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. 24. Wipe off any sealant from
the wheel, tire, or vehicle.
25. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (4) at a
local dealer or in
accordance with local
state codes and practices.
26. Replace it with a new canister available from
your dealer.
27. After temporarily sealing a tire 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.

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Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister InletValve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
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 0152.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0389
for other important safety
warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from its storage location.
See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor
Kit 0398. 2. Remove the air only hose
(10) and the power plug (9)
from the bottom of the
compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the ground near the
flat tire.
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 air only hose (10) to the tire valve stem
by turning it clockwise until
tight.
6. Plug the power plug (9) into the accessory power
outlet in the vehicle.
Unplug all items from other
accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0115.
If the vehicle has an
accessory power outlet, do
not use the cigarette
lighter.

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If the vehicle only has a
cigarette lighter, use the
cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power
plug cord in the door or
window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running
while using the air
compressor.
8. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate
the tire with air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation
pressure using the
pressure gauge (8). The
recommended inflation
pressure can be found on
the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0372.
The pressure gauge (8)
may read higher than the
actual tire pressure while
the compressor is on. Turn
the compressor off to get an accurate pressure
reading. The compressor
may be turned on/off until
the correct pressure is
reached.
Caution
If the recommended
pressure cannot be reached
after approximately
25 minutes, the vehicle
should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire
sealant and compressor kit
cannot inflate the tire.
Remove the power plug
from the accessory power
outlet and unscrew the
inflating hose from the tire
valve. See Roadside
Assistance Program
0439.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling
the compressor as it could
be warm after usage. 11. Unplug the power plug (9)
from the accessory power
outlet in the vehicle.
12. Turn the air only hose (10) counterclockwise to
remove it from the tire
valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9)
back to their original
storage location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location
in the vehicle.
The tire sealant and
compressor kit has accessory
adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom
of its housing that can be used
to inflate air mattresses,
balls, etc.

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4. Turn the retainer nutcounterclockwise and
remove the spare tire.
Place the spare tire next
to the tire being changed.
5. The jack and tools are stored below the
spare tire.
Remove them from their
container and place them
near the tire being
changed.
Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire
Goes Flat 0389.
2. For vehicles equipped with a wheel cover or center
cap, pull the cover or
center cap away from the
wheel to remove it.
Store the wheel cover in
the cargo area until the flat
tire is repaired or replaced.
If the vehicle has a center
cap with wheel nut caps,
the wheel nut caps are
designed to stay with the
center cap after they are
loosened.
Remove the entire center
cap if the wheel has a
smooth center cap. Place
the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the
wheel, and gently pry it off.
3. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to loosen
all the wheel nuts, but do
not remove them yet.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift
head is in the correct
position or you may damage
your vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by
your warranty.
4. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest
the flat tire.

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Locate the notch on the
sheet metal weld flange.
Place the center of the
jack lift head on the center
of the sheet metal notch.
The jack must not be used
in any other position.
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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.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
{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.
{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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.
Caution
Using a jack to raise the
vehicle without positioning it
correctly could damage your
vehicle. When raising your
vehicle on a jack, be sure to
position it correctly under
the frame and avoid contact
with the plastic molding.

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5. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the jack
until the slot in the jack lift
head fits into the metal
flange located behind the
cut out on the plastic
molding.
Do not raise the
vehicle yet.
6. Put the compact spare tire near you.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the road tire to
clear the ground.
8. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
9. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel,
or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can cause
wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The
wheel could come off and
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Warning (Continued)
cause a crash. When
changing a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or
paper towel can be used;
however, use a scraper
or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.

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When reinstalling the wheel
cover or center cap on the
full-size tire, tighten all five
plastic caps hand snug with
the aid of the wheel wrench
and tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on
the 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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
To store the flat or spare tire
and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 024.
2. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage
location.
3. Lower the load floor.
4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage
compartment.
5. Place the loop end of the strap through the liftgate
striker.
6. Route the strap throughthe wheel as shown.
7. Attach the hook to the loop end of the strap.
8. Tighten the strap.
9. Replace the cargo cover, if equipped.
10. Close the liftgate and make sure it is fully
latched.
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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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 this vehicle has a compact
spare tire, it was fully inflated
when new; however, it can
lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and
check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated after being
installed on the vehicle. The
compact spare tire is designed
for temporary use only. The
vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed
and it is recommended that
the vehicle speed be limited to
80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire,
have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon
as convenient and return the
spare tire to the storage area.
When using a compact spare
tire, the AWD (if equipped),
ABS, and Traction Control
systems may engage until the
spare tire is recognized by the
vehicle, especially on slippery
roads. Adjust driving to reduce
possible wheel slip.
Caution
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. 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.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the
compact spare. Using them
can damage the vehicle and
the chains. Do not use tire
chains on the compact
spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about
the vehicle battery, see
Battery - North America
0346.
If the battery has run down,
try to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. Be sure to use
the following steps to do it
safely.