jacking CADILLAC CTS 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Notice:Lifting your vehicle improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty. To lift your vehicle properly,
follow the advice in this part.
To help prevent vehicle damage:
Be sure the jack you are using meets the
weight standards for your vehicle and is in
good working order.
Be sure to place a block or pad between the
jack and the vehicle.
Make sure the jack you are using only contacts
the jacking location lift points and is not leaning
on any other vehicle components such as the
rocker panels, the oor pan, or the stone guard
moldings.
Lift only in the areas shown in the following
pictures.
Lifting From the Front
The front lifting points can be accessed from either side
of your vehicle, behind the front tires.
1. Locate the front lifting points using the diagram
shown above and corresponding triangular-shaped
hoisting notches located in the plastic molding.
The front lifting location is about 14 inches (35.6 cm)
from the rear edge of the front wheel well.
2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack
and the vehicle.
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack
is centered on the front lifting point.
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When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only)
The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment,
do the following:
1. Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it. Then
remove the cover.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only)
1. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them
yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle
about 180 degrees, then ip the handle back to
the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench
off the lug nut for each turn.2. Find the jacking location using the diagram above
and corresponding triangular-shaped hoisting
notches located in the plastic molding.
The front location (A) is about 14 inches (35.6 cm)
from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and
the rear location (B) is about 7 inches (17.8 cm)
from the front edge of the rear wheel well.
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