clock CADILLAC CTS 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
A. Wing Nut
B. Spare Tire
C. JackD. Wheel Wrench
E. Extension
F. Strap
The equipment you will need is in the trunk.To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment,
do the following:
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up
off of the rod.
3. Turn the wing nut (A) on the compact spare tire (B)
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the
at tire.
5. The tools you will be using next include the jack (C),
wheel wrench (D), and extension (E).
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{CAUTION:
Raising your 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 t the jack lift
head into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
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 t rmly in the
notch located inboard from the rocker molding.
5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the jack lift head until the jack ts under the
vehicle.6. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until the slots in the jack head t into the
metal ange 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 t under the
vehicle.
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13. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with
your hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to come loose and even come
off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new original
equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the nuts tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque specication.
SeeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-127
for wheel nut torque specication.Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-127for the wheel nut
torque specication.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-22
Adaptive Forward Lighting System.....................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-73
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-114
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-25
Air Conditioning..............................................3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-37
Readiness Light..........................................3-36
Airbag System................................................1-58
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-65
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-72
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-66
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-63
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-61
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-51
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 4-9
Analog Clock..................................................3-23Antenna, Backglass.......................................3-128
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-128
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-40
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-112
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-109
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-113
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-110
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-107
Finish Care...............................................5-110
Finish Damage..........................................5-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-108
Interior Cleaning........................................5-106
Leather....................................................5-108
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-113
Speaker Covers.........................................5-109
Tires........................................................5-113
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-113
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-110
Weatherstrips............................................5-109
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-111
Wood Panels............................................5-109
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-23
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Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-113
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-41
Infants and Young Children...........................1-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-45
Older Children.............................................1-34
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-54
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-44
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-112
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-110
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-107
Finish Care...............................................5-110
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-108
Interior.....................................................5-106
Leather....................................................5-108
Speaker Covers.........................................5-109
Tires........................................................5-113
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-113
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-110
Weatherstrips............................................5-109
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-111
Wood Panels............................................5-109Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-29
Dual ..........................................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Clock............................................................3-23
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-30
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-105
Compass.......................................................3-56
Competitive Driving.........................................4-13
Compressor Kit
Storing.......................................................5-95
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................5-86
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-65
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-32
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-41
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-37
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cruise Control................................................3-14
Cruise Control Light........................................3-48
Cupholders....................................................2-64
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
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