run flat CADILLAC DTS 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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The tools to be used are the jack (A) and the wheel
wrench (B).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-74for more information.
2. For models having aluminum wheels with a center
wheel cover, use the at end of the wheel wrench to
gently pry the wheel covers off. Store the wheel
cover and lug nut caps in the trunk until you have the
at tire repaired or replaced. Be careful not to scratch
the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove it
with your hands. Then loosen the wheel nuts with the
wheel wrench. Do not remove them yet.
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14. Tighten the wheel nuts rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers,
screw the nut covers on with your ngers, then
tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your 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
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, 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 all these in
the proper place.
After you have put the spare tire on your vehicle, store
the at tire in your trunk.
Store the at tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment
in the trunk. For storage, the jack must be raised
until the screw end is ush with the edge of the jack.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. 5-Wheel Nuts
8-Wheel Nuts
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-76
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..................................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-70
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-71
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-26
Roadside Service............................................. 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-19
Roof
Sunroof......................................................2-64
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-37S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-53
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-89
Extender....................................................1-32
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-17
Lap Belt.....................................................1-31
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-26
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-12
Use During Pregnancy.................................1-31
Safety Defects
Reporting to General Motors.........................7-16
Reporting to the United States Government.....7-15
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Additional Required Services........................... 6-5
Scheduling Appointments.................................7-10
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