CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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4. Gently remove the taillamp housing.
5. Press the bulb
housing lever,
rotate
the housing
counterclockwise
and remove it. Push
and rotate the bulb
counterclockwise to
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remove the bulb.
Once
you have replaced the burned out bulb, just reverse the steps to
reassemble the taillamp.
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To replace the entire wiper blade, follow these steps:
.-, 1. Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the MID wipe
position.
To do this, turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn
the wipers on. Then with the door open, turn the ignition key
to OFE
2. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently
press down
to release the wiper blade from the arm.
3. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the
wiper blade assembly and snap it into place. Return the wipers to their
normal position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you only want to replace the wiper insert, follow these steps:
1. Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the MID wipe
position.
To do this, turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn
the wipers on. Then with the door open, turn the ignition key to
OFF.
2. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently
3. Insert a small coin between the edge of the blade housing and the
press
down to release the wiper blade from the arm.
rubber blade insert.
4. Carefully apply pressure until the insert clears one side of the housing
tabs.
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5. Now pull the insert from the blade housing.
CI 6. Reinstall the new insert by aligning the blade housing tabs and the
edge
of the insert, starting with the second set from the outer edge.
Make sure that the insert is connected to all
of the housing tabs and
that it moves freely back and forth.
7. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the
wiper blade assembly and snap it into place. Return the wipers to their
normal position.
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We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about your tire
warranty and where to obtain service, see
your Cadillac Warranty booklet
for details.

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The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the driver’s door
shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold.
“Cold’’ means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours
or
driven no more than a mile.
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h) where it is
legal, raise the “cold” inflation pressure
of each tire to 35 psi (240 kPa).
When you end this very high speed driving, reduce the “cold” inflation
pressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading Information label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
0 Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking
at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial
tires
-- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 030 to 13 000 km)
for any signs
of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires
as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged
tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement’’ later in this section
for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your
tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern
shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation
pressures as shown
on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
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One way to tell when
it’s time for new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have
only 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire
if
You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
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cord or fabric.
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The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired
well because
of the size or location of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading
Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire
Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s
sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec
number. That way, your vehicle
will continue to have tires that are
designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride
and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have
an all-season tread design, the TPC number
will be followed by an MS
(for mud and snow).
If
you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number,
make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and
construction type (bias, bias-belted
or radial) as your original tires.
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The following information relates to the system developed by the United
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only
to vehicles sold
in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are: A, B, and C. They
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
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controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory .
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
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sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
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Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use
on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must
conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to
give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you
will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to
be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If
wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Cadillac
dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
- If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
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