snow chains CADILLAC CTS 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help
keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do
some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until
help comes.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will
need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to
spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking
can help you get out when you are stuck, but you
must use caution.
{CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmission or other parts of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an
engine compartment re or other damage.
When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little
as possible. Do not spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
Notice:Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of
your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the
wheels too fast while shifting your transmission
back and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For more information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 5-74.
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Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC........................3-58
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls......................3-33
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering Wheel, Recongurable Steering
Wheel Controls............................................. 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-50
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Map Pocket................................................2-50
Roof Rack Provisions...................................2-50
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-51
System Controls, DIC......................................3-58
T
Tachometer....................................................3-37
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-50
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-105
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18Immobilizer.................................................2-19
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Pressure Warning Message...........................3-57
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-91
Buying New Tires........................................5-69
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Cleaning....................................................5-92
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-85
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-74
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-67
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-79
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-65
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-77
Run-Flat.....................................................5-61
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-84
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69
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