wiper size CADILLAC CTS 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-72
Buying New Tires.........................................5-73
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-75
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-77
Wheel Replacement......................................5-77
Tire Chains..................................................5-78
Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)...........................5-79
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-82
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)....................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only)...............................................5-85
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire (CTS Only)..........................5-87
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only)...............................................5-93
Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only).....................5-94
Appearance Care............................................5-94
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-94
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-96
Leather.......................................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................5-97
Wood Panels...............................................5-97
Speaker Covers............................................5-97Care of Safety Belts......................................5-97
Weatherstrips...............................................5-98
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-98
Finish Care..................................................5-98
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-99
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels................5-99
Tires.........................................................5-100
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-100
Finish Damage...........................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-101
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-102
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-103
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-103
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-103
Electrical System..........................................5-104
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-104
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-104
Power Windows and Other
Power Options........................................5-104
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-104
Underhood Fuse Block................................5-105
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-109
Capacities and Specications........................5-115
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery,
even if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-67.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and power
seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the
problem is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of res
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating. If a fuse blows, see your dealer
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the
same amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette
lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
The fuses are located in three fuse blocks, one located
in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side
and the other two under the rear seat.
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