steering wheel CADILLAC CTS 2008 2.G Service Manual
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(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio
:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as
shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean
that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it
is wide.
(D) Construction Code
:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The
letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D
means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the
letter B means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description
:These characters
represent the load range and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certi ed to carry. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is the
maximum speed a tire is certi ed to carry a load.
Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and De nitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the
tire pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be injured
in a crash. Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it for use
on your vehicle and tire size combination and
road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, re-adjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do
not spin your wheels. If you do nd traction
devices that will t, install them on the rear
tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. SeeTires
on page 5-58. If air goes out of a tire, It is much more
likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a
blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and
what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you would use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.
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Fuses Usage
BCM 4 Body Control Module 4
BCM 5 Body Control Module 5
BCM 6 Body Control Module 6
BCM 7 Body Control Module 7
DISPLY Display
DRL RT Right Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
DRL/ENG
PUMPDaytime Running Lamps
ECM Engine Control Module (ECM)
ECM/TCM IGNECM, Transmission Control
Module (TCM), Instrument Panel
Cluster (IPC), PASS-Key III+ Module
EMIS 1 Emission 1
EMIS 2 Emission 2
EVEN COILS Even Coils
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps
HDM WASH Headlamp Driver Module Washer
HORN Horn
LO BEAM DRL Low-Beam DRL
LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp
LT LO BEAM Left Low-Beam HeadlampFuses Usage
LT LO BEAM Left Low-Beam Headlamp
LTR Cigarette Lighter
MISC IGN Ignition
NAV MTR Navigation Motor
ODD COILS Odd Coils
PED PROT Not Used
PWR MODINGPassKey Module, Body Control
Module
RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam Headlamp
RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam Headlamp
RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam Headlamp
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STR/WHL/
ILLUMSteering Wheel Illumination
TCM BATTTransmission Control Module
Battery
TRANS
OIL RLYTransmission Oil Relay
WPR Windshield Wiper
WSW PUMP Windshield Washer Pump
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