flat tire CADILLAC DEVILLE 1993 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
/ OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD
TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSVKPa
F RT.
R R.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label found
on the driver’s door tells you
the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about
the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that
you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of
too
much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting accident could cause serious iqjury.
Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires
are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or
broken by a sudden impach such as whenyou hit a pothole.
Keep
tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires
can cause accidents. If your tread is badly
worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
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Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in your Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Service” in the Index.
FRONT Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation
pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain
that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ’ A CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheeI, or on the parts to which it is hstened,
cam make wheel nuts become loose after a time. Tbe wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When y~n change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt fkom places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper of wire brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See %hanging a
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When It’s Time for New Tires
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 2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
ire.
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the t
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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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
(1 112) 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
controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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 to
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.
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.
Those grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Additional No Charge badside Service Special Features For CadillQc
Owners:
0 Emergency Road Service Performed at the Scene for the Following
Disablements - during the first 12 month/12,000 mile period.
Lock Out Assistance Battery Jump Starts
Gas Delivery 0 Flat Tire Change
0 Towing Service (Covers Change Only*)
*Determination
of replacement tire under Warranty Coverage must
be made by a Cadillac dealership or appropriate tire manufacturer.
0 Trip Interruption - If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
12 months/12,000
mile period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car.
0 Trip Routing - Free trip routing assistance is available during the first
four years. Within a week of contacting Roadside Service wlth your
travel plans, Cadillac
will provide a detailed trip routing and
personalized North American Road Altas.
How Do You Pay For Roadside Service?
Payment is due at the time the repair is performed. Payment may be made by
cash, personal check or any major credit card honored by the participating
Cadillac dealership.
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Cadillac Roadside Service is committed to your total peace of mind and is
staffed by Cadillac-trained phone advisors and technicians to provide phone
or on-site repair assistance. Beyond the coverage period Roadside Service
can also arrange a wide variety of other services to assist YOU, such as:
0 TOW Service 0 Battery Jump Start Flat Tire Change
0 Locksmith Fuel Delivery 0 Trip Routing
Tmxi 0 Lost Keys 0 Hotel Information
While there is no charge for some of these items during the specified period,
the owner is responsible for any expenses beyond the covered period.
We hope you never need any of the emergency services, but
if you do,
Roadside Service
can promptly locate and arrange them for you wherever
you travel in the United States or Canada. It’s part
of how Cadillac Roadside
Service
is dedicated to your continued satisfaction.
Glove Compartment Decal And Wallet Card
The Roadside Service toll-free number is located on a decal in the glove
compartment, on the wallet card
in the back of the Gold Key Owner’s
Literature portfolio and on
the Gold Key Card you received shortly after
taking delivery
of your new Cadillac.
TOLL-FREE HOTLINE
Information To Provide When Calling Cadillac Roadside Service
When you call Cadillac Roadside Service, the advisor will ask your name and
home address, the telephone number and location you are calling from, the
location of your Cadillac and a description
of the problem. The advisor will
ask
the following information about your Cadillac:
0 Vehicle Identification Number WIN)
This
17 character code is located on the driver’s side top surface of the
instrument panel and may be seen through the windshield.
0 Model and Year 0 Delivery Date 0 Mileage
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Cables. Battery. Starting With ........................
Capacities. Fluid ...................................
Car Jack Instructions ...............................
Camper. Towing A ..................................
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338 247
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust
...................... 89. 216
Care and Cleaning
of Phaeton Top .................... 321
Cassette Tape Player. Care
Of Your ................... 163
Cassette Tape Systems
.............................. 148
Cautions. Safety
...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 144. 327
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 297
Cellular
Telephone. Adding A
..................... 144. 327
Center Passenger Position
............................ 35
Central Door Unlocking System
....................... 64
Chains. Tire
....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To
........................... 272
Changing A Flat Tire
............................... 247
Charge. Battery. Warning Light
....................... 126
Checking Chassis Lubrication
.................. See Maint . Book. p.8
Service Station ................... See Maint . Book. p.8
The Brake Fluid
................................. 285
The Engine Oil Level
............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid
......................... 281
The Transaxle Fluid
.............................. 275
Things Under The
Hood .......................... 266
Your Restraint Systems
............................ 56
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 10
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................. 324
Child Restraint. Securing
.. .. .......................... 44
Child Restraints
..................................... 42
Children And Safety Belts
............................ 39
Cigarette Lighter
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Circuit Breakers ...................................
CityDriving .......................................
Cleaner. Air .......................................
Cleaning
Fabric
..........................................
Glass ..........................................
Leather And Vinyl ...............................
Safety Belts .....................................
The Inside Of Your Cadillac .......................
The Outside Of Your Cadillac .....................
The Power Antenna ..............................
PhaetonTop ....................................
116
328
201
274
316
320
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321
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320 164
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ethanol In Gasoline ................................ 262
Exhaust. Caution ................................. 89. 216
Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................ 89. 216
Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By .............. 33
Explanation of Maint . Service ........ See Maint . Book. p.18
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side)
.................. 90
Expressway Driving
................................. 202
Extender. Safety Belt ................................ 55
Exterior Appearance ................................ 320
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Fabric. Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 316
Fabric. Solvent-me Cleaner On ...................... 317
Fasteners. Replacement ............................. 260
Features And Controls ............................... 58
Fetus. Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 33
Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 263
Filter. Oil .......................................... 335
Finish Damage ..................................... 323
First Gear. When To Use ............................. 82
Flat Tire .......................................... 246
Flat Tire. Changing A ............................... 247
Flooded Engine. Starting A ........................... 76
Floor Mats ........................................ 117
Fluid Capacities .................................... 338
Fluids & Lubricants. Recommended ... See Maint . Book. p.38
Fluid. Brake ....................................... 284
Fluid. Power Steering ............................... 281
Fluid Usage Label .................................. 267
FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 144
Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316
Fog. Driving In ..................................... 199
Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 141
Foreign Operation .................................. 263
Francais. Guide En ...................... See Introduction
Freedom Battery
................................... 287
Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 257
Freeway Driving ................................... 202
French Language Manual ................. See Introduction
Front Brake Wear Indicators
......................... 185
Front Seatback Latches ............................... 9
Front Seatbacks. Reclining
............................. 7
Front Towing Hook-Ups ............................. 234
Fuel .............................................. 261
Fuel Data Center ................................... 130
Fluid. Transaxle .................................... 275

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How To Use This Manual .............................. 1
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... 18
Hydroplaning ...................................... 197
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Ice, If You’re Stuck In ............................... 257
Idling Your Engine .................................. 89
Identification Label, Service Parts ..................... 327
Identification Number, Vehicle ....................... 326
If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 246
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 74
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 65
Indicator, Bulbs For Turn Signal ...................... 335
Indicators, Warning, On Instrument Panel .............. 120
Infant Restraint ..................................... 42
Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. 29
Inflation, Proper Tire ............................... 307
Inside Mirrors (Daymight) .......................... 109
Inspection, Tire .................................... 308
Instrument Panel ................................... 118
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 120
Interior Cleaning ................................... 316
Introduction ........ See Front of Owner Information Manual
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 251
Jump Starting ...................................... 227
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Keyless Entry System ................................ 65
Keys, Ignition ....................................... 59
Keys .............................................. 58
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 119
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Label, Fluid Usage ................................. 267
Lamp Housings, Exterior ............................ 288
Lamp Monitors .................................... 108
Lane Change Indicator ............................... 93
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 19
Larger Children and Safety Belts ....................... 52
Latches, Front Seatback ............................... 9
Leaking, Of Exhaust Into Your Car ..................... 88
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