tires CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably
have
good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. Youll have a lot less traction or “giip” and
will need
to be very careful.
What’s
the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be
slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because
it may offer the least traction
of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about
freezing
(32” F; 0” C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving-
on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.
Whatever the condition
-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose
snow -- drive with caution.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 reallv u~~comfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Presewe'the fuel as long as you can. 'To help keep warm, vou can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises eve1i half hour or so
until hclp comes.
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS
VEHICLE CAP. WT. I
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSVKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
TLVO labels on your vehicle show how nwch wcight 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 non-factory installed options.
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Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty. To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice
in this part, and see your Cadillac
dealer for important information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Load-pulling conlponents such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,
and tires are forced
to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Thc engine
is required to opcrate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What's morc, the trailer adds
considerably
to wind resistance, increasing thc pulling requirements.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are surne important points.
There are ~nar~y different laws, including speed limit restrictions,
having to do with trailering. Makc sure your rig will be legal. not only
where \;ou live hut also where you'll be driving. A good source for this
infurmition
can IX state or provincial police.
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If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailcr tongue (A) should weigh
10% of thc total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a
“weight-dist~-ibut.ing’? hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12$+ of
the total loaded trailer weight (B).
After Vou‘ve loaded your trailer. weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights arc proper. If they aren’t, you may be able
to get them right L, simply by moving sonx items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure vow vehicle’s tires are infiatcd to the 1-ccomrnendec1 pressure for
cold tir& Yt~~’l1 find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear
edge of
the driver’s door or sce “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Then
be sure you don‘t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including
the
weight of the trailer tonguc.
The gross combined
vehicle weight (GCVW)=curb weight + passcnger’s
weight
+ cargo + trailer weight, should never weigh more than
6,300 pounds (2 772 kg) total loaded vehicle and trailer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself
with the feel of Ilandling and braking with the added weight of
the trailer. And always keep in mind that thc vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsivs as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check thc trailer hitch
and platform (and attachments),
safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires
and mirror adjustment. If
the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controlier by hand
to be sure the brakes are
working.
This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time.
During \Tour trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and
that the’lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help
you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you‘re a good deal longer,
you’ll need to go much farther
beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Bucking Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer
to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to
the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, havc someone guide you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Ti-y to have a GM dealer or a professional towmg service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is :
Sling Type
0 Wheel Lift
8 Car Carrier
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting or speciai tires and
wheels, these instructions and illustrations
may not be correct.
Before
you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
sling-type
equipment.
8 The makc, model and year of your whicie.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
0 If thcre was an accident., wha1 was damaged.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine COMPACT SPARE TIRE
I NOTICE:
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Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails.
That can damage
the tire and wheel. and maybe other parts of
your vehicle.
Don't use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires.
They won't fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them will
damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don't use tire
chains
on pour compact spare.

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SNOW
What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels too fast. The method known as .*rocking" can help you get out
when you're stuck, but you must use caution.
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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
transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Tire Chains"
in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area
around your
front wheels. You should turn your traction control system
off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift back and
forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as
little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. if that
doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you
do need to be towed aut, see '*Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.
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TIRES
We don't make tires. Your Cadillac 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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Inflution - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the driver's door
shows the correct inflation prcssutes 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.