spare tire CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 8.G User Guide

5. Raise the jack until the metal ange ts rmly into
the channel of the jack head.
6. Put the compact spare tire near you.7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the compact spare tire to t under the
vehicle.
8. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the at tire.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the 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 or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
9. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious accident.
11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by
hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
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13. Tighten the wheel nuts rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers,
screw them on with your ngers, then tighten
one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover and lug nut
caps in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired
or replaced.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
After you have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to store the at tire in your trunk.
Store the at tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their
compartment in the trunk. For storage, the jack must be
raised until the screw end is ush with the edge of
the jack. 5-Wheel Nuts
8-Wheel Nuts
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The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. See the storage instructions label for
information on how to properly position and store the
compact spare tire.
A. Wrench
B. Jack
C. Jack ContainerD. Retainer
E. Compact Spare
Tire CoverCompact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop
as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire
is correctly inated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
nish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best
to replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as
possible. The spare tire will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle 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.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on your spare tire cover. It is very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label,
you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist
you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-57for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-77.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-69.
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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-45
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-29
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-93
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-89
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Glass Surfaces............................................5-90
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-89Cleaning (cont.)
Speaker Covers..........................................5-90
Tires..........................................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-92
Wood Panels..............................................5-90
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-39
Dual..........................................................3-30
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Rear..........................................................3-35
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-38
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-68
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-24
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)...................................4-10
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-51
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-49
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-49
Heater, Engine............................................2-27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cornering Lamps............................................3-18
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Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Rear Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-7
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-25
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column......... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-16
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radios..........................................................3-80
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-105
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-107
Care of Your CDs......................................3-106
DIC Personalization.....................................3-68
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer...................3-100
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-99
Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature........................................3-103
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-88Radios (cont.)
Radio with CD............................................3-81
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-81
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-80
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-103
Understanding Reception............................3-104
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-10
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Climate Control System............................3-35
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Heated Seats........................................... 1-6
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-51
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest.......................2-51
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®.....................................................2-37
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-35
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-78
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-50
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-58
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)............3-81
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)........3-80
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-94
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-34
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-86
Installing....................................................5-80
Removing...................................................5-78
Storing.......................................................5-85
Specications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-43
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-26
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls......................3-38
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-104
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-53
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-49
Center Flex Storage Unit..............................2-50Storage Areas (cont.)
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Front Storage Area......................................2-49
Full Floor Console Storage Area....................2-49
Glove Box..................................................2-49
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-49
Map Pocket................................................2-51
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-51
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest....................2-51
Umbrella Holder..........................................2-51
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-52
T
Tachometer....................................................3-44
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-48
Telescopic Steering Column,
Power Tilt Wheel........................................... 3-7
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-103
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-21
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-57
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-93
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
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Tires (cont.)
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-77
Cleaning....................................................5-94
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-86
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-65
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-68
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-78
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-85
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8Traction (cont.)
Control System Warning Light.......................3-48
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-28
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-79
Trip Odometer................................................3-43
Trunk............................................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-18
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-26
Umbrella Holder..............................................2-51
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-104
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-21
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Symbols......................................................... iv
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