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can
make wheel nuts become loose afkr a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from 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 lo, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a
Flat Til .’I in the Index.)
When It% 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:
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
cord
or fabric.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired
well because
of the size or location of the damage.
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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 1/2) 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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Camper. %wing A .................................. 211
Capacities. Fluid ................................... 349
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ...................... 91. 209
Cassette ’Iiipe Player. Care Of Your ................... 160
Cassette %pe Systems .............................. 156
Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 152. 326
Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 152. 326
Center Console ..................................... 70
Center Mounted High Stop Lamp Bulb. Replace ........ 298
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 66
Chains. Tire ....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To ........................... 273
Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 247
Charge Light. Battery ............................... 127
Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18
Checking The Brake Fluid
.............................. 290. 291
The Engine Oil Level ............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 285
The ’Ransaxle Huid .............................. 277
Things Under The Hood .......................... 264
Your Restraint Systems ............................ 60
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 60
Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................. 323
Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47
Child Restraints ..................................... 44
Children And Safety Belts ............................ 41
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 118
CircuitBreakers ................................... 327
City Driving ....................................... 196
Cleaner. Air ....................................... 275
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................... 321
Fabric .......................................... 316
Glass .......................................... 319
Viiyl or Leather ................................. 318
Safety Belts ..................................... 319
The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 316
The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 320
The Power Antenna .............................. 161
The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319
The Underbody Of Your Car ...................... 322
The Windshield and Wiper Blades .................. 320
Weatherstrips ................................... 321
Clock. Setting The .................................. 160

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Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................ 91. 209
Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By .............. 33
Explanation of Maint . Service ........ See Maint . Book. p.18
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side) .................. 93
Expressway Driving ................................. 197
Extender. Safety Belt ................................ 60
Exterior Appearance ................................ 314
Fabric. Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 316
Fabric. Solvent-Type Cleaner On ...................... 317
Features And Controls ............................... 62
Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 261
Filter. Oil ......................................... 335
Finish Damage ..................................... 322
First Gear. When To Use ............................. 84
Flash-To-Pass Feature ................................ 97
Flat Tire .......................................... 246
Flat Tire. Changing A ............................... 247
FloorMats ........................................ 119
Fluid
Brake
.......................................... 291
Headlight Washer ................................ 288
Power Steering .................................. 285
Transaxle ....................................... 276
Windshield Washer .............................. 287
Fluid Capacities .................................... 349
Fluids & Lubricants. Recommended ... See Maint . Book. p.38
Fluid Usage Label .................................. 265
FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 151
Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316
Fog Lights (ETC) .................................. 108
Fog. Driving In ..................................... 194
Francais. Guide En ...................... See Introduction
Freeway Driving
................................... 197
French Language Manual ................. See Introduction
Front Seatbacks. Reclining
............................ 798
Fuel .............................................. 259
FuelDataPanel .................................... 131
Fasteners. Replacement ............................. 259
Fetus. Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 34
Flooded Engine. Starting A ........................... 77
Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 147
Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 256
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How The Air Bag System Works ....................... 29
How
To Operate Your Sound System .................. 153
Hydroplaning ...................................... 192
How
To Obtain Roadside Service ........ See Roadside Serv .
How To Use This Manual .............................. 1
How
To Wear Safety Belts Properly ..................... 19
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Ice. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 256
Identification Label. Service Parts ..................... 326
Identification Number. Vehicle ....................... 325
Idling Your Engine .................................. 92
If A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 246
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 75
Illuminated Entry System ............................. 66
Indicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal ...................... 334
Indicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 123
Infant Restraint ..................................... 44
Inflatable Restraint Light ............................. 28
Inflation. Tire Pressure .............................. 306
Information Center. Driver .......................... 132
Information System On Instrument Panel .............. 123
Inside Mirrors (Manual) ............................. 111
Inspection. Tire .................................... 308
Instrument Panel ................................... 120
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 123
Interior Cleaning ................................... 316
Interior Lights ..................................... 108
Introduction .............. See Front of Owner Info . Manual
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 247
Jump Starting ...................................... 221
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Keys .............................................. 62
Keys. Ignition ....................................... 75
Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... 66
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 122
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Skidding .......................................... 187
Slippery Surfaces. Driving On ........................ 207
Smaller Children. Use Of Lap-Shoulder Belt ............. 42
Snow. If You’re Stuck In Deep ........................ 210
Snow Or Ice. Driving On ............................ 207
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught In A Bad ................ 209
Solvent-?lpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 152. 326
Sound System. How to Operate Your .................. 153
Spare Tire. Compact ................................ 255
Spark Plug Replacement ............ See Maint . Book. p.22
Specifications ...................................... 336
Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 122
Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 139
Speed Sensitive Suspension .......................... 141
Stains. Removing ................................... 318
Start (Ignition Key Position) .......................... 76
Starting Your Engine ................................ 76
Starting Your Car If The Battery Is “Dead” ............. 221
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................. 230
Steep Hill. Parking On A ............................ 203
Steering .......................................... 182
Steering Column Shift Lever .......................... 86
Steering In Emergencies ............................. 184
Steering Tips ...................................... 183
Steering Wheel. Tilt ................................. 94
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 182
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 150
Storage. Center Console .............................. 70
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 293
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 76
Stuck. If Car Is . In Sand. Mud. Ice Or Snow ............ 256
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod . Serv . Pub ...... See Own . Assist .
Sunglass Compartment .............................. 116
Sunglasses. Wearing At Night ........................ 189
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) ............... 27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 284
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
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Tachometer
....................................... 129
Tmillight Bulb Replacement .......................... 296
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 123
Tape Player Care ................................... 160
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Temperature. Engine. Warning Light .................. 126
Theft .............................................. 72
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 73
Thermostat ........................................ 284
Third Gear. When Tb Use ............................ 83
Tilt Steering Wheel .................................. 94
Time. Setting The .................................. 160
Tire Chains ........................................ 314
Tire. Flat .......................................... 247
Tire Pressure Inflation .............................. 306
Tire Inspection and Rotation ......................... 308
Tires .. Loading ..................................... 303
Tire Quality Grading ................................ 310
Tires ............................................. 305
Tires. When It's Time For New Tires .................. 309
Torn Safety Belts .................................... 61
Tbrque Lock (Auto Transaxle) ........................ 205
Towing A Trailer ................................... 211
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 227
Traction Control System ............................. 119
Trademarks. GM ................................... 258
Traffic Lights ...................................... 170
Traffic Officer ..................................... 172-
Trailer Towing ..................................... 211
Transaxle. Automatic ................................. 80
Transaxle Fluid .................................... 276
Transaxle Gear Positions ............................. 80
Transaxle Service ................... See Maint . Book, p.22
Travel. Brake Pedal ................................. 182
Trip Odometer ..................................... 123
Trunk Release. Remote .............................. 71
Wght Sentinel ................................... 107
misted Safety Belts .................................. 26
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ................. 96
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam .......................... 97
'Itvo Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt ............. 58
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 322
Underhood Light ................................... 109
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 310
Uphill. Parking ..................................... 204
Upholstery Care ................................... 316
Unleaded Gasoline ................................. 259
Urban Driving ..................................... 196
Used Oil. How XI Dispose Of ........................ 274
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