spare tire CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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TRUNK
SPARE
SPARE
If equipped, the optional trunk storage system can De
used to organize many different items inside the trunk.
To install the storage system:
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Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn
the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Place the trunk storage system
on the center of the
trunk floor (the cut out portion of the storage system
should
be facing the rear of the vehicle).
Open the storage system
by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area. This allows the
unit to
snap
into place. Fold the divider walls open.
Remove the rectangular access panel
from the floor
of the storage system. The access panel should
unsnap
by hand.
Center the storage
system access hole over the area
where the spare tire
is secured by the retainer.
Position the storage system
as needed and then
secure it with the retainer.
Replace the access panel.
Attach the removable net
to the slots located on the
side and front of the divider walls.
Once in place, the storage system can be moved forwarr
or rearward for convenience and easy accessing of
stored items.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following steps explain how to remove the trunk
storage system for cleaning or in case you need to access
the spare tire. Follow all
of these steps if the storage
system
is in the closed position. Begin with Step 2 if
the system is already open.
1. Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle
located in the carpeted area. This allows
the unit to
snap into place. Fold the divider walls open.
2. Remove the rectangular access panel from the floor
of the storage system. The access panel should
unsnap
by hand.
3. Center the storage system access hole over the
area where the spare tire
is secured by the retainer.
Position the storage system
as needed and
then remove the retainer
(turn the retainer
counterclockwise to remove
it).
4. Replace the access panel and remove the storage system.
Your car may have an automatic pull-down
feature that helps close the trunk electronically.
Your fingers
can be trapped under the trunk lid
as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured,
and
you would need someone to help you free
them. Keep your fingers
away from the trunk lid
as you close it and as it is going down.
With the automatic pull-down feature, you never have to
slam
the trunk lid in order to close the trunk. Instead,
gently lower the trunk lid until it
is nearly shut -- the
automatic pull-down unit will take over and lock the
trunk firmly.

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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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5-9
5-16
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other
Warning Devices
Jump Starting
Towing Your
Vehicle
Engine Overheating
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing
a Flat Tire
Compact Spare
Tire
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow

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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
The equipmiifit you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the
carpeting from
the floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer
(center dial)
on the compact spare cover
counterclockwise
to remove it. Lift and remove the
cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section
for more information about the compact spare.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11.0 INCHES 5.5 INCHES
(279 mm) (140 mm)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack
lift head until
it fits firmly into the notch in the
vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.
Put the compact spare tire near you.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the
ground
for the spare tire to fit under the vehcle.
5. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't
fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your cornpact
spare, you could damage the cover or the 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've
put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'll need to store the flat tire
in your trunk. Use the
following procedure
to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out
when
it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will
not fit down into the well. Place it so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Secure the tire with the retainer that was used to hold the
compact spare in place. Store the cover as far forward
as possible.
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 Babel to replace your
compact spare into your
trunk properly.
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Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle
was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop
as soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. 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 finish
your
trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your
spare with
a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it
again.
When the cornpact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicl rough an automatic car wash with
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
guide rails. compact spare can get caught on
sand maybe other parts of your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire
and its wheel together.
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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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Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicie and can damage
the chains
too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
If you let your tires spin at igh speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment
fire OR- other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the
wheels as little as possible.
eels above 35 mph (S5 kd) as shown
on the speedometer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located
on the rear edge
of 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 1 mile (1.6 km).
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
( 160 kmk) where it is legal, raise the cold inflation
pressure
of each tire to 35 psi (240 Wa). When you end
this
very high-speed driving, reduce the cold inflation
pressures to those listed
on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
I NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or I
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t
have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
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e Too much flexing
Too much heat
@ Tire overloading
Bad wear
@ Bad handling
e Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
YOU can get the following:
@ Unusual wear
~b Bad handling
0 Rough ride
@ Needless damage from road hazards.
Check your tires
once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be
at
60 psi (420 Wa).
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