wheel alignment CADILLAC ELDORADO 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires
are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be
sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tires should
be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or
wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and
“Wheel Replacement’’ later in this section for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet for scheduled rotation intervals.
I
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation-
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the
front and
rear inflation pressures 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 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.
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest
tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Replace any
wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See
your
Cadillac dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your
dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way
as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This
way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Cadillac model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It
could affect the braking and
handling
sf your vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make
YOU lose control. You could have a
c~llision in which you or others could be injured.
Always
use the correct wheel, wheel boats and
wheel nuts for replagment.

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BS ......................................... 4-7
AK Off For Engine Protection Message ............. 2-84
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location .................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.71
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
AirCIeaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-66
Air Control, Climate Control System ................. 3-3
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 16
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-51
Analog Control Buttons .......................... 2-83
Antenna . Power ................................ 3-27
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Alignment and Balance.
Tire ...................... 6-44
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.73. 4..
Brakes .....,................................ 4-:
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-t
Anti-Theft, Radio .............................. 3-21
Appearance Care ............................... 6-4t
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-5:
Apply Brake
To Shift Message .................... 2-8'
Arbitration Program ............................. 7-11
Arrnrest, Storage
............................... 2-5t
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-5;
Assist Handles ................................. 2-55
Astroroof ..................................... 2-55
Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-2f
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-25
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-25
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-15
Automatic Transaxle ............................ 2-21
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Shiftin ,o ..................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-21
Operation
................................... 2-23

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Stability Reduced Message
....................... 2-89
Stains. Cleaning
........................... 6.47. 6.48
Ignition
Key Message ........................ 2-89
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-21
Steam
........................................ 5-17
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Shift Lever ........................... 2-28
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 12
Magnasteer TM ................................ 4- 10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel Controls
.......................... 3-9, 3-25
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Stop Engine
- Engine Overheated Message .......... 2-90
Stop Engine Low Oil Pressure Message
............. 2-90
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-55
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-37
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-57
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
.................. 2-55
Sunroof
....................................... 2-59
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-2 1
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Starting
Disabled Due
to Theft System Remove
... Symbols, Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-69
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-36
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-26
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-58
Temperature Controls
......................... 3.2. 3-3
Theft ......................................... 2-15
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2-17
Theft System Problendcar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-90
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Loading
................................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-44
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
Chains
..................................... 6-45
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Compact Spare ............................... 5-36
Inflation
.................................... 6-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-40
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-39
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Traction
.................................... 6-43
Treadwear
................................... 6-43
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-41
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-41
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-90
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-32
Tire-Loading
Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-38
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-33, 6-65
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
8-10

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-44
Nut Torque ............................. 5-33, 6-65
Replacement ................................. 6-44
Wrench ..................................... 5-29
Windows ..................................... 2-33
Express-Down
............................... 2-34
Power
...................................... 2-33
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-38
Fluid .................................. 2-38, 6-25
Rainsense
................................... 2-37
Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-36
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-37
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiper Activated Headlamps ...................... 2-43
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-55
Wood Panels, Cleaning
.......................... 6-49
Wrecker Towing
................................. 5-9
Fuses ...................................... 6-55
Wrench, Wheel ................................. 5-29