wheel alignment CADILLAC ELDORADO 1998 10.G Owners Manual

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Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get
the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards. When
to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60
psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
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.
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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, and 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.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4-7
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-21. 2-61
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-3. 3-4
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-44
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-52
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-37
Antifreeze
................................ 6-22. 6-23
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-64. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-5
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54
Apply Brake To Shift Message .................... 2-71
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.49. 2.X
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-3
Assist Handles
................................. 2-51
Astroroof
..................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-3~
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-3:
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ....................................... 6-1t
Operation
................................... 2-21
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-15
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-2
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
..................... 2-12
Battery
...................................... 6-31
Charging System Indicator Light
................. 2-62
Jump Starting ................................. 5-?
No Charge Message ........................... 2-72
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-1
Volts High Message ........................... 2-72
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-72
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5

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Into PARK (P) ..................
Out of PARK (P) ................
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment ...
Signaling Turns ...................
SIR .............................
Skidding .........................
Sound Equipment, Adding ...........
Spare Tire, Compact ................
Speaker Covers, Cleaning ...........
Specificaticns and Capacities .........
Speech Impaired . Customer Assistance .
Stability System Engaged Message ....
Stains, Cleaning ...................
Starting Disabled Remove Key Message
Steam
...........................
In Emergencies ..................
Magnasteer TM ...................
Power .........................
Tips ...........................
Wheel, Tilt .....................
Steering Wheel Controls ............
Storage Compartments ..............
Storage Mode Personalization ........
Storage, Vehicle ...................
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .....
Sun Visors .......................
Sunglasses Storage Compartment .....
Speedometer ......................
Starting Your Engine ...............
Steering .........................
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6.48. 6.49
..... 2-77
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..... 5-16
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..... 2-32
. 3.9. 3.33
..... 2-49
..... 2-43
..... 6-31
..... 5-35
..... 2-51
..... 2-49
Sunroof ....................................... 2- 52
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-20
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-25 ...
Symbols, Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-60
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-35
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-51
Temperature Controls
............................. 3-2
Theft ......................................... 2-13
Valet Lockout Button
.......................... 2-15
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message
. . 2-77
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-32
Time, Setting the
................................. 3-9
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-44
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-24
Tire
Loading
................................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-38
Chains
..................................... 6-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Compactspare
............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-40
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure .................................... 6-39
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Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Dimensions
................................. 6-64
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Speed Limited to
XXX MPH (KM/Hj Message ..... 2-79
............... 6-31
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Identification
Number ......................... 6-55
Storage ......................
Overspeed Message ............
Vehicle Speed Limit& ............
Ventilation System ...............
Visors. Sun .....................
warning Devices ...............
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
Warranty Information
.............
Washer Fluid. Windshield .........
Washing Your Vehicle ............
Weatherstrips ...................
............... 2-79
............... 2-60
................ 3-7
............... 2-51
................ 5-3
............... 2-61
............... 7-12
............... 6-26
............... 6-50
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Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-44
NutTorque ............................. 5-32, 6-64
Replacement
................................. 6-45
Wrench ................................ 5-26, 5-27
Removing
................................... 5-27
Windows ..................................... 2-31
Express-Down
............................... 2-31
Power
...................................... 2-31
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-35
Fluid .................................. 6-26, 2-35
Windshield Wipers, Rainsense
..................... 2-34
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-38
Winter Driving
................................. 4-25
Wiper Activated Headlamps
...................... 2-39
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-56
Wood Panels, Cleaning
.......................... 6-49
Wrench, Wheel ............................ 5-26, 5-27
Fuses
...................................... 6-56
WreckerTouring
................................. 5-8
8-12