CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it
is fastened, can make 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 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. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less
of tread remaining.
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You need a new tire ifzany of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
a You can see cord or fabric showing through the
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough
to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
around the tire.
tire’s rubber.
can’t
be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.

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To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when
it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number
on each tire's sidewall. When you get new tires,
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance: handling, speed rating.
traction. ride and other things during normal service
on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design. the
TPC number will be followed by an "MS"
(for mud and snow).
e oet ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TBC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range. speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial)
as your original tires.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Using tires
of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure
to use the same
size and type tires on
all wheels.
It's all right to drive with
your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use
on your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Adrninistratiorl. which grades tires by
treadwear. traction and temperature performance. (This
applies
only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls
of most passenger
car tires.
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver
or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nonlinal rim diameters of
10 to I2 inches (25 to 30 cm j.
or to some limited-production tires.
While
the tires available on General Motors passenger
car,s and light trucks may vary with respect to these
requirements and additional General
Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(TPC) standards.
* orades, they must also conform to Federal safety
Treadwear
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
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.
0 oraded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
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 (straightaheadj traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.

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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
A and B 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. The wheels
01.1 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 ars not
needed. However, if you notice unusnal fire 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 LO be ~-ebalanced.
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Replace any wheel that is bent. cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep conling loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, ~seplace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometirnes be repaired). See your
Cadillac dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will how the kind of wheel you need.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make
you
Iose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured.
Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous.
You can’t know how it’s been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use
a new GM original equipment wheel.
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Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
i them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, siow down until it
stops. Driving too
fast or spinning the wheels
with chains
on will damage your vehicle.
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Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flames if
you strike a
match or get them
on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if
you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything
from a container to clean your
Cadillac,
be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and
instructions. And always
open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Na?cnl’ use these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
e Benzene
0 Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle. too.
Don’t use any
of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
0 Laundry Soap
Bleach
0 Reducing Agents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with
a clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer has two cleaners,
a solvent-type
spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Do not
use them on vinyl or leather.
Here are some cleaning tips:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean
up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a
clean area often. A soft brush may be used if
stains are stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners
in a well-ventilated area
only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will set.
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2.
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9.
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean
a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch
or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions
on the container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t
saturate the material and don’t
rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
Rinse the section
with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe
off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth.
Dry it immediately with
a blow dryer.
Wipe with a clean cloth.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with
just
water and mild soap.
If
you need to use a solvent:
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2.
3.
4.
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside
of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer
to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
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Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish,
wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread,
Noal-Greasy Staimas
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, huh
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat
the area with a watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.

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Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry.
3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain
if you don't get them
off quickly. Use a clean
cloth
and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer
for this product. Use
a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a
mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally.
Do !lot use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a lealher cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.
Nelw- use oils. varnishes. solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish,
it can harm the leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
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Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel.
Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm. soapy water
(use
mild dish washing soap:). Dry the wood immediately
with
a clean cloth.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the
speaker won’t be damaged. Some spots and stains will
clean off better with just water
and mild soap. If
something gets
on one of them and you need to use a
solvent, follow these steps:
1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, duIl knife or scrape::
2. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside
of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
are of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarnl water.
Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. CM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have
to be scraped off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window.
an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.