wheel alignment CADILLAC SEVILLE 1998 4.G Owners Manual

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Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to S,O00 miles
(10 000 to 13 OOO 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.
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.
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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.)
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The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carehlly 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.
Wheel Replacement
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
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 of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose 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.
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Section 8 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Adaptive Seat Control
............................ 1-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22. 2-65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control Panel
.................. 3-2
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment
.................. 3-9
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 14
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna. Diversity .............................. 3-45
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68. 4-7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti-Theft. Radio .............................. 3-42
Adding Equipment
to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3 Appearance Care
............................... 6-50
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
............................. 7-11
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Assist Straps
................................... 2-54
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-43
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-42
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-23
Automatic Transaxle
Operation
................................... 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-19
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Battery ...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Not Charging Message ......................... 2-82
Saver Active Message
......................... 2-82
Voltage
Low Message ......................... 2-83
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Charging System Indicator Light ................. 2-66
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-9
Voltage High Message
......................... 2-83
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Steering
...................................... 4- 10
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 11
Magnasteer
................................ 4- 10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Telescopic
............................ 2-32
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-32
Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-10. 3-42
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-5 1
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-33
Straps. Assist
.................................. 2-54
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors
.................................... 2-53
Sunroof.
...................................... 2-55
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 19
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-25
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-64
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-39
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-44
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-54
Telescopic Wheel
............................... 2-32
Temperature Controls
......................... 3-2. 3-3
Temperature Knob. Passenger’s Side
................. 3-3
Theft
......................................... 2-14
Theft Attempted Message
........................ 2-88
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2- 14
Thermostat .................................... 6-25
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time. Setting the
............................... 3-11
Tire Loading
................................... 4-29
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
Buying New ................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-49
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-24
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compactspare ............................... 5-35
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-44
Loading .................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-88
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
TopStrap
..................................... 1-39
Torque. Wheel Nut
.................... 5-32.5-33. 6-66
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
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