wheel alignment CADILLAC SEVILLE 2003 5.G Owners Manual

Buying New Tires.........................................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-71
Wheel Replacement......................................5-71
Tire Chains..................................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-73
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-74
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-83
Appearance Care............................................5-83
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-84
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-86
Weatherstrips...............................................5-86
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-86
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-88
Finish Damage.............................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance................................5-89Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-89
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-90
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-91
Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN).................5-91
Service Parts Identi®cation Label.....................5-92
Electrical System............................................5-92
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-92
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-92
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-92
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-93
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion...................5-96
Capacities and Speci®cations........................5-100
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-101
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 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 Is Time
for New Tires on page 5-68andWheel Replacement
on page 5-71for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ®rst rotation
is the most important. See
Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services on page 6-4for 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 in¯ation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
Vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire
rotation is performed. A special tool is needed to
reset the sensor identi®cation codes. See your dealer
for service.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See ªWheel Nut Torqueº under
Capacities and
Speci®cations on page 5-100.
{CAUTION:
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 ªChanging a Flat
Tireº in the Index.
5-67

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.
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 vehicle.
{CAUTION:
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.
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 on page 5-74for more
information.
5-71

Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-51
Steering........................................................4-11
Storage Areas................................................2-48
Cellular Telephone.......................................2-48
Center Console Storage Area........................2-49
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Glove Box..................................................2-48
Map Pocket................................................2-49
Umbrella Holder..........................................2-49
Storage.........................................................2-49
Garment Hooks...........................................2-49
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-81
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-82
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
Supplemental In¯atable Restraints (SIR).............1-44
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-50
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-52
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-49
What Will You See After an Air Bag In¯ates?....1-50
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-49
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-46
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Tachometer....................................................3-41
Taillamps.......................................................5-60
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-60Taillamps (cont.)
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-45
Testing the Alarm............................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-102
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..............................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII .............................................2-21
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check........................................... 6-9
Tire Pressure Display......................................3-75
Tires.............................................................5-63
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-67
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-65
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-71
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-68
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-27
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-35
Top Strap......................................................1-33
Torque Lock...................................................2-34
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-38
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-37
Warnings.......................................................3-56
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-86
Weather Band..............................................3-104
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-10
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-37
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-36
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What to Use..................................5-26, 5-38, 5-39
Wheels..........................................................5-71
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-71
Replacement...............................................5-71
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-15
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-17
When to Check and Change............................5-21
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-38
When to Check..............................................5-65
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill:....................................................4-42Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-33
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-7
Window Lockout.............................................2-18
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power........................................................2-16
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................. 6-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-12
Fluid..........................................................5-39
Windshield Wiper............................................5-62
Blade Replacement......................................5-62
Fuses........................................................5-92
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-26
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-10
Wiper-Activated Headlamps..............................3-17
X
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service
(USA Only).........................................3-79, 3-88
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-106
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service
(USA Only)...............................................3-103
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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