wheel alignment CADILLAC XLR 2007 1.G Owners Manual

When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 428
Buying New Tires...................................... 428
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 430
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 431
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 432
Wheel Replacement.................................. 432
Tire Chains............................................... 435
Lifting Your Vehicle................................... 435
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 440
Appearance Care........................................ 441
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 441
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 443
Leather...................................................... 444
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 444
Wood Panels............................................. 445
Speaker Covers........................................ 445
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 445
Weatherstrips............................................ 445
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 446
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 446
Finish Care............................................... 447Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 447
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 448
Tires......................................................... 449
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 449
Finish Damage.......................................... 449
Underbody Maintenance............................ 449
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 450
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 450
Vehicle Identication.................................. 451
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 451
Service Parts Identication Label............... 451
Electrical System........................................ 452
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 452
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 452
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 452
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 453
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 453
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 455
Capacities and Specications.................... 458
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
362

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
specied 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 inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
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.
432

Tires (cont.)
Cleaning.................................................. 449
Different Size........................................... 430
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 440
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 422
Inspection and Rotation............................ 426
Lifting Your Vehicle.................................. 435
Pressure Monitor System......................... 423
Run-Flat................................................... 420
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 415
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 417
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 431
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 432
Wheel Replacement................................. 432
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 428
Winter Tires............................................. 414
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 359
Towing a Trailer....................................... 359
Your Vehicle............................................. 359
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 329
Control System Warning Light.................. 194
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 331
Magnetic Ride Control.............................. 331
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 331Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 384
Transmission Operation, Automatic................ 92
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator...................................... 224
Trip Odometer............................................. 187
Trunk............................................................ 77
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 141
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................ 168
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 175
Understanding Radio Reception................... 228
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 431
Universal Home Remote System........110, 111
Operation........................................112, 118
V
Valet Lockout Switch..................................... 86
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 326
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 354
Symbols...................................................... 5
511

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 491
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 451
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 451
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 220
Vehicle Positioning...................................... 282
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 184
Visors........................................................... 84
Voice Recognition........................................ 312
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 192
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 185
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 206
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................ 140
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Waypoint, Edit............................................. 254
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 432
Different Size........................................... 430
Replacement............................................ 432Windows....................................................... 81
Power........................................................ 82
Windshield
Rainsense™ Wipers................................. 145
Replacement............................................ 412
Washer.................................................... 146
Washer Fluid........................................... 397
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 412
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 447
Wiper Fuses............................................ 452
Wipers..................................................... 144
Winter Driving............................................. 349
Winter Tires................................................. 414
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 166X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 230
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 462
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