wheel alignment CADILLAC XT4 2021 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 290
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 297
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 299
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 300
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . 301
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 302
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 303
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 306
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 318
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 326
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

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.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot be
repaired well because of the size
or location of the damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0358.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
rotate the tires as soon as
possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time for
New Tires 0324 and
Wheel Replacement 0328.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact spare
tire in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label after the tires
have been rotated. See Tire
Pressure 0316 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0215.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0319. Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See
“Wheel
Nut Torque ”under Capacities and
Specifications 0371, and
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire ”under
Tire Changing 0337.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.

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loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider
an alignment check if there is unusual
tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
pulling to one side or the other. Some
slight pull to the left or right,
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal.
If the vehicle is vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, the 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 nutsshould be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
can be repaired. See your dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors with new GM original
equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
can be dangerous. It could affect
the braking and handling of the
vehicle. Tires can lose air, and
cause loss of control, causing a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
Caution
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.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one
is dangerous. How it has been used
or how far it has been driven may
be unknown. It could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. When replacing
wheels, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
If the vehicle has 235/60R18 or
245/45R20 size tires, do not use tire
chains. There is not enough
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Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord or
fabric showing through the rubber;
cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also provide
tire/wheel balancing services to
ensure smooth vehicle operation at
all speeds. Your dealer sells and
services name brand tires.Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0352 and
Exterior Care 0348.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
wear and performance..Signs that the alignment may need
to be adjusted include pulling,
improper vehicle handling,
or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper wheel
alignment. Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean
and clear.
.Signs of damage include scratches,
cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement if
needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and
kept in good condition to provide a
clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield, and
worn or split rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and replace
them when needed.

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Tires (cont'd)Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316, 317
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 319
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 318
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 331
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 313
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 326
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Traction
Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 110
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 132
U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 326
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 125 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Updates
Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 151
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 370
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

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Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
W
WarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 328
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 324
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 71
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 299 Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96