Cadillac 2008 STS Automobile User Manual


 
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-68
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-70
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-75
Buying New Tires .........................................5-76
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-78
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-80
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-80
Tire Chains ..................................................5-82
Lifting Your Vehicle (STS-V) ...........................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-86
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................5-87
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-96
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-98
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ..........................................5-99
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...........5-104
Compact Spare Tire ....................................5-106
Appearance Care ..........................................5-107
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-107
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-108
Leather ......................................................5-109
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-109
Wood Panels ..............................................5-110
Speaker Covers ..........................................5-110
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-110
Weatherstrips .............................................5-110
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-110
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-111
Finish Care ................................................5-111
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-112
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim ...5-112
Tires .........................................................5-113
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-113
Finish Damage ...........................................5-114
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-114
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-114
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-115
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-116
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-116
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-116
Electrical System ..........................................5-116
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-116
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-117
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-117
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-117
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-117
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-118
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-121
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-128
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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