Cadillac 2009 STS, Owner'S Manual

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Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-73
Buying New Tires .........................................5-74
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-76
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-77
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-79
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-79
Tire Chains ..................................................5-81
Lifting the Vehicle (STS-V) .............................5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-84
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
(Without Selector Switch) ............................5-87
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
(With Selector Switch) ................................5-96
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage .......5-104
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................5-104
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..............5-106
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire .........................................5-107
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...........5-112
Compact Spare Tire ....................................5-114
Appearance Care ..........................................5-115
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-115
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-116
Leather ......................................................5-117
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-117
Wood Panels ..............................................5-117
Speaker Covers ..........................................5-118
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-118
Weatherstrips .............................................5-118
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-118
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-119
Finish Care ................................................5-119
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-120
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................5-120
Tires .........................................................5-121
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-121
Finish Damage ...........................................5-121
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-121
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-122
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-122
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-122
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-122
Electrical System ..........................................5-123
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-123
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-123
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-123
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-123
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-123
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-124
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-128
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-134
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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