Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
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VEHICLE CARE
7. Make sure the tyre is stored
securely. Push, pull, and then try
to turn the tyre. If the tyre
moves, use the wheel wrench to
tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tyre lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access
cover.
If equipped, reinstall the hitch
cover and turn the retainers
clockwise.
To store the tools:
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench,
jack handle, and jack handle
extensions) to the tool bag.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and
jack together with the wing nut.
3. Position the jack and wheel
blocks in the driver side trim
panel over the wheelhouse.
4. Turn the jack knob clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to
position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
5. Use the retaining bracket to
fasten the tool bag on the stud
and turn the wing nut clockwise
to secure.
6. Close the trim panel door.
Full-Size Spare Tyre
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tyre, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly.
See
and
. For instructions on
how to remove, install, or store a
spare tyre, see
.
If equipped with a temporary use
full-size spare tyre, it is indicated on
the tyre sidewall. This spare tyre
should not be driven on over
112 km/h (70 mph), or 88 km/h
(55 mph) when pulling a trailer, at the
proper inflation pressure. Repair and
replace the road tyre as soon as it is
convenient, and stow the spare tyre
for future use.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
and a different size spare tyre is
installed, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until the flat tyre is repaired
and/or replaced. The vehicle could
be damaged and the repairs would
not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tyre is installed
on the vehicle.
The vehicle may have a different size
spare tyre than the road tyres
originally installed on the vehicle. This
spare tyre was developed for use on
this vehicle, so it is all right to drive