Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
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VEHICLE CARE
11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence as shown by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise.
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Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off.
The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper
torque specification after replacing.
Follow the torque specification
supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory
locking wheel nuts. See
for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and disc
damage. To avoid expensive brake
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Caution (Continued)
repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to
the proper torque specification. See
for the wheel nut torque
specification.
When reinstalling the regular wheel
and tyre, also reinstall the centre cap,
if equipped. Line up the tab on the
centre cap with the slot in the wheel.
The cap only goes in one way. Place
the cap on the wheel and press until it
snaps into place.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre and
Tools
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Warning
Storing a jack, a tyre, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
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Warning (Continued)
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Caution
Storing an aluminium wheel with a
flat tyre under your vehicle for an
extended period of time or with the
valve stem pointing up can damage
the wheel. Always stow the wheel
with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tyre repaired as
soon as possible.
Caution
The tyre hoist can be damaged if
there is no tension on the cable
when using it. To have the
necessary tension, the spare or road
tyre and wheel assembly must be
installed on the tyre hoist to use it.