Cadillac 2011 STS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (62,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011Tire Pressure Monitor OperationThis vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver whena low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors aremounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excludingthe spare tire and wheel assembly, if the vehicle hasone. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in thevehicle's tires and transmits the tire pressure readingsto a receiver located in the vehicle.When a low tire pressurecondition is detected, theTPMS illuminates the lowtire pressure warning lightlocated on the instrumentpanel cluster.If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possibleand inflate the tires to the recommended pressureshown on the tire loading information label. SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5‑23.At the same time a message to check the pressure in aspecific tire appears on the Driver Information Center(DIC) display. The low tire pressure warning light andthe DIC warning message come on at each ignitioncycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflationpressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can beviewed by the driver. For additional information anddetails about the DIC operation and displays see DICOperation and Displays on page 4‑70 and DICWarnings and Messages on page 4‑76.The low tire pressure warning light may come on in coolweather when the vehicle is first started, and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could be an early indicatorthat the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting low andneed to be inflated to the proper pressure.A Tire and Loading Information label , attached to yourvehicle, shows the size of your vehicle's originalequipment tires and the correct inflation pressure foryour vehicle's tires when they are cold. See Loading theVehicle on page 5‑23 for an example of the Tire andLoading Information label and its location on yourvehicle. Also see Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 6‑58.Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you about a low tirepressure condition but it does not replace normal tiremaintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation onpage 6‑65 and Tires on page 6‑50.Notice: Using non‐approved tire sealants coulddamage the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using anincorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehiclewarranty. Always use the GM approved tire sealantavailable through your dealer.6-62