Black plate (93,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Spare TireCompact Spare Tire{ WARNING:Driving with more than one compact spare tire ata time could result in loss of braking and handling.This could lead to a crash and you or others couldbe injured. Use only one compact spare tire ata time.This vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Althoughthe compact spare tire was fully inflated when thevehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Checkthe inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi(420 kPa).After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and make sure the spare tire iscorrectly inflated. The compact spare is made toperform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) fordistances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you canfinish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired orreplaced at your convenience. Of course, it is bestto replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon aspossible. The spare tire will last longer and be in goodshape in case it is needed again.Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do nottake the vehicle through an automatic car wash withguide rails. The compact spare can get caught onthe rails which can damage the tire, wheel and otherparts of the vehicle.Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the sparetire and its wheel together.Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.Using them can damage the vehicle and candamage the chains too. Do not use tire chains onthe compact spare.6-93
