Black plate (59,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 -crc - 6/24/14Vehicle Care 10-591. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise to remove thefastener rod.2. Replace the fastener rod withthe one provided in the foam.3. Turn the wrench clockwise totighten the fastener rod.4. Replace the foam, jack andtools, and the tire.5. Turn the retainer nut clockwiseto secure the tire.6. Place the floor cover on thewheel.To store the compact spare tire, usethe shorter mounting bolt.The compact spare is for temporaryuse only. Replace the compactspare tire with a full-size tire assoon as you can.Compact Spare Tire{ WarningDriving with more than onecompact spare tire at a time couldresult in loss of braking andhandling. This could lead to acrash and you or others could beinjured. Use only one compactspare tire at a time.If this vehicle has a compact sparetire, it was fully inflated when new;however, it can lose air over time.Check the inflation pressureregularly. It should be 420 kPa(60 psi).Stop as soon as possible and checkthat the spare tire is correctlyinflated after being installed on thevehicle. The compact spare tire isdesigned for temporary use only.The vehicle will perform differentlywith the spare tire installed and it isrecommended that the vehiclespeed be limited to 80 km/h(50 mph). To conserve the tread ofthe spare tire, have the standard tirerepaired or replaced as soon asconvenient and return the spare tireto the storage area.When using a compact spare tire,the ABS and Traction Controlsystems may engage until the sparetire is recognized by the vehicle,especially on slippery roads. Adjustdriving to reduce possiblewheel slip.{ CautionWhen the compact spare isinstalled, do not take the vehiclethrough an automatic car washwith guide rails. The compactspare can get caught on the railswhich can damage the tire, wheel,and other parts of the vehicle.Do not use the compact spare onother vehicles.
