Operation - Cadillac 2016 Escalade Owner's Manual

298 Vehicle Care
For additional information
regarding how much weight the
vehicle can carry, and an
example of the Tyre and
Loading Information label, see
Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. How
the vehicle is loaded affects
vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry.
When to Check
Check the tyres once a month
or more.
Do not forget the spare tyre,
if the vehicle has one. See
Full-Size Spare Tyre 0 318 for
additional information.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check tyre pressure.
Proper tyre inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the
tyre. Check the tyre inflation
pressure when the tyres are
cold, meaning the vehicle has
not been driven for at least three
hours or no more than
1.6 km (1 mi).
Remove the valve cap from the
tyre valve stem. Press the tyre
gauge firmly onto the valve to
get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tyre inflation pressure
matches the recommended
pressure on the Tyre and
Loading Information label, no
further adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low,
add air until the recommended
pressure is reached. If the
inflation pressure is high, press
on the metal stem in the centre
of the tyre valve to release air.
Re-check the tyre pressure with
the tyre gauge.
Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems to keep out dirt and
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
only valve caps designed for the
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
could be damaged and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Tyre Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
Warning
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h
(100 mph) or higher, puts
additional strain on tyres.
Sustained high-speed driving
causes excessive heat build-up
and can cause sudden tyre
failure. This could cause a crash,
and you or others could be killed.
Some high-speed rated tyres
require inflation pressure
adjustment for high-speed
operation. When speed limits and
road conditions allow the vehicle
to be driven at high speeds, make
sure the tyres are rated for
high-speed operation, are in
excellent condition, and are set to
the correct cold tyre inflation
pressure for the vehicle load.