Cadillac 2000 DeVille Owner's Manual page 345

CAUTION: (Continued)
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
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Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken by a sudden impact
such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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See "Inflation Tire Pressure" in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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The Tire Loading Information label, which is located on
the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold.
"Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
If you'll be driving at high speeds (e.g., speeds of
100 mph (160 km/h) or higher), where it is legal, set the
cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or to 38 psi
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(265 kPa), whichever is lower. See the example below.
When you end this high
cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire
Information label.
Example:
You'll find maximum load and inflation pressure
molded on the tire's sidewall, in small letters, near the
rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum
load 690 kg (1521 lbs.) @ 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press.
For this example, you would set the inflation pressure
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for high speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa).
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speed driving, return to the
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