Cadillac 1975 Owner's Manual page 76

Tire Traction — A decrease in driving, cor¬
nering, and braking traction occurs when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on
the road surface. Driving practices and car
speed should be adjusted to the road condi¬
tions.
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is
possible for a wedge of water to build up bet¬
ween the tire and road surface. This
phenomenon, known as hydroplaning, may
cause partial or complete loss of traction,
which adversely affects vehicle control and
stopping ability. To reduce the possibility of
traction loss, the following precautions should
be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when
roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing water or
puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators
are visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
For temporary assistance when traction is
lost on ice or snow, the use of AC Liquid Tire
Chain is recommended.
Stowaway Spare Tire—The Stowaway
Spare tire is designed for emergency purposes
only. Continuous use or operation at speeds
in excess of 50 mph is not recommended.
The Stowaway Spare tire warranty is void if
any inflation device containing sealants is
used. Approved inflation gases are air, carbon
dioxide, nitorgen, and refrigerant 22.
Inflation Instructions with Canister
1. Install deflated Stowaway Spare on car
with valve stem at the bottom and
tighten all five lug nuts.
2. Remove valve cap and make sure valve
core is screwed tight in valve stem using
slotted end of valve cap.
3. Remove plastic cap from canister.*
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CAUTION: Keep canister out of reach of
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j children as it contains gas under pressure. |
I Keep hands off metal parts of canister dur-
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| ing inflation as it becomes extremely cold |
| and can cause frostbite.
4. Place canister over valve stem and
push squarely onto stem until gas en¬
tering tire can be heard, Fig. 5-12.
5. To ensure complete draining of fluid,
hold the canister in position for one
minute after sound stops. Then remove
canister for disposal in proper recepta¬
cle. When first filled or after the car
has been standing for a long time (par¬
ticularly in cold weather) the tire may
not appear fully inflated. In this case
drive slowly for the first mile; this will
increase the pressure in the tire.
6. Replace valve cap.
7. See specific instructions on Page 55 to
complete tire change.
NOTE: Inflation pressure should be checked
and adjusted to the recommended pressure
shown on tire placard as soon as possible
after installing tire on car.
*lf temperature is below 20°F, canister must
be warmed on left hand defroster outlet for
10 minutes to provide adequate tire infla¬
tion. Automatic Climate Control should be
in "DEF" position with temperature dial set |—
at 85°. LZ®.