Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
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460_OM_MY09.book Page 242 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:32 AM<br />
242 Technical data<br />
NOTICE<br />
Snow chains<br />
Only use snow chains with the following wheel-tyre combinations:<br />
Wheel<br />
Tyres<br />
6.5x16________ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16<br />
We recommend that you contact an authorised <strong>Cadillac</strong> workshop<br />
regarding suitable wheels for winter tyres. Some models have<br />
large brake discs that prevent the use of certain wheels.<br />
We recommend that you contact an authorised <strong>Cadillac</strong> workshop<br />
regarding suitable snow chains.<br />
Snow chains must not protrude more than 9 mm from the tyre’s<br />
tread and its inside.<br />
Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance.<br />
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph<br />
(50 km/h).<br />
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".<br />
Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels.<br />
NOTICE<br />
Snow chains, all-wheel drive models<br />
Wheel<br />
Tyres<br />
6.5x16________ 225/55 R16 M+S<br />
7x17__________ 215/50 R17 95 RF/XL M+S<br />
Cars fitted with the larger brake discs (345 mm in diameter, front)<br />
must have 17" wheels.<br />
Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain<br />
information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend<br />
that you contact an authorised <strong>Cadillac</strong> workshop.<br />
As there is a narrow space between wheel and wheel arch liner as<br />
well as certain chassis details when snow chains have been fitted,<br />
the following must be observed:<br />
Snow chains must not protrude more than 9 mm from the tyre’s<br />
tread and its inside.<br />
Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance.<br />
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph<br />
(50 km/h).<br />
Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels.<br />
NOTICE<br />
Wheels larger than 18" must not be fitted.<br />
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the kerb if<br />
the car is heavily laden or when towing a caravan or trailer. This<br />
particularly applies to cars with 18" wheels.<br />
Wheel offset must be 41 mm.
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