Black plate (61,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V (Europe LHD) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/26/12Vehicle Care 10-61Notice: Low-profile tyres aremore susceptible to damagefrom road hazards or curbimpact than standard profiletyres. Tyre and/or wheelassembly damage can occurwhen coming into contactwith road hazards like,potholes, or sharp edgedobjects, or when sliding into acurb. The warranty does notcover this type of damage.Keep tyres set to the correctinflation pressure and, whenpossible, avoid contact withcurbs, potholes, and otherroad hazards.Summer Performance TyresMany General Motors highperformance models comefactory-equipped with tyres thatare optimised for maximum dryand wet road performance whilestill retaining satisfactory treadlife, excellent durability and lownoise levels. In severe winterclimates where snowfall may besignificant, these tyres may befound to provide less traction.Summer TyresThis vehicle may come with highperformance summer tyres. Thesetyres have a special tread andcompound that are optimised formaximum dry and wet roadperformance. This special tread andcompound will decreaseperformance in cold climates, andon ice and snow. We recommendinstalling winter tyres on the vehicleif frequent driving in coldtemperatures or on snow or icecovered roads is expected. SeeWinter Tyres on page 10‑60.Tyre PressureTyres need the correct amountof air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Neither tyreunderinflation noroverinflation is good.Underinflated tyres, or tyresthat do not have enough air,can result in:. Tyre overloading andoverheating which couldlead to a blowout.. Premature orirregular wear.. Poor handling.. Reduced fuel economy.Overinflated tyres, or tyresthat have too much air, canresult in:. Unusual wear.. Poor handling.. Rough ride.. Needless damage fromroad hazards.
