2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 62

10-20 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑17. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under "Capacities and Specifications" in the owner manual. Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See "Vehicle Load Limits" in the owner manual for an example of the label and its location on your vehicle. Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts. Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). Any time unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check the wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When It Is Time for New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" in the owner manual for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the owner manual. If a Tire Goes Flat This vehicle has a tire inflator kit. There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire.