wheel alignment BUICK LUCERNE 2007 Owner's Manual

Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 398
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 400
Buying New Tires...................................... 400
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 402
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 402
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 404
Wheel Replacement.................................. 404
Tire Chains............................................... 406
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 407
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 408
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 409
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire......................... 410
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 416
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 418
Appearance Care........................................ 418
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 418
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 420
Leather...................................................... 421
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces........................... 421
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 422
Weatherstrips............................................ 422Washing Your Vehicle............................... 422
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 422
Finish Care............................................... 423
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 423
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 424
Tires......................................................... 424
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 425
Finish Damage.......................................... 425
Underbody Maintenance............................ 425
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 425
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 426
Vehicle Identication.................................. 427
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 427
Service Parts Identication Label............... 427
Electrical System........................................ 428
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 428
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 428
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 428
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 428
Rear Underseat Fuse Block....................... 431
Capacities and Specications.................... 436
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science
Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
operates on a radio frequency and complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
operates on a radio frequency and complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 400
andWheel Replacement on page 404for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The
rst rotation is the most important. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 442for scheduled rotation
intervals.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset
and be mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.
404

Tires (cont.)
Different Size........................................... 402
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 407
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 392
Inspection and Rotation............................ 398
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 410
Pressure Monitor System......................... 393
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 409
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 416
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 386
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 389
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 402
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 404
Wheel Replacement................................. 404
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 400
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 313
Towing a Trailer....................................... 315
Your Vehicle............................................. 313Traction
Control System (TCS) .............................. 283
Control System Warning Light.................. 202
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 284
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 343
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 119
Trip Odometer............................................. 196
Trunk.......................................................... 106
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 162
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 162
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 178
Understanding Radio Reception................... 272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 402
Universal Home Remote System........139, 140
Operation........................................141, 147
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Vehicle
Control..................................................... 280
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 307
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 231
Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders.............................. 471
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 427
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 427
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 192
Visors.......................................................... 109
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 194
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 221
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 160
Other Warning Devices............................ 160
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 404
Different Size........................................... 402
Replacement............................................ 404
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 53
Windows..................................................... 108
Power...................................................... 109
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 165
Washer.................................................... 166
Washer Fluid........................................... 365
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 383
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 423
Wipers..................................................... 164
Winter Driving............................................. 302
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 171X
XM Radio Messages................................... 269
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 274
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 440
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