wheel alignment CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2005 2.G Owners Manual

Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-66
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-68
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-72
Buying New Tires.........................................5-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-74
Wheel Replacement......................................5-75
Tire Chains..................................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-77
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-79
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................5-83
Secondary Latch System...............................5-88
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-92
Spare Tire...................................................5-95
Appearance Care............................................5-95
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-96
Vinyl...........................................................5-97
Leather.......................................................5-98
Instrument Panel..........................................5-98
Interior Plastic Components............................5-98
Wood Panels...............................................5-98
Speaker Covers............................................5-98
Glass Surfaces.............................................5-98Care of Safety Belts......................................5-99
Weatherstrips...............................................5-99
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-100
Finish Care................................................5-100
Windshield and Wiper Blades.......................5-101
Aluminum Wheels.......................................5-101
Tires.........................................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-102
Finish Damage...........................................5-102
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-102
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-102
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-103
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-104
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-104
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-104
Electrical System..........................................5-105
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-105
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-105
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-105
Instrument Panel Fuse Block........................5-106
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block..............5-108
Underhood Fuse Block................................5-109
Capacities and Specications........................5-115
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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9. After hearing the conrming horn chirp for the left
rear tire, check to see if the TPM warning light is
still ashing. If yes, turn the ignition switch to OFF.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems
The spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. If you
replace one of the road tires with the spare, the CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE message will be displayed on the
DIC screen. This message should go off once you
re-install the road tire containing the TPM sensor. The
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message is displayed
when the TPM system is malfunctioning. One or more
missing or inoperable TPM sensors will cause the
service tire monitor message to be displayed. See your
dealer for service.
Federal Communications Commission and
Industry and Science Canada
The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry and Science Canada.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (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 5-72andWheel Replacement
on page 5-75for more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves,
use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
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While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
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If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling
one way or the other, the alignment may need to
be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be
rebalanced.
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.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be
sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel
nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the
body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78for more
information.
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
Tailgate.........................................................2-21
Taillamps.......................................................5-57
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-25
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-25
Passlock
®...................................................2-26
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tires.............................................................5-60
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-101
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
Cleaning...................................................5-102
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-77
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-66
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-83
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-68
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-83
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-79
Secondary Latch System..............................5-88
Spare Tire..................................................5-95
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-92Tires (cont.)
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-61
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-72
Top Strap......................................................1-35
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Top-Box Storage.............................................2-68
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-33
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-44
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-51
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-38
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-8
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Temperature Gage.......................................3-39
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-31
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
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U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-19
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-97
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-73
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-60
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-104
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-104
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-69
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visors...........................................................2-24
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-35
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-29
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-74
Replacement...............................................5-75
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-34
Windows.......................................................2-23
Power........................................................2-24
Windshield
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................5-101
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-59
Fuses......................................................5-105
Windshield Wipers......................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-38
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