wheel alignment CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 453
Tires............................................................ 454
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 455
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 457
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 460
High-Speed Operation............................... 462
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 462
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 467
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 469
Buying New Tires...................................... 470
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 472
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 473
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 474
Wheel Replacement.................................. 474
Tire Chains............................................... 476
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 476
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 477
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 478
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 482
Secondary Latch System........................... 489
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 492
Spare Tire................................................. 495Appearance Care........................................ 496
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 496
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 498
Leather...................................................... 499
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 499
Wood Panels............................................. 500
Speaker Covers........................................ 500
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 500
Weatherstrips............................................ 501
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 501
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 502
Finish Care............................................... 502
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 503
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 504
Tires......................................................... 505
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 505
Finish Damage.......................................... 505
Underbody Maintenance............................ 506
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 506
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 507
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
394

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. Operation 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 469
andWheel Replacement on page 474for
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. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 477.
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 523.
467

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 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.
474

T
Tachometer................................................. 227
Tailgate....................................................... 114
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.................................... 450
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 315
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 117
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 118
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 121
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 128
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 195
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 236
Tires........................................................... 454
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 504
Buying New Tires..................................... 470
Chains..................................................... 476
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 477
Cleaning.................................................. 505
Different Size........................................... 472
High-Speed Operation.............................. 462Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 476
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 460
Inspection and Rotation............................ 467
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 482
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 462
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 478
Secondary Latch System ......................... 489
Spare Tire................................................ 495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 492
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 455
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 457
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 473
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 474
Wheel Replacement................................. 474
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 469
Top-Box Storage......................................... 186
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 135
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 242
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 379
Towing a Trailer....................................... 380
Your Vehicle............................................. 378
578

W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 225
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 248
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................ 194
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 474
Different Size........................................... 472
Replacement............................................ 474
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 50
Windows..................................................... 115
Power...................................................... 116Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 199
Washer.................................................... 200
Washer Fluid........................................... 432
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 453
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 503
Wiper Fuses............................................ 509
Wipers..................................................... 198
Winter Driving............................................. 366
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 300
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 319
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 520
580