wheel alignment GMC ACADIA 2009 Owner's Manual

When It Is Time for
New Tires.......................5-48
Buying New Tires.............5-49
Different Size Tires and
Wheels............................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-51
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance....................5-53
Wheel Replacement..........5-53
Tire Chains.......................5-54
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-55
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit...............5-56
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit Storage. . .5-68
Changing a Flat Tire.........5-69
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools........................5-69
Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the
Spare Tire
.......................5-72
Secondary Latch System. . .5-76
Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools.................5-78
Compact Spare Tire..........5-81
Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning................5-81
Fabric/Carpet....................5-83
Leather.............................5-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces
..........................5-84
Care of Safety Belts.........5-84
Weatherstrips....................5-84
Washing Your Vehicle.......5-84
Cleaning Exterior
Lamps/Lenses.................5-85
Finish Care.......................5-85
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades............5-86
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated
Wheels and Trim
.............5-86
Tires.................................5-87
Sheet Metal Damage........5-87
Finish Damage..................5-88
Underbody Maintenance. . . .5-88
Chemical Paint Spotting. . . .5-88
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)..................5-88
Service Parts
Identication Label...........5-89
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices
and Wiring......................5-89
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses. . . .5-90
Power Windows and
Other Power Options.......5-90
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers.........................5-90
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...............................5-90
Underhood Fuse Block......5-92
Capacities and
Specications
Capacities and
Specications..................5-96
5-2 Service and Appearance Care

9. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK/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.
Tire Inspection and
Rotation
We recommend that you
regularly inspect the vehicle’s
tires, including the spare tire, if
the vehicle has one, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is
Time for New Tires on page 5-48
for more information.Tires should be rotated every
5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to
13 000 km). SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3.
The purpose of a regular tire
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle.
This will ensure that the vehicle
continues to perform most like it
did when the tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate the 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 5-48
andWheel Replacement
on page 5-53.When rotating the vehicle’s tires,
always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, do not include it in
the tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated,
adjust the front and rear ination
pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-41andLoading the
Vehicle on page 4-16.
Service and Appearance Care 5-47

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 might need to be
checked. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels might
need to be rebalanced. See your
dealer/retailer 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/retailer if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer 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, wheel nuts,
or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors, replace them only
with new GM original equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts,
wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors 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 or tire
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-69for more information.
Service and Appearance Care 5-53

Tires (cont.)
Compact Spare Tire..........5-81
Different Size...................5-50
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-55
Ination - Tire Pressure.....5-41
Inspection and Rotation.....5-47
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-72
Pressure Monitor
Operation.....................5-44
Pressure Monitor System . . . 5-42
Removing the Flat Tire......5-72
Removing the Spare
Tire and Tools...............5-69
Secondary Latch System . . . 5-76
Storing a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools.....5-78
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit.............5-56
Tire Sidewall Labeling.......5-36
Tire Terminology and
Denitions....................5-38
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.......................5-51
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance.................5-53
Wheel Replacement..........5-53
When It Is Time for
New Tires....................5-48Tow/Haul Mode ....................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light............3-45
Towing
Recreational Vehicle..........4-21
Towing a Trailer................4-24
Your Vehicle.....................4-20
Traction
Stabilitrak
®System............. 4-5
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic................5-16
Transmission Operation,
Automatic........................2-24
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals............................. 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................ 3-6
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)..................2-34
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-51
Universal Home Remote
System...........................2-44
Operation........................2-45
V
Vehicle
Control............................. 4-3
Loading...........................4-16
Running While Parked.......2-30
Symbols.............................. iii
Vehicle Customization, DIC....3-64
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy............................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)...................5-88
Service Parts
Identication Label.........5-89
Vehicle, Remote Start............. 2-5
Ventilation Adjustment...........3-30
Visors.................................2-16
Voltage Devices, High and
Wiring.............................5-89
Voltmeter Gage....................3-38
INDEX i-11

W
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators........................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-56
Hazard Warning Flashers.... 3-5
Safety and Symbols.............. iii
Wheels
Alignment and
Tire Balance.................5-53
Different Size...................5-50
Replacement....................5-53
Where to Put the Restraint....1-35
Windows.............................2-14
Power .............................2-14
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper
Blades, Cleaning...........5-86
Washer............................. 3-8Windshield (cont.)
Washer Fluid....................5-24
Wiper Blade
Replacement................5-34
Wiper Fuses....................5-90
Wipers.............................. 3-7
Windshield, Rear
Washer/Wiper.................... 3-9
Winter Driving......................4-13
Wiring, High Voltage
Devices...........................5-89
X
XM Radio Messages............3-98
Y
Your Vehicle and the
Environment...................... 6-2
i-12 INDEX