wheel alignment GMC SAFARI 2004 Owner's Manual

Tires..............................................................5-61
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-71
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-74
Buying New Tires.........................................5-75
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-77
Wheel Replacement......................................5-77
Tire Chains..................................................5-78
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-79
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-80
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-92
Appearance Care............................................5-93
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-93
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-96
Weatherstrips...............................................5-96
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-96
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-98Finish Damage.............................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance................................5-99
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-99
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-99
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-101
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-101
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-101
Electrical System..........................................5-102
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-102
Headlamp Wiring........................................5-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-102
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-102
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-102
Capacities and Specications........................5-109
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-111
Engine Drive Belt Routing............................5-112
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.
It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inated even when they’re underinated.
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press
the tire gage rmly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire ination pressure is low,
add air until you reach the recommended pressure
on the Certication/Tire label or the Tire and Loading
Information label.If you overll the tire, release air by pushing on the
metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.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 5-74andWheel Replacement
on page 5-77for 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 5-80.
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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.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, 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.
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Spare Tire Check............................................6-26
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-109
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-27
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-30
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Storage Areas................................................2-35
Convenience Net.........................................2-42
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-41
Overhead Console.......................................2-36
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-91
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-41
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Taillamps.......................................................5-58
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-47
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-16
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-31
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire Ination Check.........................................6-25Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-62
Tire Size.......................................................5-67
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-68
Tires.............................................................5-61
Buying New Tires........................................5-75
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-92
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-71
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-77
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-77
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-74
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-20
Top Strap......................................................1-48
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-50
Torque Lock...................................................2-27
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-38
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................4-36
Tow/Haul Mode Button.....................................2-23
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-36
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-40
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-45
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Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-96
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-26
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-36
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-38
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..........................5-26, 5-38, 5-39, 5-51
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-77
Replacement...............................................5-77
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-72
When to Check and Change............................5-23
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-51
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-38
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on
a Hill.........................................................4-44Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-47
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-14
Windows.......................................................2-14
Manual......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-39
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-25
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-60
Fuses......................................................5-102
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-24
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-26
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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