wheel alignment GMC YUKON 2009 Owner's Manual

Tires..............................................................5-62
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-67
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-70
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-72
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-74
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-78
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-79
Buying New Tires.........................................5-80
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-82
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-82
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-84
Wheel Replacement......................................5-84
Tire Chains..................................................5-86
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-87
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-88
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-89
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-94
Secondary Latch System..............................5-100
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...........5-103
Spare Tire.................................................5-107
Appearance Care..........................................5-108
Interior Cleaning.........................................5-108
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-109
Leather......................................................5-110
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-110Care of Safety Belts....................................5-110
Weatherstrips.............................................5-111
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-111
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-111
Finish Care................................................5-112
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-112
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim...............................................
.5-113
Tires.........................................................5-114
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-114
Finish Damage...........................................5-114
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-114
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-114
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-115
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-115
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-115
Electrical System..........................................5-116
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-116
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-116
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-116
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-116
Instrument Panel Fuse Block........................5-117
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block..............5-119
Underhood Fuse Block................................5-120
Capacities and Specications........................5-123
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-79for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve
a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will
ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most
like it did when the tires were new.
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 5-79
andWheel Replacement on page 5-84.When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the spare tire 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 5-70andLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-33.
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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 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.
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Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-43
Tires.............................................................5-62
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-113
Buying New Tires........................................5-80
Chains.......................................................5-86
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-88
Cleaning...................................................5-114
Different Size..............................................5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-87
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-70
Inspection and Rotation................................5-78
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-94
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-74
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-94
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-89
Secondary Latch System............................5-100
Spare Tire................................................5-107
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-103
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-67
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-82
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-84
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-84Tires (cont.)
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-79
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-35
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-49
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-44
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-52
Your Vehicle...............................................4-44
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-73
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-21, 5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-29
Trip Odometer................................................3-36
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-82
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-68
Operation...................................................2-68
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-33
Running While Parked..................................2-47
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-74
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-115
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-115
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-7
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-31
Visors...........................................................2-20
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-40
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-34
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-84
Different Size..............................................5-82
Replacement...............................................5-84Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-64
Windows.......................................................2-18
Power ........................................................2-19
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning........5-112
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................... 3-9
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-39
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-60
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-116
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-29
X
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-113
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-138
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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