wheel alignment PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2007 Owners Manual

Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 292
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 293
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 295
Buying New Tires...................................... 296
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 299
Wheel Replacement.................................. 299
Tire Chains............................................... 302
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 302
Tire Inator Kit.......................................... 303
Appearance Care........................................ 314
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 314
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 315
Leather...................................................... 316
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 317
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 317
Weatherstrips............................................ 317
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 318
Finish Care............................................... 319Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 320
Convertible Top......................................... 320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 321
Tires......................................................... 322
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 322
Finish Damage.......................................... 322
Underbody Maintenance............................ 323
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 324
Vehicle Identication.................................. 325
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 325
Service Parts Identication Label............... 325
Electrical System........................................ 326
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 326
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 326
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 326
Floor Console Fuse Block......................... 327
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 329
Capacities and Specications.................... 332
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are
properly inated simply by looking at them. Radial
tires may look properly inated even when they
are under-inated. Check the tire’s ination
pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
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 matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and Loading Information
label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the
ination pressure is low, add air until you reach
the recommended amount.
If you overll the tire, release air by pushing on
the metal stem in the center of the tire valve.
Re-check 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 295
andWheel Replacement on page 299for
more information.
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 337.
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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 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.
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Tires (cont.)
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 299
Wheel Replacement................................. 299
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 295
Winter Tires............................................. 285
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 231
Towing a Trailer....................................... 231
Your Vehicle............................................. 231
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 198
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 200
Traction Control System Warning Light........ 136
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 256
Fluid, Manual........................................... 256
Transmission Operation, Automatic................ 82
Transmission Operation, Manual.................... 85
Trunk............................................................ 68
Trunk Ajar Light........................................... 144
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 112
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 111U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 186
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 298
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 194
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 226
Parking Your.............................................. 89
Service Soon Light................................... 144
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 373
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 325
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 325
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 152
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 126
Visors........................................................... 71
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators................................................. 127
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 148
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 110
Other Warning Devices............................ 110
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 299
Different Size........................................... 297
Replacement............................................ 299
Windows....................................................... 70
Manual...................................................... 71
Power........................................................ 71Windshield
Washer.................................................... 114
Washer Fluid........................................... 269
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 283
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 320
Wipers..................................................... 113
Winter Driving............................................. 220
Winter Tires................................................. 285
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 183
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 187
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 334
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