wheel alignment CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2009 3.G Owners Manual

Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-62
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................6-63
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-67
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-68
Buying New Tires.........................................6-69
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-74
Wheel Replacement......................................6-74
Tire Chains..................................................6-75
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-76
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................6-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................6-78
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................6-82
Secondary Latch System...............................6-87
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-90
Spare Tire...................................................6-93
Appearance Care............................................6-94
Interior Cleaning...........................................6-94
Fabric/Carpet...............................................6-95
Leather.......................................................6-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................6-96
Wood Panels...............................................6-96
Speaker Covers............................................6-96Care of Safety Belts......................................6-97
Weatherstrips...............................................6-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-97
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................6-98
Finish Care..................................................6-98
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................6-99
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................6-100
Tires.........................................................6-100
Sheet Metal Damage..................................
.6-101
Finish Damage...........................................6-101
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-101
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-101
Vehicle Identication.....................................6-102
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................6-102
Service Parts Identication Label...................6-102
Electrical System..........................................6-103
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................6-103
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-103
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................6-103
Instrument Panel Fuse Block........................6-104
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block..............6-106
Underhood Fuse Block................................6-107
Capacities and Specications........................6-110
Section 6 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 6-68for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 7-4.
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 6-68
andWheel Replacement on page 6-74.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. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 6-60andLoading the Vehicle on
page 5-31.
6-67

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 6-77for more
information.
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Cupholders.................................................2-66
Glove Box..................................................2-66
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-66
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-66
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-67
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-81
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-26
Sunroof.........................................................2-82
Symbols........................................................4-16
System Needs Service, If.................................4-56
System Overview
Overview, Navigation System.......................... 4-2
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Tachometer....................................................3-29
Tailgate.........................................................2-21
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................6-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-87
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-27
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-29
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................6-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................6-100
Buying New Tires........................................6-69
Chains.......................................................6-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-77
Cleaning...................................................6-100
Different Size..............................................6-71
High-Speed Operation..................................6-61
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-76
Ination - Tire Pressure................................6-60
Inspection and Rotation................................6-67
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-82
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-63
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-62
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-78
Secondary Latch System..............................6-87
Spare Tire..................................................6-93
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-90
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................6-55
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................6-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-68
Top-Box Storage.............................................2-81
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-39
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Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-74
Different Size..............................................6-71
Replacement...............................................6-74
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Windows.......................................................2-23
Power ........................................................2-24
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................... 3-8
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................6-34
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-53Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-99
Wiper Fuses.............................................6-103
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................5-27
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XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-90
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 7-2
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