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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire lnspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles ( 10 000 to 13 000 km)
for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear
is present, rotate your tires as
soon
as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”
later
in this section for more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use
the
correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures
as shown on
the Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
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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 inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment
on General
Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet
General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in addition
to these grades.
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.
In most cases, you will
not need to have your wheels aligned again.
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 GM 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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............................................ 1-2
Rearseats
.................................................... 1-4
Removable Seats (Touring and Non-Touring Bench Seats) .............. 1-7
Seatback Latches (Non-Touring Bench Seats) ........................ 1-6
Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-1
Parts Identification Label ....................................... 6-59
Publications
................................................... 8-8
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations ..................... 6-68
Reclining Bucket
Seats
.......................................... 1-3
Service
Service Engine Soon Light (See “Lights”)
Shift Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................................. 2-22
Shifting Out of Park (P)
........................................... 2-24
Specifications Chart (See “Service
- Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”) SpareTire
................................................. 5-24, 5-34
Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”)
Starting Your Engine
(See “Engine-Starting”)
Steering
........................................................ 4-7
InErnergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-45
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)
Storage
Compartments
............................................ 2-47
Adding Equipment to Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.......... 1-25
Driver’s Facial air Bag System
................................... 1-21
How the Air Bag System
Works .................................. 1-22
Servicing Your Facial
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .................... 1-25
T
Tachometer (See “Gages”)
Theft
.......................................................... 2-12
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-26
Tires
.......................................................... 6-41
Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”)
Chains
...................................................... 6-48
Flat (See “Changing a Flat Tire”)
Loading (See “Loading
Your Vehicle”)
New
........................................................ 6-44
Pressure
..................................................... 6-42
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Tilt Wheel
(Option)
.............................................. 2-29
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 6-43
Underbody Carrier
............................................ 5-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-45
Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints”)
Torque Lock (See “Transmission-Torque Lock”)
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.................................................... 4-26
Driving on Grades
.......................................... 4-32
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-30
ParkingonHills ............................................ 4-32
Passing
................................................... 4-31
SafetyChains
.............................................. 4-29
Hitches
..................................................... 4-28
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-7
Trailer
Brakes
...................................................... 4-29
Towing
( See “Towing”)
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2.63, 6.60
Trailering Package
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transfercase
...................................................
Transmission Automatic
...................................................
HowToCheck .............................................
HowToAdd ...............................................
When to Check and Change Fluid ..............................
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............................
Shift Light ( See “Lights”)
Trip Odometer
( See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
( See “Lights”)
6-21
2-18
6-18
6-20
6-18
2-23
Vehicle Damagewarnings
................................................ v
Identification Number ..................................... 6.57. 6.58
Loading
( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-32
Symbols
............................................... vi, vii. viii
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-5
Tips ......................................................... 3-5
Voltmeter
( See “Gages”)
W
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard Flashers
( See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-51
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-46
Aluminum
................................................... 6-54
Hub Caps and Wheel
Nut Caps .................................. 5-28
NutTorque
.................................................. 6-62
Used Replacement ............................................ 647
Wheels
Replacement
................................................. 6-46
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