wheel size CHEVROLET AVEO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Turn Signal Lamps (Side).......................... 314
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan).................................. 315
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps............................... 316
License Plate Lamp................................... 317
Replacement Bulbs................................... 317
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 318
Tires............................................................ 319
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 320
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 323
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................. 326
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 327
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 329
Buying New Tires...................................... 330
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 333
Wheel Replacement.................................. 333
Tire Chains............................................... 335
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 335Changing a Flat Tire................................. 336
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 337
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 339
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 344
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 344
Appearance Care........................................ 345
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 345
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 346
Leather...................................................... 347
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 348
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 348
Weatherstrips............................................ 348
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 349
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 349
Finish Care............................................... 349
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 350
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 350
Tires......................................................... 351
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 351
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for
your vehicle. If you need replacement tires,
GM strongly recommends that you get tires that
are the same size, brand, load range, speed rating,
and construction type (radial and bias-belted
tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. This way, your
vehicle will continue to have tires that are
designed to give the same performance and
vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original
tires. SeeTire Sidewall Labeling on page 320
for additional information.{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a
crash. Using tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may also cause damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct
size, brand, and type of tires on all
wheels. It is all right to drive with your
compact spare temporarily, as it was
developed for use on your vehicle. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 344.
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{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar
(B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 249,
for more information about the Tire and Loading
Information Label.
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different
size than your original equipment wheels and
tires, this may affect the way your vehicle
performs, including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems
such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and
electronic stability control, the performance of these
systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable
level of performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are
selected. You may increase the chance
that you will crash and suffer serious
injury. Only use GM specic wheel and
tire systems developed for your vehicle,
and have them properly installed by a
GM certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 330and
Accessories and Modifications on page 264for
additional information.
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Tire Chains
Notice:Use tire chains only where legal and
only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S”
type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten
them as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them. If the contact continues,
slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will damage
your vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel
firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
To store a flat or compact spare tire and tools, do
the following:
1. Store the flat tire or the compact spare in the
compact spare tire compartment.
2. Secure the retainer.
3. Store the tools securely in the foam tray and
place the tray back in the cargo area.
4. Replace the trim cover.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size
tire as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 344.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air
after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The
compact spare is made to perform well at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h), so you can finish your
trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. Of course, it is best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
Your spare will last longer and be in good shape
in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
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Tires (cont.)
Cleaning.................................................. 351
Compact Spare Tire................................. 344
Different Size........................................... 331
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 335
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................ 326
Inspection and Rotation............................ 327
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 339
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 339
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 337
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 344
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 320
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 333
Wheel Replacement................................. 333
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 329
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 258
Towing a Trailer....................................... 260
Your Vehicle............................................. 258
Transaxle
Fluid, Manual........................................... 285
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 116
Trip Odometer............................................. 159Trunk............................................................ 97
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 138
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 137
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 216
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 332
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 224
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 249
Parking Your............................................ 121
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 413
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).......................................... 354
Service Parts Identification Label.............. 354
Vehicle Privacy............................................ 413
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 154
Visors.......................................................... 103
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 156
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 135
Other Warning Devices............................ 136
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 333
Different Size........................................... 331
Replacement............................................ 333
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 52
Windows..................................................... 101
Manual..................................................... 101
Power...................................................... 102Windshield
Washer.................................................... 140
Washer Fluid........................................... 298
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 318
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 350
Wiper Fuses............................................ 355
Wipers..................................................... 139
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 141
Winter Driving............................................. 243
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 372
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