spare tire CHEVROLET BLAZER 1998 2.G User Guide

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A CAUTION:
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Incorrect wheel nuts or Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft
(140 N-m).
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Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
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.
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spare.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem (Pointec
C. Spare or Flat Tire
D. Spring
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist Arm
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1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and
to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist
shaft. Turn the wheel wrench
to the right until the
tire is raised against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear
two “clicks” when the tire is secure.
but pull on the tire
to make sure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare. Follow this diagram for the rear-mounted spare.
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A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer
C. Nut
D. Wheel Carrier
E. Hook
A. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare or Flat Tire
C. Wheel Nut and Locking
Nut Cylinder
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Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
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 65 mph
(105 Wh) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where
you want. Of course, it’s besf
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, don’t 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.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When
to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check
the tire pressure of the spare tire.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at
60 psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking
at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
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 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10
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. 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.
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When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatiomire
label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.
A C. UTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need
to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare
(if you have one). It
was developed for use on
your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges 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.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies
only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded
on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply
to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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Fuel Filler Door
and Endgate
Hinges, and Rear
Folding Seat
Tailgate
Mounted Spare
Tire Carrier (if
equipped), Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points and
Hinges
~ FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
~ Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
USAGE
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
FREE LocksmiWKey Service (when keys are lost
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
on the road or locked inside)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation
for customers
needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will
be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by
the Bumper
to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers of
1998 Chevrolet passenger car
and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer
for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease
customers operating
1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles
for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right
to
modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55
Shift Light
............................... 2.22. 2.70
Shifting
.................................. 2- 18. 2.21
IntoPark
.................................... 2-23
Out of Park
.................................. 2-26
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
SIR
.......................................... 1-23
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6.64. 6.65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-67
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-5 1
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering In Emergencies
............................... 4- 10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-46
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
............... 5-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
SunVisors
.................................... 2-57
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-52
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-23
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-67
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-38
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Temperature and Compass Display
................. 2-49
Sunroof
....................................... 2-59 Theft
......................................... 2-12
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting
.................................. 3-10
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tire Inflation Check
............................. 7-39
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-21
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Inflation
............................... 6-41. 7-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-47
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-30. 6-64
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-42
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-39
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-46
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-48
Driving with a Trailer
.......................... 4-47
Hitches
..................................... 4-45
THEFTLOCK
............................... 3-26
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