wheel alignment CHEVROLET CITATION 1980 1.G Owners Manual

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If your vehicle has an optional air cOnditioner , use the "Economy;' (" Vent" or
"Heater") position s whenever possible, The air conditioner compr essor is not on in these positions and the reduced engine load can improve fuel eco nomy.
Engine Maintenance
An engine that is properly maintained wjJl provide better fuel economy than .one
thai is not . One misfirin g spa rk plu g will cut fuel economy quite a bit , and will
make a difference in the amount of pollution _emitted fro m your vehicle .
Excess Weight
Fuel economy is related to the work the engine must do. The heavier the load,
the more fuel
it takes to run your vehicle. Keep weight to a minimum by taking o~t any luggage or cargo when it is not needed. .
Tire Inflation
Underinflation not only causes needLess wear of the tires, but can also waste fuel. It's a good idea to check tire pressures often and, for the best fuel econ omy, keep
your tires inflated to the highest
pr~suresshown on the Tire Placard on'the left
front doo r of your car.
Wheel Alignment
Improper toe alignment will cause the tires to roll at an angle, which will result
in faster tire wear.
It takes power to ove rcome this improper alignment which,
in tum, wastes fuel.
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
ANTI-THEFT STEERING COLUMN LOCK
The anti-theft lock (ignition) on the right side of the steering column has five
positi on
s:
TO REMOVE KEY, DEPRESS KEY \&!;;>. RELEASE LEVER
-~ I
~~~ --WHILE TURNING KEY TO LOCK POSITION
.. ~'-KEY RELEASE "..~ LEVER
• Accessory -You ca n use some elec trical a ccessories when the e ngin e is not
running.
To engage this position, push in the square-head key and tum the
top of the key towards you.
• Lock -Norm al parking position. It 'locks the ignition and prev en ts normal
use
of the steering wheel on all models, and the shift controls on automatic
transaxl e model
s. The ignition key canno t be turned to "Lock" and removed
until the shift lever is mo ved to "P "( Park) on automatic transaxle mode1s .
If you have a manual transaxle model, the ignition key cannot be turned to
"Lock" without pressing down the key release leve r.
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TIRE LOAD AND INFLATION PRESSURES
TIRE LOAD RANGE
-(METRIC SIZETIREI -(METRIC SIZETIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI
MAXIMUM COLD INFLATION PRESSURE
240 Ic.Pa 280 kPa 2211 kP. 250 kP, 275 kP,
(35 psi I (41";1 (J2 psil ( 36 psil (40 p.iI
TIRE LOAD RANGE IS MOLDED ON TIRE. (SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGES-leFOR LOCATION ON THE TIRE SIOEWALU.
5. Always use a tire pressure gage (we suggest you purchase a quality pocket
type gage) when checking inflation pressures. Visual inspection of tires for
inflation pressures is nol enough, especially with radial tires. Underinflated
radial tires may look like correctly inflated radial tires.
If the inflation
pressure on a tire
is often ·low, have your dealer correct the cause.
, I PROPERlY INFlATED 1MPR0PERl Y INFlATED
l~_~~_~) y RADIAl. TIRE
6. Be sure to put the tire inflation valve caps, if so equipped. back on. This will help keep dirt and-moisture from getting into the valve core which could cause
a leak.
7 .
If an air loss occurs while driving. do not drive on the flat tire more than
is needed to stop safely . Driving even a short distance _on a flat tire can damage
a tire and wheel beyond repair.
Inspection and Rotation
Front and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear differently depending
on the types
of roads driven, your driving habits, etc.
For longer tire life, you should inspect and rotate your tires as recommended in
Section A
of the Maintenance Schedule folder. Many car and tire dealers will perform -a free lire inspection to look for uneven or abnormal tire wear (usually
the result of wrong inflation pressures, lack of regular rotation, improper wheel
alignment, tires out
of balance, or poor driving habits).
After rotation, adjust the front and rear tire pressures (see
"Tire Placard") and be sure to check wheel nut tightness. (Wheel nulS should also be tightened at
certain intervals ; see the
hIn Case of Emergency" section, page 3-6, for further
information.)
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FRONT
4 WHEEl ROTATION
ROTATION· RADIAL "00 .at induM-'''tm,erMY use Daly" sure tire in rotation .
Alignment and B.alance
Proper wheel alignment improves tire tread mileage . Your vehicle's suspension
. parts should be inspected often and aligned when needed. (See the Maintenance
Schedule Folder for m ore information.) Ball joints have built-in wear indicators,
and some movem ent in th~ joint s is normal. ' Improper alignment will not cause
the
vehicle to vibrate. However, improper toe alignment will cause the tires to roll
at an angle which will result in faster tire wear. Incorrect caster or camber
alignment will cause your tires to wear unevenly, and can cause the vehicle to
"pull" to the left or right.
Proper tire balan cing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tire tread
wear. Out--of-balan ce tires -can .cause annoying vibration and uneven tire wear such
as cupping and
flat spots.
Traction
A decrease in driving. cornerin g, and braking traction occurs when water, snow,
ice, gravel ,
or other material is on the road. Driving practices and vehicle speed
should be adjusted to the road condition~.
When driving on wet or slushy roads, a wedge -of water can build up between the
tire and road. This is known as hydroplaning, and may cause partial or complete
l oss
of traction, vehicle control, and stopping ability.
To reduce the chance of traction loss, follow these tips:
I. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are Slu shy .
2. Slow down if road has standing water or-pUddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators are showing.
4 . Keep tires properly inflated.
If your vehicle has TPC radial.tires (see "Tire Replacement" in this section), your
lir es were design ed to
provide _ better snow tracti on than -bias or bias-belled tires
without snow treads. However , iF . yo u use conventional snow tires. be sure they
are the same size. loa d range, and construction type (bias, bias belted,
or radial)
as your other tire
s.
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