change wheel CHEVROLET IMPALA 2004 8.G User Guide

If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s 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 at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
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’d 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 at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t
move, you should put blocks at the front and
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rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire, on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
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{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.The diagram shows you where you should place
your jack to change a front tire. Use the bolts (A) as
a guide when positioning the jack lift head (C)
near the rear edge of the front wheel opening (B).
For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put
the jack lift about 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) from the rear
edge of the front wheel opening in the cutout of
the rocker panel molding.
Put the compact spare tire near you.Jack Placement for a Front Tire
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The diagram shows you where to place your jack to
change a rear tire. Use the notch (B) as a guide
when positioning the jack lift head (A) near the front
edge of the rear wheel opening (C).
For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put the
jack lift head about 4 inches (10 cm) from the front
edge of the rear wheel opening in the cutout of
the rocker panel molding.
Put the compact spare tire near you.2. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the compact spare tire to t underneath
the wheel well of the vehicle. Remove all wheel
nuts and take off the at tire. Jack Placement for a Rear Tire
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3. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the 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
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the 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.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious accident.
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Cassette Tape Messages.........................3-67, 3-89
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Adapter Kits.....................................3-67, 3-89
CD Messages........................................3-78, 3-92
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-23
Chains, Tires..................................................5-80
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-47
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-37
Check Engine Light.........................................3-37
Checking Coolant............................................5-30
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-18
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-100
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-33
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49Child Restraints (cont.)
Top Strap...................................................1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-97
CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer)...............................2-51
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-94
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-98
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-94
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-96
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-96
Cleaning Leather............................................5-96
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-96
Cleaning Tires................................................5-99
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-96
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-98
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-25
Dual..........................................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
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Trailer Brakes.................................................4-40
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-26
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transmitter Verication...................................... 2-5
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-55
Trip Odometer................................................3-30
TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb)................................2-50
Trunk............................................................2-11
Trunk Ajar Warning Message............................3-49
Trunk Assist Handle........................................2-12
Trunk Lock....................................................2-11
Turn and Lane-Change Indicator......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-42
U
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower).......................5-109
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper).......................5-108
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-94
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-77
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-80
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-95
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-41
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Customization Settings.................................3-97
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Service Soon Message.................................3-51
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-102
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-102
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-44
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-51
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................................2-14
Visors...........................................................2-14
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-26
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-50
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-97
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-38
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-39
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-20
What Kind of Oil to Use..................................5-24
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-23
What to Use..................................5-30, 5-45, 5-46
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-79
Replacement...............................................5-79
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-19
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-22
When to Check......................................5-24, 5-72
When to Check and Change............................5-26
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-45
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-25When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-43
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lock Out...........................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-46
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-63
Fuses......................................................5-103
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-25
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-97
XM™ Satellite Radio Service....................3-57, 3-94
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous
US States).........................................3-68, 3-79
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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