wheel alignment CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1995 5.G Owners Manual

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The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the
inside of the
trunk lid shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours
or driven no more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t
have enough
air (underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much
air (over
you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride inflation),
0 Needless
damage from road hazards. When
to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the
pressure, especially
if you have radial tires -- which
may look properly inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Tire Inspection 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.
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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
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.
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ABS ......................................... 4-6
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6- I9
Brake Fluid
................................. 6-26
Electrical Equipment
............... 2- 12 . 3- IS. 6-53
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-20
Engine Oil
.................................. 6- 12
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-23
Sound Equipment
............................ 3- 15
Windshield Washer Fluid ...................... 6-24
AirBag
....................................... 1-17
How Does It Restrain ......................... 1-2 1
How It Works ............................... 1 - 19
Location ................................... 1-19
Readiness Light ........................ I - 18. 2-44
Servlclng 1-22
What Makes
It Inflate ......................... 1-20
What Will You See After It Inflates .............. 1-21
When Should It Inflate ........................ 1-20
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-62
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls ............ 3- 1
Alignment and Balance, Tires ..................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-49
Antenna
. Fixed Mast ............................ 3- 17
.. ...................................
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-19
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.46. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock
..................... 3-13
Appearancecare
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-52
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-36
Ashtrays. Front
................................. 2-38
Ashtrays. Rear
................................. 2-39
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-24
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-14
Drive (D) Position
............................ 2-16
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-17
Neutral (N) Position
.......................... 2-15
Overdrive (@I) Position ........................ 2-16
Park Mechanism and Parking Brake Check
........ 7-38
Park
(P) Position ............................. 2-14
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-15
Second Gear (2) Position
...................... 2-17
Shifting
.................................... 2-14
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6-16
Adding
.................................... 6-19
Checking
................................... 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.............. 2-47
Audio Systems. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-17
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Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ............... 6-32
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-25
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Snow. Driving On
.............................. 4-23
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3- 15
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-3 1
Specifications Chart ............................. 6-6 1
Speech. Customer Assistance ...................... 8-2
Speedometer/Odometer
.......................... 2-4 1
Split Folding Rear Seat ........................... 1-5
Springs. Fiberglass .............................. 6-5 1
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-46
Starter Switch. Maintenance
...................... 7-37
Steam. If Coming From Your Engine
............... 5- 12
Steering
....................................... 4-8
Column Lock. Maintenance
.................... 7-38
Column Shift Lever
.......................... 2- 19
In Emergencies
............................... 4-9
Power
...................................... 4-8
Tiltwheel
.................................. 2-24
Tips
........................................ 4-8
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.................... 3-17
Storage Areas. Door
............................. 2-37
StorageArmrest
................................ 2-36
Storage.
Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-28
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-37
Sustained Interior Illumination
.................... 2-33
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ v111
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2- 11
...
Tachometer .................................. 2-41
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
....... 6-34
Tamper Resistant Odometer
....................... 2-41
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-16
Tape Player. Cassette
........................ 3-7. 3-10
TDD
.......................................... 8-2
Theft
.......................................... 2-8
Theftlock Feature
............................... 3-13
Thermostat
.................................... 6-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-24
Time. Setting
the ................................ 3-5
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-26
Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-41
BuyingNew
................................ 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Flat
....................................... 5-22
Inflation .................................... 6-37
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Spare. Compact
.............................. 5-31
Temperature
................................ 6-41
Traction
.................................... 6-40
Treadwear
.................................. 6-40
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
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Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
TrailerTongue Weight
........................... 4-30
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-28
Brakes
..................................... 4-31
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-33
Driving with a Trailer
......................... 4-32
Hitches
.................................... 4-31
Maintenance
................................ 4-34
ParkingonHills
............................. 4-33
Safety Chains
............................... 4-3 1
Turnsignals ................................ 4-33
Weight
of a Trailer ........................... 4-29
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic
....................... 6- 16
Transaxle Park Mechanism and Parking Brake Check
. . 7-38
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-41
Trip. Before Leaving on a Long
.................... 4- 19
TrLlnkLock
..................................... 2-7
Trunk Release. Remote
........................... 2-7
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-25
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-25
Torque.
Wheel Nut
.............................. 5-28
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-28
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-30
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-33
Two-WayManualSeat
........................... 1-2
Underbody Flushing. Maintenance
................ 7-38
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-50 vehicle
Damage Warnings
......................... vii
Vehicle Loading
................................ 4-26
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-28
Vehicle Symbols
................................. VIU
Vehicle Towing ................................. 5-7
Vehicle. Control of A ............................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving Your
............................ 2-4
Vehicles
First Sold in Canada 11
Ventilation ..................................... 3-3
Ventilation System. Row-Through
.................. 3-4
VentilationTips
................................. 3-4
VIN ......................................... 6-53
Vision. Night
.................................. 4-14
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-37
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-37
Vehicle
Identification Number
(VIN) ............... 6-53
...
.. ........................
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Rashers. Hazard
......................... 5-1
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-24
Washers. Windshield
............................ 2-27
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Wheel Alignment
............................... 6-41
WheelNutTorque
.............................. 5-28
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-42
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................ 6-43
WindowLock
.................................. 2-24
Warning
Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-42
Water. Driving Through Deep Standing
............. 2-12