wheel alignment CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Hatchback)............................................ 296
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Wagon)................................................. 297
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
(Hatchback)............................................ 298
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Wagon)........................ 299
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Hatchback)............................................ 300
License Plate Lamp................................... 301
Replacement Bulbs................................... 301
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 302
Tires............................................................ 303
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 304
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 307
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................. 311
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 312
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 316
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 317Buying New Tires...................................... 318
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 321
Wheel Replacement.................................. 322
Tire Chains............................................... 323
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 324
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 324
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 326
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire............................................. 329
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 333
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 334
Appearance Care........................................ 335
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 335
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 337
Leather...................................................... 338
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 338
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 339
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 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.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 317
andWheel Replacement on page 322for
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. SeePart A:
Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 358.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the
tire and loading information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 236for an example of
the tire and loading information label and where it
is located on your vehicle.
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Temperature — A, B, C
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.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
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Tachometer................................................. 163
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.............. 300
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 298
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 299
Theft-Deterrent System................................ 103
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 103
Throttle System Inspection.......................... 381
Tilt Adjuster, Driver Seat................................ 11
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 141
Time ........................................................... 154
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 171
Tires........................................................... 303
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 341
Buying New Tires..................................... 318
Chains..................................................... 323
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 324
Cleaning.................................................. 342
Compact Spare Tire................................. 334
Different Size........................................... 319
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 324
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................ 311Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation............................ 316
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 329
Pressure Monitor System......................... 312
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 329
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 326
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools......... 333
Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 304
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 321
Wheel Replacement................................. 322
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 317
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 242
Towing a Trailer....................................... 243
Your Vehicle............................................. 241
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 266
Fluid, Manual........................................... 266
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 110
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 114
Trip Odometer............................................. 163
Trunk Ajar Light........................................... 177
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 141
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Understanding Radio Reception................... 203
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 320
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Vehicle
Control..................................................... 210
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 236
Parking Your............................................ 119
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 400
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).......................................... 344
Service Parts Identification Label.............. 345
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 159
Visors.......................................................... 102
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 161
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................ 140Warnings (cont.)
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 321
Different Size........................................... 319
Replacement............................................ 322
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 50
Windows..................................................... 100
Manual..................................................... 100
Power...................................................... 101
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 144
Washer Fluid........................................... 280
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 302
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 340
Wiper Fuses............................................ 346
Wipers..................................................... 143
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 145
Winter Driving............................................. 231Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 356
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