wheel alignment CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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. Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your
tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
When rotating your tires, always
use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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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 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 wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance. Scheduled
wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. 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.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
lour dealer
will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Chevrolet model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
.............. 2.14.3.15. 6.53
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-59
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-59
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-44
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 13
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Power
...................................... 4-10
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-37
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-34
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-38
Sunroof
....................................... 2-39
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ vm
Tips
........................................ 4-10
...
Tachometer .................................. 2-44
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 15
Temperature Display
............................ 2-44
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Thermostat
.................................... 6- 25
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2- 18
Tilt Column
................................... 2-26
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-44
TireLoading
................................... 4-28 Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-37
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-40
Chains
...................................... 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Inflation Check
............................... 7-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Temperature
................................. 6-42
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-41
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-40
TorqueLock
................................... 2-22
Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-31, 6-59
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer Backingup
................................. 4-35
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with
................................. 4-34
Following Distance
........................... 4-35
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Loading
.................................... 4-28
TopStrap
..................................... 1-53
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trailer (Continued) MakingTurns
................................ 4-35
Parking on Hills .............................. 4-36
Passing ..................................... 4-35
Safety Chains ................................ 4-34
Tongue Weight ............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-33
Towing ..................................... 4-30
Weight ..................................... 4-32
Automatic ................................... 2-14
Manual ..................................... 2-18
Automatic ................................... 6- 18
Manual ..................................... 6-21
Transportation. Courtesy ...................... 8-68-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-44
Trunk ......................................... 2-9
Lock Release ................................ 2-10
Remote Lock Release .......................... 2- 10
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-27
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-27
Turn Signals While Towing a Trailer ................ 4-36
Underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-4 1
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-5 1
Vehicle TurnSignals
................................. 4-36
Transaxle
Transaxle Fluid
Adding Equipment to the Outside
................. 6-3
Control ...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings ............................. vii
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Storage ..................................... 6-32
Ventilation System ............................... 3-4
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-38
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-38
Dimensions ................................. 6-60
Identification Number ......................... 6-53
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Lights and Gages ........................ 2-45
Washer Fluid. Windshield .............. 2-29.6-27. 7-45
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Weight of the Trailer ............................ 4-32
Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...................... 4-32
Nut Torque ............................. 5-31. 6-59
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Wrench ................................ 5-24. 5-25
Windows ..................................... 2-25
Power ...................................... 2-25
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-29
Fluid ............................. 2-29.6-27. 7-45
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-37
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-28
Fuses ...................................... 6-54
Winter Driving ................................. 4-24
WiperBladeCheck ............................. 7-38
Wiper Blades. Cleaning .......................... 6-48
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ............................ 5-24. 5-25
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42
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