wheel alignment CHEVROLET SSR 2005 1.G Owners Manual

When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-60
Buying New Tires.........................................5-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-63
Wheel Replacement......................................5-63
Tire Chains..................................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-66
Tire Inator Kit.............................................5-68
Air Compressor............................................5-70
Appearance Care............................................5-74
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-74
Vinyl...........................................................5-76
Leather.......................................................5-76
Instrument Panel..........................................5-76
Interior Plastic Components............................5-76
Glass Surfaces.............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-77
Weatherstrips...............................................5-77
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-77
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-78
Finish Care..................................................5-78
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-79Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels................5-79
Tires...........................................................5-80
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-80
Finish Damage.............................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-81
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-81
Vehicle Identication......................................5-82
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-82
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-83
Electrical System............................................5-83
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-83
Headlamps..................................................5-83
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-84
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-84
Floor Console Fuse Block..............................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-88
Relay Center................................................5-91
Capacities and Specications..........................5-93
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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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 specied 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 inated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, 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.
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.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Tachometer....................................................3-26
Tailgate.........................................................2-11
Taillamps.......................................................5-48
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-31
Theater Dimming............................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-52
Air Compressor...........................................5-70
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-79
Buying New Tires........................................5-61
Chains.......................................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Tire Inator Kit............................................5-68
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-53
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-63
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-63Tires (cont.)
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-60
Top Strap......................................................1-28
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-29
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-31
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-35
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-19
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-21
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
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Understanding Radio Reception........................3-83
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Parking Your...............................................2-25
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-82
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-83
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-52
Memory Seat..............................................2-59
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors...........................................................2-13
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-5
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-63
Replacement...............................................5-63
Windows.......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12
Windshield
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-79
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-9
Fluid..........................................................5-34
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-50
Fuses........................................................5-84
Windshield Wipers......................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-24
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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