wheel alignment CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 444
Tires............................................................ 448
Winter Tires.............................................. 449
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 450
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 454
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 457
High-Speed Operation............................... 458
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 459
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 464
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 466
Buying New Tires...................................... 466
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 468
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 469
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 470
Wheel Replacement.................................. 470
Tire Chains............................................... 472
Accessory Inator...................................... 472
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 474
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 474
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 476
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 479Secondary Latch System........................... 484
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 488
Spare Tire................................................. 491
Appearance Care........................................ 491
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 491
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 493
Leather...................................................... 494
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 494
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 495
Weatherstrips............................................ 495
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 495
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 496
Finish Care............................................... 496
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades......................................... 497
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 498
Tires......................................................... 498
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 498
Finish Damage.......................................... 499
Underbody Maintenance............................ 499
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 499
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 500
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
384

Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
operates on a radio frequency and complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
operates on a radio frequency and complies
with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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 466
andWheel Replacement on page 470for
more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire.
If it moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the
cable. For information on storing or removing the
spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on page 474.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
The rst rotation is the most important.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 519.
464

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/retailer 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/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
470

Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 161
Convenience Net..................................... 164
Glove Box................................................ 161
Luggage Carrier....................................... 162
Overhead Console................................... 161
Rear Floor Storage Lid............................ 163
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 354
Sun Visors.................................................. 108
Sunroof....................................................... 166
Suspension................................................. 367
System Identication, Universal Home
Remote System....................................... 149
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Tachometer................................................. 201
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 442
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 300
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 108
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 108
Passlock
®................................................ 110
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 173
Time, Setting............................................... 239
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 211Tires........................................................... 448
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 498
Buying New Tires..................................... 466
Chains..................................................... 472
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 474
Cleaning.................................................. 498
Different Size........................................... 468
High-Speed Operation.............................. 458
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 474
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 457
Inator,- Accessory................................... 472
Inspection and Rotation............................ 464
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 479
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 459
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 479
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 476
Secondary Latch System ......................... 484
Spare Tire................................................ 491
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 488
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 450
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 454
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 469
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 470
Wheel Replacement................................. 470
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 466
Winter Tires............................................. 449
572

Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 470
Different Size........................................... 468
Replacement............................................ 470
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 52
Windows..................................................... 105
Power...................................................... 106
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 497
Washer.................................................... 176
Washer Fluid........................................... 427
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 444
Wiper Fuses............................................ 502
Wipers..................................................... 175
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 176
Winter Driving............................................. 350
Winter Tires................................................. 449X
XM Radio Messages................................... 280
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 303
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Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 517
574