wheel alignment CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 445
Universal Transmitter..................... 192
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 322
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............ 52,86
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 387
VanityMirrors .......................... 135
Variance, Compass....................... 235
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................308,329
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 406
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 36
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 222
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6Warranty Information..................... 443
Washer, Adding Fluid..................187,275
Washer, Rear........................... 274
Washers, Windshield..................... 184
Washing Vehicle......................... 395
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 319
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 396
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 397
WindBuffeting ....................... 44,201
Window Fogging........................ 272
Windows.............................. 42
Windshield Washers...................... 184
Windshield Wipers....................184,379
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 379
Wiper, Rear............................ 274
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 185
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