wheel alignment GMC ACADIA 2007 Owner's Manual

Buying New Tires...................................... 450
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 452
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 453
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 454
Wheel Replacement.................................. 454
Tire Chains............................................... 456
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 457
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 458
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 459
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 463
Secondary Latch System........................... 468
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 472
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 477
Appearance Care........................................ 478
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 478
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 480
Leather...................................................... 481
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 481
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 482
Weatherstrips............................................ 482
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 482
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 483Finish Care............................................... 483
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades......................................... 484
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................ 484
Tires......................................................... 485
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 486
Finish Damage.......................................... 486
Underbody Maintenance............................ 486
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 486
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 487
Vehicle Identication.................................. 488
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 488
Service Parts Identication Label............... 488
Electrical System........................................ 489
High Voltage Devices and Wiring.............. 489
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 489
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 490
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 490
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 490
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 490
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 493
Capacities and Specications.................... 497
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
384

The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor.
If you replace one of the road tires with the spare,
the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
message displays on the DIC screen. This
message should go off once you re-install the
road tire containing the TPMS sensor.
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 450
andWheel Replacement on page 454for
more information.
448

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.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
454

Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 225
Tires........................................................... 435
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 484
Buying New Tires..................................... 450
Chains..................................................... 456
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 458
Cleaning.................................................. 485
Compact Spare Tire................................. 477
Different Size........................................... 452
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 457
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 442
Inspection and Rotation............................ 448
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 463
Pressure Monitor System......................... 444
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 463
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 459
Secondary Latch System......................... 468
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 472
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 436
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 439
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 453
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 454Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement................................. 454
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 450
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 133
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 230
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 367
Towing a Trailer....................................... 371
Your Vehicle............................................. 367
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 337
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 404
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 175
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 174
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 194
Understanding Radio Reception................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 453
Universal Home Remote System................. 150
Operation........................................150, 154
System Identication................................ 149
553

V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 334
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 361
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 255
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy............ 536
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 488
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 488
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 210
Visors.......................................................... 117
Voltage Devices, High and Wiring............... 489
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 221
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 214
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 244
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................ 173
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 454
Different Size........................................... 452
Replacement............................................ 454
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 60
Windows..................................................... 114
Power...................................................... 115
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning.... 484
Washer.................................................... 177
Washer Fluid........................................... 420
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 434
Wiper Fuses............................................ 490
Wipers..................................................... 176
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 179
Winter Driving............................................. 356
Wiring, High Voltage Devices...................... 489X
XM Radio Messages................................... 309
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 500
554