1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM wheel alignment

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(1 0 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, 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.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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.
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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 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
overl'oaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger
car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional
equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with
respect to these grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have been approved
for use on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. 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.
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7 Section 9 Index
Adding
Automatic Transaxle Fluid .................... 6-20
Brake Fluid ................................. 6-28
Electrical Equipment ............ 2- 14. 15. 3- 18. 6-5 I
Engine Coolant ......................... 5- 16. 6-24
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ........................ 6-22
Manual Transaxle Fluid
....................... 6-2 1
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-26
Sound Equipment ............................ 3- I8
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2-38. 6-27
How Does It Restrain ......................... 1-21
Location ................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
........................ I - 19. 2-59
Servlcmg
................................... 1-23
What Makes It Inflate ......................... 1-2 I
What Will You See After It Inflates .............. 1-22
When Should
It Inflate ........................ 1-21
Aircleaner .................................... 6-17
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-48
Engine Oil ...................... ........ 6-12
Air Bag
How It Works ............................... 1-20
..
System ..................................... 1-19
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-2
Antenna. Fixed Mast ............................ 3-19
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Adding
............................... 5.16. 6.24
Checking
................................... 6-24
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.61. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Appearancecare ............................... 6-43
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-49
Ashtrays. Center Console
......................... 2-51
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Auto Down Window ............ ........... 2-31
Automatic Door Locks ........... ............ 2-4
Automatic Overdrive Position
..................... 2-21
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-17
Automatic Overdrive Position .................. 2-21
First
(1) Position .......................... 2-20. 21
Drive
(D) Position ............................ 2-20
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-19
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-18
Reverse
(R) Position .......................... 2-19
Second (2) Position
........................ 2-20. 21
Shifting
.................................... 2-17
Third
(3) Position ............................ 2-21
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Tachometer .................................. 2-57
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-33
Tamper Resistant Odometer
....................... 2-56
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 19
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Theft Deterrent Feature. CD Player ................. 3- 16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third (3) Position. Automatic Transaxle
............. 2-21
Third (3) Position. Manual Transaxle
............... 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-5
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-42
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-37
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-35
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-40
BuyingNew
................................ 6-38
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-21
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-37
Spare. Compact
.............................. 5-28
Temperature
................................ 6-40
Traction
.................................... 6-39
Treadwear
.................................. 6-39
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-39
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-38
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-4 I
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-27
TopStrap ..................................... 1-33
Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.26. 6.35
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Front ....................................... 5-9
Rear
....................................... 5-11
Towing. Recreational Vehicle ..................... 4-26
Trailer Tongue Weight
........................... 4-32
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-30
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with
a Trailer ......................... 4-34
Hitches
.................................... 4-33
Maintenance
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-33
Towing a Trailer
............................. 4-30
Turn Signals
................................ 4-35
Weight of
a Trailer ........................... 4-32
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic
....................... 6-18
Transaxle Fluid. Manual
......................... 6-20
Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle
.............. 2-7
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-56
TrunkLamp
................................... 2-45
TrunkLock
..................................... 2-8
Trunk Lockout Feature
............................ 2-9
Trunk Release. Remote
........................... 2-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-33
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
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