1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO flat tire

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Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
t’re. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the rear area
u til you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare,
you could damage the cover or the spare. Storing
a jack,
a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
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storage instructions. When
you replace the trim panel,
be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip.
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Trim Panel
Bolt
Cover
Jack
Wing Nut Adapter
Compact Spare Tire
Full-Size Tire Carpet Flap
Tire Storage Bolt
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Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as
soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made
to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
When the compact spare is on the rear axle, the optional
ASR system will cycle and limit acceleration for about
the first
15 seconds of driving after each engine start.
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When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not
drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h). Damage to
the rear axle may occur if the compact spare is
driven faster than
50 mph (80 kmk). This speed
limitation does not apply when the compact spare
is used as a front tire.
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9. Check the headlamp aim indicators. The horizontal
indicator (A) should be on
0 (zero). If the vehicle is
level, the vertical indicator
(B) should also be on 0
(zero). If the vehicle isn’t level, check the vertical
aim
on a level surface as soon as you can. If either
indicator doesn’t read
0 (zero), adjust the headlamp
aim. See “Adjusting Headlamp Aim” in the Index.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems to be affected,
see your
Chevrolet dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles
may require recalibration
of the horizontal aim by
your Chevrolet dealer.
Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has the 55 x 135 mini-quad headlamp
system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical
aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory
and should need
no further adjustment.
If your vehicle
is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your
Chevrolet dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles
may require recalibration of the horizontal aim
by
your Chevrolet dealer.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
0 The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface.
0 The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
attached to it.
0 There should not be any cargo or loading of the
vehicle, except it should have
a full tank of gas and
one person or 160 lbs.
(75 kg) on the driver’s seat.
0 Tires should be properly inflated.
0. The horizontal indicator should read “0.”
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end of blade element last, slide the blade element
into the blade claw sets. The plastic retainer caps
will be forced
off as element is fully inserted. Make
sure that all the claw sets are properly engaged in the
slots of the blade element.
4. Install wiper blade assembly on wiper arm.
For information on wiper-blade replacement length and
type, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new Chevrolet comes with
high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty
booklet for details.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a result of too much friction. You could
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have an air-out and a serious accident. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accide&
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or
if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See “Inflation
-- Tire Pressure” in this section
for inflation pressure adjustment for higher
speed driving.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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The Tire-Loading Information label, located on the
driver’s door,
,shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle\

has been
sitting for at least three hours or driven no
more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h)
where it is legal, raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire
to
35 psi (240 Ea). When you end this very high-speed
driving, reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on
the Tire-Loading Information label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinnation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough,
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing.’
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading ‘
0 Bad wear
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Bad
handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can
get the following:
Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When
to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
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Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put
the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 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.
If you don’t have
P245/5OZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C
tires, use the rotation pattern shown above for your tires.
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If you have P24515OZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires,
they must roll in
a certain direction for the best overall
performance. The direction
is shown by an arrow on the
sidewall. Because these tires are directional, they should
be rotated as shown here. These tires should
only be
moved from front to rear and rear to front on the same
side
of the vehicle. 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.
I Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
~ it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can
use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to
use a scraper’or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get
all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)