1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM tire size

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that
you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But
do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found in the glove compartment tells you the proper
size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures
for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number
of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Jack Handle
C. Wheel Wrench
D. Jack
Replace the jack, jack handle, wheel wrench and flat or
spare tire.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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 speeds up to 65 mph
(105
km/h) 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires
is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look
at the Tire-Loading Information label.
Make sure the replacements are the same size, load
range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires
on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use
on your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some
are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
0 Benzene
0 Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
0 Alcohol
Laundry Soap
0 Bleach
0 Reducing Agents
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance
I 1052918””
I 1052925
Care Materials Chart
SIZE USAGE DESCRIPTION
23 in. x 25 in.
Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax
Treated
16
oz. (0.473 L)
Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16 oz. (0.473 L)
Removes tar, road oil and asphalt
Tar and Road Oil Remover
Cleans and lightly waxes
Wash Wax Concentrate
16
oz. (0.473 L)
Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Glass Cleaner
23 oz. (0.680 L)
Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
Vinyl Cleaner
32 oz. (0.946 L)
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
8
02. (0.237 L) Armor All TM Protectant
16
oz. (0.473 L)
Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas , plastic,
rubber and vinyl
Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
Cleaner and
floor mats
1052929
See your General Motors Parts Department
for these products. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
Removes
contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
Surface Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473 L) 12377984 Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
Cleaner Wax
16
oz. (0.473 L) 12377966 Removes
dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
Finish Enhancer
16
oz. (0.473 L) 12377964 Spray
on tire shine
Silicone Tire Shine
12 oz. (0.354 L) 12345725 Shines
vehicle without scratching
Synthetic Chamois
2.5 sq. ft. 1234572
1 Cleans
and shines a variety of surface types
Armor All
TM Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002 Attracts,
absorbs and removes soils
Capture
Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052930 Spray on
and rinse with water
Wheel Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473 L)
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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