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.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. 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.
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 if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-74for more
information.
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Safety Belt (cont.)
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Safety Belts...................................................5-86
Care of......................................................5-86
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-10
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-19
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-19
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Safety Chains.................................................4-38
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-51
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-2
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-38
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-38
Rear Seat Position......................................1-38
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-41
Security Light.................................................3-51
Sensors.........................................................3-31
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-47
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Setting Preset Stations............................3-80, 3-89
Setting the Time.............................................3-78
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-78
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-78
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-81, 3-90
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-88
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-13
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-100
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-11
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-25
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.......................3-35
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-103
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