2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE wheel alignment

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-60
Tires..............................................................5-61
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-69
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-70
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-74
Buying New Tires.........................................5-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-77
Wheel Replacement......................................5-77
Tire Chains..................................................5-79
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-80
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-80
Spare Tire.................................................5-100
Appearance Care..........................................5-100
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle...............5-101
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-103Weatherstrips.............................................5-103
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle.............5-104
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-106
Finish Damage...........................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-107
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-107
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-108
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-109
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-109
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-109
Electrical System..........................................5-110
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-110
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-110
Capacities and Specications........................5-118
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the Certication/Tire label or
the Tire and Loading Information label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems
The spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. If you
replace one of the road tires with the spare, the CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE message will be displayed on the DIC
screen. This message should go off once you re-install
the road tire containing the TPM sensor. The SVC TIRE
MONITOR message is displayed when the TPM system
is malfunctioning. One or more missing or inoperable
TPM sensors will cause the service tire monitor message
to be displayed. See your dealer for service.
Federal Communications Commission and
Industry and Science Canada
The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry and Science Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(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 5-74andWheel Replacement
on page 5-77for more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the
ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-80.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The rst rotation
is the most important. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
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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 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 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.
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Tires (cont.)
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-80
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-69
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-70
Spare Tire................................................5-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-77
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-77
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-74
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-25
Top Strap......................................................1-58
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-59
Torque Lock...................................................2-41
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-72
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-29
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-54
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-55
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-65
Your Vehicle...............................................4-55
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Off Light.....................................................3-46
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-12
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-75
Traction Control Operation................................4-13
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-75Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-65
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-73
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-78
Transfer Case........................................5-50, 5-52
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-24
Temperature Gage.......................................3-48
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-75
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-27
Trip Information Button....................................3-57
Trip Odometer................................................3-41
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-76
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-75
U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-113
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-137
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-76
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-78
Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-101
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Using HomeLink®...........................................2-61
Using Song List Mode...................................3-120
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-53
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-58
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-109
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-109
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-67
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-44
Video Screen................................................3-125
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-44
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-39
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-68
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6Warnings (cont.)
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-104
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight
Carrying Hitches..........................................4-72
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-68
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-71
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Add..................................................5-42
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
What to Use..................................5-27, 5-39, 5-51
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-77
Replacement...............................................5-77
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-18
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-20
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-51
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-38
When to Inspect.............................................5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-77
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-57
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-27
Windows.......................................................2-16
Manual......................................................2-16
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