2005 GMC SAFARI Owner's Manual

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual 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. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-72.

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual When It Is 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 remai

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
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 ha

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a speci�ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 wo

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual 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.
If you notice unusual tir

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or how far it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If y

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out sl

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes �at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning �ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The ve