2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE wheel alignment

When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-86
Buying New Tires.........................................5-86
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-87
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-89
Wheel Replacement......................................5-89
Tire Chains..................................................5-90
Accessory Inator.........................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-92
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-94
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-95
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...........5-100
Compact Spare Tire....................................5-100
Appearance Care..........................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-102
Vinyl.........................................................5-103
Leather......................................................5-104
Instrument Panel.........................................5-104
Interior Plastic Components..........................5-104
Glass Surfaces...........................................5-104
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-104
Weatherstrips.............................................5-105
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-105
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-105
Finish Care................................................5-106Windshield and Wiper Blades.......................5-106
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-107
Tires.........................................................5-107
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-108
Finish Damage...........................................5-108
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-108
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-108
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-109
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-110
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-110
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-110
Electrical System..........................................5-111
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-111
Headlamp Wiring........................................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-111
Power Windows and Other
Power Options........................................5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-111
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
(3.8L V6 Engine).....................................5-112
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
(4.6L V8 Engine).....................................5-114
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-116
Capacities and Specications........................5-121
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-122
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

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 5-86andWheel Replacement
on page 5-89for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The rst rotation
is the most important. SeePart A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services on page 6-4, for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear ination pressures as shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped. See
Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-83.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and
Specications on page 5-121.
{CAUTION:
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. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 5-93.
5-85

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 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.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-93for
more information.
5-89

Tires (cont.)
Chains.......................................................5-90
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-93
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-83
Cleaning...................................................5-107
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-100
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-92
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-80
Inspection and Rotation................................5-85
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-95
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-95
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-94
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-100
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-75
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-87
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-89
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-89
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-86
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-43
Low Active Light..........................................3-44Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-25, 5-28
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-27
Trip Odometer................................................3-37
Trunk............................................................2-15
Trunk Ajar Light..............................................3-55
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer.............................3-95
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-16
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-87
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Service Soon Light......................................3-55
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-110
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-110
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Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-64
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-46
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-32
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-40
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-54
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-89
Replacement...............................................5-89
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-37Windows.......................................................2-17
Power........................................................2-18
Windshield
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................5-106
Windshield Washer
Fluid..........................................................5-53
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-73
Fuses......................................................5-111
Windshield Wiper Lever..................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-24
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-14
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-103
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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