2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE wheel alignment

When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-69
Buying New Tires.........................................5-70
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-73
Wheel Replacement......................................5-73
Tire Chains..................................................5-76
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-81
Appearance Care............................................5-82
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-82
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-83
Coated Moldings...........................................5-84
Leather.......................................................5-84
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................5-85
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net.................5-85
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-85
Weatherstrips...............................................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-86
Finish Care..................................................5-86Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-87
Removable Roof Panel..................................5-88
Convertible Top............................................5-88
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-89
Tires...........................................................5-89
Finish Damage.............................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance................................5-90
Fiberglass Springs........................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-91
Vehicle Identication......................................5-92
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-92
Electrical System............................................5-92
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-92
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-93
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-98
Capacities and Specications........................5-101
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

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 tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the
longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will
not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to
one side or the other, the alignment may need to
be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your tires and wheels
may need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper
diagnosis.
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.
5-73

Tires (cont.)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-38
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-38
Traction
Active Handling System................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-12
Selective Ride Control..................................4-12
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-28
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-28
One-to-Four Shift Light.................................3-38
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
Trunk/Hatch...................................................2-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-18
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-46
Operation...................................................2-47
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Parking Your...............................................2-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders............................................. 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-92
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-72
DIC ...........................................................3-68
Memory .....................................................2-72
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-37
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-32
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-73
Different Size..............................................5-71
Replacement...............................................5-73
Windows.......................................................2-16
Power ........................................................2-17
Windshield
Replacement...............................................5-54
Washer......................................................3-10Windshield (cont.)
Washer Fluid..............................................5-41
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-55
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-87
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-93
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-28
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-16
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-101
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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