2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX wheel alignment

Buying New Tires.........................................5-56
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-58
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-59
Wheel Replacement......................................5-60
Tire Chains..................................................5-61
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-62
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-63
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-64
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................5-65
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-72
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-73
Appearance Care............................................5-74
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-74
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-75
Leather.......................................................5-77
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................5-77
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-78
Weatherstrips...............................................5-78
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-78Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-78
Finish Care..................................................5-79
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-79
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-80
Tires...........................................................5-80
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-81
Finish Damage.............................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-81
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-82
Vehicle Identication......................................5-83
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-83
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-83
Electrical System............................................5-84
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-84
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-84
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-84
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-86
Capacities and Specications..........................5-89
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly
inated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inated even when they are under-inated.
Check the tire’s ination pressure when the tires
are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press
the tire gage rmly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire ination pressure matches
the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label, no further adjustment is necessary.
If the ination pressure is low, add air until you reach the
recommended amount.
If you overll the tire, release air by pushing on the
metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Re-check the
tire pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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 5-55andWheel Replacement on
page 5-60for 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. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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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 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.
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Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-35
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-35
Convenience Net.........................................2-41
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-34
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-35
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover.........2-38
Table.........................................................2-40
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
Sunroof.........................................................2-41
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Table............................................................2-40
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-44
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-29
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-81
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-13
Passlock
®...................................................2-15Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-80
Buying New Tires........................................5-56
Chains.......................................................5-61
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-63
Cleaning....................................................5-80
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-73
Different Size..............................................5-57
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-62
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-53
Inspection and Rotation................................5-54
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-65
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-65
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-64
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-72
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-48
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-58
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-59
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-55
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-59
Different Size..............................................5-57
Replacement...............................................5-60
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Windows.......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12Windshield
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-31
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-45
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-79
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-84
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-26
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XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-84
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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