2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX wheel alignment

Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 396
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 397
Buying New Tires...................................... 398
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 400
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 402
Wheel Replacement.................................. 402
Tire Chains............................................... 403
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 404
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 404
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 406
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 407
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 414
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 416
Appearance Care........................................ 417
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 417
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 418
Leather...................................................... 420
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 421
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 421
Weatherstrips............................................ 421Washing Your Vehicle............................... 422
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 422
Finish Care............................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 423
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 424
Tires......................................................... 425
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 425
Finish Damage.......................................... 425
Underbody Maintenance............................ 425
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 426
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 426
Vehicle Identication.................................. 427
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 427
Service Parts Identication Label............... 428
Electrical System........................................ 428
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 428
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 429
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 429
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 429
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............... 431
Capacities and Specications.................... 434
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
332

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 397
andWheel Replacement on page 402for
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 439for scheduled rotation
intervals.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not 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. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 390and
Loading Your Vehicle on page 315.
396

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.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.
402

Tires (cont.)
Buying New Tires..................................... 398
Chains..................................................... 403
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 404
Cleaning.................................................. 425
Compact Spare Tire................................. 416
Different Size........................................... 400
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 404
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 390
Inspection and Rotation............................ 396
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 407
Pressure Monitor System......................... 391
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 407
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 406
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 414
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 383
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 387
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 402
Wheel Replacement................................. 402
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 397
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 320
Towing a Trailer....................................... 322
Your Vehicle............................................. 320Traction
Control System (TCS) .............................. 291
Control System Warning Light.................. 181
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 292
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 352
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 119
Trip Odometer............................................. 173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 152
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 151
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 400
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 288
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 315
Service Soon Light................................... 191
Symbols...................................................... 5
491

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 469
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 427
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 428
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 207
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 169
Visors.......................................................... 110
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 171
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 198
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................ 150
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 402
Different Size........................................... 400
Replacement............................................ 402Where to Put the Restraint............................ 53
Windows..................................................... 109
Power...................................................... 110
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 154
Washer Fluid........................................... 364
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 380
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 423
Wiper Fuses............................................ 429
Wipers..................................................... 153
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 155
Winter Driving............................................. 310
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 267
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 437
492