2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO wheel alignment

Headlamp Aiming........................................ 342
Bulb Replacement....................................... 342
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 342
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 343
Taillamps, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 345
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 345
License Plate Lamp................................... 346
Replacement Bulbs................................... 346
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 347
Tires............................................................ 349
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 350
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 354
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 357
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 358Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 362
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 364
Buying New Tires...................................... 364
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 368
Wheel Replacement.................................. 368
Tire Chains............................................... 370
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 371
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 372
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 373
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 375
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 382
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 384
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
294

Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
operates on a radio frequency and complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
operates on a radio frequency and complies
with RSS-210 of Industry and Science
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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 364andWheel
Replacement on page 368for 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 406for scheduled rotation
intervals.
362

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.
368

Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation............................ 362
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 375
Pressure Monitor System......................... 358
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 375
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 373
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 382
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 350
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 368
Wheel Replacement................................. 368
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 364
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 282
Towing a Trailer....................................... 284
Your Vehicle............................................. 282
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 254
Control System Warning Light.................. 179
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 317
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 113
Trunk.......................................................... 101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 150
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 149U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 241
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 367
Universal Home Remote System........129, 130
Operation........................................131, 136
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 250
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 277
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 203
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 434
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 394
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 394
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 168
Visors.......................................................... 104
455

W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 170
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 195
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 148
Other Warning Devices............................ 148
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 368
Different Size........................................... 366
Replacement............................................ 368
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 51
Windows..................................................... 103
Power...................................................... 104Windshield
Washer.................................................... 152
Washer Fluid........................................... 332
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 347
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 390
Wiper Fuses............................................ 395
Wipers..................................................... 151
Winter Driving............................................. 270
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 238
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 243
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 404
456