2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE wheel alignment

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 505
Tires............................................................ 507
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 508
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 512
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 515
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 516
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 521
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 523
Buying New Tires...................................... 524
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 526
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 527
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 528
Wheel Replacement.................................. 528
Tire Chains............................................... 530
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 531
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 532
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 533
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 537
Secondary Latch System........................... 543
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 547
Spare Tire................................................. 552Appearance Care........................................ 553
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 553
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 554
Leather...................................................... 555
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 556
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 556
Weatherstrips............................................ 556
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 557
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 557
Finish Care............................................... 557
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades................................................... 558
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................ 559
Tires......................................................... 560
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 560
Finish Damage.......................................... 560
Underbody Maintenance............................ 560
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 561
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 561
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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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 523
andWheel Replacement on page 528for
more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push,
pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it
moves, use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the
cable. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 532.
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 579.
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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/retailer 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/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
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Tires (cont.)
Spare Tire................................................ 552
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools......... 547
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 508
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 512
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 527
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 528
Wheel Replacement................................. 528
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 523
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 149
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 259
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 418
Towing a Trailer....................................... 422
Your Vehicle............................................. 417
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 363
Trailer
Recommendations.................................... 440
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 466
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 145
Trip Odometer............................................. 244
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 206
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 205
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 222
Understanding Radio Reception................... 352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 527
Universal Home Remote System................. 178
Operation........................................178, 182
System Identication................................ 177
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 360
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 407
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 280
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 609
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 562
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 563
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 238
Visors.......................................................... 134
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 249
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 242
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 270
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 204
Other Warning Devices............................ 204
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 528
Different Size........................................... 526
Replacement............................................ 528
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 72
Windows..................................................... 132
Power...................................................... 133
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades,
Cleaning............................................... 558
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 208Windshield (cont.)
Washer.................................................... 209
Washer Fluid........................................... 485
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 505
Wiper Fuses............................................ 564
Wipers..................................................... 207
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 210
Winter Driving............................................. 400
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 335
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 354
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 576
634