2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX wheel alignment

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 399
Tires............................................................ 400
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 401
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 405
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 408
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 409
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 414
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 415
Buying New Tires...................................... 416
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 417
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 418
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 419
Wheel Replacement.................................. 419
Tire Chains............................................... 421
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 422
Tire Inator Kit (GXP)................................ 424
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 435
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 436
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire............................................. 438
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 445
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 447Appearance Care........................................ 448
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 448
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 449
Leather...................................................... 451
Ultra Lux Suede........................................ 451
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces................................................ 452
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 452
Weatherstrips............................................ 452
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 453
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 453
Finish Care............................................... 453
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 454
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 454
Tires......................................................... 455
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 455
Finish Damage.......................................... 456
Underbody Maintenance............................ 456
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 456
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 457
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle is
a GXP model equipped with P255/45R18 size
tires on the front wheels and P225/50R18 size tires
on the rear wheels. Different tire sizes front to
rear should not be rotated.
Tire rotation is recommended if the original
equipment tires installed on your vehicle are
of the same size and type on all four tire/wheel
positions. Original equipment tires of the
same size and type should be rotated every
5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
vehicle’s tires as soon as possible and check the
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on
page 415andWheel Replacement on page 419
for 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 473for scheduled rotation
intervals.The correct rotation pattern shown here is only for
non-GXP tires.
Do not include the compact spare tire, if equipped,
in your vehicle’s tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label, and reset the Tire
Pressure Monitor System. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 409for additional
information.
Rotation Pattern for Non-GXP Tires Only
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Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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.
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Tilt Wheel.................................................... 135
Tires........................................................... 400
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 454
Buying New Tires..................................... 416
Chains..................................................... 421
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 435
Cleaning.................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire................................. 447
Different Size........................................... 417
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 422
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 408
Inspection and Rotation............................ 414
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 438
Pressure Monitor System......................... 409
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 438
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 436
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 445
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 424
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 401
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 405
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 418
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 419
Wheel Replacement................................. 419
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 415Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 322
Towing a Trailer....................................... 324
Your Vehicle............................................. 322
Traction
Control System (TCS) .............................. 292
Control System Warning Light.................. 178
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)............. 293
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light..................................................... 179
StabiliTrak
®Plus System.......................... 295
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 357
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 110
Transmission
Up-Shift Light........................................... 175
Trunk............................................................ 96
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 135
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 418
Up-Shift Light.............................................. 175
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V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 288
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 317
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 226
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 504
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 458
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 458
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 166
Visors.......................................................... 100
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 168
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 200
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 134
Other Warning Devices............................ 134
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 419
Different Size........................................... 417
Replacement............................................ 419
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 49
Windows....................................................... 98
Power........................................................ 99
Windshield
Replacement............................................ 399
Washer Fluid........................................... 377
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 399
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 454
Wiper Fuses............................................ 459
Wiper Lever............................................. 138
Winter Driving............................................. 311
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 275
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 281
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 471
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