2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU wheel size

Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has P215/60R16, P225/50R17, or
P225/50R18 size tires, do not use tire chains.
There is not enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can cause damage
to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
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instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do
not spin your vehicle’s wheels.
If you do nd traction devices that will t,
install them on the front tires.
Notice:If your vehicle has P205/65R15 size tires,
use tire chains only where legal and only when you
must. Use only SAE Class S-type chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install them on the front
tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the
ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
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3. Place the jack over the bolt on the oor, making
sure in contacts the bolt and thread the jack
retainer nut until in contacts the jack.
4. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire beneath
the trim panel (tire may not lay completely at).
5. Line up the center hole of the wheel with the bolt.
6. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the
wheel from being scratched, screw the bolt
extension onto the bolt through the wheel nut hole.
7. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt extension.
8. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can.Compact Spare Tire on page 5-88.
See the storage instructions label to replace your
compact into your trunk properly.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop
as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is
correctly inated. The compact spare is made to perform
well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can nish your trip
and have the full-size tire repaired or replaced at your
convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the spare
with a full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire
will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed
again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can
get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire
and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains
on your compact spare.
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Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-88
Installing....................................................5-81
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-87
Specications, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-32
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-79
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-52
Convenience Net.........................................2-53
Cupholders.................................................2-52
Driver Storage Compartment.........................2-53
Front Storage Area......................................2-52
Glove Box..................................................2-52
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-52
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-20
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-53T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-49
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 3-7
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-79
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-60
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-41
Tires.............................................................5-52
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-94
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
Different Size..............................................5-72
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-48
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-74
Different Size..............................................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-74
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power ........................................................2-16Windshield
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-38
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-51
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-94
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-98
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-18
Winter Tires...................................................5-53
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XM Radio Messages.......................................3-78
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-81
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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