2008 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER wheel alignment

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-69
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-74
Buying New Tires.........................................5-75
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-80
Wheel Replacement......................................5-80
Tire Chains..................................................5-82
Accessory Inator.........................................5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-84
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-86
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-89
Secondary Latch System...............................5-94
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-97
Spare Tire.................................................5-100
Appearance Care..........................................5-100
Interior Cleaning.........................................5-100
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-101
Leather......................................................5-102
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-103
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-103Weatherstrips.............................................5-103
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-104
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-104
Finish Care................................................5-104
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-105
Aluminum Wheels.......................................5-106
Tires.........................................................5-106
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-106
Finish Damage...........................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-107
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-107
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-108
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-109
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-109
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-109
Electrical System..........................................5-109
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-109
Headlamps.................................................5-110
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-110
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-111
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-118
Capacities and Specications........................5-121
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 5.
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 5.
9. After hearing the conrming horn chirp for the driver’s
side rear tire, check to see if the TPMS warning light
is still ashing. If yes, turn the ignition switch to
LOCK/OFF to exit the sensor matching process.
If the TPMS warning light is not ashing, the
ve minute time limit has passed and you will need
to start the process over beginning with Step 1.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-74for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will
ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most
like it did when the tires were new.
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 5-74andWheel
Replacement on page 5-80.
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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 might need to be checked. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires
and wheels might 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.
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,
wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS
sensors for your vehicle.
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Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-55
Convenience Net.........................................2-57
Glove Box..................................................2-55
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-56
Overhead Console.......................................2-55
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-57
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-33
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-58
T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-104
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-17
Passlock
®...................................................2-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-66
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-41Tires.............................................................5-58
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-106
Buying New Tires........................................5-75
Chains.......................................................5-82
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-85
Cleaning...................................................5-106
Different Size..............................................5-77
High-Speed Operation..................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-84
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-65
Inator,- Accessory.......................................5-82
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-89
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-69
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-67
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-86
Secondary Latch System..............................5-94
Spare Tire................................................5-100
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-97
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-60
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-74
Winter Tires................................................5-59
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-80
Different Size..............................................5-77
Replacement...............................................5-80
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows.......................................................2-12
Power ........................................................2-13
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning........5-105
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-39
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-55
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-110
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-29
Winter Tires...................................................5-59
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................3-87
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-107
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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