2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN wheel alignment

Tires..............................................................5-54
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................5-59
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-62
Dual Tire Operation.......................................5-63
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-64
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-65
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-71
Buying New Tires.........................................5-72
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-76
Wheel Replacement......................................5-76
Tire Chains..................................................5-78
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-79
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-81
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-84
Secondary Latch System...............................5-92
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-95
Spare Tire...................................................5-96
Appearance Care............................................5-97
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-97
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-98Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................5-99
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-100
Weatherstrips.............................................5-100
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-100
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-101
Finish Care................................................5-101
Windshield and Wiper Blades.......................5-102
Aluminum Wheels.......................................5-102
Tires.........................................................5-103
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-103
Finish Damage...........................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-103
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-103
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-104
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................5-104
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-104
Electrical System..........................................5-105
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-105
Headlamp Wiring........................................5-105
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-105
Floor Console Fuse Block............................5-105
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-107
Capacities and Specications........................5-111
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Inspect tires regularly for signs of wear or damage.
Also inspect the spare tire. For more information
on tire inspection, seeWhen It Is Time for
New Tires on page 5-71.
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 the vehicle continues to
perform most like it did when the tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the 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 5-71andWheel
Replacement on page 5-76.If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always
use the correct rotation pattern shown here when
rotating the vehicle’s tires. Do not include the
spare tire in the tire rotation.
Single Rear Wheels
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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 the 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 the vehicle.
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Taillamps.......................................................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-17
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-64
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-102
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Cleaning...................................................5-103
Different Size..............................................5-73
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-63
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-84
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-65
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-64
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-81
Secondary Latch System..............................5-92Tires (cont.)
Spare Tire..................................................5-96
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-95
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Definitions....................5-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-76
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-25
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-40
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-25
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-27
Your Vehicle...............................................4-25
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-5
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-19
Running While Parked..................................2-31
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-57
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-18
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)............................................5-104
Service Parts Identification Label..................5-104
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-21
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-31
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-23
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-48
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iiiWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-76
Different Size..............................................5-73
Replacement...............................................5-76
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-39
Windows.......................................................2-13
Manual......................................................2-14
Power ........................................................2-14
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-15
Windows, Enhanced Technology Glass...............2-16
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-35
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-53
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................5-102
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-105
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-16
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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