2009 CHEVROLET HHR wheel alignment

When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-69
Buying New Tires.........................................5-70
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-73
Wheel Replacement......................................5-73
Tire Chains..................................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire (All Models Except SS)...............5-80
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire (SS Model)...............................5-85
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-98
Appearance Care............................................5-99
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-99
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-100
Leather......................................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-102
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-102
Weatherstrips.............................................5-102Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-103
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-103
Finish Care................................................5-104
Windshield and Wiper Blades.......................5-104
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................5-105
Tires.........................................................5-106
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-106
Finish Damage...........................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-106
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-106
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-107
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
................5-107
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-107
Electrical System..........................................5-108
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-108
Headlamp Wiring........................................5-108
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-109
Floor Console Fuse Block............................5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-111
Capacities and Specications........................5-114
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

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 5-69
andWheel Replacement on page 5-73.
When rotating the vehicle’s tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-61andLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-25.Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-64.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-114.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a
cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-76.
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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. It should be noted that
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 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.
5-73

Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Tires.............................................................5-53
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-105
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Cleaning...................................................5-106
Compact Spare...........................................5-98
Different Size..............................................5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-67
Installing the Spare Tire.......................5-80, 5-85
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-64
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-62
Removing the Flat Tire.........................5-80, 5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-77
Sidewall Labeling.........................................5-54
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Terminology and Denitions...........................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..................................4-34, 4-41
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Limited-Slip Differential.................................4-13
Traction Control System...................................3-35
Traction System
Enhanced...................................................3-34
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................
5-25
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-26
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
Transportation, Courtesy..................................7-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-32
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-25
Parking Your...............................................2-36
Running While Parked..................................2-38
Symbols......................................................... iii
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-18
Vehicle Data Recording, Radio
Frequency (RFID)........................................7-19
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-107
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-107
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-56
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-7
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-18
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-26
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-73
Different Size..............................................5-71
Replacement...............................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires..........................5-69
Where to Put the Child Restraint.......................1-42
Windows.......................................................2-16
Power ........................................................2-17
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