2009 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER wheel alignment

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-69
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-73
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..................................................5-81
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-82
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................5-83
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage.........5-92
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-94
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-97
Secondary Latch System..............................5-103
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...........5-106
Spare Tire.................................................5-109
Appearance Care..........................................5-109
Interior Cleaning.........................................5-109
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-111
Leather......................................................5-111
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-112Care of Safety Belts....................................5-112
Weatherstrips.............................................5-112
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-113
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-113
Finish Care................................................5-114
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-114
Aluminum Wheels.......................................5-115
Tires.........................................................5-115
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-116
Finish Damage...........................................5-116
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-116
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-116
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-117
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-117
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-117
Electrical System..........................................5-118
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-118
Headlamps.................................................5-118
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-118
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-118
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-119
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-119
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-122
Capacities and Specications........................5-125
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-74
for 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.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
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 5-65andLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-33.
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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.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
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Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Tire Sealant
Storing.......................................................5-92
Tires.............................................................5-58
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-115
Buying New Tires........................................5-75
Chains.......................................................5-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-93
Cleaning...................................................5-115
Different Size..............................................5-77
High-Speed Operation..................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-82
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-65
Inspection and Rotation................................5-73
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-97
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-69
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-67
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-97
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-94
Secondary Latch System............................5-103
Spare Tire................................................5-109
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-106
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-83
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-60Tires (cont.)
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
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-40
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-48
Your Vehicle...............................................4-40
Traction
StabiliTrak®System....................................... 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Trip Odometer................................................3-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-48
Operation...................................................2-49
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-33
Running While Parked..................................2-39
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-56
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-17
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-117
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-117
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-26
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-35
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-28
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-80
Different Size..............................................5-77
Replacement...............................................5-80Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-42
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power ........................................................2-15
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning........5-114
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-38
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-55
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-118
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-30
Winter Tires...................................................5-59
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................3-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-111
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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