2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER wheel alignment

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-58
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-63
Buying New Tires.........................................5-64
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-69
Wheel Replacement......................................5-69
Tire Chains..................................................5-70
Accessory Inator.........................................5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-73
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-77
Secondary Latch System...............................5-84
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-86
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-88
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-91
Leather.......................................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................5-92
Child Restraint Pad.......................................5-92Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness......................................5-92
Weatherstrips...............................................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-93
Finish Care..................................................5-94
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.........5-94
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-95
Tires...........................................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-96
Finish Damage............................................
.5-96
Underbody Maintenance................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-96
Vehicle Identication......................................5-97
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-97
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-97
Electrical System............................................5-97
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-97
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-98
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-98
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-98
Underhood Fuse Block................................5-100
Capacities and Specications........................5-104
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, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-63for 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 5-63
andWheel Replacement on page 5-69.When rotating your 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 5-54andLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-19.
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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.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-74for more
information.
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Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-111
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas................................................2-55
Convenience Center.....................................2-61
Convenience Net.........................................2-60
Cupholders.................................................2-55
Floor Console Storage Area..........................2-58
Folding Tray...............................................2-58
Glove Box..................................................2-55
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-59
Overhead Console...............................2-55, 2-56
Second Row Center Console........................2-58
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-18
Sun Visors.....................................................2-27
Switchbanks
Overhead Console.......................................3-19
T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-44
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-37
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-110
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-27
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-29
PASS-Key®III Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-29Third Row Seat..............................................1-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-77
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Tires.............................................................5-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
Different Size..............................................5-66
High-Speed Operation..................................5-56
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-54
Inator,- Accessory.......................................5-71
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-77
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-58
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-57
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-75
Secondary Latch System..............................5-84
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-86
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-48
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-51
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
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W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-69
Different Size..............................................5-66
Replacement...............................................5-69
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-51
Windows.......................................................2-24
Manual Rear Quarter...................................2-26
Power ........................................................2-25
Power Rear Quarter.....................................2-26Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........5-94
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-32
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-46
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-98
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper.......................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-16
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-14
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................3-92
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-113
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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