2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA wheel alignment

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10-2 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-50
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-60Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Towing
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to

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10-44 Vehicle Care
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11‑3.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after therotation, check the wheel
alignment. See
When It Is Time
for New Tires on page 10‑45
and Wheel Replacement on
page 10‑50.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation.

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10-50 Vehicle Care
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, 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 were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regular
basis. However, check the
alignment if there is unusual tire
wear or if the vehicle is pulling to
one side or the other. If the vehicle
vibrates when driving on a smoothroad, the tires and wheels might
need to be rebalanced. See your
dealer 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.
Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.
{WARNING
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. 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.

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11-10 Service and Maintenance
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money, fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires. Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care on
page 10‑68 andExterior Care on
page 10‑65.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.

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INDEX i-11
Tires (cont'd)Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-50
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-36
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-63
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . 9-25
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-39 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle (cont'd)
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

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i-12 INDEX
WheelsAlignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-38
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-21