2018 CHEVROLET TRAX wheel alignment

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Vehicle Care 227
Different Size Tires andWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 286
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 293
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
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
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0249
and Jump Starting - North America
0 294 and the back cover.

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Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0312.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more 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 the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment.
See When It Is Time for New
Tires 0282 andWheel
Replacement 0286.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated.
See Tire Pressure 0275 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0184.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0277. Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See
“Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0325.
{Warning
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
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or
tire rotation to prevent corrosion
or rust build-up. Do not get
grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.

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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
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may 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.
Caution
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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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 and 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 0305 and
Exterior Care 0301.
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.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.

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Index 363
Tires (cont'd)Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 286
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 224
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
U
Ultrasonic Parking SensorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 284
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 324
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 133
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Vehicle (cont'd)
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 123
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 219
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 286
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 89