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load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC
Spec rated tires are installed.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor
System 0219.
The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates the
original equipment tires on the
vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 142.
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, roll bars, traction control, electronic stability
control, or All-Wheel Drive, the
performance of these systems can
also be affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires 0225 and
Accessories and Modifications
0 177.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of
most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply
to deep tread, winter tires,
compact spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production
tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
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Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used
one is dangerous. How it has
been used or how far it has been
driven may be unknown. It could
fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a
new GM original equipment
wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is
not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Use another type of traction
device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's
tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install
them on the front tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. See Tires
0 211. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if there ever is a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 1. Replace the wheel wrench in the tool bag and the jack and
tools in their original storage
location.
2. Remove the strap.
3. Place the flat tire in the storage compartment with the valve
stem up.
4. Place the loop end of the strapthrough the left rear cargo
tie-down.
Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is securely fastened
to the cargo tie-down.5. Insert the strap through thewheel, as shown.
6. Attach the hook to the right rear cargo tie-down.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
8. Replace the load floor.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.
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304 Index
Tires (cont'd)Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 220
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 219
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Terminology and Definitions . . 216
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 229
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 173
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 242
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 227
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 266
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Vehicle (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 168
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 229
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 78
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34