2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU wheel alignment

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Vehicle Care 233
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 296
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 311
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Recreational Vehicle
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326General 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:

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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 Schedule0329.
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. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires0292and
Wheel Replacement0296.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
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 Pressure0284and
Vehicle Load Limits0172.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor Operation0286.

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Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
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
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.

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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 signsof 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, seeInterior Care0322and
Exterior Care0318.
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 381
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 264, 266
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Umbrella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 104
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3System
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 246
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 359
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 264, 266
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 349
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284, 285Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 286
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 285
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Terminology and Definitions . . 281
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 296
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 224
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 223
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 316
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

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Traction
Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 129
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 264, 266
U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 294
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Vehicle (cont'd)
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 342
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 128
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 267
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Warning (cont'd)
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 217
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 296
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 92
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 261
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 267