Chevrolet 2011 Equinox, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011
10-60 Vehicle Care
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 miles). See
Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11
‑ 2 .
The purpose of a regular tire
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle.
This will ensure that the vehicle
continues to perform most like it
did when the tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate the tires as soon as
possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels.
See
When It Is Time for New
Tires on page 10 ‑ 61 and Wheel
Replacement on page 10 ‑ 66 .
When rotating the 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
inflation pressures as shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See
Tire Pressure on
page 10 ‑ 53 and Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9 ‑ 22 .
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on
page 10
‑ 56 .
Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See
“ Wheel Nut Torque ” under
Capacities and Specifications on
page 12
‑ 2 .
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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, use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure
to use a scraper or wire brush
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