Chevrolet 2013 Malibu, Руководство пользователя

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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/6/12
10-60 Vehicle Care
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on
page 10
‑ 55 .
Check 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, 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.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining. See
Tire
Inspection on page 10 ‑ 58 and Tire
Rotation on page 10 ‑ 59 .
The rubber in tires ages over time.
This also applies to the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is
never used. Multiple factors
including temperatures, loading
conditions, and inflation pressure
maintenance affect how fast aging
takes place. GM recommends
that tires, including the spare if