Chevrolet 2008 Equinox Owner's Manual page 280

Section 5
Tires ..............................................................5-52
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-53
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-56
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-59
High-Speed Operation ...................................5-61
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-62
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-63
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-68
Buying New Tires .........................................5-69
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-73
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-73
Tire Chains ..................................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-86
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-88
Appearance Care ............................................5-89
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-90
Leather .......................................................5-92
5-2
Service and Appearance Care
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-93
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-94
Finish Care ..................................................5-95
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-95
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim .....5-96
Tires ...........................................................5-97
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-97
Finish Damage .............................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-97
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-98
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-99
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-99
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-99
Electrical System ..........................................5-100
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-100
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-101
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................5-103
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-107
Surfaces ..................................................5-93