Appearance Care - Chevrolet 2005 T-Series Owner's Manual

Your truck, when new, did not include tire changing
equipment or a place to store a tire in the vehicle. Few
drivers of these vehicles have the necessary equipment
aboard to be able to change a flat tire safely. For
example, you would need a truck jack that can lift
several thousand pounds and a torque wrench that
can generate several hundred foot-pounds (Y)
of twisting force.
CAUTION:
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If you try to put air back into a tire that has run
flat, even a tire that was quite low on air, the
tire can have a sudden air-out. This could
cause you to lose control of the vehicle and
have a serious crash. Don't refill a flat or very
low tire with air without first having the tire
taken off the wheel and checked for damage.
So if you're stopped somewhere by a flat or damaged
tire or wheel, you should get expert help. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.
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Appearance Care

Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.
Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a match
is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled
in an enclosed space. When anything from a container
is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to follow the
manufacturer's warnings and instructions. Always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle when cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean the vehicle:
•
Gasoline
•
Benzene
•
Naphtha
•
Carbon Tetrachloride
•
Acetone
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Paint Thinner
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Turpentine
•
Lacquer Thinner
•
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous — some more than
others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too.