2009 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual - Page 331

Service and Appearance Care 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 5-50 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-54. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-42 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-45. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-92. CAUTION 5-49 (Continued) The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-65. Make sure the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, tighten the cable. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-74. { CAUTION When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. (Continued)