Chevrolet 2011 Impala Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011
10-66 Vehicle Care
Notice: Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can lead to brake
pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs,
evenly tighten the wheel nuts in
the proper sequence and to the
proper torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications on
page 122 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
in a crisscross sequence
as shown.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit
on your vehicle's compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel cover on
the compact spare, the cover or
the spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
After the compact spare tire has
been installed on the vehicle, store
the flat tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, use the
extension with the extension
protector, located in the foam
holder, to help avoid wheel surface
damage.
To store a full-size tire:
1. Install the tools in their original
location in the trunk area and
secure.
2. Place the tire valve stem facing
down and the protector/guide
placed through a wheel bolt hole
and threaded onto the bolt
screw.
3. Remove the protector and attach
the retainer securely
4. Store the cover as far forward as
possible.