Most GM vehicles are equipped with steel belted all-season radial tires as standard equipment. These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher than average rating for snow traction than the non-all season radial tires previously used. Other performance areas, such as wet traction, rolling resistance, tread life, and air retention, are also improved. This is done by improvements in both tread design and tread compounds. These tires are identified by an M + S molded in the tire side wall after the tire size. The suffix MS is also molded in the tire side wall after the TPC specification number.
The optional handling tires used on some vehicles now also have the MS marking after the tire size and the TPC specification number.
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Aluminum Wheel Porosity RepairDisarming the System
To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start
the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
Press on the RKE transmitter.
Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
Lock t ...
Rear Brake Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to R ...
Cooling System Draining and Filling
Draining Procedure
Warning: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator
cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will
release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge
tank cap is removed while the engine and radi ...