Tire rotation, Tire rotation -48 – GMC 2012 Acadia User Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012

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Vehicle Care

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The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.

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The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.

Tire Rotation

Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11‑2
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Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important.

Any time unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible and check the
wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See

When It Is Time for New Tires
on page 10‑53
and Wheel
Replacement on page 10‑53
.

Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.

If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, do not include it in the
tire rotation.

Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and

Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure on page 10‑42
and Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑10
.

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on
page 10‑44
.

Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” under Capacities
and Specifications on
page 12‑2
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WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the

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