spare wheel BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 User Guide

{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head into
the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
4. Attach the folding
wrench to the jack,
and turn the wrench
clockwise to raise
the jack head
3 inches (7.6 cm).5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding
wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so that
there is enough room for the spare tire to t
under the wheel well.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the
at tire.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel
nuts become loose after time. The wheel
could come off and cause an accident.
When you change a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from the 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.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Your wheel could fall off, causing a
serious accident.
7. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces and
spare wheel.
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9. Tighten the wheel
nuts rmly in a
crisscross sequence,
as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
10. Do not try to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It will not t. Store
the wheel cover securely in the rear of the
vehicle until you have the at tire repaired or
replaced.Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system.
It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from
suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding
the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch
to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem
pointing down. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 444for instructions on storing the
spare tire correctly.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all
the instructions. Failure to read and follow
the instructions could damage the hoist
assembly and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the instructions
listed next.
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9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel
opening when the spare tire has been
completely lowered.
10. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the
cable back up if the cable is hanging.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire
using the hoist assembly until it has been
repaired or replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without
Stowable Seat and without Rear
Convenience Center)
A. D-Ring
B. Wing Nut
C. J-HookD. Valve Stem
E. Full-Size Tire
1. Flip up the D-ring located in the rear cargo area.
2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the
vehicle with the valve stem up with the
center hole of the tire over the D-ring.
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{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
down. If the spare tire is stored with
the valve stem pointing upwards, its
secondary latch will not work properly and
the spare tire could loosen and suddenly
fall from your vehicle. If this happened
when your vehicle was being driven, the
tire might contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and, of course,
damage to itself as well. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire is stored
with its valve stem pointing down.
1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at
the rear of the vehicle. Position the compact
spare tire so that the valve stem is pointed
down facing the rear of the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. SeeRemoving
the Spare Tire and Tools on page 429.3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through
the center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift
the spare tire.
6. When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move
the tire over the bar, then continue to turn the
folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire.
7. When the tire is almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards
the rear of the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain
tire pressure in the spare.
8. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench
until you feel more than two clicks. This
indicates that the compact spare tire is secure
and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist
cannot be overtightened.
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9. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten
the cable.
10. Put back all tools as they were stored in
the jack storage compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on
the side of the cover into the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and push down
the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the
groove. This secures the cover in place.When you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the
center cap, whichever your vehicle has. Tighten
them hand tight over the wheel nuts, using the
folding wrench.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a
time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inated. The compact
spare is made to perform well at speeds up to
65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles
(5 000 km), so you can nish your trip and have
your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you
want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with
a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will
last longer and be in good shape in case you need
it again.
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Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact spare
can get caught on the rails. That can damage
the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of
your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep
your spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if
it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust
and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt
can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic
surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended
to remove particles from your upholstery. It is
important to keep your upholstery from becoming
and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be
removed as quickly as possible. Your vehicle’s
interior may experience extremes of heat that
could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and
garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which they
were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass.
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Seats (cont.)
Memory, Mirrors......................................... 11
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 15
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 13
Split Bench Seats...................................... 15
Stowable Seat........................................... 26
Secondary Latch System............................. 441
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position......................... 82
Rear Outside Seat Position........................ 79
Right Front Seat Position........................... 84
Security Message, PASS-Key
®III ................ 231
Service........................................................ 354
Accessories and Modications.................. 354
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 356
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 355
Doing Your Own Work............................. 355
Engine Soon Light................................... 222
Publications Ordering Information............. 510
Traction System Warning Message.......... 226
Vehicle Soon Message............................. 233
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 102
Setting the Time.......................................... 252
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 458Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 136
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 138
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 45
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 178
Spare Tire
Accessory Inator..................................... 425
Compact.................................................. 450
Installing.................................................. 436
Removing................................................ 429
Storing..................................................... 444
Specications, Capacities............................ 469
Speedometer............................................... 213
Split Bench Seats......................................... 15
Starting Your Engine................................... 129
Steering...................................................... 311
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 296
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 177
Storage Areas
Cell Phone Storage Area......................... 159
Convenience Net..................................... 164
Cupholder(s)............................................ 158
Floor Console Storage Area..................... 160
Front Armrest Storage Area...................... 160
Glove Box................................................ 158
Overhead Console................................... 159
Rear Convenience Center........................ 165
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Rear Storage Area................................... 160
Roof Rack System................................... 161
Stowable Seat............................................... 26
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 331
Sun Visors.................................................. 122
Sunroof....................................................... 169
Surge Tank Pressure Cap, SGCM
Coolant.................................................... 226
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel.................... 192
T
Tachometer................................................. 214
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 402
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 401
TCS Warning Light...................................... 220
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 296
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 122
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 122
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 124
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 125
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 177Tires........................................................... 406
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels, Cleaning.................................. 457
Buying New Tires..................................... 418
Chains..................................................... 424
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 428
Check Tire Pressure System.................... 414
Cleaning.................................................. 458
Compact Spare Tire................................. 450
Different Size........................................... 420
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 427
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 413
Inator, Accessory.................................... 425
Inspection and Rotation............................ 416
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 436
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 436
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 429
Secondary Latch System ......................... 441
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 444
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 407
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 410
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 420
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 422
Wheel Replacement................................. 422
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 418
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