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Use the following tools:
1. Jack
2. Wheel Blocks
3. Jack Handle
4. Jack Handle Extensions
5. Wheel Wrench
To access the spare tire, refer to the
following graphics and instructions:
1. Hoist Assembly
2. Hoist Shaft
3. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole
4. Jack Handle Extension
5. Wheel Wrench
6. Spare Tire Lock
7. Hoist End of Extension Tool
8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
9. Spare Tire (Valve StemPointed Up)
10.Tire/Wheel Retainer
11.Hoist Cable
1. Open the hoist shaft access cover (3) on the bumper to access
the spare tire lock (6).
2. To remove the spare tire lock (6), insert the mechanical key, turn it
clockwise and then pull it
straight out.

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3. Assemble the jack handleextensions (4) and wheel
wrench (5), as shown.
4. Insert the open end of theextension (7) through the hole in
the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (7) connects to the hoist
shaft. The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the
spare tire.
5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground. Continue
to turn the wheel wrench until the
spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.
6. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle withsome slack in the cable to access
the tire/wheel retainer.
Tilt the retainer and pull it and the
cable and spring through the
center of the wheel.
8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.

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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat
0 412 for more information.
2. If the vehicle has a center cap that
covers the wheel fasteners, place
the chisel end of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel and gently
pry the cap out.
If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap,
loosen the plastic nut caps by
turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. The plastic nut
caps will be retained in the hub cap
after it is removed from the wheel.
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen allthe wheel nuts. Turn the wheel
wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, disable the power
assist steps before using a jack or
placing an object under the vehicle.
See Power Assist Steps 028.
Caution
Only raise the vehicle from the
jacking locations shown. Raising
the vehicle from the rear could
damage the frame or other
components. The damage may not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Vehicle Jacking Locations
4. Position the jack lift head as shown, at the jacking location
nearest the flat tire. The jack must
not be used in any other position.

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farther. Raising the jack past the
height limit can damage the jack
pin and cause the jack to lock into
an overextended position or not
lower fully. Do not attempt to force
the jack higher once the height
limit is reached.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for
the spare tire to fit under the
wheel well.
6. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 7. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.
8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or
nuts because the nuts might come
loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall
off, causing a crash.
10. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten the nuts
until the wheel is held against
the hub.

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11. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to lower the
vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
12. Tighten the nuts firmly in acrisscross sequence as shown by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off.
The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper
torque specification after replacing.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Follow the torque specification
supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory
locking wheel nuts. See Capacities
and Specifications 0455 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
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 0455 for the wheel
nut torque specification.
When reinstalling the regular wheel
and tire, also reinstall either the
center cap or the bolt-on hub cap,
depending on which one the
vehicle has.
.For center caps, line up the tab on
the center cap with the slot in the
wheel. The cap only goes in one
way. Place the cap on the wheel and
press until it snaps into place.
.For bolt-on hub caps, line up the
plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts
and tighten clockwise by hand to
get them started. Then tighten with
the wheel wrench until snug.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{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.
{Warning
Failure to follow these tire storage
instructions carefully could result
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damage if the hoist cable fails or if
the tire comes loose. Make sure the
tire is stored securely before
driving.
Caution
Always store the spare tire or flat
tire with the valve stem pointed up.
Stowing a tire with the valve stem
pointed down could result in
damage to the wheel.
Caution
The tire hoist is designed to be
raised and lowered with tension on
the cable. If the hoist must be
raised or lowered without a tire
attached, do so only by hand, and
at a slow pace, to avoid damaging
the mechanism. Do not use power
tools.
{Warning
An improperly stored spare tire
could come loose and cause a crash.
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, always store the spare tire
when the vehicle is parked on a
level surface.
If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or 275/
50R22 size tires, the flat tire must be
stored inside of the vehicle using the
flat tire secure strap inside the glove
box. See “Storing a Flat Tire Inside of
the Vehicle ”later in this section.
If the vehicle has 265/65R18 or 275/
55R20 size tires, store the flat tire
under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the
following graphics and instructions:
1. Hoist Assembly
2. Hoist Shaft
3. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole
4. Jack Handle Extension
5. Wheel Wrench
6. Spare Tire Lock
7. Hoist End of Extension Tool
8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up)
10.Tire/Wheel Retainer
11.Hoist Cable
1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem pointed up, and to
the rear.

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2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle.Separate the tire/wheel retainer
from the guide pin. Pull the pin
through the center of the wheel.
Tilt the retainer down through the
center wheel opening.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of the
wheel.
3. Assemble the jack handleextensions (4) and wheel
wrench (5).
Caution
Use of an air wrench or other power
tools with the hoist mechanism is
not recommended and could
damage the system. Use only the
tools supplied with the hoist
mechanism.
4. Insert the open end of theextension (7) through the hole in
the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft
access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in
the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle by turning
the wheel wrench clockwise until
you hear two clicks or feel it skip
twice. The cable cannot be
overtightened.
7. Make sure the tire is storedsecurely. Push, pull, and then try to
turn the tire. If the tire moves, use
the wheel wrench to tighten the
cable.
Repeat this tightness check
procedure when checking the spare
tire pressure according to the
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information or any time the spare
tire is handled due to service of
other components.
Correctly Stored
Incorrectly Stored
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover.
Storing the Tools
To store the tools:
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle
extensions) to the tool bag. Use the
velcro straps to secure the tool bag
under the load floor in the
cargo area.
2. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over
the wheelhouse. 3. Turn the jack knob clockwise until
the jack is secured tight in the
mounting bracket. Be sure to
position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
4. Close the trim panel door.
Storing a Flat Tire Inside of the
Vehicle
If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or 275/
50R22 size tires, the flat tire must be
stored inside of the vehicle in the
cargo area using the flat tire secure
strap inside the glove box. 1. Store the tools. See “Storing the
Tools ”earlier in this section.
2. The third row seat must be folded down to provide sufficient space to
store the flat tire. If the third row
seat cannot be folded down, the
flat tire cannot be stored and must
be left in a safe location, to be
picked up at a later time.
3. Once there is sufficient space in the rear of the vehicle, lift the flat
tire and place it on top of the load
floor, with the valve stem
pointed up.

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7. Connect one end of the redpositive (+) cable to the remote
positive (+) terminal of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
9. Connect one end of the black negative (−) cable to the negative
(−) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote negative (−) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch
anything until the next step.
10. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the remote
negative (−) terminal to the
discharged battery.
11. Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a
while.
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start
after a few tries, it probably needs
service.Caution
If the jumper cables are connected
or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or
other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it
to idle for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or (Continued)
Caution (Continued)
hook to suspension components.
Use the proper straps around the
tires to secure the vehicle. Do not
drag a locked wheel/tire. Use tire
skates or dollies under any locked
wheel/tire while loading the vehicle.
Do not use a sling type lift to tow
the vehicle. This could damage the
vehicle.
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
damage the vehicle. If equipped, use
the tow eye to load a disabled
vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck
from a flat road surface, or to move
the vehicle a short distance. Use
caution and low speeds. The
transmission must be
in (N) Neutral when moving the
vehicle.
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
ramps to help reduce approach angles,
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7. Place the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY mode by pressing the
start button without stepping on
the brake pedal.
8. Release the parking brake only when you are confident it is
secured to tow vehicle and will
not roll.
Before going on to the next step, be
sure to take the mechanical key
with you. It will be needed to
re-enter the vehicle after the power
is disconnected. See “Drive Door
Key Lock Cylinder Access” under
Door Locks 015.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and secure the
nut and bolt. Cover the negative
battery post with a non-conductive
material to prevent any contact
with the negative battery terminal.
Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage to
the vehicle. 10. Move the steering wheel to make
sure the steering column is
unlocked.
Caution
If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur.
11. Rock the vehicle to make sure the parking brake is not set and
transfer case is in N (Neutral).
Caution
Towing the vehicle with the parking
brake set can damage it. Always
release the parking brake prior to
towing the vehicle.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface.
2. Connect the battery.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
{Warning
The vehicle can roll when the brake
pedal is released. Always apply and
hold the brake pedal when setting
the parking brake. Make sure the
parking brake is fully engaged
before releasing the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine and shift the transfer case out of N (Neutral) to
2
m. See “Shifting out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel Drive
0 256. See your dealer if the
transfer case cannot be shifted out
of N (Neutral).
5. Check that the vehicle is in 2
mby
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive).
There should be movement of the
vehicle while shifting.
6. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the vehicle.
7. Set the parking brake.
8. Release the parking brake.
9. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle.