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Warning (Continued)
and cause a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels
on the vehicle.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment
tires may not be available for H, V,
W, Y and ZR speed rated tires.
Never exceed the winter tires’
maximum speed capability when
using winter tires with a lower
speed rating.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load
range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
The Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the original
equipment tires on the vehicle.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0241.Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are
a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,
or All-Wheel Drive, the performance
of these systems can also be affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This increases
the chance of a crash and serious
injury. Only use GM specific wheel
and tire systems developed for the
vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified
technician. See
Buying New Tires 0419 and
Accessories and Modifications 0369.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in the
United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must

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{Warning
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
The vehicle can slip off the jack and
roll over or fall causing injury or
death. Find a level place to change
the tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the vehicle to P (Park).
3. For vehicles with four-wheel drive with an N (Neutral)
transfer case position, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive
gear —not in N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is
raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
6. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the
opposite corner of the tire
being changed. When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a guide
to assist in the placement of the
wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to use the jack and change a tire.
Tire Changing
Before changing a flat tire, see
“Hands-Free Operation
”under Liftgate
0 19.
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The equipment needed to change a
flat tire is stored in the rear of the
vehicle. The jacking tools are under
the load floor, secured with velcro
straps. The jack is behind a door in
the trim panel on the driver side.
1. Pull to open the trim panel door.
The third row driver side seat
may need to be folded to access
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2. Turn the jack knobcounterclockwise to release the
jack and wheel blocks from the
bracket. If equipped, remove the
wheel blocks from the jack and
place the wheel blocks on both
sides of the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being changed.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0423 for
more information on the
placement of the wheel blocks.
Place the jack and wheel blocks
near the tire being changed.Short Wheel Base Shown, Extended Wheel Base Similar
3. Lift the load floor. Remove the
jacking tools and place them near
the tire being changed.
Use the following tools:
1. Jack
2. Wheel Blocks
3. Jack Handle
4. Jack Handle Extensions
5. Wheel Wrench

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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.3. Assemble the jack handleextensions (4) and wheel
wrench (5), as shown.

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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.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat
0 423 for more information.

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2. If the vehicle has a center cap thatcovers 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 027.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
Follow the torque specification
supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory
locking wheel nuts. See Capacities
and Specifications 0468 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 0468 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
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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 stored
securely. Push, pull, and then try to
turn the tire. If the tire moves, use
the wheel wrench to tighten the
cable.