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16. If the at tire was
able to inate to the
recommended
ination pressure,
remove the
maximum speed
label from the
sealant canister.
Place it in a highly visible location such as the
inside of the upper left corner of the
windshield or to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed label reminds you
to drive cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph
(90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire
inspected and repaired.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit 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 the tire
inator kit in the proper place.
17. Return the equipment to the proper storage
location in the trunk of your vehicle. You may
need to loosen the retention strap to wrap
it around the inator kit and foam container. To
do this, pull apart the strap and loosen the
strap at the quick release buckle. Then snap
the buckle together, pull the strap tight,
and secure the loose end of the strap by
mating the ends.
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9. Inate the tire up to the recommended
ination pressure using the air pressure gage
on the top of the unit.
10. Turn off the air compressor by moving the
switch to the O (off) position.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit 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 the tire
inator kit in the proper place.
11. Disconnect the compressor inator hose and
wrap the hose in the bottom of the inator kit.
12. Place the equipment in the original location in
the trunk of your vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the Sealant
Canister
To remove the sealant canister, do the following:
1. Unlock the air compressor inator hose from
the sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor inator hose
from the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the
trunk. To gain access to the compact spare tire
and jacking equipment, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101for
more information.
2. Remove the compact spare tire cover.
3. Turn the nut holding the jack package
container counterclockwise and remove
it. Then remove the jack and wheel wrench.
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to come loose and even come off. This
could lead to an accident. Be sure to use
the correct wheel nuts. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new GM
original equipment wheel nuts. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 498
for wheel nut torque specication.
Notice: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 specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 498for
the wheel nut torque specication.14. 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.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired or
replaced.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
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.
Full-Size Tire and Tools
After you have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to do the following to
store the at tire in your trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101.
2. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the jack
container in the trunk.
When storing the jack, in the container, it
must be raised until the screw end is ush with
the edge of the jack.
3. Store the at tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
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Compact Spare Tire and Tools
Use the following diagram as a guide for storing
the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk:
A. Compact Spare Tire
Cover
B. Plastic Wing Nut
C. Retainer
D. Jack Container
Package (With
Wheel Wrench
and Jack)E. Compact Spare
Tire
F. Foam Support
G. Bolt1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101.
2. Make sure the foam support (F) is in place in
the trunk area.
3. Reinstall the compact spare tire (E) making
sure to line up the wheel center hole with the
bolt (G) and place on the compartment oor.
4. Insert the jack container (J) with wheel
wrench (H) and jack (I) into the center of
the compact spare tire making sure to line up
the wheel nut hole with the bolt (G) on the
compartment oor.
5. Secure the tire and wheel with the retainer (C)
and wing nut (B).
6. Reinstall the compact spare tire cover (A).
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Driver’s Side
Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed below.
Fuses Usage
AMP Amplier
INTERCOOLER
PUMP (OPT)Intercooler Pump (Option)
THEFT/
SHIFTERTheft Sensors, Auto Shifter, Power
Sounder
MR-RTD
MOD (OPT)Magnetic Ride Control Module
(Option)
REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules
ELC SOL
(OPT)Automatic Level Control, Exhaust
Solenoid (Option)
DRIVER DR
MODDriver Door Module, Front Door
SubWoofers (Option)
TV/VICS Infotainment (Export Only)Fuses Usage
REAR HTD
SEATSRear Heated Seats
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
IGN3Front Passenger Heated Seat, Auto
Shifter, Occupant Protection
RR SHLF
SPEAKERRear Shelf Speaker (Option)
DPM Memory Seat, Lumbar
TRUNK DR
VALETTrunk Release, Valet Lockout
Switch
REVERSE
LAMPReverse Lamps, Rear Parking Aid,
Inside Rearview Mirror
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Fuses Usage
AIR BAG Airbag
POSITION
LAMPS (OPT)Rear Taillamps
ELC RELAY
(OPT)Automatic Level Control (Option)
Relays Usage
INTERCOOLER
PUMP MICRO
(OPT)Intercooler Pump (Option)
ELC RELAY
MINI (OPT)Automatic Level Control Compressor
(Option)
L POSITION
RELAY MICROLeft Rear Taillamp, Position Lamps
(Option)
TRUNK DR
REL RELAY
MICROTrunk Release Motor
REV LAMP
RELAY MICROReverse Lamps, Rear Parking Aid,
Inside Rearview Mirror
Relays Usage
R POSITION
RELAY MICRORight Rear Taillamp, Position Lamps
(Option)
RUN RELAY
MICROIgnition 3
STNDBY LAMP
RLY MICRO
(OPT)Rear Taillamps, Position Lamps
(Option)
Circuit
BreakersUsage
SEATS C/B Power Seat
Diodes Usage
SPARE Spare
Joint
ConnectorUsage
JOINT
CONNECTORSplice Pack (Green)
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Fuses Usage
AFTERBOIL/
DIFF PUMP
(OPT)After Boil, Rear Differential
Cooling Pump
RIM Ignition to Rear Integration Module
Relays Usage
SPARE Spare
REAR DEFOG
RELAY MINIRear Defog
FUEL PUMP
RELAY MICROFuel Pump
REAR FOG
LAMP RLY
MICRO (OPT)Rear Fog Lamps (Option)
STOP LAMP
RELAY MICROStoplamps
INT LAMP
RELAY MICROInterior Lamps
RUN/CRANK
RELAY MICROIgnition 1
AFTERBOIL/
DIFF PUMP
RELAY
MICRO (OPT)After Boil, Rear Differential
Cooling Pump (Option)
Circuit
BreakersUsage
WINDOW
MTRS C/BPower Window Motors
Circuit Breaker
Diodes Usage
TRUNK DIODE Trunk Release
Joint
ConnectorUsage
JOINT
CONNECTORSplice Pack (Blue)
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Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 107
Time, Setting............................................... 281
Tires........................................................... 421
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 482
Buying New Tires..................................... 441
Chains..................................................... 447
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 464
Cleaning.................................................. 483
Compact Spare Tire................................. 475
Different Size........................................... 443
High-Speed Operation.............................. 432
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 451
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 431
Inspection and Rotation............................ 438
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 466
Lifting Your Vehicle.................................. 448
Pressure Monitor System......................... 433
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 466
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 465
Run-Flat................................................... 429
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 473
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 452
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 423Tires (cont.)
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 426
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 444
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 445
Wheel Replacement................................. 445
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 440
Winter Tires............................................. 422
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 355
Towing a Trailer....................................... 357
Your Vehicle............................................. 355
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 323
Control System Warning Light.................. 250
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 325
Magnetic Ride Control.............................. 325
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 326
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 388
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 116
Trunk.......................................................... 101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 182
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 182
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................ 218
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