spare wheel CHEVROLET COLORADO 2011 1.G User Guide

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-72 Vehicle Care
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Wing Nut
D. Jack Knob
2. Lower the jack (A) by turning the jack knob (D) counterclockwise
to release the jack from the
bracket.
3. Turn the wing nut (C) holding the wheel blocks (B) to the back of
the vehicle counterclockwise to
release the wheel blocks. Crew Cab
For crew cab models, the jack and
wheel blocks are located under the
driver side rear seat.
1. Reach under the rear seat to
access the jack and wheel
blocks.
2. Turn the jack knobcounterclockwise to lower the
jack all the way and release it
from the bracket. 3. Remove the wheel blocks and
the wheel block retainer by
turning the wing nut
counterclockwise.
Use the jack handle extensions and
the wheel wrench to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.A. Jack Handle Extensions
B. Jack
C. Jack Handle
D. Wheel Wrench
E. Wheel Blocks

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Vehicle Care 10-73
1. Assemble the wheel wrench (D),the jack handle extensions (A)
and the jack handle (C) as
shown.2. Insert the chiseled end of thejack handle (C) at a slight angle
through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the
funnel-shaped guide.
3. Turn the wheel wrench (D) 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. If the spare tire does not lower to
the ground, the secondary latch
is engaged causing the tire not
to lower. See
Secondary Latch
System on page 10‑82.
4. Tilt the retainer when the tire has been lowered, and slide it up the
cable so it can be pulled up
through the wheel opening.
5. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-74 Vehicle Care
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and
instructions to remove the flat tire
and raise the vehicle.
The tools you will be using include
the jack (A), the wheel blocks (B),
the extension tool (C), the jack
handle extensions (D), and the
wheel wrench (E).
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10‑69 for more
information.
2. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the
wheel wrench (E) into one of the
slots on the wheel and gently
prying the cap out.3. Use the wheel wrench to loosenall the wheel nuts by turning it
counterclockwise. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.

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10-76 Vehicle Care
Rear Position
If the flat tire is on the rear,
position the jack under the rear
axle and get as close as
possible to the shock absorber.
5. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle
is resting securely between the
grooves that are on the
jack head.
6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to fit
under the wheel well.
7. Remove all the wheel nuts and
the flat tire.
{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
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changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, 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. SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat
on page 10‑69.

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-77
8. Remove any rust or dirt from thewheel bolts, mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
9. Install the spare tire.
{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. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each wheel nut by hand. Then
use the wheel wrench to
tighten the nuts until the wheel
is held against the hub.
Front Position
Rear Position
11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle. Lower the jack
completely.

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-78 Vehicle Care
{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. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2 for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
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 specification. See
Capacities and Specifications on
page 12‑2 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as
shown by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
When you reinstall the regular
wheel and tire, you must also
reinstall the center cap. Place the
cap on the wheel and tap it into
place until it seats flush with the
wheel. The cap only goes on one
way. Be sure to line up the tab on
the center cap with the indentation
on the wheel.
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.
Notice: Storing an aluminum
wheel with a flat tire under your
vehicle for an extended period of
time or with the valve stem
pointing up can damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel
with the valve stem pointing
down and have the wheel/tire
repaired as soon as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the
vehicle in the spare tire carrier.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve
stem pointed down.

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-82 Vehicle Care
Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an
underbody‐mounted tire hoist
assembly that has a secondary
latch system. It is designed to stop
the spare tire from suddenly falling
off your vehicle. For the secondary
latch to work, the spare must be
installed with the valve stem
pointing down. See“Storing a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools” underTire
Changing on page 10‑71.
{WARNING
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. To release the spare tire from the
secondary latch:1. Check under the vehicle to see if
the cable end fitting is visible.
2. If the cable end fitting is not visible, proceed to Step 6.
If it is visible, first try to tighten
the cable by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise until you hear
two clicks or feel it skip twice.
You cannot overtighten the
cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the
wheel wrench counterclockwise
three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire
lowers to the ground, continue
with Step 5 under “Storing a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools” under
Tire Changing on page 10‑71.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm)
of cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs
facing each other.

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10-84 Vehicle Care
12. Reinsert the jack handle intothe jack. Lower the jack by
turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep
lowering the jack until the
spare tire slides off the jack or
is hanging by the cable.
{WARNING
Someone standing too close
during the procedure could be
injured by the jack. If the spare
tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is
behind you or on either side of
you as you pull the jack out from
under the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully
remove the jack. Use one hand
to push against the spare while
firmly pulling the jack out from
under the spare tire with the
other hand. If the spare tire is hanging from
the cable, insert the hoist end
of the extension into the hoist
shaft hole in the bumper and
turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare the rest of the way.
14. Tilt the tire retainer at the end
of the cable and pull it through
the wheel opening. Pull the tire
out from under the vehicle.
15. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel
wrench clockwise to raise the
cable. Have the hoist assembly
inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a
spare or flat tire using the hoist
assembly until it has been
replaced.
To continue changing the flat tire,
see “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing on page 10‑71.
Compact Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a compact
spare tire. Although the compact
spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air
over time. Check the inflation
pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
Notice: If the vehicle has
four-wheel drive and the compact
spare tire is installed on the
vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until you can have the flat
tire repaired and/or replaced. You
could damage the vehicle, and
the repair costs would not be

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Vehicle Care 10-85
covered by your warranty. Never
use four-wheel drive when the
compact spare tire is installed on
the vehicle.
After installing the compact spare
on your vehicle, you should stop as
soon as possible and make sure
your vehicle's spare tire is correctly
inflated. The compact spare is made
to perform well at speeds up to
62 mph (100 km/h) for distances up
to 500 miles (804 km). For heavy
payloads or towing, and for low
traction or four-wheel-drive
conditions, repair or replace the
full-size tire. Of course, it is best to
replace your vehicle's spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you can.
The spare tire will last longer and be
in good shape in case you need it
again.Notice:
When the compact spare
is installed, do not take the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught on
the rails which can damage the
tire, wheel and other parts of the
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 fit. Keep your
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice: Tire chains will not fit the
compact spare. Using them can
damage the vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.Full-Size Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a full-size
spare tire, which, when new, was
fully inflated. A spare tire may lose
air over time, so check its inflation
pressure regularly. See Tire
Pressure on page 10‑53 and
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑20
for information regarding proper tire
inflation and loading your vehicle.
For instruction on how to remove,
install, or store a spare tire, see
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” and
“Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools” underTire Changing on
page 10‑71.

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-86 Vehicle Care
Your vehicle may have a different
size spare tire than the road tires
originally installed on your vehicle.
This spare was developed for use
on your vehicle, so it is alright to
drive on it. If your vehicle has
four-wheel drive and the different
size spare tire is installed, keep the
vehicle in two-wheel drive.
Notice:If the vehicle has
four-wheel drive and the different
size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until you can have your flat
tire repaired and/or replaced. You
could damage the vehicle, and
the repair costs would not be
covered by your warranty. Never
use four-wheel drive when the
different size spare tire is
installed on the vehicle. After installing the spare tire on your
vehicle, you should stop as soon as
possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inflated. The spare tire is
made to perform well at speeds up
to 62 mph (100 km/h) for distances
up to 500 miles (804 km). For heavy
payloads or towing, and for low
traction or four-wheel-drive
conditions, repair or replace the
full-size tire. Have the damaged or
flat road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back
onto your vehicle. This way, the
spare tire will be available in case
you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
fit. Keep your spare tire and its
wheel together.Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see
Battery on
page 10‑30.
If the vehicle battery has run down,
you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to use
the following steps to do it safely.
{WARNING
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.