spare tire CHEVROLET MALIBU 1997 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Sectio 5 Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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How to Use Warning Flashers
Other Types of Warning Devices
Step-by-step Procedure for Jump Starting
Information You Should Know Before Towing
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
If Your Engine is Overheating
If Steam is Coming From Your Engine
5-16 How to Add Coolant
5 -20 What to do if a Tire Goes Flat
5-2 1 How to Change a Flat Tire
5-30 Where to Store the Flat Tire and Tools
5-32 Information on the Compact Spare Tire
5-33 If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or on Ice
5-33 How to Rock Your Vehicle
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need
is
in the trunk. Turn the
center retainer nut on the
compact spare cover to
the left to remove it.
Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire”
later in
this section for more information about the
compact spare.) You will find the jacking instructions
label on the underside
of the tire cover. Turn
the wing nut to the left
and remove it. Then
lift off
the adapter and remove the
spare tire.
Remove the jack
and wheel wrench from the trunk.
Your vehicle’s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a
foam tray.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. On vehicles equipped with wheel covers, completely
loosen the wheel nut caps but
do not try to remove
the caps from the cover.
The tools you'll be using include the jack
(A) and the
wheel wrench
(B).
2. Give the cover a sharp pull or gently pry on the edge
of the cover to remove it from the wheel.
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5. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits
firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest
the flat tire.
Put the compact spare tire near you.
A CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow
the vehicle to fall
off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.

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Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan.
Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid. When
jacking
or lifting your vehicle, always place the
jack in the proper position.
NOTICE:
Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the
suspension components. Suspension components
can be damaged
by doing this. When jacking or
lifting your vehicle, always place the jack in the
proper position.
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench to the
right. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit.
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
8. Then take off the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence, as shown.
A C’ uTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become 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 100 lb-ft
(140 Nom).
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,
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing t' : F ' -ire and
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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.
Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray. Place
the
foam tray in the spare tire compartment. Store the
flat tire
in the compact spare tire compartment. Place the
tire in the compartment, then secure the adapter,
extension (aluminum wheels only) and wing bolt.
A. Nut
B. Cover
C. Wing Bolt
D. Extension (Aluminum wheels only)
E. Adapter
E Wrench
G. Jack
H. Flat Road Tire
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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.
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The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the
storage instructions label to replace your compact spare
into your trunk properly.
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A. Nut
B. Cover
C. Wing Bolt
D. Adapter
E. Wrench
E Jack
G. Extension (Aluminum Wheels Only)
H. Spare Tire
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire
is correctly inflated. 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 finish 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.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t 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. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t
mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
I NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle
and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be
at
60 psi (420 Ea).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 0oO to 13 0o0 km). Any time you notice unusual wear,
rotate
your tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See
“When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement” later
in this section for more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear
for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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