run flat CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2003 6.G Owners Manual

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 speci®cation. See ªCapacities and
Speci®cationsº in the index for the wheel nut torque
speci®cation.
Don't try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't ®t. Store the wheel cover and wheel
center cap, if applicable, in the trunk until you have the
¯at tire repaired or replaced.
Notice:Wheel covers won't ®t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your
compact spare, you could damage the cover or the
spare.
Storing the Flat 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.After you've put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'll need to store the ¯at tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the ¯at tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, use the extension and
protector/guide located in the foam holder to help
prevent wheel surface damage.
To store a full-size tire do the following:
1. Place the tire in the trunk, valve stem facing down
with the protector/guide through a wheel bolt hole.
2. Remove the protector/guide and attach the retainer
securely. The cover will not ®t over a full-size tire,
so be sure to store the cover as far forward as
possible.
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Radios (cont.)
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-89
Understanding Reception..............................3-91
RDS Messages..............................3-61, 3-72, 3-81
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-39
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
ž..............................................2-32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
ž...........................2-30
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-30
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-74
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-71
Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel
Nut Caps...................................................5-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-57
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-47
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-57Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-38
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-39
Resetting the Trip Computer.............................3-55
Restraint System Check...................................6-11
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-57
Restraint Systems...........................................1-56
Checking....................................................1-56
Replacing Parts...........................................1-57
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-29
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-28
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Safety Belt.....................................................3-34
Reminder Light............................................3-34
Safety Belts...................................................5-85
Care of......................................................5-85
Driver Position............................................1-16
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