spare tire CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine a Section 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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Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting
Towing Your Vehicle
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Cooling System
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing
a Flat Tire
Compact Spare Tire
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
Removine the Spare Tire and Tools
A. Spare Tire
B . Jack Handle
C. Wheel Wrench
D. Jack
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.
Lift the spare tire cover to gain access to
the spare
tire
and tools. Remove the foam tray containing the
jacking tools.
Turn the knob to the left and remove it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull out the spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire”
later in this section for more information about the
compact spare.
Remove the wheel wrench and jack handle from the
foam tray.
The jack is
on the right side
of the trunk. Turn the jack
screw
to remove the jack
from the clamps.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack
(A), jack
handle
(B) and wheel wrench (C).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
If your wheel has a center cover, insert the flat end of
the wheel wrench into the slot to remove the center cap.
Pry the cap off.
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them yet.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle to the
right. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Jack Handle
C. Wheel Wrench
D. Jack
Replace the jack, jack handle, wheel wrench and flat or
spare tire.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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 kPa).
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 in the trunk
until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
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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. 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I 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.
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.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck
is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known
as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you
or others could be injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts
of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels
as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ~ Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is in your
glove compartment, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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 Wa).
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 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. Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your
tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
When rotating your tires, always
use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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