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If the vehicle tires must be replaced
with a tire that does not have a TPC
Spec number, make sure they are the
same size, load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the original
tires.
The Tire and Loading Information label
indicates the original equipment tires
on the vehicle. SeeVehicle Load Limits
0 193.
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a
different size than the original equipment
wheels and tires, vehicle performance,
including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to
rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock brakes,
rollover airbags, traction control, electronic
stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the
performance of these systems can also be
affected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used, there
may not be an acceptable level of
performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are
selected. This increases the chance of a
crash and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems developed
for the vehicle, and have them properly
installed by a GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires 0358 and
Accessories and Modifications 0324.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the
system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), which grades
tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies
only to vehicles sold in the United
States. The grades are molded on the
sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply to deep
tread, winter tires, compact spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General
Motors passenger cars and light trucks
may vary with respect to these grades,
they must also conform to federal
safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) standards.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to
Federal Safety Requirements In Addition
To These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1½)

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5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, onboth sides of the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being changed.
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare
tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To
use the jacking equipment to change a spare
tire safely, follow the instructions below.
Then see Tire Changing 0369. To use the
tire sealant and compressor kit, see Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit 0363.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the
following example as a guide to assist you
in the placement of wheel blocks (1),
if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to
repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
{Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause the tire
to rupture and you or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
tire sealant and compressor kit
instructions and inflate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not exceed
the recommended pressure.
{Warning
Storing the tire sealant and compressor
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 sealant and compressor kit in its
original location.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit, there may not be a spare
tire or tire changing equipment, and on
some vehicles there may not be a place to
store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used
to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm
(0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire. It can
also be used to inflate an underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from the
wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a
large puncture, the tire is too severely
damaged for the tire sealant and
compressor kit to be effective. See
Roadside
Assistance Program 0399.
Read and follow all of the tire sealant and
compressor kit instructions.
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose

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4. Remove the cap from the sealantcanister inlet valve (1) by turning it
counterclockwise. Attach the air only
hose (8) to the sealant canister inlet
valve (1) by turning it clockwise until
tight.
5. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise.6. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to the tirevalve stem by turning it clockwise until
tight.
7. Plug the power plug (7) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
Unplug all items from other accessory
power outlets. See Power Outlets099.
If the vehicle has an accessory power
outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter,
use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug cord in the
door or window. 8. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be
running while using the air compressor.
9. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject sealant and air
into the tire.
The pressure gauge (6) will initially show
a high pressure while the compressor
pushes the sealant into the tire. Once
the sealant is completely dispersed into
the tire, the pressure will quickly drop
and start to rise again as the tire inflates
with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure
gauge (6). The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0349.
The pressure gauge (6) may read higher
than the actual tire pressure while the
compressor is on. Turn the compressor
off to get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned on/off
until the correct pressure is reached.

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Caution
If the recommended pressure cannot be
reached after approximately 25 minutes,
the vehicle should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely damaged and the
tire sealant and compressor kit cannot
inflate the tire. Remove the power plug
from the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from the tire
valve. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
0 399.
11. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and will continue
to leak air until the vehicle is driven and
the sealant is distributed in the tire.
Therefore, Steps 12–20 must be done
immediately after Step 11.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant
and compressor kit as it could be warm
after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (7) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
13. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire valve stem.
14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 15. Turn the air only hose (8)
counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire sealant canister inlet valve (1).
16. Replace the tire sealant canister inlet valve (1) cap.
17. Return the air only hose (8) and power plug (7) back to their original storage
location.
18. If the flat tire was able to inflate to therecommended inflation pressure, remove
the maximum speed label from the
sealant canister and place it in a highly
visible location.
Do not exceed the speed on this label
until the damaged tire is repaired or
replaced.
19. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle.
20. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the sealant in
the tire. 21. Stop at a safe location and check the tire
pressure. Refer to Steps 1–10 under
“Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen more than
68 kPa (10 psi) below the recommended
inflation pressure, stop driving the
vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program 0399.
If the tire pressure has not dropped
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the
recommended inflation pressure, inflate
the tire to the recommended inflation
pressure.
22. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, or vehicle.
23. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (3) at a local dealer or in
accordance with local state codes and
practices.
24. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
25. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer within
161 km (100 mi) of driving to have the
tire repaired or replaced.

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Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Tire Sealant Canister
4. On/Off Button
5. Pressure Deflation Button
6. Pressure Gauge
7. Power Plug
8. Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
SeeHazard Warning Flashers 0142.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0362 for other
important safety warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0368.
2. Remove the air only hose (8) and the power plug (7) from the compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tire.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so the
hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (8) to the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until
tight.
6. Plug the power plug (7) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
Unplug all items from other accessory
power outlets. See Power Outlets099.
If the vehicle has an accessory power
outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter.

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If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter,
use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug cord in the
door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor.
8. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the tire with
air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure
gauge (6). The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0349.
The pressure gauge (6) may read higher
than the actual tire pressure while the
compressor is on. Turn the compressor
off to get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned on/off
until the correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure cannot be
reached after approximately 25 minutes,
the vehicle should not be driven farther.
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Caution (Continued)
The tire is too severely damaged and the
tire sealant and compressor kit cannot
inflate the tire. Remove the power plug
from the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from the tire
valve. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 399.
10. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the compressor
as it could be warm after usage.
11. Unplug the power plug (7) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
12. Turn the air only hose (8) counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (8) and power plug (7) back to their original storage
location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle.
Accessory adapters that can be used to
inflate an air mattress or a ball, etc., are
located on the bottom of the compressor kit
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is stored
in the underhood compartment. To remove
the kit: 1. Open the hood. See Hood019.
2. Loosen and remove the retainer by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Open the lid and remove the contents, or remove the case and contents.
To store the tire sealant and compressor kit,
reverse Steps 1–3.

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Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
1. Wheel Wrench
2. Wheel Wrench Adapter
3. Wheel Wrench Extension
4. Tool Kit
5. Wheel Blocks
6. Jack
7. Strap
8. Jack Handle
To access the jack and tools:1. Open the hood. See Hood019.
2. Loosen and remove the two retainers by
turning counterclockwise. Remove the
jack and tools. Place the jack near the
tire being changed.
3. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate028.
Remove both caps covering the hexagon
bolts.
4. Assembly the wheel wrench (1) and wheel wrench adapter (2), and fit over
the hexagon bolt as shown.
Caution
Use of an air wrench or other power
tools with the carrier mechanism is not
recommended and could damage the
system. Use only the tools supplied with
the carrier mechanism.
5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise until a resistance is noticeable.

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6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the otherhexagon bolt.
7. Lift the spare tire cage (2) slightly andmanually disengage both hook ends (3).
For easier disengagement of the hook
ends, insert the chisel end of the wheel
wrench into one of the tubes (1) and
apply upward pressure while disengaging
the hook. Do this to both sides.
8. Lift the spare tire and remove it fromthe cage.
The cage will not lower completely to
the ground but will allow ample room to
remove the spare tire.
9. The spent road wheel will be stored in the rear of the vehicle. See “Storing a
Flat or Spare Tire and Tools.”
10. Lift the empty spare tire cage (2) and manually engage both hook ends, with
hook openings facing the rear of the
vehicle (3).
Ensure that both hook ends stay
engaged with the spare tire cage during
the raising process that follows. 11. Assemble the wheel wrench and wheel
wrench adapter as in Step 4.
12. Raise the empty spare tire carrier, turning the hexagon bolts clockwise until
each side begins to ratchet.
Ratcheting of both bolts indicates the
spare tire carrier has been raised to its
maximum, stowed position.
The spare tire carrier is properly stowed
when ratcheting has occurred on both
bolts, and the hook ends are engaged
and pulled taut from supporting the
weight of the cage.
13. Replace the hexagon bolt caps.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. If the wheel has a center cap that covers the lug nuts, place the chisel end of the
wheel wrench in each of the slots in the
cap, and gently pry it out.
2. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0362.

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{Warning
Unexpected wheel motion and/or
direction when one or more wheels are
off the ground for service work may
result in injury. The vehicle may:
.Allow the wheels to rotate
unexpectedly in either direction
regardless of mode selection.
.Allow the wheels to rotate in reaction
to attempts to rotate the tire(s)
manually.
.Resist attempts to rotate the wheels
manually.
Before lifting the vehicle to do your own
service work, turn the vehicle off or place
the vehicle in the Service Mode. To place
the vehicle in Service Mode, see “Service
Mode” underPower Modes 0197.3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted
on a jack 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.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To
help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips
off the jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire.

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4. Position the jack lift head at the jackposition nearest the flat tire.
5. Attach the jack handle to the jack bysliding the hook through the end of
the jack.
6. Attach the wheel wrench to the end of the jack handle.
7. Raise the jack lift head until it is firmly contacting the lifting point. When
properly positioned, the pin on the jack
lift head fits inside the hole of the lifting
point.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head is in the
correct position or you may damage your
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the road tire to clear
the ground.9. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
10. Remove the tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.