clock CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 Owner's Manual

If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on
the jack handle.
Position the jack under the vehicle.
I 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.
Front Position Rear Position
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f With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet r
4 there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
and
wheel wrench clockwise. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so
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r z Replace the wheel
nuts with the rounded
end
of the nuts toward
the wheel.
Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel
is held against the hub.
Front Position Rear Position
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Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Tighten Clockwise Tightening Sequence
Tighten
the nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the wheel
wrench clockwise.
For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque”
in the Index.
Put
the wheel trim back on.
For vehicles with plastic wheel
nut caps, tighten the caps until they are
finger tight, then tighten them an additional one-half turn with the ratchet
and wheel wrench.
Remove any wheel blocks.
Remember, the jack, jacking equipment and
tire must be properly stored in
their original storage position before you begin driving again. The next part,
“Storing the Jack and Tire,” will show you how.
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Stowing the Tire - &Door Utility Model
For a under-body spare tire carrier, stow the flat tire under the rear of the
vehicle in
the spare tire carrier. To stow the flat tire:
1. Put the tire
on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem
2. Pull the wheel retainer through the wheel opening.
pointed
down.
3. Attach the ratchet to the wheel wrench with the UP marking facing you.
4. Put the other end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire
is all the way up. You will hear two “clicks” when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to make sure
it is tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking Tools
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly. Fit the storage box on the
bracket with the bolt through the
box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack
points in
the right direction as shown in the illustrations earlier in this part. Secure the
emergency gloves, if your vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the wing
nut on. Turn
the nut clockwise until it is tight against the retainer.
Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has one, by simply reversing
the removal procedure described earlier.
Stowing the Tire - 2-Door Utility Model and Suburban
Stow the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle secured in the tire carrier.
To stow the flat tire:
1. Put the cover back on the tire
if your vehicle has one.
2. Put the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle, over the retainer bolt.
3. Slide the adapter onto the bolt in the proper location for your model
4. Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight and secure against
and
put
the wing nut on.
the wheel.
5. Close the tire cover, if you have one.
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While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel
door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as
soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear a clicking
noise.
1 NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer
can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or
have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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Bulb Replacement Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
........................ 6-52
Front Park Turn Signal Lamps with Composite
...................... 6-49
Front Park Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam
.................... 6-48
HalogenBulbs
................................................ 6-47
RearLamps
.................................................. 6-52
Composite Headlamps
......................................... 6-47
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-82
Roof Marker Lamps
........................................... 6-51
Sealed Beam Headlamps ........................................ 6-46
Side Marker Lamps
............................................ 6-50
Taillamps
.................................................... 6-50
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-76
Cargo Security Shade
............................................. 2-82
Cargo Tie Downs
................................................ 2-84
Catalytic Converter
.............................................. 6-53
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................................. 5-25
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-70
Child Security Locks
.............................................. 2-8
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
....................................... 2-57
CarbonMonoxide
.......................................... 2.29.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems”
)
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems” )
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Lamps”)
Certificationmire Label
........................................... 4-37
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning DieselEngine
................................................ 6-14
Fabric Protection
.............................................. 6-65
Finishcare
.................................................. 6-68
Glass
....................................................... 6-67
Insideofvehicle
.............................................. 6-63
Leather
..................................................... 6-66
OutsideofVehicle
............................................. 6-67
Instrument Panel.
Top
.......................................... 6-66
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 6-67
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-65
Tires
....................................................... 6-69
Vinyl
....................................................... 6-66
Weatherstrips
................................................. 6-67
Wheels and Tires
.............................................. 6-69
Audio System with AUTO TONE System
.......................... 3-10
Audio System without AUTO TONE System
........................ 3-9
Compass
....................................................... 2-52
Control of a Vehicle
............................................... 4-4
Clock, Setting
the
Comfort Controls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
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