clock CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a serious accident.
10. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the
rounded end is toward the wheel.
11. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is
held against the hub. If a nut cannot be
turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and
see your dealer as soon as possible.12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable is visible.
If it is not visible,
proceed to Step 6.
2. If visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the wheel wrench clockwise until
you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
You cannot overtighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.
If the spare tire lowers to the ground,
continue with Step 2 ofRemoving the Spare
Tire and Tools on page 476.5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable
is exposed.
6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and the
wheel wrench to the jack and place it under
the vehicle towards the front of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift point of the
jack under the center of the spare tire.
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7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack
until it lifts the end tting.
8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire
stops moving upward and is held rmly in
place. The secondary latch has released and
the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack
until the spare tire slides off the jack or
is hanging by the cable.
10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to
push against the spare while rmly pulling the
jack out from under the spare tire with the
other hand.11. If the spare tire is
hanging from the
cable, insert
the socket end of
the extension
into the hoist shaft
hole on a 45 degree
angle downward.
12. Be sure that the socket end of the extension
connects to the hoist shaft.
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Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare the rest of the way.
13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and
pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the
tire out from under the vehicle.Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire
or secondary latch system cable has been
reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.
Always reinstall this cable before driving your
vehicle.
14. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
cable back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire
using the hoist assembly until it has been
repaired or replaced.
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Notice:An aluminum wheel with a at tire
should always be stored under the vehicle with
the hoist. However, storing it that way for an
extended period could damage the wheel.
To avoid this, always stow the wheel properly
with the valve stem pointing up and have
the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
Follow this diagram to store the
underbody-mounted at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the hubcap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the hubcap with the wheel wrench (A). Store in
a safe location until the at tire is repaired.
Once the tire is repaired, replace the hubcap.
3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear.
4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.
5. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree angle downward. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel
wrench (A) clockwise until you hear two clicks
or feel it skip twice. This indicates that the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire.
If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench
and socket end of the extension to tighten
the cable.
8. Return the equipment to the proper location in
the vehicle as shown next.A. Handle
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Instruction LabelD. Extension(s)
E. Knob
F. Wheel Blocks and Jack
1. Attach the handle (A), wheel wrench (B), and
extension (D) in the slots provided.
2. Roll up the instruction label (C) and return to
the slot in the tool kit.
3. Assemble the wheel blocks (F) to the jack.
4. Turn the knob (E) on the jack clockwise
to raise the jack head.
5. Return the rear seat to its proper position.
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Cleaning (cont.)
Climate Control System
Dual......................................................... 187
Dual Automatic......................................... 190
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 195
Rear........................................................ 196
Clock.......................................................... 239
Collision Damage Repair............................. 549
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 37
Compass..........................133, 135, 138, 140
Competitive Driving..................................... 323
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 108
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 310
Convenience Net......................................... 164
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 211
Heater, Engine......................................... 116
Cooling System........................................... 420
Cruise Control............................................. 177
Cruise Control Light.................................... 217
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 546
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 542
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 542
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 538Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 543
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors.................................................. 553
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 553
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 552
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 544
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 554
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Daytime Running Lamps............................. 181
Defensive Driving........................................ 306
Delayed Locking.......................................... 100
Disc, MP3................................................... 274
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 387
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 184
Dome Lamps............................................... 183
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 100
Locks......................................................... 98
Power Door Locks..................................... 99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 100
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 103
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