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9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the
center of the spare tire.
10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until
it lifts the end tting.
11. 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.
12. 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.
{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack.
If the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind you
or on either side of you as you pull the jack
out from under the spare.
13. 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.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insert the
hoist end of extension, and wheel wrench into the
hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel
wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the
rest of the way.
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14. Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the cable and pull
it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
15. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the
bumper 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 or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-84.
Storing a Flat or Spare 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.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a at tire
under your vehicle for an extended period of time
or with the valve stem pointing up can damage
the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve
stem pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired
as soon as possible.
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4. Insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole
in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide.
5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
tire part way up. Make sure the retainer is seated
in the wheel opening and the valve stem is
pointed down.
Continue raising the tire, watch to make sure it does
not get caught on anything on the underbody. If the
tire does get caught, loosen up two or three turns
and push and pull the tire and then retighten.
Repeat this procedure as many times as needed
to ensure proper stowage.6. When the tire is properly seated to the underbody,
continue turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you feel the override which is 2 skips.
You cannot overtighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
check to make sure the tire valve stem is pointing
down, then use the wheel wrench to loosen
and then tighten the cable.
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-56
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-56
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-70
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-106
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Interior.......................................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-102
Tires........................................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-105Climate Control System...................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22
Clock............................................................3-47
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-24
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass...............................................2-40, 2-43
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-33
Heater, Engine............................................
2-22
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-37
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-50
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
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