flat tire GMC YUKON XL 2007 User Guide

15. Tilt the tire
retainer (G) at the
end of the cable and
pull it through the
wheel opening. Pull
the tire out from
under the vehicle.
16. 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 513.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 may
damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with
the valve stem pointing down and have the
wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:
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A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access
Cover/Hole
D. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire RetainerH. Spare Tire/Flat
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft Access
Hole
J. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed
down, and to the rear.
2. Tilt the retainer
downward and
through the wheel
opening. Make
sure the retainer is
fully seated
across the underside
of the wheel.
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6. Return the storage tray to its original stored
position.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 490andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 390for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction on
how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 513andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 522.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tires originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it.
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the
different size spare tire is installed, keep the
vehicle in two-wheel drive.
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Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 438for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 449for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeTires on
page 482for further details. Check to make sure
the spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 508.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 497.
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Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
If your vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealership.In the U.S., replacement keys made at the
customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of your spare tire
in good condition will be covered at no charge.
The customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Dealer Locator Service:Information on the
dealer nearest your location.
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specic
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Benets:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can
provide you with specic information regarding
this feature.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner.................................... 443
Finish Damage............................................. 536
Flashers, Hazard Warning............................ 188
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 192
Flat Tire....................................................... 507
Flat Tire, Changing....................................... 508
Flat Tire, Storing.......................................... 522
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................. 445
Power Steering......................................... 461
Windshield Washer................................... 462
Fog Lamp Light............................................ 241
Fog Lamps................................................... 202
Four-Wheel Drive.................................146, 473
Front Axle.................................................... 474
Fuel............................................................. 428
Additives................................................... 429
California Fuel.......................................... 429
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 430
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 434
Filling Your Tank....................................... 432
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 431
Gage........................................................ 243Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane....................................... 428
Gasoline Specications............................. 428
Low Warning Light.................................... 243
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block......... 542
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 540
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.................... 540
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 543
Windshield Wiper...................................... 539
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature..................... 234
Fuel.......................................................... 243
Oil Pressure.............................................. 239
Speedometer............................................ 226
Tachometer............................................... 226
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 231
Garage Door Opener................................... 169
Gasoline
Octane...................................................... 428
Specications............................................ 428
Glove Box.................................................... 174
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program........... 577
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Remote Keyless Entry System,
Operation.................................................. 113
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire........................................... 513
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............. 509
Replacement Bulbs...................................... 481
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.............................. 589
General Motors......................................... 589
United States Government........................ 588
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................ 106
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 107
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................. 138
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts................................................ 52
Roadside
Assistance Program.................................. 577
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out............... 388
Routing, Engine Drive Belt........................... 567
Running Boards, Power................................ 129
Running the Engine While Parked................ 156S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light........................ 227
Pretensioners.............................................. 60
Reminder Light......................................... 226
Safety Belts
Care of..................................................... 531
Center Front Passenger Position................. 53
Driver Position............................................ 44
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............. 43
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................. 42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides................ 56
Rear Seat Passengers................................ 54
Right Front Passenger Position................... 52
Safety Belt Extender................................... 60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.............. 52
Safety Belts Are for Everyone..................... 38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster..................... 51
Safety Warnings and Symbols.......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 555
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat............................... 20
Bucket Seats, Rear..................................... 26
Center Seat................................................ 19
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Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow................ 388
Sun Visors................................................... 132
Sunroof........................................................ 181
T
Tachometer.................................................. 226
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 478
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.................................. 334
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................... 132
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 132
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 134
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 134
Third Row Seat.............................................. 33
Throttle, Adjustable....................................... 140
Tilt Wheel..................................................... 189
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 235
Tires............................................................ 482
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning................................................ 534
Buying New Tires...................................... 500
Chains...................................................... 506Tires (cont.)
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 508
Cleaning................................................... 535
Different Size............................................ 502
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 507
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 490
Inspection and Rotation............................ 497
Installing the Spare Tire............................ 513
Pressure Monitor System.......................... 492
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 513
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 509
Secondary Latch System.......................... 519
Spare Tire................................................. 526
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 522
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 484
Tire Terminology and Denitions................ 487
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 502
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 504
Wheel Replacement.................................. 504
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 499
Tow/Haul Mode............................................ 145
Tow/Haul Mode Light.................................... 242
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.................................. 401
Towing a Trailer........................................ 405
Your Vehicle.............................................. 400
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