spare tire PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1995 Owners Manual

1. Turn the center retainer
bolt on the spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it, then lift the
cover.
2. Remove the spare tire from the trunk.
3. Open the jack storage cover by twisting the knob
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
4. Remove the jack and wheel wrench.
5. Next, remove the wheel or nut cap covers for your
particular vehicle.
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8. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits
firmly
on the ridge in the vehicle’s frame nearest the
flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact
spare tire
near you.
9. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but
don’t remove them.
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10. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise
the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle o'r 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.
11. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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Don’t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. %ore the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular
tire.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. Tf
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare,
you could damage the cover or the spare.
When you reinstall the full size wheel and tire, you
install the wheel cover or nut caps at this point.
When reinstalling the full plastic wheel cover, align the
valve stem symbol (which is molded into the back side
of the cover) with the valve stem.
Start the nut cap by pushing it onto the lug nut with the
wheel wrench. Tighten the plastic caps snug using the
wheel wrench.
Then continue tightening 1/4 turn. Do
not overtighten.
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When re-installing the
decorative nut caps on
aluminum wheels,
tighten the caps snug
with the wheel wrench. Then continue
tightening
1/4 turn for
plastic caps, or
1/8 turn
for steel caps.
When re-installing the center cover,
do not use a
hammer or mallet,
as they could damage the cover.
16. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their
compartment in the trunk. The
compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire” later
in this section.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi
(420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure your spare tire
is correctly inflated. The compact
spare is made
to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip
and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as yon can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need
it again.
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an
automatic car wash with
guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught
on the rails. That
can damage the
tire and wheeI, and maybe other
parts of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don’t
mix your compact spare or wheel with other
wheels
or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its
wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them will damage your vehicle and destroy the
chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact
spare.
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Tires
We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high
quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These
tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their
warranties
are delivered with every new Pontiac. If your
spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you
will have
a tire warranty folder from each of these
manufacturers.
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Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear
edge
of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires, when they’re cold.
“Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that un’derinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t
have enough air (underinflation] you can
get:
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Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
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If’ your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 Pa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the
pressure, especially if you have radial tires
-- which
may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent leaks by keeping
out dirt and
moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here. Don’t include
the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut
Torque” in the
Index.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very
helpful
if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
0 a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Pontiac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from
working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing
Your
Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the Index.
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