spare wheel PONTIAC G5 2009 User Guide

5. Position the jack lift head at the jack location
nearest the at tire. The front location is about
8 inches (20 cm) behind the front wheel opening.
The rear location is about 4 inches (10 cm) in front
of the rear wheel opening.6. Raise the jack head until it ts rmly in the vehicle’s
frame, where the notch is located, nearest the
at tire.
7. Put the compact spare tire near the at tire.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a
vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be sure to t the jack lift head into
the proper location before raising the vehicle.
8. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the compact spare tire to
t under the vehicle.9. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is
fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after
time. The wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-80.
10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.11. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
clockwise by hand until the wheel is held against
the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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{CAUTION:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque specication
after replacing. Follow the torque specication
supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel nuts. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-108for original
equipment wheel nut torque specications.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque
specication. SeeCapacities and Specifications on
page 5-108for the wheel nut torque specication.14. Tighten the wheel nuts rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your vehicle’s
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the spare could be
damaged.
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.4-Wheel Nuts
5-Wheel Nuts
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel Wrench
D. Stow Bolt Extension Rod
E. Flat Tire
F. Foam Support
G. Bolt
To store a at tire and tools:
1. Remove the stow bolt extension rod and sleeve
from the jack.
2. Screw the stow bolt extension rod and the sleeve
into the existing spare tire hold-down bolt.
3. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, rst remove
the center cap with your hand or the wheel wrench.
4. Place the at tire face down into the spare tire tub.
5. Re-attach the wheel wrench to the jack.
6. Place the jack into the center of the at tire, being
careful not to scratch the inside of the wheel.
7. Remove the plastic sleeve from the stow bolt
extension rod. Secure the jack and road wheel
using the larger plastic retainer.
8. If used in the vehicle, place the smaller jack
retainer nut in a safe place until you are ready
to store the compact spare tire in the trunk again. Uplevel Model
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To store the compact spare tire and tools, follow the
previous procedure without using the stow bolt extension
rod and seeRemoving the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 5-82and follow the removal procedure, in reverse,
for the proper jack storage instructions for this vehicle.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon
as possible.
Compact Spare Tire
{CAUTION:
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a
time could result in loss of braking and handling.
This could lead to a crash and you or others could
be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at
a time.
This vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Although the
compact spare tire was fully inated when the vehicle
was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the ination
pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, if the
vehicle has one, stop as soon as possible and make sure
the spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
nish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best to
replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in
case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do not
take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the
rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other
parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other
wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the spare tire and
its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t the compact spare.
Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Do not use tire chains on the compact
spare.
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Fuses Usage
4 Empty
5 Empty
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch, PASS-Key
®III+
9 Stoplamp
10Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning, PASS-Key
®III+
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Windshield Wiper
16 Climate Control System, Ignition
17 Window Retained Accessory Power
18 Empty
19Electric Power Steering, Steering
Wheel Control
20 Sunroof
21 Spare
22 Empty
23 Audio System
Fuses Usage
24 XM Radio™, OnStar™
25Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
26 Door Locks
27 Interior Lights
28 Steering Wheel Control Illumination
29 Power Windows
Relays Usage
30 Climate Control System
31 Empty
32 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver side of the vehicle. Lift off the cover to check
the fuses. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for more information on location.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
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Security Light.................................................3-37
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-33
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Scheduling Appointments..............................7-10
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-102
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Setting the Clock............................................3-53
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-33
Shifting Into Park............................................2-31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-93
Installing....................................................5-86
Removing...................................................5-82
Storing.......................................................5-90
Specications and Capacities..........................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-6
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-85
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................2-41
Convenience Net.........................................2-41
Cupholders.................................................2-41
Driver Storage Compartment.........................2-41
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit......5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
T
Tachometer....................................................3-24
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-44
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-44
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-19
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Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-53
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-33
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit.......................5-80
Tires.............................................................5-48
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-100
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Cleaning...................................................5-100
Compact Spare...........................................5-93
Different Size..............................................5-67
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-55
Inspection and Rotation................................5-63
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-86
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-58
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-56
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-82
Sealant and Compressor Kit..........................5-72
Sidewall Labeling.........................................5-49
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-90
Terminology and Denitions...........................5-52
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-68
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..................................4-31, 4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-7
Traction Control System...................................
3-31
Traction System
Enhanced...................................................3-31
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-28
Transportation Program, Courtesy......................7-10
Trunk............................................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-67
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-28
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