run flat PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

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.
After the compact spare tire is put on the vehicle,
store the at tire in the trunk. Use the following
procedure to secure it in the trunk. When storing a
full-size tire, use the extension and protector/guide,
located in the foam holder, to help avoid wheel
surface damage.To store a full-size tire, do the following:
1. Install the tools in their original location in the
trunk area and secure.
2. Place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem
facing down, and the protector/guide placed
through a wheel bolt hole.
3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely.
4. Place the protector/guide back in the foam
holder when putting the compact spare back
in the trunk. Store the cover as far forward
as possible.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size
tire as soon as possible. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 447for more information. Use the
following as a guide for storing the compact spare
tire and tools.
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Tilt Wheel.................................................... 135
Tires........................................................... 400
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 454
Buying New Tires..................................... 416
Chains..................................................... 421
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 435
Cleaning.................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire................................. 447
Different Size........................................... 417
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 422
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 408
Inspection and Rotation............................ 414
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 438
Pressure Monitor System......................... 409
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 438
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 436
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 445
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 424
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 401
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 405
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 418
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 419
Wheel Replacement................................. 419
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 415Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 322
Towing a Trailer....................................... 324
Your Vehicle............................................. 322
Traction
Control System (TCS) .............................. 292
Control System Warning Light.................. 178
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)............. 293
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light..................................................... 179
StabiliTrak
®Plus System.......................... 295
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 357
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 110
Transmission
Up-Shift Light........................................... 175
Trunk............................................................ 96
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 135
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 418
Up-Shift Light.............................................. 175
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