1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme spare wheel

If there is a wheel cover,
loosen the plastic nut caps
with the wheel wrench.
They won’t come
off. Then,
using the flat end of the
wheel wrench, pry along the
edge
of the wheel cover
until it comes
off. Be
careful; the edge may be sharp. Don’t try to remove
the iover with
your
bare hands.
To remove a center cap, use
the wrench to pry gently at
the notch. Don’t use a
tool
that is narrower than the
wrench to pry at this notch.
If your vehicle has wheel
nut caps, remove them
using the wheel wrench.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift
Don’t remove them yet.
head a few inches.
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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the
ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
5. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
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Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after
a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use
a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.

9. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence
as shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 Nom).
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 specification.
Don’t try to put the wheel cover
on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk unt\
il
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put
a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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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 you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tir6in the trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk
so the side that faces out
when it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not fit down into the well. Place it’so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well. Put the bolt through
one of the wheel nut holes, install
the retainer over the bolt, then install the wing nut. Put
the spacer and nut next to the tire in the well. Store the
cover as far forward as possible.
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Compact
Although the compact spare tire. 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 sphe is
made to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so ydu 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 w.ith a full-size’tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be
in good shape in case you
need it again.
When the ‘compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
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Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. ’
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
otherwheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your sp&e
tire and its wheel together.
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NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too.
Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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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.
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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.
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.
A CAUTI, :
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial .and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly,'and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It's all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use
on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United',States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls
of most passenger
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Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-26
Spare Tire. Compact
.............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-69
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-69
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-44
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-38
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 12
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-39
In Emergencies ................................ 4-9
. Power ....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Variable Assist
................................ 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-25
Steering Wheel Touch Control
................. 3-9. 3-25
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-37
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-34
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-40
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1 - 19
Symbols. Vehicle
................................... v
Tachometer .................................. 2-44
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-38. 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-27
Temperature Knob. Automatic and Auxiliary
Temp Control
.............................. 3-4. 3-5
Temperature Knob. Climate Control System
........... 3-1
SRS
......................................... 1-19
Sunroof
....................................... 2-41 Theft
.......................................... 2-8
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-16
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-25
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-49
TireLoading
................................... 4-27
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-27
Tires
......................................... 6-42
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-49
Changing a Flat
............................... 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-36
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-21
Torque. Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-30
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
THEPrZOCK"
................................. 3-23
Inspection and Rotation
.................... ... 6-44