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Storing  the  Flat  Tire  and Tools 
b 
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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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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.. 
Putting a used  wheel on your vehicle  is 
dangerous. 
You can’t  know  how  it’s  been  used  or 
how  many  miles 
it’s .been  driven.  It could fail 
suddenly  and cause an accident. If you have  to 
replace 
a wheel,  use a new GM original 
equipment  wheel. 
NOTICE: 
If yodr Oldsmobile has P215/60R16 or 
‘P225/60R16 size tires,  don’t  use  tire chains. 
They  can damage  yqur vehicle. 
If you  have  ‘other tires,  use  tire chains only where 
legal  and only  when  you  must.  Use  only 
SAE 
Class “S” type  chains  that  are  the  proper  size for 
.your  tires. ‘Install  them 
on the  front  tires and 
tighten  them 
as tightly as possible  with  the ends 
securely  fastened.  Drive  slowly  and follow  the 
chain  manufacturer’s  instructions. 
If you can 
hear  the  chains contacting  your vehicle,  stop 
and  retighten  them. 
If the contact  continues, 
slow  down  until it stops.  Driving  too.  fast or 
spinning  the wheels  .with  chains 
on will damage 
your  vehicle.  
     
        
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Appearance  Care  Materials  Chart 
PART  NUMBER SIZE  DESCRIPTION  USAGE 
1050004  2.75 
sq. ft. Chamois  Shines  vehicle  without  scratching 
1052929  16 
oz. (0.473 
L)  Wheel  Cleaner 
Spray  on  wheel  cleaner 
1052930 
8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot  Remover  Attracts  and  absorbs  soils 
12345002**  16 
oz. (0.473 L) Armor  All  Cleaner  Cleans  vinyl,  leather  and  rubber 
12345725  12 
oz. (0.354 L) Silicone  Tire  Shine  Shines  tires 
See  your  General  Motors 
Parts Department  for  these  products. , I I See  “Fluids  and  Lubricants”  in  the  Index. 
* Not  recommended  for pigskin  suede  leather. 
**Not  recommended  for  use  on  instrument  panel  vinyl.