1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass spare wheel

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The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and jack
handle (B).
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. On vehicles equipped with steel wheel covers, do not
try to remove the nut caps from the wheel cover.
Give the cover a sharp pull or gently pry on the edge
of the cover to remove it from the wheel.

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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
6. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
7. Then take off the flat tire.
8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
CAUTION:
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.

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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.
Storing the Flat 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.
Store the jack and jack handle in the foam tray. Place
the foam tray in the spare tire compartment. Store the
flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place the
tire in the compartment, then secure the adapter and
wing bolt.
A. Nut
B. Wing Nut
C. Extension (If Equipped)
D. Adapter
E. Wrench
F. Jack
G. Tool Tray
H. Flat Road Tire

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Compact Spare Tire
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 kPa).
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 speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) 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 you
can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in
case you need it again.
NOTICE:
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.
Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
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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6-39 Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See ªWhen It's Time for New Tiresº and
ªWheel Replacementº 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 ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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 ªWheel Nut Torqueº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
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
ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index.)

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CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial
-ply
tires with the wheels 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
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter
-type snow tires,
space
-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited
-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.

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9-3
Glass 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Fabric Problems 6
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield and Wiper Blades 6
-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning, Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 3
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Care 3
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player 3
-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player Care 3
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire 5
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience Net 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine 2
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to Use 6
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling System 5
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Transportation 8
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Light 2
-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cupholder, Center Console 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cupholder, Instrument Panel 2
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cupholder, Rear Seat 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8
-4 . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance Information 8
-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Finish 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Sheet Metal 6
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps 2
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dead Battery 5
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety 8
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive Driving 4
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogger, Rear Window 3
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogging 3
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting 3
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions, Vehicle 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dolby B Noise Reduction 3
-12, 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lamp 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement 6
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive, Automatic Transaxle 2
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-11
Tire Loading 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire
-Loading Information Label 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare 5
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Check 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure 6
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used Replacement Wheel 6
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5
-26, 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing
From the Front 4
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
From the Rear 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle 4
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing a Trailer 4
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle 5
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 4
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Backing Up with 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with a 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Following Distance with 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Turns 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing with 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle
Automatic 6
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Lock Check 7
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Remote Lock Control 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 8
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .