2002 BUICK RANDEZVOUS tow

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9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the
FULL COLD mark.
10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to ªblow outº while you're driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a ªblowout,º here are a
few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like
a skid and may require the same correction you'd use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
-- well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.

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3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,
see ªSecondary Latch Systemº later in this section.
6. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue
with Step 6 under ªRemoving the Spare Tire
(Vehicles with the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray)º.
Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It's
designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly
falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire
is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire
must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See
ªStoring the Spare Tire and Toolsº in the Index for
instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get hurt. Read and
follow the instructions listed below.
To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the procedure
could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does
not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one
is behind you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from under the spare.
1. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure
at Step 3.

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4. Attach the folding wrench
to the jack, and turn
the wrench clockwise
to raise the jack head
3 inches (7.6 cm).
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so that there is enough room for the
spare tire to fit under the wheel well.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
7. 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.
CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.

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8. Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on
with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
9. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wrench to
the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
CAUTION:
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 N´m).

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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the
rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare tire
so that the valve stem is pointed down facing the rear
of the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. See ªRemoving
the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear
Convenience/Cargo Tray)º or ªRemoving the Spare
Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience/Cargo
Tray)º in the Index.
3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the
center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the
spare tire.
6. When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move the
tire over the bar, then continue to turn the folding
wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire.
7. When the tire is almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards the
rear of the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.
8. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until
you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the
compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight.
The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.

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Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Stowable
Seat and without the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray)
A. D-Ring
B. Wing Nut
C. J
-HookD. Valve Stem
E. Full
-Size Tire1. Flip up the D
-ring located in the rear cargo area.
2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with
the valve stem up with the center hole of the tire over
the D
-ring.
For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the
center trim cap by tapping the back of the cap with
the folding wrench.
3. Remove the J
-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J
-hook.
4. Install the wing nut and the J
-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the floor.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is
secure and does not move.
6. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the
cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in
the groove. This secures the cover in place.

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Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the
Stowable Seat) (Option)
A. Rear Convenience/
Cargo Tray
B. Full
-Size Tire
C. D
-RingD. Stowable Seat Strap
E. Cargo Net Hook
F. J
-Hook
G. Wing Nut1. If the seatback is not in an upright position, move it
to an upright position.
2. There is a strap attached to each side of the stowable
seat. Hook the straps to the cargo net hook in the
rear of the vehicle.
3. Flip the D
-ring so it is pointing outward.
4. Open the convenience/cargo tray cover.
5. Stand the full
-size tire up, in the tray against the
back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out.
6. Remove the J
-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J
-hook.
7. Install the wing nut and the J
-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
8. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire
is secure and does not move.
9. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the
cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in
the groove. This secures the cover in place.

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Storing the Flat Tire with the Stowable Seatback
Folded Flat
A. Stowable Seatback
B. Full
-Size Tire
C. Wing NutD. J
-Hook
E. D
-Ring1. Fold the seatback down and flip the D
-ring up.
2. Lay the tire on the seatback with the valve stem
pointing up with the center hole of the tire over
the D
-ring.
3. Remove the J
-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J
-hook.
4. Install the wing nut and the J
-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to
the seatback.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire
is secure and does not move.
6. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the
cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in
the groove. This secures the cover in place.