2004 BUICK RAINIER spare wheel

10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare while rmly pulling the jack out
from under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insert the
socket end of the extension connected to the wheel
wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper, on an
angle, and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to lower the spare the rest of the way.11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
12. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the
wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Using the wheel
wrench, loosen all
the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove
them yet.
2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand
to raise the jack lift head.3. Place the handle, extension and wheel wrench
onto the jack.
A. Front Frame/
Rear Axle
B. JackC. Handle
D. Extension
E. Wheel Wrench
FrontRear
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4. Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest
the at tire.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to t.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the at tire.
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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.
8. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
9. Put the nuts on by
hand. Make sure
the rounded end is
toward the wheel.
10. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub. If a nut can’t be turned by hand,
use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon
as possible.
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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.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to
be stored with the valve stem pointing up.
If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem
pointing downward, its secondary latch
won’t work properly and the spare tire could
loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If this happened when your vehicle was
being driven, the tire might contact a person
or another vehicle, causing injury and, of
course, damage to itself as well. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with
its valve stem pointing up.
Notice:An aluminum wheel with a at tire should
always be stored under the vehicle with the
hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended
period could damage the wheel. To avoid this,
always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem
pointing up and have the wheel repaired as soon
as possible.
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Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted
spare.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the socket end of the extension, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the
hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The
spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to turn the tire. If the tire moves, use
the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension
to tighten the cable.
(A) Push and Pull, (B) Rotate or Turn
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Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to
the proper location under the rear seat of the vehicle.
Return the rear seat to its proper position.
A. Handle
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Instruction LabelD. Extension
E. Wheel Blocks
and JackSpare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-67and “Loading Your Vehicle” for information
regarding proper tire ination and loading your vehicle.
For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare
tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-79.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inated. Have the damaged or at road
tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and
installed back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire
will be available in case you need it again.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into ames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or windows
when you are cleaning the inside.
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Setting Preset Stations....................3-59, 3-71, 3-86
Setting the Time.............................................3-56
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-60, 3-71, 3-87
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Skidding........................................................4-15
Snow Plow....................................................4-53
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-33
Spare Tire.....................................................5-92
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-113
Speedometer..................................................3-29
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-27
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-113
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-107
Storage Areas
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Front Storage Area......................................2-41
Glove Box..................................................2-40
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-42Storage Areas (cont.)
Overhead Console.......................................2-40
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-43
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-90
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-41
Sunroof.........................................................2-45
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-54
Testing the Alarm............................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-112
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
®...................................................2-19
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-55
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-59
Tire Size.......................................................5-63
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