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.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the at tire in the trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the at tire in the trunk.When storing a full-size tire, use the extension and
protector guide located in the foam holder to help
prevent wheel surface damage.
To store a full-size tire do the following:
1.
Place the tire in the trunk, valve stem facing down
with the protector/guide through a wheel bolt hole.
2.Remove the protector/guide and attach the retainer
securely. The cover will not t over a full-size tire, so
be sure to store the cover as far forward as possible.
3.When you put the compact spare tire back in the
trunk, place the protector/guide back in the foam
holder.
4. Put the cover back over the compact spare tire and
tighten the center nut.
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®.....................................................2-34
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-33
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-30
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-83
Removing the Wheel Covers and the
Wheel Nut Caps..........................................5-84
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-62
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-50
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-11
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-41
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-41
Resetting the Trip Computer.............................3-55
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-61Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-60
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-30
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-31
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-97
Center Front Passenger Position....................1-23
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-28
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-24
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-30
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