If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to ªblowoutº 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 ¯at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel ®rmly.
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.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a ¯at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a ¯at tire.
If a tire goes ¯at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a ¯at tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes ¯at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ¯ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake ®rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear ± not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
6. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on
the other side, at the opposite end of the
vehicle.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a 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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Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-16
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-16
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-43
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-37
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-58Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Change Engine Oil......................................3-42
Charging System.........................................3-35
Check Gages Warning.................................3-44
Cruise Control.............................................3-43
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-45
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-38
Reduced Engine Power................................3-43
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-33
Security.....................................................3-42
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-44
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-21
Listening to a DVD................................3-88, 3-103
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-49
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
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Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-42
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-41
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-56
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-46
OnStaržServices............................................2-45
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
OPEN THE ROOF..........................................3-59
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-22, 3-27
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-44
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Heated Mirrors............................................2-44
Manual Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-43
Overhead Console..........................................2-51
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
PARK TO OPERATE ROOF.............................3-59
Parking
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Parking on Hills..............................................4-64
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-58
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-63
Passlock
ž......................................................2-23
Personalization...............................................3-49
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-29
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-83
Playing a CD.................................3-71, 3-86, 3-98
Playing a Speci®c Loaded CD..........................3-99
Playing the Radio...........................3-63, 3-75, 3-90
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-43
10
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-7
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-57
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-63
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles................................4-46
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-119
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
United States................................................... 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-67
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-85
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-50
Using Song List Mode...................................3-101
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-49
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-91
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-92Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-54
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-40
Video Screen................................................3-107
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-21
Visors...........................................................2-21
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-35
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-87
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight
Carrying Hitches..........................................4-60
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-58
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-59
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Add..................................................5-38
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-19
What to Use..........................5-24, 5-35, 5-36, 5-46
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-66
Replacement...............................................5-66
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