2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER spare wheel

6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
{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. Put the nuts on by
hand. Make sure the
rounded end is
toward the wheel.
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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10. Use the wrench to
tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
Store the at tire in the same location as your
spare tire.
{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.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,
have the tire repaired as soon as possible.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem
(Pointed Down)
C. Spare or Flat Tire
D. Spring
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist Arm
To store the underbody-mounted spare, use the
previous diagram along with the directions below.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an
angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and
into the hoist shaft.
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4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the 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 (A),
and then try to rotate or turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare.
A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer
C. NutD. Wheel Carrier
E. Hook
Inside-Mounted Tire Storage
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A. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare or Flat TireC. Wheel Nut and
Locking Nut Cylinder
(If Equipped)
6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel
wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug
nut until it stops. The key does not have to
be inserted into the lock. Push the lock case to be
sure it is secured. The special lug nut and lock
case is not intended to be used on any road wheel,
only on the spare wheel carrier.7. Tighten the nuts on the wheel carrier to 22 to 32 lb ft
(30 to 40Y).
{CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
8. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to
the proper location in your vehicle’s rear area.
Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
Rear-Mounted Tire Storage
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Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
jacking equipment.
A. Retainer
B. Rubber Band
(Some Models)
C. Jack Storage Cover
D. Wheel Blocks
E. Hub Cap Removal
Tool (Some Models)F. Wheel Wrench
G. Jack
H. Jacking Instructions (roll
and place instructions
above the jack after it is
installed)Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire
Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact spare
tire. Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a
time. Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop
as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire
is correctly inated. 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
nish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best
to replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as
possible. The spare tire will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.
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Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not 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.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.Spare Tire
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire, which,
when new, was fully inated. A spare tire may lose
air over time, so check its ination pressure regularly.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62andLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-46for information regarding
proper tire ination and loading your vehicle. For
instructions on how to remove, install or store a spare
tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-72.
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.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than
the road tires — those originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on your
vehicle, so it’s all right to drive on it.
If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your
vehicle’s original road tires and wheels in size and
type, do not include the spare in the tire rotation.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on page 5-91.
Spare Tire Check
At least twice a year, after the monthly ination check of
the spare tire determines that the spare is inated to
the correct tire ination pressure, make sure that
the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try
to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel
wrench to tighten the cable. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 5-72.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-32.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission uid level; add if needed. See
Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-22. Check
for leaks. A uid leak is the only reason for uid loss.
Have the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission uid level; add if needed. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-19. A uid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the uid level in the clutch reservoir. See
Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-24.
A uid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired at once.
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-24
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-89
Center Front Passenger Position....................1-22
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-26
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-27
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Memory.....................................................2-60
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security Light.................................................3-33
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-30
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-57
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-40
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-40
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-37
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-39
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire.....................................................5-84
Installing....................................................5-75
Removing...................................................5-73
Storing.......................................................5-81
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102
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