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Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted
spare.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extensions
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 (D) through the wheel.
3. Put the socket end of the extension (C), on a
45 degree angle downward, through the hole in
the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (B).
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench (A)
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it
skip twice. This indicates that the tire is secure and
the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be
overtightened.5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench and socket end of the
extension to tighten the cable.
6. Return the jack, wheel blocks and tools to the
proper location in the vehicle.
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance
program. This value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the
city or travel the open road. Call 1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782) to speak with a GMC Road Assistance
representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identi cation required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership
for warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with speci c
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Bene ts:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can provide
you with speci c information regarding this feature.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number of
the vehicle.
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Tachometer....................................................3-32
Tailgate.........................................................2-14
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-119
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-22
Passlock
®...................................................2-24
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-27
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-55
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Cleaning....................................................5-92
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
In ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-63
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-73
Secondary Latch System..............................5-80
Spare Tire..................................................5-85
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-83Tires (cont.)
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and De nitions....................5-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-34
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-35
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-29
Trip Odometer................................................3-32
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-120
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
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