2005 HUMMER H2 spare tire

If you replace your tires with those not having a TPC
Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load
range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes
or types (radial and bias-belted tires) the
vehicle may not handle properly, and you
could have a crash. Using tires of different
sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Be sure to use the same size and type tires on
all wheels.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim anges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel
could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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The accessory inator kit
is located in the spare tire
cover pocket. The kit
includes a hose and three
nozzle adapters.
To use the accessory inator, do the following:
1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of
the hose.
2. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish
to inate.
3. Remove the dust cover and attach the hose to
the outlet.The accessory inator hose also has a built-in
air pressure gage. As soon as you start to
inate an object it will automatically read the
current pressure.
4. Press and release the switch to turn the accessory
inator on. The indicator light will remain on while
the inator is running.
When you are nished using the inator, press and
release the switch to turn it off. Place the inator kit tools
and the hose in the pouch and store it back in the
spare tire cover pocket.
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When you have a at tire, use the following example as
a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following steps will tell you next how to use the jack
and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Removing the Tools
SUV
The equipment you’ll need is behind and to the side of
the driver’s side second row seat. To remove the
equipment, do the following:
1. Fold the driver’s side second row seat down.
See60/40 Split Bench Seat on page 1-7for
more information.
2. Turn the wingnut (A)
counterclockwise to
release the jack.
3. Turn the wingnut (B), which holds the jack tool kit,
counterclockwise to release it.
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4. Open the tool bag and you will nd the following
tools which you will use to remove the spare tire
and at tire:
A. Jack Handle
B. Jack Handle
Extension (Used
for Rear
Flats Only)C. Wheel Wrench
D. Ratchet
E. Spanner WrenchSUT
The equipment you’ll need is the rear cargo
compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Unlock the cover and pull it off.
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3. Pull the tool bag up and out from the front
retention clip.4. Open the tool bag and you will nd the following
tools which you will use to remove the spare tire
and change a at tire:
A. Jack Handle
B. Jack Handle
Extension (Used
for Rear
Flats Only)C. Wheel Wrench
D. Ratchet
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Removing the Inside-Mounted
Spare Tire
The spare tire and wheel blocks are stored in the rear
cargo area. You will need to remove the tire cover to get
to them.
A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Receiver Extension (If Equipped) Not used for tire
changing procedure. See “Receiver Extension” under
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on
page 4-52.
C. Tire Retainer Plate
D. Nut
E. Wheel Blocks1. Remove the wheel blocks from the tire retainer
plate by turning the wingnut counterclockwise.
2. Place the at end of the wheel wrench through the
hole in the spanner wrench.
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3. Place the end of the
spanner wrench on the
nut and then turn
the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
loosen the nut
holding the tire to
the carrier.
4. Pull off the tire retainer plate and set it aside.
Remove the spare tire from the wheel carrier.
5. Put the spare tire near the at tire.The tools you’ll be using to nish changing a at tire are
the following:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack HandleD. Jack Handle
Extension
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Ratchet
Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tires as shown previously.
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Removing the
Spare-Tire-Carrier-Mounted Spare Tire
The outside-mounted spare tire is attached to the
tire carrier. To remove the spare tire, do the following:
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate (SUT) on
page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wingnut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench with the
DOWN mark facing you.
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