2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS spare wheel

Storing the Spare 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.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be
stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the
spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing
upwards, its secondary latch won’t work
properly and the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this happened
when your vehicle was being driven, the tire
might contact a person or another vehicle,
causing injury and, of course, damage to itself
as well. Be sure the underbody-mounted spare
tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down.1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the
rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare
tire so that the valve stem is pointed down facing
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. SeeRemoving the
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-71.
3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the
center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the
spare tire.
6. When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move the
tire over the bar, then continue to turn the folding
wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire.
7. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn
the tire so that the valve stem is towards the rear of
the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.
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8. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until
you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the
compact spare tire is secure and the cable is
tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
9. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the folding wrench to tighten the cable.10. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side
of the cover into the cover opening. Push the
cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover
so that it rests in the groove. This secures the
cover in place.
When you replace the compact spare with a full-size
tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap,
whichever your vehicle has. Tighten them hand tight
over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
your 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 your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your 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 your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course,
it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good
shape in case you need it again.
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.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t t. Keep your 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.
All-Wheel Drive
After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with
all-wheel drive you will need to drive with light to
moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line.
This action will allow the vehicle to detect the compact
spare tire and disable the all-wheel drive system.
The AWD DISABLE message will come on in the
message center indicating that the all-wheel drive
system is off. You may detect a slight pull during this
time, but this is normal.
Notice:You may damage your vehicle’s all-wheel
drive system if your vehicle is driven for an extended
period with a compact spare tire installed and the
all-wheel drive system in operations. SeeAll-Wheel
Drive (AWD) System on page 4-12for more
information.
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Chains, Tire...................................................5-67
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-55
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-53
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-46
Tire Pressure System...................................5-59
Check Gas Cap Message................................3-56
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-9
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-51
Infants and Young Children...........................1-48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-55
Older Children.............................................1-45
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-69
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-54
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-27
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-95
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-93Cleaning (cont.)
Leather......................................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-95
Climate Control System...................................3-28
Dual..........................................................3-30
Dual Automatic............................................3-33
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-36
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-42
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-90
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-7
Convenience Center, Rear...............................2-43
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-46
Engine Temperature Warning Message...........3-52
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
SGCM, Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................3-51
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-38
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
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Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-46
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Traction System Warning Message.................3-51
Vehicle Soon Message.................................3-58
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-85
Setting the Time.............................................3-75
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-97
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Accessory Inator........................................5-68
Compact....................................................5-90
Installing....................................................5-77
Removing...................................................5-71
Storing.......................................................5-84
Specications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Split Bench Seats............................................. 1-8
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-132Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Cell Phone Storage Area..............................2-39
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-38
Floor Console Storage Area..........................2-39
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-39
Glove Box..................................................2-38
Overhead Console.......................................2-39
Rear Convenience Center.............................2-43
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-40
Roof Rack System.......................................2-40
Stowable Seat................................................1-18
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
Surge Tank Pressure Cap, SGCM Coolant.........3-51
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-20
T
Tachometer....................................................3-40
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-48
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-47
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-132
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Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-96
Buying New Tires........................................5-62
Chains.......................................................5-67
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-59
Cleaning....................................................5-96
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-90
Different Size..............................................5-64
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-57
Inator, Accessory.......................................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-71
Secondary Latch System..............................5-81
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-84
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-52
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
Active Message...........................................3-52
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Control System Warning Light.......................3-45
Service Traction System Warning Message.....3-51
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-23
Trip Odometer................................................3-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-24
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-133
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-64
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-34
Operation...................................................2-35
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