2007 BUICK LACROSSE 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 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
needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.7. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces, and
spare wheel.
8. Install the compact spare tire.
{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.
9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded
end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
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11. Tighten the wheel
nuts rmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put the wheel cover on the compact
spare tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired
or replaced.Storing a Flat or 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.
After the compact spare tire has been installed on
the vehicle, store the at tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, use the extension
with the protector, located in the foam holder, to
help avoid wheel surface damage.
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To store a full-size tire, do the following:
1. Install the tools in their original location in
the trunk area and secure.
2. Place the tire valve stem facing down and
the protector/guide placed through a wheel
bolt hole.
3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely.
4. Store the cover as far forward as possible.
When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk,
put the protector back in the foam holder.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 437. Use the following as a guide
for storing the compact spare tire and tools.A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Compact Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Extension Protector
H. Foam Holder
I. Bolt Screw
Compact Spare Tire
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A. Retainer
B. Full-Size Flat Tire
C. Protective Guide
D. Extension Bolt Screw
E. Wing Nut
F. Jack
G. Wheel Wrench
H. Protective Guide
I. Foam Holder
J. Bolt ScrewCompact 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.
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.
Full-Size Flat Tire
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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.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes
of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.Lighter colored interiors may require more
frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers
and garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which
they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on
glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from
other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when
cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you
could scratch the glass and/or cause damage
to the integrated radio antenna and the rear
window defogger. When cleaning the glass on
your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass
cleaner.
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Starting Your Engine................................... 111
Steering...................................................... 297
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 280
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 151
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 142
Convenience Net..................................... 142
Cupholder(s)............................................ 141
Glove Box................................................ 141
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 318
Sun Visors.................................................. 104
Sunroof....................................................... 143
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Tachometer................................................. 181
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.................................... 398
TCS Warning Light...................................... 187
Theater Dimming......................................... 162
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 280
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 104
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 104
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 106
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 107Tilt Wheel.................................................... 151
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 190
Tires........................................................... 402
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 444
Buying New Tires..................................... 418
Chains..................................................... 424
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 426
Cleaning.................................................. 445
Compact Spare Tire................................. 437
Different Size........................................... 420
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 425
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 409
Inspection and Rotation............................ 416
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 429
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 411
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 429
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 427
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 435
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 403
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 406
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 421
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 422
Wheel Replacement................................. 422
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 417
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