2007 BUICK RAINIER flat tire

Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch
system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from
suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding
the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary
latch to work, the tire must be stored with the valve
stem pointing up. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools on page 450for instructions
on storing the spare or at tire correctly.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all
the instructions. Failure to read and follow
the instructions could damage the hoist
assembly and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the instructions
listed next.
{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack. If
the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind
you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from the spare.
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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.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
up. If the spare tire is stored with the
valve stem pointing downward, its
secondary latch will not 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 up.
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, always stow the wheel properly
with the valve stem pointing up and have
the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
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Follow this diagram to store the
underbody-mounted at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel cap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the wheel cap with the wheel wrench (A).
Store in a safe location until the at tire
is repaired. Once the tire is repaired, replace
the wheel cap.3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear. Then pull the retainer (D) through
the wheel opening.
4. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree downward angle. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
5. 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.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated
spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so
check its ination pressure regularly. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 419andLoading
Your Vehicle on page 330for information
regarding proper tire ination and loading your
vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or
store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 440
andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on
page 450.
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.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they will not t. Keep your spare tire and
its wheel together.
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.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
Do not forget to check the spare tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 419. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 436.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 425.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 118.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of your spare tire
in good condition 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.
Additional Services for Canadian
Customers

Trip Routing Service:Upon Request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer-personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the
most scenic route to your destination,
anywhere in North America, along with any
helpful travel information we may have
pertaining to your trip. To request this service,
please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.
We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as possible,
but it is best to allow three weeks before your
planned departure date. Trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 374
Finish Damage............................................ 460
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 279
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 154
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 157
Flat Tire...................................................... 435
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 436
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 450
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 375
Power Steering........................................ 390
Windshield Washer.................................. 391
Fog Lamps.................................................. 165
Front Axle................................................... 403
Fuel............................................................ 358
Additives.................................................. 359
California Fuel.......................................... 359
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 197
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 363
Filling Your Tank...................................... 361
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 360
Gage....................................................... 197
Gasoline Octane...................................... 358Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Specications............................ 358
Low Warning Light................................... 197
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 465
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 465
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 471
Windshield Wiper..................................... 464
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 196
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 189
Fuel......................................................... 197
Oil Pressure............................................. 193
Speedometer........................................... 179
Tachometer.............................................. 179
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 185
Garage Door Opener..........................133, 134
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 358
Specications........................................... 358
Gate Ajar Light............................................ 196
Glove Box................................................... 144
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 503
524

Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 23
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 382
Radios........................................................ 215
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 279
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 279
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 260
Radio with CD................................217, 228
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 238
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 275
Setting the Time...................................... 217
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 276
Understanding Reception......................... 278
Reading Lamps........................................... 167
Rear Axle.................................................... 402
Locking.................................................... 289
Rear Climate Control System...................... 176
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 101
Rear Floor Storage Lid................................ 146
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 275
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 260
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 158
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass................................................. 126
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass............................. 124
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 13
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 489
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 337
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 195
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 94
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 440
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 438
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 407
Replacement, Windshield............................. 408
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 516
General Motors........................................ 516
United States Government....................... 516
529