2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE flat tire

Rear Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a rear tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C).Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle
extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to
the jack (A). Use the jacking pad provided on
the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D)
clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to clear the ground.
4. Remove all the
wheel nuts.
5. Take off the at tire.
Rear Position
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When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you
must also reinstall the wheel cover with attached
plastic nuts, the plastic nut caps, or the smooth
center cap.
If you are reinstalling a wheel cover with
attached plastic nuts, place it on the wheel and
tighten the nuts by hand to get them started.
Then tighten the nut caps with the wheel
wrench until they are snug. Do not overtighten
the nut caps or they may break.
If you are reinstalling plastic nut caps, tighten
the nuts by hand to get them started. Then
tighten the nut caps with the wheel wrench
until they are snug. Do not overtighten the nut
caps or they may break.
If you are reinstalling the smooth center cap,
place it on the wheel and tap it into place
until it seats ush with the wheel.
Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly which has a secondary latch system.
It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly
falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch
to work, the spare tire must be installed with
the valve stem pointing down. SeeStoring a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools on page 533.
{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.
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{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 under the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack with the other hand.
14. Use one hand to push against the spare while
rmly pulling the jack out from under the
spare tire with the other hand. If the spare tire
is hanging from the cable, insert the hoist
end of the extension, and wheel wrench into
the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and
turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire the rest of the way.15. Tilt the tire retainer
at the end of the
cable and pull
it through the wheel
opening. Pull the
tire out from
under the vehicle.
16. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole
in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable
back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
at tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 522.
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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.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a
at tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem pointing
up may damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon
as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:A. Spare Tire/Flat
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extension
J. Spare Tire Lock
1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down,
and to the rear.
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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. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 500andLoading Your Vehicle
on page 402for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction
on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 522andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 533.
Notice:If your vehicle has four-wheel drive
and the different size spare tire is installed
on your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until you can have your at tire repaired
and/or replaced. You could damage your
vehicle, and the repair costs would not
be covered by your warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when the different size
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tires originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it. If
your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the different
size spare tire is installed, keep the vehicle in
two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare tire 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, the 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. If your vehicle has a spare
tire that does not match your vehicle’s original road
tires and wheels in size and type, do not include
the spare in the tire rotation.
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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 500. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 516.
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. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 506.
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 138.
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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Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(about $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in
Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration
and personal ID before lock-out service
is provided. Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle.If your vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealership.
In the U.S., replacement keys made at
the customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
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:If your vehicle has a spare
tire, installation of the 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.
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Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 451
Finish Damage............................................ 544
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 349
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 206
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 209
Flat Tire...................................................... 515
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 516
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 533
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 454
Power Steering........................................ 469
Windshield Washer.................................. 470
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 255
Fog Lamps.................................................. 218
Four-Wheel Drive...............................132, 483
Front Armrest Storage Area......................... 171
Front Axle................................................... 484
Fuel............................................................ 435
Additives.................................................. 437
California Fuel.......................................... 436
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 438
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 442
Filling Your Tank...................................... 440
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 439Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 256
Gasoline Octane...................................... 436
Gasoline Specications............................ 436
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 550
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 548
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 548
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 551
Windshield Wiper..................................... 547
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 249
Fuel......................................................... 256
Oil Pressure............................................. 253
Speedometer........................................... 241
Tachometer.............................................. 241
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 246
Garage Door Opener..........................159, 160
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 436
Specications........................................... 436
Glove Box................................................... 170
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 588
608