2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO spare tire

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.
To store a full-size tire, do the following:A. Retainer
B. Flat Tire
C. Protector
D. Bolt Extension
E. Wing Nut
F. Jack
G. Wheel Wrench
H. Extension and
Protective Guide
I. Bolt Screw
Full Size Flat Tire
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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 384. Use the following as a guide
for storing the compact spare tire and tools.A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Compact Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Extension and
Protective Guide
H. Foam Holder
I. Bolt Screw
Compact Spare Tire
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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. You must calibrate the tire
ination monitor system after installing or removing
the compact spare. SeeTire Pressure Monitor
System on page 358for more information.
The system may not work correctly when the
compact spare is installed on the vehicle.Of course, it is 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.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not 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.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 415.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 311for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 320for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
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. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 357. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 372.
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 362.
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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: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.
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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Center Console Storage Area...................... 140
Chains, Tire................................................. 370
Charging System Light................................ 177
Check
Engine Light............................................ 181
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 306
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 392
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 53
Older Children........................................... 41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 63
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 51
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 164
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 390
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 389
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 386
Finish Care.............................................. 389
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 385
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 388Cleaning (cont.)
Leather.................................................... 387
Tires........................................................ 391
Underbody Maintenance........................... 392
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 389
Weatherstrips........................................... 388
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 390
Climate Control System............................... 164
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 169
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 168
Collision Damage Repair............................. 436
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 384
Compass..................................................... 193
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 105
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 250
Convenience Net......................................... 141
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 180
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 179
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Cooling System........................................... 326
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 159
Cruise Control............................................. 153
Cruise Control Light.................................... 185
Cupholder(s)................................................ 140
445

PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 107
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 162
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 395
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 110
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 331
Windows.................................................. 104
Pressure Cap.............................................. 323
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 100
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 23
R
Radios........................................................ 210
Care of Your CD Player........................... 242
Care of Your CDs.................................... 242
Radio with CD................................214, 220
Setting the Time..............................211, 212
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 240
Understanding Reception......................... 241
Reading Lamps........................................... 161Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 140
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®................................................... 123
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 123
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 123
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 415
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 282
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 375
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 373
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 346
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 440
General Motors........................................ 440
United States Government....................... 440
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.................................................. 85
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 110
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Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 118
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 120
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 150
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 384
Installing.................................................. 375
Removing................................................ 373
Storing..................................................... 382
Specications, Capacities............................ 400
Speedometer............................................... 172
Split Folding Rear Seat................................. 16
Starting Your Engine................................... 110
Steering...................................................... 255
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 240
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 148
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 140
Convenience Net..................................... 141
Cupholder(s)............................................ 140
Glove Box................................................ 140
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 140
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 276
Sun Visors.................................................. 104
Sunroof....................................................... 141T
Tachometer................................................. 172
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.............. 345
TCS Warning Light...................................... 179
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 240
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 105
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 105
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 106
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 107
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 148
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 180
Tires........................................................... 349
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 390
Buying New Tires..................................... 364
Chains..................................................... 370
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 372
Cleaning.................................................. 391
Compact Spare Tire................................. 384
Different Size........................................... 366
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 371
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 357
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