2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO flat tire

{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 586.
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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.Use the following art and text to assist you:
A. Flat or Spare
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel
Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock
(If Equipped)
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3. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together
with the wing nut and retaining hook.
If you have the Regular Cab, the wheel blocks
must be placed straight up and down on the
top of the jack.
4. Position the jack in the mounting bracket.
Position the holes in the base of the jack
onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
5. Return them to their original location in the
vehicle. For more information, refer to
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 582for more information.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle may or may not have a spare tire
depending on the model. A spare tire may lose air
over time, so check its ination pressure regularly.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 561and
Loading Your Vehicle on page 427for 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 586andStoring a
Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 596.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.
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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 (Gasoline Engine)
on page 502for further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the 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 514for 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 561. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 580.
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 568.
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest
dealership/retailer 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 a spare tire
in good condition, when equipped and
properly inated, is 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.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):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 helpful travel information pertaining to
your trip.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.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance
(Canada only):In the event of a warranty
related vehicle disablement, while en route and
over 250 kilometres from original point of
departure, you may qualify for trip interruption
expense assistance. This assistance covers
reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum
of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of
$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)
and (C) alternate ground transportation
(maximum of $40/day). This benet is to assist
you with some of the unplanned expense you
may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be
repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and
a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
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Entry Lighting.............................................. 228
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 659
Exit Lighting................................................ 228
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 45
Exterior Lamps............................................ 223
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 507
Finish Damage............................................ 608
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 373
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 213
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 216
Flat Tire...................................................... 579
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 580
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 596
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 510
Power Steering........................................ 526
Windshield Washer.................................. 527
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 226
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 267
Four-Wheel Drive...............................149, 541
Four-Wheel-Drive Light................................ 267
Front Axle................................................... 543Fuel............................................................ 490
Additives.................................................. 492
California Fuel.......................................... 491
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 493
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 497
Filling Your Tank...................................... 494
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 494
Gage....................................................... 268
Gasoline Octane...................................... 491
Gasoline Specications............................ 491
Low Warning Light................................... 269
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 614
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 612
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 612
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 615
Windshield Wiper..................................... 611
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 260
Fuel......................................................... 268
Oil Pressure............................................. 265
Speedometer........................................... 250
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Rearview Mirrors......................................... 171
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 639
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 426
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 442
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 112
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 113
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 586
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 582
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 551
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 665
General Motors........................................ 665
United States Government....................... 664
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 106
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash................................................ 107
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 136
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 37
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 654Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 425
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 643
Running the Engine While Parked............... 170
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 251
Pretensioners............................................. 45
Reminder Light........................................ 251
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 604
Center Front Passenger Position......... 37, 38
Driver Position........................................... 28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 27
Questions and Answers About Safety
Belts....................................................... 26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 42
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 39
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 37
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 36
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 35
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Cupholder(s)............................................ 198
Glove Box................................................ 198
Instrument Panel Storage Area................. 199
Luggage Carrier....................................... 200
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 201
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 424
Sun Visors.................................................. 129
Sunroof....................................................... 202
System Identication, Universal Home
Remote System....................................... 186
T
Tachometer................................................. 250
Tailgate....................................................... 124
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps.................................................. 548
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 370
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 129
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 130
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 131
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 132Tilt Wheel.................................................... 214
Time, Setting............................................... 303
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 261
Tires........................................................... 552
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 607
Buying New Tires..................................... 572
Chains..................................................... 578
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 580
Cleaning.................................................. 608
Different Size........................................... 574
Dual Tire Operation.................................. 562
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 579
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 561
Inspection and Rotation............................ 568
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 586
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 563
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 586
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 582
Secondary Latch System ......................... 592
Spare Tire................................................ 600
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 596
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 553
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