2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO spare tire

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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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.
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. When cleaning
the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth
and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.
Before using cleaners, read and adhere to
all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning
your vehicle’s interior, maintain adequate
ventilation by opening your vehicle’s doors and
windows.
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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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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
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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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Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 627
Seatback Latches.......................................... 19
Seats
Center Seat............................................... 19
Head Restraints......................................... 18
Heated Seats............................................. 12
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 11
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 13
Power Lumbar........................................... 11
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation........................... 20, 21
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 15
Seatback Latches...................................... 19
Secondary Latch System............................. 592
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 72
Rear Seat Position..................................... 69
Right Front Seat Position.................... 72, 78
Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)........ 83
Security Light.............................................. 266
Service........................................................ 488
Accessories and Modications.................. 488
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 490
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 489Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work............................. 489
Engine Soon Light................................... 262
Publications Ordering Information............. 666
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 104
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 608
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 165
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 167
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 215
Sliding Rear Window, Power....................... 128
Snow Plow.................................................. 434
Spare Tire................................................... 600
Installing.................................................. 586
Removing................................................ 582
Storing..................................................... 596
Specications, Capacities............................ 620
Speedometer............................................... 250
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 384
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 260
Starting Your Engine................................... 136
Steering...................................................... 387
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 370
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 214
Storage Areas............................................. 198
Cargo Management System..................... 201
Center Console Storage Area................... 199
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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
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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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