2007 GMC SAVANA flat tire

7. Lower the jack by turning the ratchet
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack
until the spare tire slides off the jack or
is hanging by the cable.
8. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to
push against the spare while firmly pulling the
jack out from under the spare tire with the
other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable,
slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench and
insert the wheel wrench into the hoist
shaft hole above the bumper. Turn the wheel
wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare
the rest of the way. Be sure the DOWN mark
on the ratchet is facing you.
9. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and
pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the
tire out from under the vehicle.Notice:If you drive away before the spare
tire or secondary latch system cable has been
reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.
Always reinstall this cable before driving
your vehicle.
10. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn
the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the
bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been repaired or replaced.
To continue changing the flat tire, return to Step 4
ofRemoving the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire on page 365.
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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.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle with the valve stem pointed down.2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the
wheel, making sure it is properly attached.
3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle,
keeping the cable tight.
4. With the UP side facing you, attach the
ratchet to the wheel wrench.
5. Put the flat end of the wheel wrench on an
angle through the hole in the rear door
frame, above the bumper.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet until
the tire is secure and the cable is tight.
The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the ratchet to tighten the cable.
You will hear two clicks when the tire is up all
the way.
8. Return the jacking equipment to the proper
location. Secure the items and replace the
jack cover.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
inflation pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 348andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 259for information regarding proper tire
inflation and loading your vehicle. For instructions
on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 365andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 375.
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.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare tire is correctly inflated. Have the
damaged or flat 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.
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At the First 100, 1,000 and
6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and
10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel
nut torque. For proper torque, seeCapacities
and Specications on page 393.
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 297for 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 306for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add
the proper fluid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 348. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 360.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notification. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 351.
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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.
•Dealer Locator Service:Information on the
dealer nearest your location.
•Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specific
information regarding this feature.
•Trip Interruption Expense Benets:
Your Roadside Assistance Representative can
provide you with specific information regarding
this feature.
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’ll make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as
possible, but it’s 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................................... 302
Finish Damage............................................ 383
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 226
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 146
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 149
Flat Tire...................................................... 360
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 360
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 375
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 303
Power Steering........................................ 317
Windshield Washer.................................. 318
Front Axle................................................... 331
Fuel............................................................ 288
Additives.................................................. 289
California Fuel.......................................... 289
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 294
Filling Your Tank...................................... 292
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 291
Gage....................................................... 186
Gasoline Octane...................................... 288
Gasoline Specifications............................ 288
Regulator................................................. 124Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 390
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 388
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 387
Windshield Wiper..................................... 387
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 185
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 178
Fuel......................................................... 186
Oil Pressure............................................. 182
Speedometer........................................... 168
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 175
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 288
Specifications........................................... 288
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 423
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 146
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 387
444

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 37
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 13
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 134
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 134
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 409
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 264
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 184
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 104
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 105
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 365
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 362
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 338
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 436
General Motors........................................ 436
United States Government....................... 436
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 98
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 99
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 122Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 32
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 424
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 258
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 412
Running the Engine While Parked............... 133
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 169
Pretensioners............................................. 40
Reminder Light........................................ 168
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 380
Center Passenger Position.................. 33, 34
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 22
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 21
Rear Outside Passenger Positions............. 34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 37
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 32
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 40
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Sun Visors.................................................. 119
Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40........................ 112
Swing-Out Windows.................................... 118
T
Taillamps..................................................... 337
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 223
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 119
Passlock
®................................................ 119
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 147
Tires........................................................... 340
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 382
Buying New Tires..................................... 353
Chains..................................................... 359
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 360
Cleaning.................................................. 383
Different Size........................................... 355
Dual Tire Operation.................................. 350
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 360
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................ 348
Inspection and Rotation............................ 351
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 365
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 365
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 362
Secondary Latch System......................... 371
Spare Tire................................................ 376Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools......... 375
Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 341
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 357
Wheel Replacement................................. 357
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 353
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 185
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 264
Towing a Trailer....................................... 266
Your Vehicle............................................. 264
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 235
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 303
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 125
Trip Odometer............................................. 168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 148
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 147
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 224
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 356
451