2007 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC spare wheel

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. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist CableD. Tire/Wheel
Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
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G. Hoist Shaft Access
Hole
H. Wheel WrenchI. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock
(If Equipped)
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle with the valve stem pointed down,
and to the rear.
2. Tilt the retainer (D)
downward and
through the wheel
opening. Make
sure the retainer
is fully seated across
the underside of
the wheel.3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and
extensions (I) as shown.
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4. Insert the hoist
end (F) through the
hole (G) in the
rear bumper. Be
sure the hoist end of
the extension (F)
connects to the hoist
shaft (E). The
ribbed square end of
the extension is
used to lower
the spare tire.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer (D) is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it
skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.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 wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped).
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To store the jack and jack tools, do the following:
A. Wing Nut
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining
Bracket and
Wing NutD. Wheel Wrench
and Extensions
E. Tool Bag
F. Mounting Bracket
G. Jack
H. Retaining Hook1. Put the tools (D) in the tool bag (E) and place
them in the retaining bracket (C).
2. Tighten down the wing nut (C).
3. Assemble the wheel blocks (B) and jack (G)
together with the wing nut (A) and
retaining hook (H).
4. Position the jack (G) in the mounting
bracket (F). Position the holes in the base of
the jack (G) onto the pin in the mounting
bracket (F).
5. Return them to their original location in the
vehicle. For more information, refer to
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 566for more information.
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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 551andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 409for 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 571andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 584.
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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Spare Tire (cont.)
Removing................................................ 566
Storing..................................................... 584
Specications, Capacities............................ 609
Speedometer............................................... 246
Starting Your Engine................................... 137
Steering...................................................... 367
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 349
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 213
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 202
Cupholder(s)............................................ 202
Front Storage Area.................................. 202
Glove Box................................................ 202
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 406
Sun Visors.................................................. 131
Sunroof....................................................... 205
Swing-Out Windows.................................... 131
T
Tachometer................................................. 246
Tailgate....................................................... 127
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps.................................................. 539Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 348
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 131
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 131
Passlock
®................................................ 133
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 213
Tires........................................................... 543
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 594
Buying New Tires..................................... 556
Chains..................................................... 562
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 564
Cleaning.................................................. 595
Different Size........................................... 558
Dual Tire Operation.................................. 552
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 563
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 551
Inspection and Rotation............................ 553
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 571
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 571
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 566
Secondary Latch System ......................... 580
Spare Tire................................................ 588
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 584
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 544
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 548
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