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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for more
information.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Then remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-88for more information.4. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place.
5. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk.
Tire Changing Tools
The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A)
and jack (B).
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1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to
loosen wheel wrench.
2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack.3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing
the button with your index nger and pulling on the
end of the wrench. You must do this before
using the wheel wrench.
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7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there
is enough room for the compact spare tire to t.8. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
9. Remove the at tire.
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{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end
toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or
with the wrench until the wheel is held against
the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-70
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-98
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-26
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning......................................3-21, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-35
Readiness Light..........................................3-34
Airbag System................................................1-56
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-70
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-58
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-81
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-81
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-38Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-92
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-93
Finish Damage............................................5-95
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-91
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-89
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-95
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Audio System.................................................3-59
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-79
Backglass Antenna......................................3-81
Radio Reception..........................................3-80
Setting the Clock.........................................3-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-79
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-81
Audio System(s).............................................3-62
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-93
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-91
Interior.......................................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Automatic...................................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Clock, Setting.................................................3-60
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-88
Compass.......................................................2-39
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-18Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-53
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-26
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-40
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-40
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-29
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-44
Cupholders....................................................2-52
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-15
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-16
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-19
Radio(s)........................................................3-62
Radios
Reception...................................................3-80
Setting the Clock.........................................3-60
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-79
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-18
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-39
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-39
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-81
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-51
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-16
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-21
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-38
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-33
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-92
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-25
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-30
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Power Lift Seat............................................. 1-8
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-9Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-50
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-44
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-41
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Setting the Clock............................................3-60
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shifting Into Park............................................2-35
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-37
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
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