2008 HUMMER H2 wheel

If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,
especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire creates a drag that pulls
the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you would
use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control
by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may
be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ashers.
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{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear—not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you can put blocks at the front and rear
of the tire farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire on the other
side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following steps will tell you next how to use the
jack and change a tire.
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A. Jack Handle
B. Jack Handle
Extensions (2)
C. Wheel WrenchD. Wheel Wrench
Extension
E. Wheel BlocksTo access the jack, remove the cover, unlock it and
then pull the cover off.
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Release the jack by inserting the wheel wrench (A) into
the hole (B) and turn counterclockwise.Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown.
Remove the wheel blocks
from the tool bag. Then lift
the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUT)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts.
5. Turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench
extender counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
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6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire
onto the tire carrier.
7. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower to the
ground. Set it next to the at tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)
Removing the Tools (SUV)
The equipment you need is located under the driver’s
side second row seat. To remove the equipment:
1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver’s side second
row seat up to expose the oor. SeeSplit Folding
Rear Seat on page 1-8for more information.
2. Remove the strap from the seat rail. Then carefully
slide the tool bag out from under the seat rail as
shown.
Take care not to pinch the seat cables or electrical
harness.
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3. Open the tool bag. The following tools needed to
remove the spare tire and at tire are inside the
tool bag:
A. Jack Handle
B. Jack Handle
Extensions (2)
C. Wheel WrenchD. Wheel Wrench
Extension
E. Wheel Blocks (2)Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown. To use
the wheel blocks:
Remove the wheel blocks
from the tool bag. Then,
lift the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
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Removing the Jack (SUV)
The jack is stored in the rear cargo area on the
driver side.
1. To access the jack pull on the two latches to
remove the trim cover.2. Insert the wheel wrench into the hole and turn it
counterclockwise to release it.
3. Grasp and lift the jack out of the bracket.
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