2008 PONTIAC VIBE spare wheel

When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information tells you how to use the jack
and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire are
stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the oor of
the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools:
1. Turn the two lock
knobs on the oor
of the cargo area
to UNLOCK.
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2. Lift up the cargo area oor panel, remove the hook
attached to the bottom side of the panel and hook it
over the weatherstripping.
Notice:If you do not put the hook in the proper
location, you could damage your vehicle. Always put
the hook in the proper location in order to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
3. Remove the jack from the tray on the right side of
the compartment and the jack handle and wheel
wrench from the top side of the compartment.4. Remove the center retaining nut and lift up the
plastic tray to expose the compact spare tire.
5. Remove the center bolt from the compact spare tire
and pull out the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-81
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The tools you will be using include the jack (A), jack
handle (B) and wheel wrench (C).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-70for more information.
2. Attach the jack handle to the jack.
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift
head a little.
4. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t underneath the wheel well.7. Remove all the wheel nuts and the at tire.
8. Install the spare tire.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose after time. The wheel could come off and
cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-70.9. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
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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.
The compact spare tire storage area is designed only
for the compact spare tire, the standard tire cannot
be stored there.
To store the at tire:
1. Remove the center wheel cap before storing the at
tire, if your vehicle has aluminum wheels.
2. Place the at tire on the rear cargo area oor panel
with the outer side of the wheel facing up.
3. Use the tire tie-down straps located under the oor
panel to secure the at tire.4. Hook the straps (end closest to the buckle) to the
rear, upper tie-down hooks.
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5. Pass the straps through the center hole of the
wheel.
6. Attach the other end of the straps to the rear,
lower tie-down hooks.7. Position the tire edge against the rear center end
of the oor panel. Pull the end of the straps to
make sure the tire is secure.
Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
compact spare tire once you are done using it.
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A. Jack
B. Wheel Wrench
C. BoltD. Spare Tire
E. Jack Handle
F. Nut
Return the jack (A), jack handle (E), wheel wrench (B)
and compact spare tire to the storage area. When
storing the compact spare tire, put it in place with the
inner side of the wheel facing up.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 50 mph
(80 km/h), so you can nish your trip and have your
full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of course, it is best to replace your spare with a full-size
tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer
and be in good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with guide rails. The compact spare can
get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire
and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep your
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains
on your compact spare.
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