2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE spare wheel

Secondary Latch System
This vehicle has an underbody
mounted tire hoist assembly that
has a secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the compact spare
tire from suddenly falling off the
vehicle if the cable holding the spare
tire is damaged. For the secondary
latch to work, the tire must be stowed
with the valve stem pointing down.
SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 5-74for instructions
on storing the spare tire correctly.
{CAUTION
Before beginning this procedure
read all the instructions. Failure to
read and follow the instructions
could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the
instructions listed next.To release the spare tire from the
secondary latch:
{CAUTION
Someone standing too close
during the procedure could be
injured by the jack. If the spare
tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is
behind you or on either side of
you as you pull the jack out from
under the spare.
1. If the cable is not visible,
start this procedure at
Step 3.2. Turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm)
of cable is exposed.
3. Attach the lug wrench to the jack
and raise the jack at least
10 turns.
4. Place the jack under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper.
Position the center lift point of
the jack under the center of
the spare tire. All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown
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5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to
raise the jack until it lifts the
secondary latch spring.
6. Keep raising the jack until the
spare tire stops moving upward
and is held rmly in place. This
lets you know that the secondary
latch has released and the spare
tire is balancing on the jack.
7. Lower the jack by turning the lug
wrench counterclockwise. Keep
lowering the jack until the
spare tire slides off the jack.8. Disconnect the lug wrench from
the jack and carefully remove
the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare tire while rmly
pulling the jack out from under the
spare tire with the other hand.9. Tilt the retainer and slip it
through the wheel opening when
the spare tire has been
completely lowered.
10. Turn the lug wrench clockwise
to raise the cable back up if the
cable is hanging.
Have the hoist shaft assembly
inspected as soon as you can. You
will not be able to store a spare
tire using the hoist assembly until it
has been repaired or replaced.
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Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools
Storing the Spare Tire
{CAUTION
The underbody-mounted spare tire
needs to be stored with the valve
stem pointing down. If the spare
tire is stored with the valve stem
pointing upwards, the secondary
latch will not work properly and
the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from the vehicle.
If this happened when the vehicle
was being driven, the tire might
contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and
damage to itself. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire
is stored with the valve stem
pointing down.
{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.
To store the spare tire:
1. Lay the compact spare tire near
the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem down.
2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire
heat shield on the compact
spare tire.
3. Slide the cable retainer through
the center of the wheel and start
to raise the compact spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel.4. When the compact spare tire is
almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve is
toward the rear of the vehicle.
This position helps when
checking the air pressure in the
compact spare tire.
5. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle. Continue
turning the lug wrench until you
feel more than two clicks. This
indicates that the compact spare
tire is secure and the cable is
tight. The spare tire hoist cannot
be overtightened.
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6. Make sure the tire is stored
securely. Push, pull (A), and then
try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the lug wrench to
tighten the cable.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the cable package from
the jack storage area.
2. Remove the small center cap by
tapping the back of the cap with
the extension of the shaft, if the
vehicle has aluminum wheels.3. Put the at tire in the rear storage
area with the valve stem pointing
toward the rear of the vehicle.
4. Pull the cable (A) through the
door striker (E), the center of the
wheel (D), and the plastic spare
tire heat shield (C), as shown.5. Hook the cable onto the outside
portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge (A).
7. Pull on the cable to make sure it
is secure.
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8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push
the tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make sure
it is latched properly.
Storing the Tools
A. Tool Bag
B. Wing Bolt
C. Jack
Put back all tools as they were stored
in the jack storage compartment and
put the compartment cover back on.
1. Ensure that the bottom of the
jack is facing toward you.
2. Turn the jack (C) on its side and
place down on the holding
bracket.3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by
turning clockwise.
4. To replace the cover, line up the
tab at the front of the cover with
the notch in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and make
sure that the rear clips are in the
slots and push the cover closed.
Store the center cap or the plastic
bolt-on wheel covers until a full size
tire is put back on the vehicle. When
you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on
wheel covers or the center cap.
Hand-tighten them over the wheel
nuts, using the lug wrench.
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Compact Spare Tire
{CAUTION
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time.
The compact spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, however,
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 the vehicle, stop as soon as
possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inated. The compact
spare is made to perform well at
speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances up to 3,000 miles
(5 000 km), so you can nish your
trip and have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced at your
convenience. Of course, it is best to
replace the spare with a full-size tire
as soon as possible. The spare tire
will last longer and be in good shape
in case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare
is installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel
and other parts of the vehicle.Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare
tire or wheel with other wheels
or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system
will be automatically disabled when
you use the compact spare. To
restore the AWD and prevent
excessive wear on the clutch in your
AWD, replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as soon as
possible.
Notice:Tire chains will not t
the compact spare. Using them
can damage the vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use
tire chains on the compact spare.
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Fuses Usage
AIRBAG Airbag
AMP Amplier
BCK/UP/
STOPBack-up
Lamp/Stoplamp
BCMBody Control
Module
CNSTR/
VENTCanister Vent
CTSY Courtesy
DR/LCK Door Locks
DRLDaytime Running
Lamps
DRL 2GMC HID
Only/Rear Fog
Lamps-China Only
DSPLY Display
FRT/WSWFront Windshield
Washer
HTD/COOL
SEATHeated/Cooling
Seats
HVACHeating, Ventilation
and Air ConditioningFuses Usage
IADV/
PWR/LEDInadvertent
Power LED
INFOTMNT Infotainment
LT/TRN/SIGDriver Side Turn
Signal
MSMMemory Seat
Module
PDMPower Mirrors,
Liftgate Release
PWR
MODEPower Mode
PWR/MIR Power Mirrors
RDO Radio
REAR WPR Rear Wiper
RT/TRN/SIGPassenger Side
Turn Signal
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STR/WHL/
ILLUMSteering Wheel
Illumination
Fuse Side
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Secondary Latch System.......5-72
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position............1-41
Right Front Seat Position . . . 1-43
Security Light......................3-43
Service................................ 5-3
Accessories and
Modications.................. 5-3
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle..... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work........ 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp...........3-39
Publications Ordering
Information...................7-15
Scheduling Appointments..... 7-8
Service Parts Identication
Label..............................5-85
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-57
Setting the Clock.................3-74
Sheet Metal Damage............5-84
Shifting
Out of Park.....................2-29
Shifting Into Park.................2-28
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change..................... 3-6Spare Tire
Compact.........................5-77
Installing..........................5-68
Removing........................5-66
Storing............................5-74
Specications and
Capacities.......................5-92
Speedometer.......................3-32
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light.....3-37
StabiliTrak®System............... 4-5
Start Vehicle, Remote............. 2-6
Starting the Engine..............2-22
Steering............................... 4-8
Steering Wheel Controls,
Audio............................3-125
Steering Wheel, Tilt and
Telescopic......................... 3-6
Storage Areas
Cargo Management
System........................2-55
Center Console................2-52
Convenience Net..............2-55
Cupholders......................2-52
Glove Box.......................2-52
Instrument Panel..............2-52
Luggage Carrier...............2-54
Second Row Center
Console.......................2-53Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit................5-64
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow..........................4-16
Sun Visors..........................2-16
Sunroof..............................2-56
T
Tachometer.........................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.........5-33
Telescopic Wheel................... 3-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users.... 7-4
Theft-Deterrent Feature.......3-125
Theft-Deterrent Systems........2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer...................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation....2-18
Third-Row Seats..................1-12
Tilt Wheel............................. 3-6
Time, Setting.......................3-74
Tire
Pressure Light..................3-39
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