2009 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a
vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be sure to t the jack lift head into
the proper location before raising the vehicle.7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
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.
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8. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
9. Remove the at tire.
10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.
{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 changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, 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 5-86.
11. Install the compact spare tire.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by
hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
{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.
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13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown,
with the wheel wrench.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to come loose and even come
off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new original
equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the nuts tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque specication.
SeeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-118
for wheel nut torque specication.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-118for the wheel nut
torque specication.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your vehicle’s
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could
be damaged.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — All
Models Except GXP and Retractable
Hardtop
{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 at tire and jack in the compact spare tire
compartment:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve)
from the jack and remove the center cap from the
wheel.3. Collapse the wrench using the same button used to
extend it.
4. Attach the wrench to the jack by placing the tab on
the wrench into the hole on the side of the jack.
Then place the wrench handle over the tab on the
side of the jack.
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5. Raise the jack to
the height shown
and lock the wrench
onto the jack.
An outline of the jack
showing the proper height
is printed on the insulation
in the bottom of the spare
tire well.
6. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor, making
sure it contacts the bolt. Thread the jack retainer
nut until it contacts the jack.
7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire under the
trim panel. The tire may not lay completely at.
8. Line up the bolt with the wheel center.
9. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the wheel
from being scratched, screw the bolt extension
onto the bolt through the wheel center hole.
10. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt extension.
11. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
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A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Extension
D. Flat Tire (valve stem up)
E. Nut
F. Jack
G. Bolt
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-101.
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — GXP
and Retractable Hardtop Models
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare tire
compartment:
1. Make sure the retractable hardtop is in the up
position.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
3. If you have a retractable hardtop model, unlatch the
trunk cargo cover so that it is in the open position.
4. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve)
from the jack and remove the center cap from the
wheel.
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5. Collapse the wrench using the same button used to
extend it.
6. Attach the wrench to the jack by placing the tab on
the wrench into the hole on the side of the jack.
Then place the wrench handle over the tab on the
side of the jack.7. Raise the jack to the
height shown and
lock the wrench onto
the jack.
An outline of the jack
showing the proper height
is printed on the insulation
in the bottom of the spare
tire well.
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8. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the oor, making
sure it contacts the bolt.
9. Place the extension bolt (A) onto the bolt (B).
10. Thread the jack retainer nut (C) until it is at or near
the end of the threads.
11. While placing the at tire in the wheel tub, reach
under the wheel and lift the extension bolt so the
threaded end of the bolt passes through the center
hole of the wheel.
12. Remove the yellow cap.
13. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
14. Replace the cover.A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Flat Tire (Valve
Stem Up)
D. NutE. Bolt Extension
F. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
G. Bolt
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-101.
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