
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 flat 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 6-106.
6-103

Compact Spare Tire
{WARNING:
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.
If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was fully
inflated when the vehicle was new, however, it can lose
air after a time. Check the inflation 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
inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at
speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish 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.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other
wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and
its wheel together.
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.
6-106

Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-90
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-99
Fluid
Automatic Transmission........................6-27, 6-28
Power Steering...........................................6-37
Windshield Washer......................................6-38
FM Stereo.....................................................4-83
Tire Size.......................................................6-60
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................4-12
Folding the Seatback.......................................2-13
Following Distance..........................................5-31
Format..........................................................4-63
Fuel............................................................... 6-6
Additives...................................................... 6-8
California Fuel.............................................. 6-7
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-13
Filling the Tank...........................................6-11
Fuels in Foreign Countries............................6-11
Gage .........................................................4-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-7
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-7
Low Fuel Warning Light................................4-39Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-21
Fuses..........................................................6-116
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-119
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................6-116
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................6-122
Windshield Wiper.......................................6-115
G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................4-33
Fuel..........................................................4-38
Speedometer..............................................4-26
Tachometer.................................................4-26
Trip Odometer.............................................4-26
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-7
Specifications............................................... 6-7
Glove Box.....................................................3-37
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-7
7

H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-47
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints............................................... 2-2
Headlamps....................................................4-10
Aiming .......................................................6-47
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-47
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Delayed.....................................................4-11
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................6-48
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Headlamps Off in Park....................................4-11
Heated Seats................................................... 2-6
Heater...........................................................4-16
Engine Coolant...........................................3-23
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-38
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-66
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-13
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-14
Hitches..........................................................5-30
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-14
Release.....................................................6-15Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How OnStar Service Works..............................1-22
How the System Alarm is Activated...................3-17
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid..........6-30
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................6-33
How to Check................................................6-65
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid.......6-28
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................6-38
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................3-18
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......6-26
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System...........6-25
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................3-17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
...................2-20
Hydraulic Power Steering................................... 5-8
Hydroplaning..................................................5-12
I
If a Crash Occurs...........................................8-13
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-36
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment..............................................6-35
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size
Occupant...................................................2-70
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Tire and Loading Information Label....................5-19
Tire Sealant...................................................6-84
Tires.............................................................6-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................6-112
Buying New Tires........................................6-75
Chains.......................................................6-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-90
Cleaning...................................................6-113
Compact Spare.........................................6-106
Different Size..............................................6-77
High-Speed Operation..................................6-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-81
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-64
Inspection and Rotation................................6-73
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-93
Pressure Light.............................................4-33
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-67
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-91
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-82, 6-89
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-58
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-99
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-79
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-79
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-74
Winter........................................................6-57To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-23
Torque Lock...................................................3-31
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-23
Towing a Trailer
..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-23
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-69
TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........................6-70
TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles without
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........................6-71
TPMS Sensor Matching Process.......................6-70
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-6
Off Light.....................................................4-32
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-78
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-79
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................6-27, 6-28
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-24
Transportation Options.....................................8-10
Transportation Program, Courtesy......................8-10
Treadwear.....................................................6-78
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-78
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Trunk Lamps..................................................4-14
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W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............4-24
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Hazard Flashers............................................ 4-3
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Weight of the Trailer........................................5-28
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................5-29
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................6-23
What to Do with Used Oil ................................6-25
What to Use ..........................................6-32, 6-38
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-79
Different Size..............................................6-77
Replacement...............................................6-79
When It Is Time for New Tires..........................6-74
When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays..... 7-3
When to Add Engine Oil..................................6-22
When to Change Engine Oil.............................6-24
When to Check..............................................6-65
When to Check and Change Automatic
Transmission Fluid.......................................6-28
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................6-37
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....6-26
Where to Put the Child Restraint.......................2-44
Why Safety Belts Work....................................2-16Window Indexing (Coupe and Retractable
Hardtop).....................................................3-15
Window Lockout (Sedan Only)..........................3-16
Windows.......................................................3-13
Power ........................................................3-14
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 4-6
Washer Fluid..............................................6-38
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-55
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................6-112
Wiper Fuses.............................................6-115
Wipers......................................................... 4-5
Winter Driving................................................5-15
Winter Tires...................................................6-57
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................4-70
XM Satellite Radio Service...............................4-59
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna.....................................................4-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Service............................4-83
Y
Your Responsibility..........................................1-24
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