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The cap may only go on one way.
Be sure to line up any tabs on the
center cap with corresponding
indentations on the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
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.
Caution
Storing an aluminum wheel with a
flat tire under your vehicle for an
extended period of time or with
the valve stem pointing up can
damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
pointing down and have the
wheel/tire repaired as soon as
possible.
Caution
The tire hoist can be damaged if
there is no tension on the cable
when using it. To have the
necessary tension, the spare or
road tire and wheel assembly
must be installed on the tire hoist
to use it.
Store the tire under the rear of the
vehicle in the spare tire carrier.
1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down for All Except
ZR2 Models. Valve Stem
Pointed Up for ZR2
Models.)
2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
3. Hoist Cable
4. Hoist Assembly
5. Hoist Shaft
6. Jack Handle Extensions
7. Wheel Wrench
8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
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1. Put the tire on the ground atthe rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem pointed down for all
models except ZR2 or with the
valve stem up for ZR2 models.
2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the
wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer
plate down and through the
center of the wheel.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel.
3. Attach the wheel wrench (7)and extensions (6) together, as
shown.
4. Insert the hoist end (10)
through the hole (9) in the rear
bumper and onto the hoist
shaft.
Do not use the chiseled end of
the wheel wrench.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is
seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is storedsecurely and flush in the
radius (2) of the spare tire
support bracket (1). Push, pull,
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and then try to turn the tire.
If the tire moves, use the wheel
wrench to tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, if the vehicle has one.
To store the jack and tools, reverse
the steps for removing them.
1. Wheel Wrench
2. Jack Handle
3. Jack Handle Extensions
4. Wing Nut
For extended cab models, be sure
to replace the wheel wrench (1),
jack handle (2), and two jack handle
extensions (3) in the bag, as shown,
so it can be properly stored in the
storage compartment. Be sure to fully tighten the wing
nut (4) so the tool bag cover can be
properly and securely closed.
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 new;
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure
regularly. It should be 420 kPa
(60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and check
that the spare tire is correctly
inflated after being installed on the
vehicle. The compact spare tire is
designed for temporary use only.
The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h
(50 mph). To conserve the tread of
the spare tire, have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon as
convenient and return the spare tire
to the storage area.
When using a compact spare tire,
the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and
Traction Control systems may
engage until the spare tire is
recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible
wheel slip.
Caution
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.
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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.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
and a different size spare tire is
installed, do not drive in
four-wheel drive until the flat tire
is repaired and/or replaced. The
vehicle could be damaged and
the repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when a different
size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly.
SeeTire Pressure 0320 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0210. For
instructions on how to remove,
install, or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0334.
If equipped with a temporary use
full-size spare tire, it is indicated on
the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0314. This spare tire
should not be driven on over
112 km/h (70 mph), or 88 km/h
(55 mph) when pulling a trailer, at
the proper inflation pressure. Repair
and replace the road tire as soon as
it is convenient, and stow the spare
tire for future use.Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
and a different size spare tire is
installed, do not drive in
four-wheel drive until the flat tire
is repaired and/or replaced. The
vehicle could be damaged and
the repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when a different
size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle may have a different
size spare tire than the road tires
originally installed on the vehicle.
This spare tire was developed for
use on this vehicle, so it is all right
to drive on it. If the vehicle has
four-wheel drive and a different size
spare tire is installed, drive only in
two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated.
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Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced and installed
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be
available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
fit. Keep your spare tire and its
wheel together. If the vehicle has a
spare tire that does not match the
original road tires and wheels in size
and type, do not include the spare in
the tire rotation.Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0295.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
HANDLING.For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0275 and the back
cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
. They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
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412 Index
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 124
Frequency StatementRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 127
Requirements, California . . . . . 256
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Fuses
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 305
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
GaugesEngine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 363
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 145
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Headlamps (cont'd)
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 127
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 143
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 128
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 207
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 243
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 124
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 240
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
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Spare TireCompact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Special Application Services . . . . 370
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 103
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 395
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 385
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 38
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 322
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 321
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Terminology and Definitions . . 317
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 331
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 259
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 259
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 348
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 271
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348