2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE spare tire

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4. Place the jack under thevehicle.
5. Put the compact spare tire near you.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack 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.
{Warning
Raising the 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 fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head
is in the correct position or you
may damage your vehicle. The
repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.

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Warning (Continued)
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
10. Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
11. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
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.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
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Warning (Continued)
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications 0338 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
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 specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0 338 for the wheel nut torque
specification.

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14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence, as
shown.
15. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug with the aid of the wheel
wrench and tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.
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.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools —Vehicles with a Trunk
1. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage location.
2. Place the tire, lying flat, valvestem down in the spare
tire well.
3. Turn the retainer nut clockwise until tight.
4. Replace the load floor.
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools —
Vehicles with a Liftgate
The spare tire wheel well is not
designed to store a full size tire.
A damaged full size tire must be
stored on the load floor and secured
with the strap provided.
1. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage location.

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2. Open and remove the storagecompartment door. Store the
door under the rear floor
storage cover.
3. Attach the loop end of the strapto the thread and secure it with
the wing nut.
4. Replace the load floor.
5. Place the tire, lying flat, valve stem up, on the right side of
the load floor.
6. Route the strap hook through
the wheel.
7. Route and attach the strap around the strut in the storage
compartment.
8. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle. Storing the Spare Tire and
Tools
—Vehicles with a Liftgate
Reverse the directions for removing
the jack, tools, and spare tire.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.
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).

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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
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Caution (Continued)
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.
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.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0250.
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
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Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
caution and low speeds to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
If equipped with a tow eye, only use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto
a flatbed car carrier from a flat road
surface. Do not use the tow eye to
pull the vehicle from snow, mud,
or sand.
The tow eye is underneath the load
floor, near the spare tire or the
compressor kit, if equipped.
Carefully open the cover in the grille
by using the small notch that
conceals the tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket
and turn it until it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing refers to
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as behind a motor
home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the
vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
. Before towing the vehicle,
become familiar with the local
laws that apply to recreational
vehicle towing. These laws may
vary by region.

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Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
. Legal fines
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. If available,
diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.

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Index 369
Cleaning (cont'd)Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 151 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . 217
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 348
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 293
Connected Services
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 364
Control Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . 121 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 153
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Customer Information Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 348
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 354
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 353 Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 366
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . . 182
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 340
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 200
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 135
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 203
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 27
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 163
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 165