Chevrolet 2016 Traverse Owner's Manual page 323

322 Vehicle Care
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 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.
6. Make sure the tire is stored
securely. Push, pull, and then
try to turn the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wrench to
tighten the cable.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Cable
2. Liftgate Hinges
3. Spare Tire Heat Shield
4. Center of the Wheel
5. Door Striker
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 flat tire in the rear
storage area with the valve
stem pointing toward the rear
of the vehicle.
4. Pull the cable (1) through the
door striker (5), the center of
the wheel (4), and the plastic
spare tire heat shield (3), as
shown.