Compact Spare Tire - Buick Enclave Owner's Manual

4. Pull the cable through the door
striker, the center of the wheel,
and the plastic spare tire heat
shield.
5. Lower the liftgate enough to be
able to hook the cable onto the
outside portion of the liftgate
hinges.
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge on the other side
of the vehicle.
7. Pull on the cable to make sure
it is secure.
8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push
the tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make
sure it is fully latched.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.
Storing the Compact Spare
Tire and Tools
To store the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 42.
Vehicle Care
2. Lift the load floor.
3. Remove the cargo
management system.
4. Put back the spare tire and all
tools as they were stored in the
rear storage compartment.
5. Install the cargo management
system and load floor.
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.
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