Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools - Buick 2006 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
CAUTION:
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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.
After the compact spare tire has been installed on
the vehicle, store the flat tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, use the extension with
the protector, located in the foam holder, to help
avoid wheel surface damage.
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To store a full-size tire, do the following:
1. Install the tools in their original location in the
trunk area and secure.
2. Place the tire valve stem facing down and
the protector/guide placed through a wheel
bolt hole.
3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely
4. Store the cover as far forward as possible.
When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the
protector back in the foam holder.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-83.
Use the following as a guide for storing the compact
spare tire and tools.