Storing The Flat Tire And Tools - Chevrolet 2001 Impala Owner's Manual

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

CAUTION:
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 you've put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'll need to store the flat tire in the trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
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When storing a full size tire, you must use the extension
to help avoid wheel surface damage. Use the extension
and protector/guide located in the foam holder. To store
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a full size tire, place the tire in the trunk valve stem
facing down with the protector/guide through a wheel
bolt hole. Remove the the protector and attach the
retainer securely. Please note that the cover will not fit
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over a full size tire, so be sure to store the cover as far
forward as possible.
When returning the compact spare to the trunk, put the
protector/guide back in the foam holder. Place the cover
back over the spare tire and tighten the center nut.