Compact Spare Tire - Pontiac 2005 Aztek Owner's Manual

9. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the
bottom of the cover into the bottom of the cover
opening. Push the cover in place and push down the
tab on the top of the cover so that it rests in the
groove. This secures the cover in place.
When you replace the compact spare with a full-size
tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap,
whichever your vehicle has. Tighten them "hand
tight" over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.

Compact Spare Tire

Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
5-90
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. Of course, it's best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire
and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare tire
and its wheel together.
Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.