Storing A Flat Or Spare; Tire And Tools - Pontiac 2009 G8 Owner's Manual

9-82 Vehicle Service and Care

Storing a Flat or Spare

Tire and Tools

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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.
To store a flat or spare tire and
tools, do the following:
A. Jack Handle
B. Nut Cap Tool
C. Wheel Wrench
D. Jack
1. Replace the jack and tools as
shown.
2. Turn the retainer nut clockwise to
tighten.
3. Remove the wheel center cap by
pushing it from the back.
4. Place the flat tire face up into the
spare tire hub.
5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise to
secure it into place.
6. Put the load floor back in place.
The compact spare tire is for
temporary use only. Replace the
compact spare with a full-size
tire as soon as possible.