Secondary Latch System - Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall the center cap. Line the tab on the
back of the tab with the slot in the wheel. Place the cap
on the wheel and press until it snaps into place.

Secondary Latch System

Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling
off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,
the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing
down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on
page 6-90.
12. Tighten the nuts firmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
CAUTION:
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Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly and
you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the
instructions listed next.
To release the spare tire from the secondary latch:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable end is visible. If
the cable is not
visible proceed to
Step 6.
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