Secondary Latch System - Cadillac Escalade 2013 Owner's Manual

To store the tools:
A. Wheel Blocks
B. Tool Bag
C. Retaining Bracket
D. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Bag
E. Jack
F. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel
Blocks
G. Jack Knob
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench,
jack handle, and jack handle
extensions) to the tool bag (B).
2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and
jack (E) together with the wing
nut retaining the wheel
blocks (F).
3. Position the jack (E) and wheel
blocks (A) in the driver side trim
panel over the wheelhouse.
4. Turn the jack knob (G) clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to
position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
5. Use the retaining bracket (C) to
fasten the tool bag (B) on the
stud and turn the wing nut
retaining the tool bag (D)
clockwise to secure.
Vehicle Care
Regular Wheelbase shown,
Extended Wheelbase similar.
6. Return the storage tray to its
original stored position.

Secondary Latch System

This 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.
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