Compact Spare Tire - Chevrolet Cruze Owner's Manual

10-80 Vehicle Care
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
Warning
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.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
1. Replace the wheel wrench and
wheel blocks in the tool bag.
2. Remove the foam container from
the rear storage compartment.
Coin/Pierce Jack Shown, Hex
Head Jack Similar
3. Place the flat tire in the storage
compartment with the valve
stem down.
4. Place the jack and jack handle
extension, if the vehicle has one,
in the foam container.
5. Place the foam container inside
the flat tire. Align the hole with
the stow rod.
6. Place the tool bag tether over
the stow rod and the tool bag
rear of the flat tire.
7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
until tight.
8. Replace the load floor.
The load floor may not lay flat.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.
Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
store the compact spare tire.

Compact Spare Tire

Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
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