Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools - Chevrolet 2007 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
CAUTION:
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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.
Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a
flat tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem pointing
up may damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon
as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:
A. Spare Tire/Flat
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down,
and to the rear.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
F. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extension
J. Spare Tire Lock
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