Chevrolet Equinox 2016 Manual page 255

254 Vehicle Care
To store the flat tire:
1. Remove the cable package.
The cable is stored in a plastic
bag under the compact
spare tire.
2. Remove the small center cap
by tapping the back of the cap
with the extension of the shaft,
if the vehicle has aluminum
wheels.
3. Put the flat tire in the rear
storage area with the valve
stem pointing toward the rear
of the vehicle.
4. Pull the cable (1) through the
door striker (4) then the center
of the wheel (3).
5. Hook the cable onto the
outside portion of the liftgate
hinges (2).
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge on the other side
of the vehicle.
7. Pull on the cable to make sure
it is secure.
8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push
the tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make
sure it is latched properly.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.