Spare Wheel, Jack And Tools - Chevrolet Sail Hatchback Petrol Owner's Manual

128 Vehicle Maintenance
Do not use your spare wheel on other
vehicles. Do not mix your spare tire or
wheel with the wheels or tires of other
vehicles; they are not compatible. Keep
your spare tire together with its wheel.
Caution
Do not use tire chains on your spare
wheel. They are not suitable for your
spare wheel.
Using tire chains can damage your
vehicle and the chains.

Spare Wheel, Jack and Tools

The spare wheel, jack and tools are
stored under the carpet in the rear
compartment.
The spare wheel is secured by retaining
nuts.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel has a steel rim. Using a
spare tire smaller than other tires can
affect driving performance. Please note
the precautions on the spare tire
labeling where applicable. Replace the
defective tire as soon as possible.
Changing a wheel
Observe the following instructions
when changing a wheel:
Never position yourself below a
—
vehicle when it is supported by a
jack.
Never let the engine continue to run
—
or start the engine while changing a
wheel.
Only use the jack when changing a
—
wheel.
Changing a wheel:
1. Park the vehicle on a level and solid
surface, if possible.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers
and apply the parking brake.
3. Place the gear shift in the first or
reverse gear.
4. Place the warning triangle at an
appropriate position behind the
vehicle.
5. Use wood blocks or stones to block
the wheel diagonally opposite to
the tire to be changed.