Tire Changing - Chevrolet 2011 Impala Owner's Manual

10-66 Vehicle Care
WARNING
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can
slip off the jack and roll over
or fall causing injury or death.
Find a level place to change the
tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic
transmission shift lever in
P (Park), or shift a manual
transmission to 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do
not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks on
both sides of the tire at the
opposite corner of the tire
being changed.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (B),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement
of wheel blocks (A).
A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.

Tire Changing

Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The equipment you will need is
located in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on
page 2 10.
2. Remove the convenience net if
the vehicle has one.
3. Remove the spare tire cover.
4. Turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and remove it.