Saab 9-5 2011 Owner's Manual page 232

11. Lower the vehicle by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
9 Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacement. Follow the tor‐
que specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using the locking wheel nuts ac‐
cessory.
Notice
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor
damage. To avoid expensive brake
repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to
the proper torque specification.
12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as shown.
13. Lower the jack all the way and re‐
move the jack from under the ve‐
hicle.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with
the wheel wrench.Tightening tor‐
que is 111 lb-ft.
Notice
Wheel covers will not fit on your ve‐
hicle's compact spare. If you try to
put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, the cover or the spare could
be damaged.
Vehicle care
Storing a flat or a spare wheel
and tools
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger com‐
partment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all of these
in the proper place.
To store the flat or spare tire and
tools:
1. Place the jack and tools in the rear
load compartment.
2. Place the flat or spare tire in the
storage compartment below the
floor covering.
Secure it with the wing nut.
If the wheel is larger than the spare,
place the floor cover on the projecting
wheel.
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