Buick 1998 Century Owner's Manual page 255

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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.
4fter you've
put
the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'lineed
t o
store the flat tire-in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire you must use the extension
with the protector/guide to help avoid wheel surface
damage. Use the extension and protector/guide located
in the foam holder. To store a full-size tire, place the tire
valve stem facing down and then remove the
protector/guide and attach the retainer securely.
When reinstalling a compact spare tire, put the
protector/guide back in the foam holder. Store the cover
as far forward as possible.
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