Chevrolet 2003 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 312

Nofice:
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. See "Capacities and
Specifications"
in
the index for the wheel nut torque
specification.
Don't try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel
center cap, if applicable, in the trunk until you have the
flat tire repaired or replaced.
Nofice:
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your
compact spare, you could damage the cover or the
spare.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other
--,-.., ~ m e n t 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.
After you've put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
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