Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools - Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
CAUTION:
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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.
Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire
under your vehicle for an extended period of time or
with the valve stem pointing up can damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem
pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired
as soon as possible.
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Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare
tire carrier.
A. Flat or Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel
Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension Tool