Storing A Flat Tire And Tools; Compact Spare Tire - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

9-60 Vehicle Care
STORING A FLAT TIRE AND
TOOLS
Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger compart-
ment of the vehicle could cause injury.
In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
1. Hang the tire carrier on the support
rod and tighten the bolt in the hole
above the rear bumper to raise the
tire carrier.
2. Hook the cable and reinstall the
hole cover in its original position.
3. Secure the jack and tools in their
original location.
4. Secure the flat tire in the luggage
compartment.
Do not store the flat tire below the
rear bumper where the spare tire
was located.
The compact spare is for temporary use
only. Replace the compact spare tire
with a full-size tire as soon as possible.

COMPACT SPARE TIRE

Warning
Driving with more than one compact
spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could
lead to a crash and you or others
could be injured. Use only one
compact spare tire at a time.
The compact spare tire was fully
inflated when the vehicle was new, but
it can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when
driving with a spare tire.
The spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. Replace it with a
regular tire as soon as possible.
Do not use the temporary spare on other
vehicles.
Caution
When the compact spare is installed,
do not take the vehicle through an
automatic car wash with guide rails.
The compact spare can get caught on
the rails which can damage the tire,
wheel, and other parts of the vehicle.
Do not mix the temporary spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They
will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its
wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage the
vehicle and can damage the chains
too. Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare.