Full-Size Spare Tire - GMC 2016 Yukon XL Denali Owner's Manual

4. Insert the open end of the
extension (7) through the hole
in the rear bumper (8) (hoist
shaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward.
Make sure the retainer is
seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. The
cable cannot be overtightened.
7. Make sure the tire is stored
securely. Push, pull, and then
try to turn the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench
to tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access
cover.
If equipped, reinstall the hitch
cover and turn the retainers
clockwise.
To store the tools, do the following:
1. Return the tools (wheel
wrench, jack handle, and jack
handle extensions) to the
tool bag.
2. Assemble wheel blocks and
jack together with the wing nut.
3. Position the jack and wheel
blocks in the driver side trim
panel over the wheelhouse.
4. Turn the jack knob clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure
to position the holes in the
base of the jack onto the pin in
the mounting bracket.
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5. Use the retaining bracket to
fasten the tool bag on the stud
and turn the wing nut clockwise
to secure.
6. Close the trim panel door.

Full-Size Spare Tire

If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. See Tire Pressure 0 303
and Vehicle Load Limits 0 194. For
instructions on how to remove,
install, or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0 317.
If equipped with a temporary use
full-size spare tire, it is indicated on
the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0 299. This spare tire
should not be driven on over
112 km/h (70 mph), or 88 km/h
(55 mph) when pulling a trailer, at
the proper inflation pressure. Repair
and replace the road tire as soon as
it is convenient, and stow the spare
tire for future use.
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