Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Warning
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. |
To store the flat tire:
- Return the jack and tools to
their original storage location.
- Replace the spare tire cover.
- Replace the load floor.
- Place the flat tire, lying flat, in
the rear storage compartment.

- Route the loop end of the strap
through one of the cargo
tie-downs in the rear of the
vehicle.
Then route the hook through
the loop and pull the strap to
tighten it around the cargo
tie-down.
- Route the hook end of the
strap through the wheel.
- Attach one end of the strap to
a cargo tie-down in the rear of
the vehicle.

- Route the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
- Attach the other end of the
strap to the other cargo
tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle.
- Tighten the strap
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.
Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat for more information.
For vehicles with a wheel cover
or center cap, pull the cover or
center cap away from the
wheel ...
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. Us ...
Other materials:
Steering Gear Replacement (3.6L) Steering Gear Assembly
Steering Gear ReplacementCalloutComponent NameCaution:With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizingsteering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation.Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunc ...