Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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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.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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 ...
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. Us ...
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Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
Warning
Poorly maintained and
improp ...
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