Vehicle Care; Storing the Flat Tire- Page 379

2012 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

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4. When the compact spare tire is

almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve is
toward the rear of the vehicle.

This position helps when
checking the air pressure in the
compact spare tire.

5. Raise the tire fully against the

underside of the vehicle.
Continue turning the wrench until
you feel more than two clicks.
This indicates that the compact
spare tire is secure and the
cable is tight. The spare tire
hoist cannot be overtightened.

6. Make sure the tire is stored

securely. Push, pull (A), and then
try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wrench to
tighten the cable.

Storing the Flat Tire

1. Remove the cable package from

the jack storage area.

2. Remove the small center cap by

tapping the back of the cap with
the extension of the shaft, if the
vehicle has aluminum wheels.

3. Put the flat tire in the rear

storage area with the valve stem
pointing toward the rear of the
vehicle.

A. Cable

B. Liftgate Hinges

C. Spare Tire Heat Shield

D. Center of the Wheel

E. Door Striker

4. Pull the cable (A) through the

door striker (E), the center of the
wheel (D), and the plastic spare
tire heat shield (C), as shown.

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  • 4. When the compact spare tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is toward the rear of the vehicle.
  • 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle.
  • 6. Make sure the tire is stored securely.
  • 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area.
  • 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels.
  • 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle.
  • 4. Pull the cable (A) through the door striker (E), the center of the wheel (D), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (C), as shown.